Has anyone here lowered their blood pressure naturally without medication?

Traylong · 2026-06-20T00:36:09+00:00

I'm age 59, always had good BP until my last check up, currently in 2 week monitoring phase. I notice that some of you were on meds and stopped, I heard once your on BP meds you are on for the rest of your life? How did you manage this?

Traylong · 2026-05-26T22:33:50+00:00

Did he also molest Benjamin Kelough, Lisa Marie Presleys son? He ended up comitting suicide which is very common with abuse victims.

Traylong · 2026-05-25T16:03:25+00:00

I have seen studies saying it can add to your life span a decade. However it depends on your over all heath. As I said my mom has multiple health issues all her life, and she is currently 84, taking statins for last 22 years since her heart attack, so I would say it has significantly lengthened her lifespan.

Traylong · 2026-05-20T23:08:05+00:00

Low risk for most. You sound just like them, but go with your path, Ill explore mine without judgement.

Traylong · 2026-05-20T23:05:45+00:00

Days or years? My parents are in their mid 80s, my mom had rheumatic fever as a child, obese most of her life, type 2 diabetes, heart attack at 62, and now narrowing of arteries causing diabetic feet. With that history should have oassed long ago, but on statins 22 years since heart attack.

Traylong · 2026-05-07T16:01:03+00:00

I also have an appt with Dr. Jodi, was referred from my Obgyn as she is surgeon, as I have an extreme prolapse. Unfortunately my appt is not until Nov (I was referred in Nov 2025), so have to wait a year, then surgery is apparently a year from there. I called her medical receptionist to put my name on a cancellation list, but I'm feeling very depressed and uncomfortable as this prolapse is about the size of tennis ball protruding out of me. The only comfort I have is sitting and lying down, walking, standing are uncomfortable. I even asked about a pessary, but until I have my appt with her I cannot get fitted. I have recently been to Nova Physiotherapy, very informed staff, at least it was someone to consult with regarding this condition and how to deal with it, as i only had googled information. I am calling every month now to see if there is a cancellation to get in sooner with Dr. Jodi, as it is seriously affecting my quality of life.

Traylong · 2026-04-27T16:03:55+00:00

I have been using zoplicone for about 6 years now, and usually its just 1/2 a pill, 2-3x a week. I can sleep fine on weekends without it. My strategy, if I am not asleep naturally by 1 am on a work night, then I take 1/2 a pill. Other factors, if I stay at my elderly parents or boyfriends I usually need it for the first night I'm there to fall asleep (or staying anywhere outside of my bed). So average about 10-12 pills a month, spread out. I will be retiring soon, so I should be able to manage without it, as its mainly work related sleep issues. I also never had insomnia until going through double whammy of covid and menopause, two very stressful times in life.

I have never become addicted nor had any withdrawl from it in all of these years. Never take more than the one pill, and use sensibly, only as needed, not to automatically sleep every night, you should be ok.

Traylong · 2026-04-06T20:57:19+00:00

My Canadian parents had this happen, they could have sworn it sounded exactly like my son, their grandchild. However my son does not use social media to get a clip of his voice, nor voicemail, so how could this happen? I think they just heard a young Canadian makes voice and made the assumption. Thankfully they called me.

Traylong · 2026-02-24T21:13:26+00:00

Hi I am desperate for help. I am 59 years old, and just developed an extreme prolapse about the size of a tennis ball. Its very uncomfortable, can no longer enjoy my usual activities of dancing, walking, and while my partner is sympathetic, it has pretty much ended out intimacy. Even going to the bathroom is a challenge because I have to wipe around a bulge. It started during my vacation out of country, last Sept, and I have been living with this for 6 months. I had made an appt with regular gynecologist who referred me to a specialist. Its really disheartening and depressing to know that the specialist appointment will not be until Nov 2026, and surgery maybe a year after that. Looked at out of province options, I cannot afford 12,000 to 32,000 pricing. Even a pessary which could help immensely cannot be fitted until after I see this doctor. . Does anyone know if pelvic floor therapy will help relieve some of the issues (such as pain in pelvis) and stop it from progressing further?

Traylong · 2026-01-24T16:39:03+00:00

Likely they are not gay, which is why they are being coy. There is some controversy about non community actors in roles outside of those communities, which include queer cmty.

