I do feel bombarded by the information available now a days and some of it is contradicting. You'll hear one study says fish oil helps with depression and then another study says it doesn't do anything. The green tea is so healthy but then someone told me that it has fluoride in it. There's just so much info., it's mind boggling.

I think it's okay to trust your instincts and question the doctor. In your case it's important to take meds if your blood pressure is very high. I watched a PBS special with this doctor who developed this special diet for sufferers of high blood pressure and he has a book out - I wish I could remember the name. Anyway he believes it can be controlled by eating the right foods and eliminating the bad ones and exercise. It would also be a good idea to buy an at home blood pressure machine, so you can do it yourself. My mother used to get nervous at the doctor and her BP was higher at the office. I think it's important to have a good rapport with the doctor and be comfortable discussing alternative treatments.