Edward D. Freis

A medical doctor at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Washington, D.C., Freis ran a five-year study to study hypertension (high blood pressure) in the 1960s. At the time, high blood pressure was thought to be a benefit, a way to increase circulation to the brain and extremities. For the study, one group of men with hypertension was given a diuretic to decrease their blood pressure; another set of men with hypertension, the control group, was given a placebo. The results were clear: the control group had 21 serious health complications -- stroke, heart attack, or death -- but the treated group only had one. Freis received the Albert Lasker Award for clinical medical research in 1971, citing him for research which was "an exemplary demonstration of the potential of preventive medicine." Dr. Freis died February 1 from organ failure. He was 92. From This is True for 30 January 2005 Suggestions for further reading: The DASH Diet Action Plan: Based on the National Institutes of Health Researc... by Marla Heller Amazon Price: $15.80 Customer Review: Actually ordered this book for my daughter. I have had a copy for several years, and practically live by it. I would certainly recommend it for anyone who has hypertension. It has helped me tremendously in managing my hypertension, and now it is h...   The Blood Pressure Cure: 8 Weeks to Lower Blood Pressure without Prescription... by Robert E. Kowalski Amazon Price: $10.85 Customer Review: I posted in one of the discussions, but it may help someone to see my results in the book reviews, so here it is: I was skeptical too; but for me it really did work. I haven't been able to cut my prescription out entirely (Benicar 20mg+1...   The Blood Pressure Miracle by Frank Mangano Amazon Price: $10.16 Customer Review: Unfortunately, I was familiar with most of the information in the book. I was expecting new and different advice but there was not much there. Still a comprehensive book on the topic.   The Magnesium Solution for High Blood Pressure by Jay S. Cohen Amazon Price: $5.95 Customer Review: Dr. Cohen lays it on the line. He even mentions dosing and preferred forms of magnesium. While it might seem confusing comparing different magnesium salts, I suggest you use what's available. The soluble versions (chloride, sulfate, glycinate, etc). ...   What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Hypertension: The Revolutionary ... by Mark C. Houston, Barry Fox, Nadine Taylor Amazon Price: $10.19 Customer Review: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Hypertension: The Revolutionary Nutrition and Lifestyle Program to Help Fight High Blood Pressure (What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About...) I didn't feel like I was reading a typical reference boo...   Newsfeed display by CaRP

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