High Blood Pressure
So my mom called me last night from work- for those who don’t know- well I’m sure no one here knows- my mom is a linguist and is currently in the middle east somewhere (probably IRAQ currently- she’s been in Kuwait as well). Well anyways, she called me last night because her blood pressure has been high currently. It was fine up until like a week ago- but she was just transferred to a new place she was needed at- so the doctor thinks that the stress of the travel (once my mom’s convoy was ATTACKED en route and my mom was right up there with the gunner handing him the bullets!) might be it.
My mom drinks a LOT of tea- I told her she really had to cut back on that- I remember reading somewhere it can contribute to high blood pressure. It’s not good tea like green tea- but that dark middle eastern tea and she puts sugar in it- yeah not good! I told her please cut out that stuff and make sure she’s careful what she eats- unfortunately at her job it’s all cafeteria food and it’s not like she can go out and get groceries. She says she “only” drinks 2 cups a day- but knowing her that’s two huge mugs lol.
If anyone has any suggestions of stuff I can send my mom (no liquids) I’d love to hear it- she’s on medications for her blood pressure also. I’m going this weekend to send her out a bunch of stuff- so if there is anything natural I can pick up- I’d totally appreciate anything you can recommend I send her- or just tips in general. 
So for me- overall still doing well- ug today I thought we were doing lab pictures but then come to find out I had the date wrong- at least I look nice today lol. And yup going to the gym today! Gonna do upper body weights today
Oh and I’m pleased to report I’ve had four days of doing awesome on my salt intake! I’ve ranged between 1800 and 2100 mg of salt per day- it hasn’t been easy, but it’s getting easier!
Oh and today is class tonight so I am totally treating myself to subway for dinner! Turkey on wheat, with low fat mayo and mustard, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and olives. I might cut out cheese to help stay low on salt. Breakfast just had a fiber bar, lunch will be a yoplus fiber yogurt and a lean cuisine BBQ chicken pizza.
I leave you for now with my new ringtone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TOSgGJvbfw
It’s totally hilarious and every mother out there will get a kick out of it