I began taking CardioPhase one week ago, taking 3 capsules, 3 times daily. Prior to starting on CardioPhase my blood pressure was 160/96 at best (and I was taking both a calcium blocker and a beta blocker). After one day on CardioPhase my blood pressure came down and I cut down the calcium blocker from 10 mg to 5 mg and stopped taking the beta blocker completely. Now a week later I have discontinued my blood pressure meds completely.
I currently take 2 capsules in the morning and 1 capsule at night. My current blood pressure is 133/40. Additionally, my chest tightness and PVC’s (Premature Ventricular Contractions or heart palpitations) have stopped completely and I feel better than I have in years. My anxiety attacks have also stopped and I am sleeping better (after suffering from insomnia for years). The swelling in my legs is also coming down. (One of the side effects of the beta blocker)
My question is: Has my body corrected its circulatory deficit? If so, is the correction permanent? And how should I determine dosage? How long do the effects of the capsules last? This is the first time I have been off of blood pressure medication in over 8 years. I am thrilled beyond words. Just wait until I tell my DO!
P.S. I heard about your product from a veterinarian – MEOW!
Sincerely,
J.C.
Dear J.C.,
Congratulations on your improvements. As you may know, heart disease is still the number one cause of death in women and it is very important that you have achieved and can maintain these results. We are thrilled that you have experienced these results on CardioPhase.
However, corrections of long standing health issues usually do not occur overnight, even though improvements can show up quickly, as they have in your case.
To determine if any supplement has had a corrective benefit, you would need to discontinue its use for a time period to see if the benefits are maintained when no longer using the product. Still I would recommend that you continue to take the CardioPhase for several months before you consider a period of non-use as an evaluation of deeper change. Remember, however, that CardioPhase is a healthful herbal supplement that is countering circulatory issues for you. You may wish to continue its use long-term to maintain good heart and circulatory health and help prevent the many deteriorations that occur with aging.
As to dosage, you are already taking 1/2 of the recommended daily dose of 6 capsules per day, yet getting excellent results. So, you certainly have no need to increase the dose. If you wish to use less, then take one capsule in the morning and one at night.
P.S. As you health improves while taking any of our supplements, please make any changes in your blood pressure or other medications only under the guidance of your physician. This is very important as many prescription medications require careful monitoring to avoid any adverse consequences when changes are made.
Yours in Health,
John Steinke, L.Ac.
Director of Product Development