Cherry Juice

Daughter #1 on the beach

@mom210 (9036)

United States

July 27, 2016 10:47am CST

I hope that you are all doing well and enjoying your summer. I have been a bit busy this summer trying to update some of the paint in my house. You might find it amazing, but with all those little fingers come lots of fingerprints. I clean, love that "bald guys" sponges, but it only does so much, eventually the paint has to be touched up and/or redone. That is where I am now. I have also been watching both conventions. I am a bit of a political nut I guess, I like all the debates and conventions. I also wanted to pass along some new information I have learned, to any of my friends that are battling high blood pressure. I refuse to take their pills, so I try to find other ways to keep mine lower. I have found drinking Cherry juice first thing in the morning with or after my breakfast has helped my numbers a bit. I have also added a banana or watermelon to my morning breakfast (for the potassium). I still have times and days when it gets a bit crazy high, but these things are helping. Have a beautiful day!

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

27 Jul 16

@mom210 Cherry juice,banana or watermelon ,will have to check them out.I am taking medication for blood pressure.

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@GardenGerty (157551)

• United States

27 Jul 16

Potatoes, skin on, not chips or fries, are also good for bp.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

27 Jul 16

My husband takes meds as well, I am a bit more hard headed though, or maybe just stubborn

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

27 Jul 16

@GardenGerty I did not know about the potatoes. Thank you

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@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

27 Jul 16

I wondered where you had got to, it's nice to see you again. I don't have any problems with my blood pressure, thankfully.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

27 Jul 16

That is a good thing, after I had my twins it became an issue and has not gone away.

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@shaggin (71666)

• United States

30 Jul 16

Thats awesome you have found a natural way to lower your blood pressure. Don't let it get to high it can cause a stroke.

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@shaggin (71666)

• United States

31 Jul 16

@mom210 Have you tried the cherry apple juice by Motts? I got it from a Smiley360 mission and its really good.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

31 Jul 16

I hope that I can get into a regular routine on some of the things I eat to keep it lower. Make them a habit so I do not even have to think about it.

@mom210 (9036)

• United States

4 Aug 16

@shaggin I signed up for that place and am not really sure how it works. Can you explain it?

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

30 Jul 16

I haven't tasted a cherry juice in my ntire life . It must be delicious. becase a cherry is . And it' s wonderful to know it hels in regulating your bp .

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

1 Aug 16

@mom210 Actually nowadays , there are a lot of natural ways to remedy high bp , cholesterol and clood sugar. It is posted on FB and that's what i am thankful for FB .

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

4 Aug 16

@SIMPLYD What is annoying is when they told me I had high BP, they told me I needed to take pills. Not I need to adjust my diet, exercise more, or anything thing else, just take these pills. I did not want to take the pills, so I have had to do some at home research. Not everything they say will work works for me, but I am trying them all and seeing what does work.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

31 Jul 16

It does seems to be helping, it is so funny the things are am coming across that are suppose to help with blood pressure. cayenne pepper is suppose to help as well, I do love me some good cayenne pepper .

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@sofssu (23662)

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28 Jul 16

Have you tried beets? they are said to be great for hypertension.

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@sofssu (23662)

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30 Jul 16

@mom210 I have no problems with beets. I love eating the beets I grow organically.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

28 Jul 16

I am trying to add them to my diet more, I really do not like them. I have added them to a few smoothies, they do seem to help. I need to find other things to cover up the taste.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

31 Jul 16

@sofssu I can't help it, every time I taste them, they just taste like dirt to me for some reason. Now I have pickled them and I do like that.

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@just4him (306234)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

29 Jul 16

I'm glad you found something that works for your blood pressure. I'm not a political nut, but I have watched one speech on youtube. I'll watch the other for comparison.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

29 Jul 16

I like to listen to all the promises, sometimes, all I can do is just laugh at them.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

31 Jul 16

@just4him Every once in a while I do scream at the tv but I do try to remain as calm as possible

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306234)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

31 Jul 16

@mom210 And shake my head.

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@GardenGerty (157551)

• United States

27 Jul 16

I could drive my bp higher by looking for my cuff. It is always high at the doctor's office. It is fine at home. Cherry juice also helps some people sleep and helps with arthritis pain and gout if it is sour cherries.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)

• United States

27 Jul 16

Doctors recommend not using those home machines, most are not accurate. Your bp changes throughout the day, that's quite normal.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

28 Jul 16

@AbbyGreenhill I have noticed it is different throughout the day, I pretty much know when I am "off" I can also see it in my face, my cheeks get red as well. I really use it as a guideline so I can be sure not to go to high. I find I feel the worst when I get to low though.

@mom210 (9036)

• United States

27 Jul 16

I am the same way, they irritate me and I treid to explain that. But I do run a bit high from time to time. I have found if I watch it, by checking a couple times a day, and pay attention to my body, I do pretty well.

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@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

5 Aug 16

I love that photo! Thank you for the tip although fresh cherries are so expensive here so maybe I will settle for the bottled cherry juice.

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@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

8 Aug 16

@mom210 Your lovely little gymnast might someday go to the Olympics.

