SeaBreeze I envy you. I think I took my bad health from genetics. Kidney stones (4-5 lithotripsy's + surgery to remove a stone to large to pass) from Mom and Dad. Heart attack, arterial blockages, high B/P from Dad. I used to garden, mow the yard and when hubby retired he took over all that. And we don't work well together, it has to be his way and I will agree he has a green thumb. I know I make him sound like a total controller which he is to live with but everyone loves him because he is never serious, keeps a smile on his face and never involves himself in people's life. Smiles, jokes and moves on. Sometimes I feel like the witch because they don't know what it is like to live with someone who always gets his way, never has a serious conversation and never talks when he is home and keeps his thoughts totally to himself. I do love him, I just wish that I could have a few of his qualities and he could have a little of mine. I do the house and the bills. He can not stand it when he looks at the bank account and it is down. Today he is going to play golf. No matter it will put a strain on the budget, it is his thing. Wow! I have griped a little to much. Good thing I am going to see a therapist Monday!
I'm sorry you have so many health issues, but I'm glad you're trying to work to make things better for yourself. I have good health so far, and am not on any prescription meds, and will try to keep it that way...but none of us know what tomorrow will bring.
My husband had some high cholesterol readings years ago, and I started giving him Lecithin supplements. His numbers went down and he never had to go on drugs for it. They say that Lecithin is cholesterol's worst enemy. Garlic is also good for reducing high blood pressure, but it can thin the blood. Using any herbs, spices or supplements for health should always be cleared with your doctor first.
I think Lon was right when he said that everyone's 'healthy' diet is different, depending on their personal body and situation. For me, everything in moderation seems to be a good way to go. I certainly didn't do that in my younger years, my portions were way too big, especially on the sweets. Knudsens has an apple butter that's natural with no sweeteners, I like to mix that with my plain Greek yogurt too. Motts has healthy applesauce with no sugar added, called "Healthy Harvest", I have some in my fridge right now. Snacks like that are better than chocolate chip cookies, especially store-bought ones.
Kudos to you in the way you are learning to live with your hubby. He's found the things that make him happy, so good for him. Now you have to find what works for you, since you can't really change him and he doesn't sound like a bad guy at all. Lots of time when people retire, they start to 'bump heads' a bit with each other. In a way 'acceptance is peace' in the things you can't change, just try to work around them and concentrate on your own well-being.
I can understand it's tough to live with spouses who have their little quirks, I know that both my husband and myself do things that get on each others nerves sometimes. But when the love is there, you find a way, LOL. You're not a witch at all, and you haven't 'griped' much at all really. It's good sometimes to talk about stuff and get other people's perspectives. As far as advice, take what you need and leave the rest, that's what I do.
