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by Berri
Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:03 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Taking calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure
Replies: 1
Views: 978

Taking calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure

My P.C. is recommending I take amlodipine, aka Norvasc, to treat my high blood pressure, a new thing for me in the last three years. I was always 120/60. Now I run in the 140s or 150s over 70s and 80s. Can anyone advise me? I searched through the Kindle version of Bredesen's book and could find noth...
by Berri
Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Possible Alzheimer's Vaccine
Replies: 2
Views: 1497

Re: Possible Alzheimer's Vaccine

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/alzheimers-vaccine-united-neuroscience Ron, thanks a MILLION for posting this. I've been on a campaign to dispel the myth that a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is a death sentence. Dr. Bredesen has already helped dispel that to some extent, but this woman is a total genius...
by Berri
Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: Meet-Ups
Topic: Seattle Meet-Up
Replies: 31
Views: 14201

Re: Seattle Meet-Up

I am wondering if all of our little group would agree to using regular email -- it would be so much faster for me. I have an addr for Debbie and Shenmen but would love the others. You could PM me with your info. I am calling a meeting for this coming Wednesday at 7 pm at my place, just to get this o...
by Berri
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: Meet-Ups
Topic: Seattle Meet-Up
Replies: 31
Views: 14201

Re: Seattle Meet-Up

Hi, everyone, I would be happy to host a Meet-Up in Ballard. My condo building has a fairly large space with a full kitchen, TV, restrooms, and on the patio a couple of hot tubs!! Cheers, Berri :D "I'm wondering if we should try to set up a monthly, bimonthly or ??? recurring meeting that we c...
by Berri
Fri May 31, 2019 7:55 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: URGENT: Biomarker Study Opportunity for ApoE4.Info Members
Replies: 213
Views: 118799

Re: URGENT: Biomarker Study Opportunity for ApoE4.Info Members

Hi, I see I am too late for the poll. Would I still be able to participate when this study does happen?

Thanks, Berri
by Berri
Sun May 19, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Meet-Ups
Topic: Seattle Meet-Up
Replies: 31
Views: 14201

Re: Seattle Meet-Up

I am out of town this weekend anyway and possibly Memorial Day also. Others not available til June. BUT! we SHALL RETURN to our efforts! :-)
by Berri
Thu May 16, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: Meet-Ups
Topic: Seattle Meet-Up
Replies: 31
Views: 14201

Re: Seattle Meet-Up

I don't know how to message, but I'm interested! Dear Debbie, I am thrilled that we have another in our group. I had a tremendous morning with Shenmen. I know we can exchange info here but somehow meeting face to face is simply better. I'll send you a PM with my email. Cheers, Berri And if anyone e...
by Berri
Thu May 16, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Meet-Ups
Topic: Seattle Meet-Up
Replies: 31
Views: 14201

Re: Seattle Meet-Up

Hi, Shenmen and I met this morning so she could see the venue in my building. Unfortunately, she will be leaving for a month (not unfortunate for her -- she's going to France??) this coming Thursday. So Carrie, I'm thinking that if no one else in our are is interested, we should get together. Love t...
by Berri
Tue May 14, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Interesting paper about baking soda stimulating antiinflammatory pathways ...
Replies: 9
Views: 3806

Re: Interesting paper about baking soda stimulating antiinflammatory pathways ...

[quote="circular"]through the spleen! Nothing on the brain, but heads up to autoimmune folks, and I'll bet this pathway could reduce inflammation in the brain??? Science direct article: Drinking baking soda could be an inexpensive, safe way to combat autoimmune disease " This is super...
by Berri
Tue May 14, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: The Social Hour
Topic: Happy's Mother's Day to all who had a mother
Replies: 9
Views: 4401

Re: Happy's Mother's Day to all who had a mother

I'll go next. I always called my Mother the First Superwoman, because of all she accomplished, with little money and lots of hard times. My parents owned and operated a movie theatre in a small town. She worked there every single night and twice on Saturdays and Sundays plus doing the advertising an...