My husband has high blood pressure but we cannot afford medication for it. Are there any natural remedies?

Question

Also, what foods are best to eat for it? And any other things we can do for it?

Answer 1

Sure he can. The doctor can prescribe one of the less expensive drugs. Walmart and Target offer over a hundred drugs at $4......most of them maintenance medications like BP medications. So, yes. He can afford it. He should still eat healthy, lose weight if he needs to and exercise.

Answer 2

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 3

Cut down on salt, fried foods (if you must fry use olive oil). Also pay attention to the sodium content in foods such as frozen dinners, etc. Even some of the "healthy" dinners have a lot of sodium. Drink water, exercise (even losing as little as 5 pounds can make a difference in blood pressure). Older people that I know swear by taking a teaspoon of vinegar every day to keep blood pressure down, I don't know how well this works though. There are medication assistance programs you might also want to check into.

Answer 4

Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium –are all absolutely required in Essential amounts. These minerals, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium are each VITAL for blood pressure control. Daily consumption of these mineral rich foods would help; avocados, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, green peas, honeydew melon, grapefruit, bananas, cantaloupe, nectarines, oranges, potatoes, and squash. Magnesium rich foods include; nuts, rice, wheat germ, kidney and lima beans, and molasses Garlic – A number of research studies examining the effects of garlic on blood pressure have shown great results. Garlic alone appears to lower blood pressure by 5% to 10%. Garlic can lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, depress clot formation, and support blood distribution Coenzyme Q10 - also called "Co Q10" is an enzyme that is frequently suggested for High Blood Pressure.

Answer 5

First contact the Montel Williams Show he has a solution on how you can still receive your medication at no cost; also your husband can add more garlic in his diet and also he can drink one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar daily; also stay away from take out foods and change your diet; stay away from table salt; eat bananas or anything with lots of potassium( fruits and organge juice) drink plenty of water to help flush some toxins away from your body go to the library and look up high blood pressure and the cure.

Good Luck and Best Wishes to your husband and you.

GOD BLESS.

Answer 6

Hi KC!
Sufficient amounts of potassium-rich foods. To bring your husband blood pressure to the normal level you must consume adequate quantity of potassium. Rich sources of potassium includes fruits, such as cantaloupe, bananas, watermelon, oranges and orange juice, as also potatoes, spinach, and zucchini.

Reduce consumption sodium, of high-sodium processed foods(meats, and some pre-packaged, frozen and canned foods, most soups, and condiments),

Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast. Eating in the morning will increase your energy and will help you avoid snacks before lunch. A quick breakfast can be as easy as a bowl of cereal, a slice of whole-wheat toast, cereal bar or fresh fruit.

Your husband daily food intake must include foods from five food groups: Please look article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/High_Blood_Pressure_Diet_Guidelines/

See your doctor before making any diet or lifestyle changes.
Jason Homan

Answer 7

Herbally, Cayenne is an excellent herb for blood pressure..it has the properties to fix both low and high blood pressure. Advil is the WORST thing you can use, so if you have to use something medical - then use aspirin.

Answer 8

I understand the dilema but he still needs to see a dr. for this,it runs in my family & if left untreatd or trying your own remedies he will end up like alot of my family, uhhh dead.
Sorry to be blunt but you didnt go to 10 yrs. plus medical schooling so I suggest you let a proff. guide you that said, I go to a clinic & my meds are like $4.00, try a cliinc or search engines for free meds, the compaines donate or pay for it because they get tax kick backs,healing or using natural remedies still req. money for a Chinese Dr. or holistic & they recoomend herbs,acupunture ect. based on a visit & blood work.
Having high blood pressure is no joke it can lead to stroke,heart attacks,kidney & liver damges eventually, and death...
G-D bless get to a clinic please

Answer 9

I can only suggest foods not to eat here
eggs salty stuff fats ice-cream
you're best to go see a Dr even if you cant afford the meds
some drug stores will let you charge pills
or tell the Dr=he /she might have some samples until you get the money together for them

Answer 10

There are no natural remedies, He can change his diet, low fat, no fried foods and absolutely no alcohol. You can find recipes on-line.
Also, Walmart Pharmacy has info on Pharmaceutical Companies who are willing to assist with medication cost.