segel just said, some people do have high blood pressure, but then they have to take potassium becauseedicine drains the body of potassium. again, how do you even know if your potassium is too high, and what does too much potassium do to the body? >> you just made a great point, which is when you have high blood pressure, we tend to use agents that can actually bring your potassium up higher. i want you to understand the kidney is the filter here. the kidney has to get rid of the potassium in the body. if the kidney is impaired, then you end up backing up, and with too much potassium or if the adrenal gland needs repaired, both of those can lead to heart arrhythm irk arrhyt arrhythmia where your heart stops beating. i can look on an electric tro cardiogr cardiogram to see that potassium. i send the patient to a hospital which is the first priority in a situation like that. >> doctor, you mentioned herbs can help? >> there is something called ginseng, which i have not used before, but it can increase your potassi potassium. or lily of the valley. these are herbs that people can use not