Lonnie,
We've fought this battle. We've taken it a fair way to winning it, too. It's taken strict lifestyle changes involving, basically, moderation in all things gastric and exercise as much as possible. Also laugh a lot. And do things we love a lot. My sweetie has been able to come off all but two of his blood pressure meds, both of which he's taking at very low levels.
A lot of it has been lowering stress levels and getting his various health conditions under control. We've been able to lower his meds all across the board as he's lost weight and become physically fit again. It's been difficult because he has PsA and diabetic nerve stuff going on in his feet, but he's persevered and stops when he has to.
And we eat very little in the way of processed foods. We always try to do our own cooking and control the salt levels. And lots of water.
See, the thing is, I know you already do a lot of those things. I hope we can help you find the thing that tips the balance in your favour. That's an awfully high morning reading.
Agape,
