alternatives to blood pressure meds?

Question

hi - I was on a minimal amount of blood pressure meds prior to my wife's death in June 2006 - then it just started going up and up - and they have been raising my blood pressure meds. I started getting some normalcy on the new higher level of meds and then my dog died, and it's been high since. hypertension runs in my family - everyone in my family is hypertensive. I follow a low fat VEGAN diet, and get a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio exercise a day - but usually get over 60 minutes a day - so I work out almost daily. I live in Wisconsin and I'm thinking about moving to Texas where my family lives. I thought I had friends here, but my wife died and after the service nobody called me or anything. I have been reaching out ever since trying to get to know new people, but it just isn't going that fast for me - apparently nobody knows how to handle death - nobody knows what to say - everybody acts all freaked out and everything. it's not my fault. I haven't cried yet (continued)

even though I fully know that I need to - it just hasn't happened yet, and it's over 14 months now. I figure I'll get relief once I cry. I think most of my stress is from being alone -not having companionship/touch. I'm just not the kind of person to force myself on people - what am I supposed to do call people and say - can I spend the holiday with your wife and kids - it's just not appropriate - they haven't included me, and I don't think it's ever going to work for me just to invite myself places. All I've heard is how busy everyone is. I tried going to grief groups - and I go to an online group several times a week, but that doesn't do me any good here. I have 2 friends that call me weekly - both live out of state - one in Iowa and one in Texas and one person that lives 2 hours a way that I've seen maybe 4-5 times. that's it of the many friends that I thought I had that we spent regular time with - only 3 people. but none here. I'm very health consious - (conscious)

I try to keep my salt low - I have added anti-oxidants - garlic, flax oil, mult-vitamin and that kind of thing - just not sure. - Pain could be causing it to go higher too. I've dealt with severe nerve pain for 4 years now - and I'm radically improved, but still deal with pain almost daily. I've been in physical therapy for about 2 years now - and just finished the supervised part in march. I still have a ways to go - so I'm on disability and not working. so being here in this house after the death of my wife and dog is probably causing me stress - but I have to get this place cleaned up so I can leave, it just isn't happening no matter how hard I work. when I try to get help people aren't very understanding. - I am pretty much ALWAYS in good humor - I watch a lot of comety - and I ALWAYS have a positive attitude, I"m not a negative person. I can't think of anything else that I know I can do. I've been talking to the doctors and theyjust keep raising (cont)

blood presssure meds - I know for a fact that the lack of SEX is a big factor here. but I'm just not ready to get out there and date yet. I have to get somewhat on my feet first. And I'm not anti-social either - I'm a very upbeat friendly personable person. Wisconsin is not a good place for a 45 year old man to be a widow. I tried grief groups but they are all women and I was the only guy - the problem with that is the women call each other and completely ignore me. it's awkward for everyone. but then they should just say men aren't welcome.
I understand that. it's awkward for me too. but it's still being with total strangers. and my friends pretty much vanished. I tried calling several of these people and it was just awkward - like what do you say to a person you had regular contact with and then they haven't said a word toyou since your wife died. - I've tried everything and I'm at a loss. ???? thanks

oh, I pray frequently and go to church regularly - but -nothing much happens outside of church so I'm looking for another church - it's just a culture here that people pretty much spend time with their own family and that's it. nobody makes you a part of their world, they just tell you how busy they are with their family - in other words nothing but rejection. there's nothing for single people here.
if you don't have a family you are not going to fit at all here. you will be a total outcast - it's that way with anyone who does not have children here.
I don't see how this is all my fault either. I don't know what else to try. besides moving and as soon as I can get my act together I'm getting out of here. not sure how to accomplish that. though...
I've also looked up alternative therapies and I have already been doing most of the things mentioned.
one thing also - is that I've been on steroids and tapering down for adrenal insufficiency - but my adrenals (cont) sorry

started working somwhat in may - so they have been tapering me down - but they can't take me down fast so I was on 30-25-20-15-now 10 - and going down - and that could raise my blood pressure if my adrenals are working again.
but I can't go down any faster, and I"ve been working with all my doctors.

sorry for the long question thanks so much

the people on this alternative forum have been kind to me and I' m thankful for you

Answer 1

Homeopathic Remedies for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) :-

Head remedy; with nervousness (during pregnancy use with care) Rauwolfia S.Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly

With depression; suicidal tendency; cardiac symptoms Aurum Met 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

With arteriosclerosis and senile paresis Aurum Iod 30X, 6 hourly

With senility and senile behavioural changes Baryta Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

Systolic pressure high and diastolic pressure very low Baryta Mur 3X or 6X, 4 hourly

With constriction in heart region and anginal pain Cactus G.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X, 3 hourly

For fat and flabby patient; sweat on head, palms and soles, craving for eggs; chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

In old age;old bachelors and old maids Conium Mac 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

Palpitations in slight exertion; dyspnoea, insomnia and gastric complaints Crataegus Ox.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X 4 hourly

