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If you find yourself in a SHTF situation without your meds, you might be interested in my case:
In spite of eating (somewhat) healthy foods, I had high blood pressure. Doc put me on meds and try as I might, I could NOT take them. Headaches, felt crummy when taking the prescribed meds (this was a long time ago, and I don't remember what they were). I chucked them into the trash and researched what I could do naturally. After just a few months of my own regimen, I was able to bring the pressure that always read consistently above 145/90 to that of a teenager: 115/76!!
I take these herbs and nutrients every day. (Vitacost.com is the best and cheapest place I have ever found for name-brand health supplements and more. Their reputation is stellar.)
Follow directions on bottles:
Kyolic brand garlic (completely odorless garlic) - in SHTF situation, this would call for fresh garlic (which I also consume fresh almost daily in things like homemade salad/vegetable dressings, tzatziki sauce, etc.... and surprise! My friends tell me they cannot detect garlic breath coming from me. I believe them because most of them are brutally honest, lol). I suspect that the chlorophyll in the abundant leafy green vegetables in my diet acts as a natural deodorizer.
Hawthorn berries - (in process of starting to grow this for SHTF) beneficial for cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and other cardiovascular issues.
Fish oil - I use Vitacost's brand and take it in the middle of my meal. No aftertaste or burping.
(https://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-fish-oil) (SHTF: use wild-caught fish, but it would be super good to stock up on cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, etc. as much as possible.)
Coenzyme Q10 - amazing stuff. Clears the cobwebs outta the mind, lol. It enhances the blood's abilty to carry oxygen to your heart, brain, eyes, all of your organs... And it does so much more. Google dat.
Diet rich in:
Berries - SHTF: Plant as many low-maintenance berry plants you can, here, there, everywhere. If they are native to your area it's even better, so that they can multiply and naturalize in your area with little effort on your part. That way you won't have to go far to forage. Dry your harvest for future months and years.
Fresh leafy greens (I forage a LOT outdoors to supplement garden stuff)
Vegetables of all kinds - homegrown or Farmer's Market
Beans, lentils - organic only, and frequently. I buy by the sack at Azurestandard.com
Whole brown rice - organic only, and frequently. I buy by the sack at Azurestandard.com
Organic eggs - Organic eggs do not carry the cholesterol risks that battery eggs do. I really miss having chickens, but I am tired of battling bears, mountain lions, coyotes, etc.
Organic milk - If I can't get organic for making cheese, cooking, or drinking... I skip it.
The chemicals (pesticides, etc.) that are used in growing most commercial grains are a culprit behind many "new" disorders that were never the huge problem it is today. For example, 60 years ago, "gluten sensitivity" was exceedingly rare. Cancer and cardiovascular disease were not common like it is today either....
So...I make my own breads, tortillas, biscuits, and pasta with organic grains only.
Salt - I replaced my popcorn salt with Morton's Lite salt which has 50% less sodium and contains potassium. For general dietary sodium, I either reduce the amount, or else use Morton's Lite.
Meats - limit red meats in my diet to once a week, mostly deer or other organic meats. I like to treat myself to a steak or homemade burger (cavewoman on the loose arrrgh arrrgh... !). Poultry and fish are common menu items.
Processed meats - such as Cajun andouille or smoked sausages: if it contains nitrates or msg. I stay away from it. All other kinds of processed meats are off-limits.
Sauerkraut - raw, not pasteurized heat-treated storebought. When I am out of homemade, I order mine from Azure standard---> Organic, non-GMO Food and Produce Delivered - Azure Standard
Yogurt - Plain - NO sugar (which kills the probiotic bacteria). I sweeten just before eating with either stevia or bananas with a little dab of honey. If I can't make my own (from organic milk when I can get it), I buy Stonyfields Organic yogurt. And...tzatziki sauce, here I come!
Apple Cider vinegar - raw, organic. I have made my own with a variety of different fruits, but when I buy commercially made, it is almost always the Bragg's brand. Use for making a refreshing drink: 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey. Serve chilled. Also make a Goldenrod vinegar, and a rose petal vinegar (simply by covering the plant matter with vinegar and allowing it to sit in a jar for 6 - 8 weeks). This is great to make a salad dressing with or use instead of plain vinegar in the drink I just described. Both goldenrod and rose petals have health benefits. (Google it)
Avocado oil - use for making salad dressings, cooking. Great for popping popcorn, as it has a high smoke point and neutral taste.
NO sugar - except for mix of coconut sugar and xylitol in my coffee and whatnot. Use stevia in some things...like yogurt.
As any proper Cajun would, I cook a lot with onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, all chopped and sauteed before using. It is chopped finely enough that even my pickiest friends cannot detect the presence of these seasonings. Of course, hot pepper sauce is on the table. All of these are good for blood pressure issues.
I make a mineral-rich thing (not sure what to call it) by chopping finely: 4 sticks of celery and two large sweet apples. Add a dollop of honey if the apples are not sweet enough. A small bowl of the wondermous thing every morning keeps things in the digestive system moving along regularly, and the abundant minerals are good for blood pressure, cardiac issues, and is calming to the entire nervous system.
This is how I reduced my long-standing stupid blood pressure problem without medication. Meals are not boring, and my recipes are frequently requested. So it must be good to others, too!
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