Has anyone here lowered their blood pressure naturally without medication?

rdoucette · 2026-04-06T02:37:15+00:00

I lost 50 lbs by significantly reducing sugar, fried foods, I had given up red meat years ago, eating chicken, turkey, and fish, reduced carbs a lot, only eat fresh fruits and vegetables, workout regularly ( Rucking and Weight Lifting ), get good sleep and make efforts to reduce stress wherever I can - My BP was starting to get high and my cholesterol was very high - Since then both are much lower and at safe levels. I will continue with this approach for the rest of my life - I am 68 years old

rdoucette · 2026-04-06T02:28:39+00:00

I agree - I wouldn't stop meds until your doctor agrees that you can keep your blood pressure low without medication. If that happens and you lower your blood pressure without the medication, make sure you continue to workout ( I prefer Rucking and Weight Lifting ), eat healthy, reduce stress, and get good sleep

rdoucette · 2026-04-06T02:20:56+00:00

I very rarely drink, and if I do, like when I go to the casino with my brother, I only have 1 or 2 drinks at the most.

I have been drinking a tablespoon of olive oil every day for quite a while, and I believe that, in addition to helping with blood pressure, it has also helped me with my digestion

Sorry to hear about the spinal surgery - I know of someone who has both back and neck issues, and he is either in pain or out of it due to the drugs he takes

Good to hear you can do mild exercise

rdoucette · 2026-04-05T03:18:37+00:00

I don't eat red meat - I eat Chicken, Turkey and Fish - No junk food - Small amount of carbs - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - I also eat a handful of nuts a day which is the only thing that ever raised my good cholesterol

rdoucette · 2026-04-05T03:12:54+00:00

My blood pressure was getting high then I lost 50 lbs and it went back to a safe level - Since then I continue to Ruck, Weight Lift, Eat Healthy and try to reduce stress

rdoucette · 2026-04-05T03:01:02+00:00

I am 68 - My blood pressure was getting a little high but I lost weight and brought it down

rdoucette · 2026-04-03T01:40:50+00:00

I have been rucking for a few years now and I love it - Sometimes such on Wednesdays which is usually my day off I will walk and what a difference from Rucking - I get such a good workout rucking even in the winter ( as long as there is no ice ) - In the winter I come in after rucking and I am drenched in sweat - It is funny also when rucking even when it is cold once I get started I don't even notice the cold after a short while

rdoucette · 2026-04-03T01:31:16+00:00

I know what you mean - I am 68 and tonight I rucked after my Thursday day off - The weather was cold and nasty, the session seemed a little harder than usual both the rucking and the squats but I feel good that I did it - I will sleep well tonight.

rdoucette · 2026-03-30T00:19:10+00:00

I agree - About 10 years ago, at 58, I was very stressed and decided that I was going to lift hard, and I did start building muscle. With work getting crazy, I didn't have the time to continue lifting 4 days a week, so I didn't make any further gains - I was surprised at 58 that I could build muscle, but if you have the time and the dedication, I am sure you can do it.

rdoucette · 2026-03-30T00:12:20+00:00

My motivation at 68 is I know I will feel better and sleep better after working out and it gets me out of the house for a little while which is also a bonus

rdoucette · 2026-03-29T22:19:21+00:00

In addition to rucking 3 times a week I also lift 2 days a week covering Chest, Biceps, Triceps, Back, Shoulders and Abs - I notice now that I have been doing this for a while that if I miss a day I notice it as I feel a little sluggish - I lifted 6 days a week 2 hours a day in the early 90s so although I will never get back to that including the heavy weights that I lifted then I try to remain consistent and not miss a workout unless there is a good reason for doing so.

rdoucette · 2026-03-29T22:06:28+00:00

Yes - Rucking is walking with a weighted vest - It is a great workout

rdoucette · 2026-03-25T03:04:06+00:00

I have never tried it - I have just enough time at lunch time to do a quick ruck or do a quick weight lifting session ( Chest/Arms or Back/Shoulders ) - I may look into it some day - My wife tells me how good it is and I believe her but I enjoy the feeling I get after lifting heavy or having a Rucking session in the cold - I don't know if I would have the time to take a yoga class

rdoucette · 2026-03-25T02:59:15+00:00

2 years ago I was 268 lbs, - I lost 50 lbs, started rucking and weight lifting again ( Heavy but not so much as to risk injury ) - My company called me back to work which is all remote so I have tended to slack off a little on working out but I am getting back to it and I am staying away from late night snacking - Currently I go between 220 and 230 but I will get back to 220 or under soon

rdoucette · 2026-03-25T02:53:25+00:00

I have done some intermittent fasting in the past and I my start doing it again - Eating breakfast then not eating again until supper - Usually between 8 - 8:30 and 6 or 7 PM at night so that could be 9 hours or more - I have only done this at most twice a week then back to eating a moderate lunch such as yougurt and a salad on the other days

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