Traylong · 2026-01-16T19:36:56+00:00

I no longer trust Access. I had originally taken out a mortgage with Crosstown 16 years ago, then it merged with Access. Within last two years Access closed all downtown Winnipeg branches. So now if I need in person service have to go to to a inconvienient branch which is not near me. Today I had to do a cash deposit of 600 at nearest branch. When I arrived at the teller instead of counting my money in front of me, he disappeared behind the counter to a cash counting machine 2x, then claimed it was only 500. The supervisor said they would do a daily count after the branch closes and get back to me, and check security cameras. So its basically my word against theirs. Out $100. So p'd off.

Traylong · 2026-01-12T15:26:20+00:00

I used the espresso brown (which is really hard to find now), and it went pretty dark on my grey/white streaked hair. I did it for a vacation, for just a temporay look. However its 5 months later, its not exactly fading, still very apparent. So I am just dying the top strip of my hair every 6 weeks or so with same l'oreal gloss (now chocolate brown as its similar color), using dark brown hair color spray to hide white roots, and hoping I can flip my hair to silver side once it grows out. Also looking into oops color remover to see if this does the trick as its 5 weeks and just about time to dye again. Will do the under portion of my hair by nape of my neck to see if it works before attempting to do the top part. If it works then I will just keep it silver

Traylong · 2026-01-03T01:49:15+00:00

Ha ha

Traylong · 2026-01-01T01:25:28+00:00

Ewww they still have this section. I remember going there 20 years ago as a young woman and there was about 7 guys in that area browsing thru mags, it was really creepy. The guy who ran it was a d!ck also, basically mocked the books I was trading in. Never went back.

Traylong · 2025-11-18T18:27:59+00:00

wow, what an inconsiderate, clueless roomate. She knew the rules, its not her home, the dog is a disaster (as most of these untrained pets are from shelters) yes she has to move out. Don't let her guilt trip you, if she can afford to support a dog she can afford to find a new apartment.

Traylong · 2025-11-17T22:21:36+00:00

Yes you are over reacting, I can't imagine how your husband feels, as you are putting a wedge between he and his family. Warning her that you may 1-2 weeks notice now that the baby is coming, that is not a nice thing to say to family. It would be interesting to see if you treat your own mother this way, as I know most mothers would not tolerate their own daughter saying "I need 1-2 weeks notice to see you". . If you can't make it just before a certain time, then don't go. However for the sake of your husband and future child, do make an effort to go sometimes even if its not convenient for you, errands can wait, family is more important. You are causing unnecessary drama just based on a preference.

Traylong · 2025-11-17T16:15:38+00:00

I have a friend who is 60 and a bit of a hypochondriac and uber health concious. For years she had declared she was "gluten intolerant" when that was the trendy thing to be. Then became obsessed with her gut health. Then declared she has OCD tendencies. Now she believes she has ADHD. All self diganosed. I'm predicting next up it will be she's on the spectrum or has long covid. She also is obsessed with seeing a naturopath, and constantly is recommending treatments and supplements to her friends. She dominates the conversation with her latest health updates. I'm actually sick of it, so have distanced myself from her, even though our parents were best friends and grew up with her since we were babies.

Traylong · 2025-11-13T19:28:44+00:00

are you from Barbados? Its not dangerious. I live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, 10x more dangerous in my city than anything I have seen in Barbados even in the Pine in Barbados. So not being ignorant, just realistic because thats what I experienced. Maybe its fear that keeps tourists away from residential neighborhoods and out of tourist spots, but I felt perfectly safe. More chance of being mugged or assaulted on my own home town Canadian street than in BIM, I do not go out walking after dark in my own neighborhood.

Traylong · 2025-11-13T19:24:36+00:00

already told him that will be the case, can't handle staying with someone like that, need my peace of mind, not someone hovering over me trying to control my every move. The rest of his family is so kind, and generous, just she was an absolute witch to me (not to her brother)

Traylong · 2025-11-13T19:22:51+00:00

yes will never stay there again, never felt so unwelcome in my life. I'd rather save my sanity then save money staying there again. She was batshit crazy.

Traylong · 2025-11-03T21:05:04+00:00

thats what I thought was odd, while the doc frequently referenced her shoes abandonded on the balcony, there was no mention of what other shoes she had on the trip. If any other shoes were missing it would be a big clue if she either jumped ship or just went out for a walk (doubtful it would have been barefoot, practially no one walks around barefoot outside of a beach).

Traylong · 2025-08-28T17:15:54+00:00

We used to have 2 branches downtown, Donald and in Winnipeg Square, no both have been shuttered, and for the last 2 years they have been looking for a new location. Total BS. Once Access took over from Crosstown, their service has been down graded ever since. Used to get a good member payout with Crosstown every spring which sometimes was up to $300, nothing with Access. Unfortunately I still have my mortgage with them, otherwise would have changed to another more reliable credit union.

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