I’m 60 and Reversed Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Poor Circulation Naturally — No Pills, Just Plants!

They told me it couldn’t be done. That once you hit 60, managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and poor circulation becomes a lifelong journey of pills and doctor visits. But I didn’t want that life. I wanted my freedom. I didn’t want to rely on medications that only masked symptoms and created new ones. I wanted to heal, truly heal, from the inside out — and I believed that nature had the answers.

Today, I’m 60 and thriving. My blood sugar is in a healthy range. My blood pressure is steady and normal. My circulation has improved so much I no longer have cold feet, numb fingers, or swelling. And I didn’t do it with pharmaceuticals or surgeries. I did it with food, lifestyle changes, and trust in the healing power of natural medicine.

This is my story, and I’m sharing every step — not because I think I’m special, but because I know others need to hear that healing is possible. If you’re tired, frustrated, and feeling like you’ve tried everything, please read on. Your breakthrough might just be in your fridge — not your pharmacy.

Step One: Understanding That Symptoms Are Messages, Not Enemies

I used to get angry at my body. Angry when my blood sugar would spike after just one meal. Angry when my blood pressure crept up even after cutting back on salt. Angry at the swelling in my legs, the dizziness, and the constant fatigue. But then I heard something that shifted everything: “Your body is not attacking you. It’s talking to you.”

Barbara O’Neill, a woman whose wisdom changed my life, often says:
“The body never does anything without a reason. Symptoms are the language your body speaks.”

So I stopped suppressing symptoms and started listening.

Step Two: Ditching the Sugar, Embracing Real Food

The first thing to go was sugar. Not just the obvious — cakes, cookies, sodas — but also hidden sugars in sauces, breads, and even “healthy” cereals. I replaced them with:

• Fresh fruit in moderation

• Raw honey (just a teaspoon a day)

• Dates for sweet cravings

• Lots of cinnamon, which helps regulate blood sugar

Then I filled my plate with food that was alive. Leafy greens like spinach and kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley, and herbs became my daily staples. I didn’t count calories. I counted colors. The more vibrant my plate looked, the better I felt.

I ate raw when I could, steamed when I needed to, and I always made sure 80% of my plate came from plants.

Step Three: Healing Drinks That Changed My Life

Every morning, I drank warm lemon water with a pinch of cayenne and a slice of ginger. It woke up my liver, got my blood flowing, and balanced my pH.

Later in the morning, I’d have one of these:

• Parsley tea: Cleans the kidneys, helps reduce blood pressure

• Hibiscus tea: Naturally lowers systolic and diastolic pressure

• Cinnamon and clove water: Stabilizes blood sugar

• Beetroot juice: Opens blood vessels and improves circulation

I drank these daily — not as medicine, but as nourishment. I felt the difference in days. My fingers and toes were warmer. My blood pressure stopped fluctuating wildly. And I had more energy than I’d felt in years.

Step Four: Fasting and Giving My Body Time to Heal

I had always been told to eat three meals and snacks. But Barbara O’Neill teaches that digestion takes energy — and constant eating leaves no energy for healing. I started practicing intermittent fasting, eating my meals between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and letting my body rest the other 16 hours.

The first week was hard. But then came the mental clarity, the lighter digestion, and the weight melting off effortlessly. Fasting gave my organs time to repair and my insulin levels a chance to stabilize.

Step Five: Walking, Stretching, and Breathing

I didn’t need a gym membership. I just started walking. Slowly at first — 15 minutes a day. Then I worked up to 45 minutes. Nothing extreme, just a peaceful walk in nature or around my block. I added gentle stretches in the morning and deep breathing exercises.

Movement helped my circulation. Stretching helped my joints. Breathing calmed my nervous system, which lowered my cortisol — a key hormone that, when high, wreaks havoc on blood sugar and blood pressure.

Step Six: Herbs That Healed

Here are the herbs that became my daily allies:

• Garlic: A natural blood thinner and circulation booster

• Fenugreek seeds: Helped stabilize my fasting glucose levels

• Turmeric with black pepper: Fought inflammation, which was causing stiffness and swelling

• Olive leaf extract: Supported my blood pressure naturally

• Ginger: Stimulated circulation and aided digestion

I made teas, added them to soups, or took small tinctures. No chemicals. No side effects. Just healing.

Step Seven: Sleep, Sun, and Stress Reduction

Healing doesn’t happen without rest. I started going to bed before 10 p.m., getting 7–8 hours of deep, uninterrupted sleep. I also got 15–20 minutes of sun every morning — no sunglasses, no sunscreen — to reset my circadian rhythm and boost my vitamin D naturally.

I cut out toxic news, negative people, and endless scrolling. I began journaling, praying, and spending more time with people who nourished me.

What Happened After 3 Months

• My A1C dropped from 7.8 to 5.6

• My blood pressure stabilized at 118/76, without any medications

• The swelling in my ankles disappeared

• My legs felt warm again — no more icy toes

• I lost 14 kilos, mostly belly fat

• My energy returned, and so did my joy

What I Didn’t Do

• I didn’t count macros or track calories

• I didn’t buy expensive superfoods

• I didn’t rely on doctors to “fix” me

• I didn’t follow fads — just real food, real movement, and real healing

What I Did Do

• I listened to my body

• I removed what harmed it

• I gave it what it needed

• I trusted the process

Why Barbara O’Neill’s Teachings Worked for Me

Barbara O’Neill’s approach is refreshingly simple:
“The body will heal itself if you stop poisoning it and start feeding it.”

She doesn’t overcomplicate things. She reminds us that circulation is key, that herbs are powerful when used wisely, and that healing doesn’t require drugs when you fix the environment inside the body.

Her emphasis on fasting, hydration, and proper food combining helped me break free from insulin resistance. Her herbal wisdom guided me to garlic, turmeric, parsley, and cinnamon. And her calm reassurance gave me faith to believe healing was possible — even at 60.

My Advice to Anyone Reading This

• Start with what you have. Your kitchen is a pharmacy.

• Be consistent. Healing takes time, but progress shows up fast.

• Eat from the earth. Avoid anything that comes in a box.

• Drink herbal teas. They work gently but deeply.

• Move daily. Your blood must flow to bring healing.

• Let food be your joy — not your enemy.

• Don’t be afraid to let go of pills. Talk to your doctor and start reducing as your numbers improve. It’s possible!

Final Thoughts

I’m not superhuman. I’m just someone who decided to try something different — something natural. And I found that my body, even at 60, wanted to heal. It was just waiting for me to stop fighting it and start nourishing it.

If you’re struggling with diabetes, hypertension, or circulation issues, know this: You are not broken. Your body is brilliant. Give it what it needs, and it will amaze you.

Citation from Barbara O’Neill:
“You were designed to heal. When you remove the cause and supply the need, the body responds every time. It never fails.”