Thanks for sharing. That's why I was careful to label it as personal anecdata. I don't want to assume it works for everyone. But I believe losing weight is a good first step/test if you want to avoid taking meds.
there is a catch 22 with some meds, like lisinopril, which can make you gain weight..my doctor told me If I lost 15-20 pounds my BP would drop, but it's the lisinopril that made me gain that weight