Due to shock (broken love affair etc) emotional disturbances Ignatia 200X or 1M 4 hourly(3 Doses)

Due to congestion in brain; severe headache, lassitude and dizziness Glonoine 3X or 6X, 1/2 hourly

Due to syphilitic origin; lancinating pain in head and bones Kali Iod.30X or 200X 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Due to gastric origin; flatulence; craving for sweets and warm food; worse 4 - 8 P.M. Lycopodium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Due to shock or grief; hyperthyroidism, goitre, addision's disease, diabetes ,etc. Desire for salt preparations Natrum Mur 200X or 1M 10 min (3 Doses)

In syphilitic cases; angina pectoris; vertigo, dyspnoea and endocarditis Natrum Iod.30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses)

In tall, intelligent, hypertensive people; craves for icy cold things; fear of dark and stroms, etc. Phosphorus 30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses)

With sclerotic degeneration specially of spinal cord Plumbum Iod 30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Due to grief; apprehension, dullness, loss of thirst etc. Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly

During menopausal stage; worse after sleep; great loquacity Lachesis 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Bursting pain in head; better by cold application, pressure, vertigo; palpitation of heart; worse when alone; sleeplessness with heaviness in head; oedematous swelling on face and legs Boerhaavia Diffusa Q (Mother Tincture) or 6X , 4 hourly

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications; thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

Take Care and God Bless all of you..


Please check this article too about Hypertension :- http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/hypertension-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp

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

If your meds have too many side effects, talk to your doctor. There are many medications for high blood pressure, maybe another would work better for you. Only your doctor should take you off, but you can work on controlling it yourself with exercise, nutrition and weight control. Also, recently I've heard that taking a folic acid supplement every day can help.

Answer 4

One thing that my grandfather took for almost 50 years to help lower his blood pressure was bugle,also known as carpenters weed,sickle wort or middle comfrey.He would make tea out of the leaves and some times also from the roots.
There are a few different varieties but it doesn't really matter which one you use.
Bugle can also be used as a
mild laxative
analgesic
helps allays coughs and irritations
helps rheumatism
and can also be used as a mild narcotic.
I hope I was of some help.Take care.

Answer 5

First of all I am sorry that you are going through and I will keep you in my prayers. It is very hard when things seem to come down all at once. It sounds that you are grieving in your own way, but crying is only one way of release. I think people have distanced themselves to give you time to heal, and because they are lost for words. Your body's natural response has resulted in your increased health problems. None handles death! It is something you must look to God and ask Him to carry you through. Each time we go through a test in life we should come out stronger and more knowlegeable in the lessons we are taught through the experience.
I have a whole list of things that I can give you that will help with yours symptoms, but the best one I have found works on depression, as well as blood pressure, and other health issues. Check it out for yourself: http//jwtpowerfuljuice.gomangosteen.net

Answer 6

You really really need to go to
a grief counseling support
group. there are usually free
or lo cost groups in every
county.
If you are a Senior, they may
go better, as the young widows
are not there so much for
counseling as to hit on
a lonely man. Maybe that
would be your best bet.
You MUST LETthe tragedies
go. It is not up to OTHER
PEOPLE to make you happy,
This is going to be up to YOU.
Plan out your new life and
get on with it. Crawl out of
that hole. Just get outside
and do something.

Answer 7

My sympathy for your losses.

Cider vinegar (not cider flavored) helps reduce blood pressure. Drink 1/2 - 1 ounce daily.

You'll cry when you're ready. Maybe people aren't calling because they don't know what to say and are afraid of appearing shallow.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

ok now stop there!!
there is a lot of self pity going on here!
no onewants to be with someone whos always down as you seem to be!
i myself have been through a lot in the last three years, i lost my husband to brain cancer and 6 months later i got breast cancer!
while my husband was ill we got married in the hospital chapel a very emotional time, BUT, i made sure i tried to lead as normal a life a possible! our 10 year old daughter was bridesmaid and during the last few weeks of his life both my daughter and i LIVED in the hospital as we didnt know how long he had left a he developed double phnemonia!
i had to get my daughter off to school from the hospital or she had to stay with friends, this was a very disruptive time for my child but as i said we tried to live as 'normal' a life as possible,
from what i can read from the first few lines of yours is that you dont seem to want to give out to people but want people to come to you??!
durung the time my husband was ill i still did my best to help my local church with a charity event that ive always helped on, and even kept up with my aromatherapy classess giving my husband palitive treatment, as my test case, with approval from him and the Drs!
I suggest you get out more and give something back !
go and get a session of reiki teatments its a wonderful way to reduce blood pressure,
sorry if im preaching here but i think you need to go and visit your friends and not expect them to run after you!
show some independence!

Answer 10

AYahoo search for "high blood pressure" + "natural remedies" will help you.

Besides garlic, fish oil and hawthorn there are quite a few others that you will come across in the above search.