Hi All,
I realised today that I forgot to buy my new box of blood pressure meds- so haven't taken it for a few days. I have had hypertension for 9 years since I was 36. (My Grandmother had a stroke in her 50's & my Mum has had similar health problems for a long time-both drinkers.)
When I decided to stop drinking in June- the day I found this site- my blood pressure was around 150/98, on medication. For a woman of my age it should be around 125/80. I had fluid retention in my ankles and looked puffed up. I wasn't a big drinker- 1/2 - 1 bottle of red wine 4-6 nights a week.
This morning I checked my bp & it was 116/76. :lilangel: It hasn't been that low for years. I had checked it last week a few times & it was fine, around 130/80 but that was on medication.
It is a combination of no Al & no sugar plus daily exercise & supplements. When I was drinking I didn't have the energy to avoid sugar & bad carbs, I would often binge on them mid-afternoon to get me through the day.
I am not planning on giving up my medication yet as I have about 20 pounds to lose first- but will keep my eye on it. I work in the health profession & monitor other peoples bp's- am delighted that mine is improving. I said to my consultant a few months ago that I thought AL wasn't good for my bp- he said that moderate drinking was good for it. Even after 1 glass it goes up but I wasn't willing to admit that in the past. Now I realise that my AF life is the only life for me if I want it to be long & healthy. :h
Anyone got any similar health benefits from being AF?
I realised today that I forgot to buy my new box of blood pressure meds- so haven't taken it for a few days. I have had hypertension for 9 years since I was 36. (My Grandmother had a stroke in her 50's & my Mum has had similar health problems for a long time-both drinkers.)
When I decided to stop drinking in June- the day I found this site- my blood pressure was around 150/98, on medication. For a woman of my age it should be around 125/80. I had fluid retention in my ankles and looked puffed up. I wasn't a big drinker- 1/2 - 1 bottle of red wine 4-6 nights a week.
This morning I checked my bp & it was 116/76. :lilangel: It hasn't been that low for years. I had checked it last week a few times & it was fine, around 130/80 but that was on medication.
It is a combination of no Al & no sugar plus daily exercise & supplements. When I was drinking I didn't have the energy to avoid sugar & bad carbs, I would often binge on them mid-afternoon to get me through the day.
I am not planning on giving up my medication yet as I have about 20 pounds to lose first- but will keep my eye on it. I work in the health profession & monitor other peoples bp's- am delighted that mine is improving. I said to my consultant a few months ago that I thought AL wasn't good for my bp- he said that moderate drinking was good for it. Even after 1 glass it goes up but I wasn't willing to admit that in the past. Now I realise that my AF life is the only life for me if I want it to be long & healthy. :h
Anyone got any similar health benefits from being AF?
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