My husband has high blood pressure but we cannot afford medication for it. Are there any natural remedies?

13 Comments

1. bmac says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   Sure he can. The doctor can prescribe one of the less expensive drugs. Walmart and Target offer over a hundred drugs at $4……most of them maintenance medications like BP medications. So, yes. He can afford it. He should still eat healthy, lose weight if he needs to and exercise.
2. David O says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   you could try some advil! THATS ALL I GOT
3. pennipenni says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   Use Aloe, in Africa this is a cure. Stay away from salt.
4. Joe g says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   eat low carb. exercise, baby aspirin,garlic, vinegar and water.
5. caffsans says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   I can only suggest foods not to eat here
   eggs salty stuff fats ice-cream
   you’re best to go see a Dr even if you cant afford the meds
   some drug stores will let you charge pills
   or tell the Dr=he /she might have some samples until you get the money together for them
6. Sheila G says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   First contact the Montel Williams Show he has a solution on how you can still receive your medication at no cost; also your husband can add more garlic in his diet and also he can drink one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar daily; also stay away from take out foods and change your diet; stay away from table salt; eat bananas or anything with lots of potassium( fruits and organge juice) drink plenty of water to help flush some toxins away from your body go to the library and look up high blood pressure and the cure.

   Good Luck and Best Wishes to your husband and you.

   GOD BLESS.
7. eggshell134 says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   Cut down on salt, fried foods (if you must fry use olive oil). Also pay attention to the sodium content in foods such as frozen dinners, etc. Even some of the "healthy" dinners have a lot of sodium. Drink water, exercise (even losing as little as 5 pounds can make a difference in blood pressure). Older people that I know swear by taking a teaspoon of vinegar every day to keep blood pressure down, I don’t know how well this works though. There are medication assistance programs you might also want to check into.
8. cedarnsage says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   Herbally, Cayenne is an excellent herb for blood pressure..it has the properties to fix both low and high blood pressure. Advil is the WORST thing you can use, so if you have to use something medical – then use aspirin.
9. Jason Homan says:

   August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

   Hi KC!
   Sufficient amounts of potassium-rich foods. To bring your husband blood pressure to the normal level you must consume adequate quantity of potassium. Rich sources of potassium includes fruits, such as cantaloupe, bananas, watermelon, oranges and orange juice, as also potatoes, spinach, and zucchini.

   Reduce consumption sodium, of high-sodium processed foods(meats, and some pre-packaged, frozen and canned foods, most soups, and condiments),

   Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast. Eating in the morning will increase your energy and will help you avoid snacks before lunch. A quick breakfast can be as easy as a bowl of cereal, a slice of whole-wheat toast, cereal bar or fresh fruit.

   Your husband daily food intake must include foods from five food groups: Please look article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/High_Blood_Pressure_Diet_Guidelines/

   See your doctor before making any diet or lifestyle changes.
   Jason Homan
10. angel B says:

    August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    I understand the dilema but he still needs to see a dr. for this,it runs in my family & if left untreatd or trying your own remedies he will end up like alot of my family, uhhh dead.
    Sorry to be blunt but you didnt go to 10 yrs. plus medical schooling so I suggest you let a proff. guide you that said, I go to a clinic & my meds are like $4.00, try a cliinc or search engines for free meds, the compaines donate or pay for it because they get tax kick backs,healing or using natural remedies still req. money for a Chinese Dr. or holistic & they recoomend herbs,acupunture ect. based on a visit & blood work.
    Having high blood pressure is no joke it can lead to stroke,heart attacks,kidney & liver damges eventually, and death…
    G-D bless get to a clinic please
11. david c says:

    August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium –are all absolutely required in Essential amounts. These minerals, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium are each VITAL for blood pressure control. Daily consumption of these mineral rich foods would help; avocados, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, green peas, honeydew melon, grapefruit, bananas, cantaloupe, nectarines, oranges, potatoes, and squash. Magnesium rich foods include; nuts, rice, wheat germ, kidney and lima beans, and molasses Garlic – A number of research studies examining the effects of garlic on blood pressure have shown great results. Garlic alone appears to lower blood pressure by 5% to 10%. Garlic can lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, depress clot formation, and support blood distribution Coenzyme Q10 – also called "Co Q10" is an enzyme that is frequently suggested for High Blood Pressure.
12. Brigitte M says:

    August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    There are no natural remedies, He can change his diet, low fat, no fried foods and absolutely no alcohol. You can find recipes on-line.
    Also, Walmart Pharmacy has info on Pharmaceutical Companies who are willing to assist with medication cost.
13. sOuL dOcToR says:

    August 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    Homeopathic Treatment for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) :-

    Head remedy; with nervousness (during pregnancy use with care) Rauwolfia S.Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly

    With depression; suicidal tendency; cardiac symptoms Aurum Met 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

    With arteriosclerosis and senile paresis Aurum Iod 30X, 6 hourly

    With senility and senile behavioural changes Baryta Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

    Systolic pressure high and diastolic pressure very low Baryta Mur 3X or 6X, 4 hourly

    With constriction in heart region and anginal pain Cactus G.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X, 3 hourly

    For fat and flabby patient; sweat on head, palms and soles, craving for eggs; chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

    In old age;old bachelors and old maids Conium Mac 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

    Palpitations in slight exertion; dyspnoea, insomnia and gastric complaints Crataegus Ox.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X 4 hourly

    Due to shock (broken love affair etc) emotional disturbances Ignatia 200X or 1M 4 hourly(3 Doses)

    Due to congestion in brain; severe headache, lassitude and dizziness Glonoine 3X or 6X, 1/2 hourly

    Due to syphilitic origin; lancinating pain in head and bones Kali Iod.30X or 200X 4 hourly (3 Doses)

    Due to gastric origin; flatulence; craving for sweets and warm food; worse 4 – 8 P.M. Lycopodium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

    Due to shock or grief; hyperthyroidism, goitre, addision’s disease, diabetes ,etc. Desire for salt preparations Natrum Mur 200X or 1M 10 min (3 Doses)

    In syphilitic cases; angina pectoris; vertigo, dyspnoea and endocarditis Natrum Iod.30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses)

    In tall, intelligent, hypertensive people; craves for icy cold things; fear of dark and stroms, etc. Phosphorus 30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses)

    With sclerotic degeneration specially of spinal cord Plumbum Iod 30X or 200X, 6 hourly

    Due to grief; apprehension, dullness, loss of thirst etc. Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly

    During menopausal stage; worse after sleep; great loquacity Lachesis 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

    Bursting pain in head; better by cold application, pressure, vertigo; palpitation of heart; worse when alone; sleeplessness with heaviness in head; oedematous swelling on face and legs Boerhaavia Diffusa Q (Mother Tincture) or 6X , 4 hourly

    Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
    Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

    Take Care and God Bless !