Hi! Yes it helps, believe me! I went to Dr. last week and my blood pressure Is normal!! Also i had all my blood tested and am awaiting results. I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and am on low dose of synthroid.I want to be off it and believe that as i lose weight i will improve in all areas. The loud heart beat will just have to be lived with , but I just wish i knew why all of a sudden it gets loud. Thanks for all your suggestions and thoughts. you are so awesome here! God bless you all.