@mom210 (9036)

• United States

8 Aug 16

The is my little gymnast, she is always flipping around. Yes, the cherries are crazy expensive I just buy it from the shelf and it works well.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

20 Oct 16

guess i should try that. sounds better then these scary pills i only take a peice of when i am freaking out over how high it goes

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

20 Oct 16

f you do not wan to take the pills, yes you should try. I have made it a part of my breakfast routine. Have you tried chia, I just sprinkle it on whatever I am eating, it has no taste so does not change the taste of your food. I still have off days, but they are not as high as they used to be. I was hitting 212/98 on a regular basis and had to do something. But still did not want to take their pills.

@tammys85 (29952)

• Baltimore, Maryland

6 Aug 16

Cherry juice for high blood pressure? I think I'm gonna bring that up to a few people, thanks!

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

8 Aug 16

It does not help immediately but I drink it in the morning and it helps throughout the day. I hope it works for them too.

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@tammys85 (29952)

• Baltimore, Maryland

13 Aug 16

@mom210 Right, it never hurts for them to try it daily, or almost every day.

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@Juliaacv (48437)

• Canada

27 Jul 16

That's good information about the cherry juice, I should look for some. Good luck with your painting, that is such a dreaded task around here that we hire it out. But the end result is always worth it isn't it?

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

27 Jul 16

I think I hate the taping part more though, that is just soooo slow.

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@Juliaacv (48437)

• Canada

27 Jul 16

@mom210 Yes, the prep work, taking down the artwork on the walls, washing with TSP and taping are all important but really time consuming. Happy rolling!

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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)

• United States

27 Jul 16

Well, that might work if your bp isn't too far over the top. At one point mine was 198/85 - so meds are my friend. If all these 'so called remedies' really worked the pharmaceutical companies would already be out of business.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)

• United States

28 Jul 16

@mom210 High bp can kill you. I don't mess around with that. But to each his/her own.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

28 Jul 16

I am confident the pharmaceutical companies will always be around for one thing or another.

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@jillybean1222 (6408)

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12 Sep 16

intereing on the cherry juice. so you buy just 100% cherry juice? or what? i so desperately want to paint.... but just don't have the funds right now. too many other THINGS to do right now. (like buying meat and milk)

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

13 Sep 16

Yes, 100% and just a small juice cup each day is all it takes. I was reluctant because I do not like anything tart, but it is not tart and is pretty good. I remember you also battle high blood pressure and might want to try it. take care

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

13 Sep 16

@jillybean1222 Ha! That is exactly what I have to do. I have teenaged boys, they eat anything that does not eat them first.

@jillybean1222 (6408)

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13 Sep 16

@mom210 i rarely buy juice because my kids drink it so quickly. i'd have to buy it and hide it.

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

8 Sep 16

Walking briskly also helps...I have high BP too...

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

8 Sep 16

I have started doing a walk/jog combo on the tread mill. It seems to help it as well. But some days like this past week, I can't do anything to help it. It just runs high no matter what.

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

8 Sep 16

@mom210 raw garlic crushed before dinner is another cure

@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

31 Jul 16

Not sure where my mom learned it but she's been swearing by cherry juice for a long time. Now, with that said, she used to buy the more expensive kind. Now she gets the Juicy Juice kind. She says it works the same. I guess it's supposed to be 100% juice so maybe works the same, or is that part in her head. Either way if she thinks it works the same then I'm sure not going to say anything to her about it!

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

4 Aug 16

I was reluctant to buy the juicy juice, and am buying the ones that are more expensive, now I will give the cheaper one a try as well. Good to know, thank you.

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@LeaPea2417 (36442)

• Toccoa, Georgia

13 Aug 16

Thanks for that advice about Cherry Juice for battling high blood pressure. I have a couple of family members who have high blood pressure that may not know that. I will tell them.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

18 Aug 16

It seems to be a very big problem these days. I wish they would put out more natural possible cures. Seems like they just want us to pop a pill

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@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

4 Aug 16

Also including tomato products and other veggies will help with blood pressure. Let food be your medicine!

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

4 Aug 16

Yes, that is what I am trying to do, it was so annoying, because according to the dr the only thing that would help is pills. They are magic you know? They can fix anything and everything.

@gudheart (12659)

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4 Aug 16

Oh that is interesting. I also read that cherry juice is great for rebuilding or healing muscles after a hard workout :D Great that is has helped your blood pressure :D

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

4 Aug 16

I did not know about that, but have been working harder on my workouts, so that is good to know. Also I have a gymnast that works very hard, I should let her have some as well. Thank you!

@PainsOnSlate (21854)

• Canada

12 Oct 16

I take a pill but I'm in my 70's and its a bit late to depend on fruit. I too am watching the political mayhem that is going on and on. My vote for Hillary is already in NY and counted. When we first moved here the house looked lovely, now my family room needs a new rug ( grand dogs ) and a new ceiling and the rest of the house could use new wall colors but I'm too lazy to do it. We will have to hire the family room floor and the ceiling but thinking I could get a panting party for the walls with my grown kids and their partners...

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

13 Oct 16

That is good you can get your adult kids to come in and help. I like that idea, maybe feed them some burgers or something when they are done. That could be fun

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@lilnana1111 (2305)

• United States

1 Aug 16

That's great that you figured it out, better than taking meds.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

4 Aug 16

Well, I do not know if I have it figured out, but at least I am on to an idea that helps. Seems like some things work for a bit and then I need to change it up, so I will continue to search for things that help, that way if one does not, I can try another. Hope I can keep them stored up in my head.

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