So, after months of denial, I'm finally airing out the news that I have been seeing a persistent rise in my blood pressure since the birth of my last child. Along with this has come the realization that several factors have contributed to some significant adrenal fatigue as well. There are days when I cannot seem to lower my heartrate, no matter what I do.This is Day 1 of treatment and the first day blogging this adventure towards having great bp and stress levels.
The day started with coffee, of course. Yes, I know this is a stimulant. I drink very strong coffee and it's never decaf in the morning. So, to help the caffiene end of things, I am now going decaf. Caffeine never mattered much to me. It's the taste of the coffee that I am after. Next, the underlying issue in coffee (and even carbonated drinks) is the acidic level. Because both acid levels and caffeine levels cause further imbalance, I have started adding pH drops in every liquid I take in. This includes any water I use to cook with as well.
This is also Day 1 of starting Hawthorne Extract, an herb known to safely lower elevated blood pressure. I put myself on lowest dosage to start with. My philosophy is to go simple first. If one needs the increase, then cross that bridge when you get to it. Little can be plenty sometimes.
This is actually Day 2 of starting Valerian Root, an herb known to have anti-anxiety properties- especially in women.
So, all in all, I have managed well today. No episodes of heartrate craziness and I managed to put my children to bed with a smile on my face today. Sometimes, I'm a bundle of nerves when their bedtime gets near. It's like my body knows. Countdown to a quiet house! :-)
Ok, friends- whisper a prayer for me. I know I can walk in total health, so my hopes are high.
See you tomorrow!
~K
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