As I recall, the first time I dabbled using essential oils to manage my blood pressure was in early 2015.  At that time, my once perfect blood pressure had taken a leap from 120/80 to 160/90 and higher.  I pretty much freaked out and called my physician.  After calming me down, she told me to take a deep breath, monitor my BP daily for a couple of weeks, and if there was no change, secure an appointment so we could do some testing. 

Rather than wait, a few days later I decided to experiment with natural remedies before taking more drastic measures such as pharmaceuticals.  The rest, for me, is history. 

I found a combination of essential oils that not only worked to help manage my own blood pressure but also helped my husband and countless others who followed my original March 2015 post on Backdoor Survival.  To this day I still use essential oils in a salve form to maintain healthy blood pressure.  You will find the simple, DIY recipe below.

But first, let me speak to a concern that has bubbled to the top for all of us this past year.  That concern is how we will deal with health issues in the event modern medicine and western doctors are no longer available to keep us well. Or, as recent history has shown us when in-person doctor visits are curtailed but for all but the direst of circumstances.

In a shameless promotion, I want to share one of the best deals I have seen EVER from my favorite supplier of CBD oils, gelcaps, and powders.  This is for real:  Organica Naturals has a two for one sale running between now and Sunday night.  Everything in their store is included.  Everything!

What does this mean in practical savings? 

As an example, my husband uses the largest bottle of CBD capsules they sell.  The bottle of 240 capsules is normally $340, but with the BOGO offer, I get 480 capsules for the same price.  Smaller bottles start at $50 for 30 capsules so instead of a one month supply, you would get two months for the same $50.

For myself, I use Full Spectrum CBD oil.  Why not the capsules?  They are too strong for me since I only use 10mg to 20mg per day depending on my stress and anxiety levels. 

Keep reading for a recent testimonial from a Strategic Living reader and an update on how I am using CBD to deal with stress and anxiety.

Using CBD oil as an over the counter remedy has gone mainstream.  Alas, from some of the feedback I have received, success using CBD is either boom or bust.  Digging further into how those in the “CBD is a bust” camp are using CBD, I have come to believe that the issue is dosing. 

Part of the blame sits on the shoulders of CBD vendors for providing unclear dosing instructions and confusing labeling. Additional confusion comes from the fact that each of our bodies is unique in the way CBD is metabolized.  All of this is very sad because CBD can be very effective in providing relief from anxiety, sleeplessness, and pain. 

In this article, I address the question of “How much CBD should I take?”.