Holistrol symptoms and conditions

On May 24th, I posted some info. about my trip to the ER and being prescribed Lisinopril. I didn't want to take it because of all of the side effects and I have been on a quest for natural supplements ever since to try to get my bp under control. For those of you that are looking for supplement information, I came across the following links that may be helpful. Hope all of you feel better soon.

Hypertension Supplements-Hypertension Regimen Article:

www.hypertensionsupplements.com

Vitacost Vitamins sells there products at wholesale prices:

www.vitacost.com

Also, I had mentioned "Holistrol" or also known as "HiQi for Blood Pressure." This is another product that sounds promising and I am currently awaiting my shipment to see how this works. I do plan to update how my experience is with the "Holistrol" after a few weeks. I am currently trying the "TwinLab Blood Pressure Success" for the past week, but have yet to see any change in bp. It's probably too soon to see any changes.

I am a caucasian male age 48. I was diagnosed with HBP last Friday 160/111. Dr put me on 20mg Lisinopril same day. She had me start with 1/2 dose (10mg) and I can't stand the drug. I work for a computer network installation and this drug makes me really spacy, lethergic, dizzy, and I have a slight dry cough now. I've only been on this for 6 days now and am stopping it on my own. One thing we must all know is what is right for each of us. I've never been an advocate for allopathic medicines (mainstream immuno-suppresive drugs) which PALLIATE symptoms (allieviate but not cure)
I know mainstream allopathic doctors can save lives, but this drug really make me feel terrible. I understand it's been only 6 days on the medicine, but my body and heart tell me this stuff is giving me a bad reaction. I am going to stop it on my own, and try naturopathic medicines. There is a therapy that can be found online called HOLISTROL which supposedly brings down high blood pressure. It contains HAWTHORNE herb which has been shown in trials to reduce blood pressure, and also contains Holly Leaf Extract. Along with this I will exercise 30-45 minutes every day and do not use salt at all and will eyeball all convenience foods that I buy for excessive sodium. I have also cut sugar cold turkey and only eat plain yogurt with bananas (yeah- I know bananas contain natural sugar but it's better than refined!!) and fruits for desserts now. I feel that if I lose about 15 lbs along with the diet modification and naturopathic remedies I can beat this. I bought a BP monitor from Brooks drug store that is automatic and all you do is strap the cuff to your upper arm and press start and it gives an accurate reading. Dcotors love to peddle drugs (I think they are in cahoots with the powerful pharmaceutical industry) I will also see a naturopathic doctor who can prescribe herbs and/or homeopathic medicines to help me. It's YOUR life- make the right choices and know that you have a right to good service, to ask questions and realize doctor is NOT GOD. But- it is also important to ensure your safety as well so make informed decisions.