HELLO, MY BROTHER WAS ON BP MEDS FOR YEARS...FINALLY OFF THE LAST 7 MONTHS AND DOING WELL.. I WISH IT WAS ME..STILL ON MY MEDS BUT PRAYING SOMEDAY I CAN GET OFF AS WELL..

YES, i'am !!!I was on high blood pressure meds for 10 years, and i have now been off bp meds for 3 three years!!! I'am taking vitamin and herbal supplements and a NO salt diet,eating garlic, celery......ect, Food that halp lower the blood pressure.

mm5057,
Thats so great to hear. What vitamins are you taking and herbal suppliments are you taking? How high was your blood pressure before and during the meds? Did your docter lower your meds while you where making changes?

michelley's
Good for your brother. What did he do to get off them? I pray you will get off them also. I am weaning off my meds. I started with atenolo 50 mgs and i am down to aprox. 6 mgs. My blood pressure is staying good, but Im a little afraid to stop completly. I guess the little bit I take is more of a crutch at this point.

My blood prssure was very high... normally it was 190/90 and would spike to 240/115 , now it's 120/70, sometimes it will go up,if i'am stressed to 130/77.. yes,The dr lowered the dosage of the meds, and I slowly tapered off of them.It's a combination of vitamins,(CALCIUM)magnesium & zinc, herbal supplement,a healthy diet(GREEN TEA) (garlic), celery & breathing exercise, along with a positive out look on life and alot of laughter.lol.I know it sounds silly but i started watching alot of funny movies and it helps! Good luck. Sending you a big hug and a Prayer.I hope this helps you!!

I'm still on (for 3 months). Trying to get off. I'm doing pretty well keeping it down with lisinopril and much of what is mentioned above. I drink hibiscus tea. It has some pretty good research behind it. Love green tea, but it does have caffeine - affects some people, not others. I eat very health and exercise 6 times a week. Yoga is the best!

i have been on 3 lots of meds for only 5 months bp was 200/120 it is down to 132/82 i really want to come of meds as they have already gave me tinnutus but am also scared my anxiety about the bp going up, will make it go up. I have no idea what to eat or not to eat to help myself. Is caffine bad for bp??

Jakesfnm,
I dont' mean to be rude but not all green tea has caffeine in it.
Vonnyzz,
I can send you a list of food that will help lower your blood pressure..
Hugs to all !

What to eat to lower your blood pressure?
GARLIC,
fresh is better, but the jar stuff is ok.garlic will lower your blood pressure!
BANANAS,
high in potassium, bananas will help lower bp in several ways bananas excrete salt & dilate blood vessels increasing width & reducing pressure of blood flow.
Omega's 3, fish oil,
SALMON !
CELERY,
phytonutrient phthalid is found in celery.Phythalides, regulate the hormones that control blood pressure. test on a small number of people with raised blood pressure revealed that treatment with an extract of celery containing active phtholid reduced the severity of the hormonal problem.
NO SUGAR,
sugar & sucrose elevates Blood pressure, sugar stimulates the adrenalin increasing blood vessel constriction and sodium retention.
Eat healthy, GREEN leafy veggie's, green are high in potassium & fruits.
Grapes also will help lower bp.
exercising & maintaining a healthy weight.Hope this helps! Sending hugs.

Foods to eat to lower your blood pressure...
Walnuts, Almonds, peanuts and sunflower seeds(raw,un-salted), sesame seeds & pumpkin seeds.

mm5057 is absolutely right about the food. Re: the green tea. Decaf - negligible caffeine. Regular green tea has caffeine, depending on how long you brew etc. However, whether caffeine has a long lasting effect on BP has not been proved. I just avoid it and drink hibiscus tea.

My doctors tried to put me on meds but I just didn't want to do that. I bought the script and gave it to my husband. My BP went from 180/110 to 125-145/70-85 and pretty much stays their. In the morning I have from the health food store a half-glass of Celtic Sea Salt and water I mean get it down quick. I also have a table spoon of Vinager and 12.5 gram of Iodoral not all the time in the later because I am out at the moment. It's pure Iodine. I also make sure I have good electrolites. To me it works perhaps because we are largely salt and water so go figure. I DONT USE TABLE SALT!

Debbie247
does celtic sea salt not make your blood pressure rise like regular salt? What type of vinager do you take?

To debbie247; Yes the apple cider VINEGAR,will help tp lower blood pressure, i use to drink it in a glass of water(1 tablespoon) everyday, for my arthritis.
Here is some info on VINEGAR: Studies suggest apple cider vinrgar may help to lower blood pressure. Doctors are still un-sure how it works....The vingear may interact with enzymes, that control blood pressure. It also helps in other health issues, cancer, dabetes, gerd, hay fever, arthritis, weight loss,lowers cholesterol, cures acne, psoriasis an dandruff. I know my Grandmother in law, drank it for years & years and she never had any health isses!

ALSO, here are some cooking ((SPICES)) that will help lower your blood pressure...
thyme, Basil, Parsley, Red & Black Pepper, CINNAMON, Paprika, Curry, Oregano and Dry Mustard.