Spot on Alex re everything, our doctor wanted to put my wife (ex-wife now) then on statins, about 16 years ago, I did some research and advised her against it, so she did not take it , and is still kicking ( in hind sight that was a bad advice :)). Blood pressure is something that is difficult to bring down with natural products/herbs ,especially if one is smoker but a bit of exercise helps a little.
Keep up the good health Alex !
GT