I am not on BP medication. My husband is so we monitor his BP daily. I also do mine which is why I know that it is higher than usual. Normal for me is about 124/88. The past few weeks its been anywhere between 136/103 and 157/111.

I'm taking "One A Day" for Women which has 450 mg of Calcium and 50 mg of Magnesium.

As for processed and salty meats, I have been eating a lot of bacon which is unusual for me. Hmmm...