One of my grandmothers died of lung cancer and never smoked in her life. My other grandmother had breast cancer and I believe she lived into her 70s or 80s. My mother had high blood pressure and heart disease and lived until her 80s. My father had high blood pressure and several mild strokes starting from 50 years of age. He lived into his 80s. His father who was my grandfather had seven strokes and only lived until his 60s. As for me, I'm 65 years of age taking prescrbed blood pressure medication and hoping that when I come off my blood thinners because of a stent fitting that I can ease off the blood pressure medication. So far no heart attack or stroke for me. As long as my cardiologist approves I will slowly try coming off that medication as well as the statin I am taking for cholesterol.
I envy the fact you do this with no hands... . I was great on the rollers 50 years ago. No problems with blood pressure. Doing everything and more to stay healthy and NO SMOKING. Period!
Dr. Story, if you have time please cover those of us who still have high blood pressure while fasting (up to 144 hours maximum so far), excellent diets, and a history of physical fitness (50 pushups, 1 minute plank, and 15 miles cycling every morning, 21 years of Active Duty US Army exercise). The multi-day fasting has been AWESOME for me. My blood work biometrics went from meh to AWESOME! But my blood pressure won't budge. 😡 With my six day water fast, I lose about 2.5 pounds per day and save about 3 hours of food preparation, eating, and cleaning, and about $20 to $50 in food costs. My target weights are 197 pounds (my old US Army screening weight), 188 pounds (my high school jujitsu and cross country running weight), and 172 pounds (correct BMI for me and my deployment weight). My assumption is that at 172 pounds I will have moderate hypertension to good blood pressure. But a monthly seven day fasting program might be necessary for my maintenance.
I didn't have any control over what I ate as a child, we ate what was put in front of us. And we were very poor, so yes, everyone of my family of 11 have or had hbp. Plus now I have severe digestive problems.
I am 64 and had high blood pressure for 34 years,its not a death sentence.I have remained fit,good diet and gym and BP usually around 128/80 with 5mg of ramapril daily.My grandparents had high bp and lived into 70s 80s.
I'm 60 and lost a bunch of weight. I walk 2.5 miles a day and I was on Losartan and Atenolol daily and it doesn't work now. I've tried everything on the market. Both parents had this, mom smoked when she was pregnant for all 4 of us kids and now there's 2 of us left. I'm gonna try acupuncture next and a massage maybe even breathing exercises. I'm seriously thinking I'm doomed at this point.😢
Don’t give up. Are you followed by a cardiologist?? My mom was on a rotation of 3 BP meds for over a year before they got it under control. Are you using the correct size cuff. Are you relaxing for several minutes before taking it? Is your arm/cuff level with your heart ?
I had a heart attack about 1 yr ago (i was 51) and when i got taken to the hospital,all the doctors kept asking 'do you smoke?' and i kept saying no , because i didn't. I drunk too much whisky but never smoked,but i did know my BP was higher than it should be, not by much,but thats all it takes. Now i take my health more seriously now .. lots of walking and some weight training.. better food .. limited processed.
Well, this is both amusing & telling: the very first time I took my own bp at home with a monitor I bought because I had been diagnosed in the doctor's office with high bp, it was7:11pm on 5/17/2010. My bp was 124/57 with a pulse rate of 64. Remember this is 2010 when a "normal" bp is 140/90. The first time I crested 140 was on 12/24/2010. I had probably been around my d-i-l that day. 😂 My bp did not stay there. It went back down to "normal" & generally below "normal". So here I am in 2024 & over a 66 day period my average bp was 130/59. I fell for the BS about my bp (white coat syndrome!!!), I was scared because of an actual history of cardio problems on my mom's side, and I started on bp drugs. Recently, I changed my PCP - say & spell QUACK - and he changed the bp drug I was on to an ACE inhibitor. It made me weak, unsteady, & foggy brained. I quit it cold turkey - I didn't ask, I didn't tell - and the average bp noted above is what I ended up with. My body is slowly but noticeably forgiving me for the extended abuse I put it through. Health is a beautiful thing and is our true wealth. Just about every day I spend some time researching health matters by following generous & altruistic people like Dr. Story. Thank you again, Dr. Story. Have a Happy & Prosperous New Year! 🙏❤️🇺🇲🎉
Yeah...people are really pissed. I guess some people want just "talking head" videos that say "eat right, exercise, don't smoke." Those get boring to produce. I mean, how many times can you say the same thing, in the same environment, over and over. I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone and workout while making a video. My mistake I guess.
Great video again Dr. Story. If you haven’t yet, perhaps you could consider doing a video on repairing/ restoring the cardiovascular system post abuse., You probably have already, I’ll do a search.. Thank you!
Seeing you exercise while giving a lot of wonderful, detailed information is very motivating for me to get off my butt in frigid PA right now! I tend to fall off my exercise speed-walking and hiking when temperatures go below 50F: Because if I wear more clothing to stay warm, within 30min I am suddenly too hot/sweating and then need to carry the sweater, coat, scarf, etc. for 3 -4 mile trek on the way back home. UGH!
How long has it taken you to lower your blood pressure? I started implemented your suggestions 2 weeks ago but have already been an avid exerciser for over 30 years, Never smoked either. No genetic factor either. Living in Canada, you have to wait to get blood tests which I am waiting for. Of course I have been prescribed medication to lower BP but am working on diet instead at least till get blood tests results. I guess this was my gift for turning 65!
You've really inspired me to get a 10 speed and a roller kit . Great way to get a zone 2 workout for blood pressure . I skip and have a treadmill, but the bike/rollers will be a nice addition.
They're over 30 years old. They make much better ones now. If I had to buy new ones, I'd get these: amzn.to/4gTxQ4v Bigger drums, quieter, safer, higher quality.
Hey Adam - that bike looks a little small for you based on your knee angle. Have you tried one size larger - ? No problem if that works great for you. Cheers
I'm on Daily medications, have been since I mentioned that my dad had died at 56yrs, he smoked almost two pks of cigerettes since 17yrs old, He died in the office, was an Accountant I have never smoked but but on meds. My mum smoked till 60yrs got pneumonia bad, gave up and lived to 90yrs. I keep asking Drs, to review my meds but wont. Im thinking of moving to another dr, who will listen to my concerns no they just give me a other script. Iam 69 yrs old and walk daily for 40 mins.
Look ma, no hands. Impressive that you bike at that pace and have enough breath to talk. I put an odometer on the back wheel on my bike on the indoor trainer, so I can track the miles when going nowhere. With a trainer like your's a front wheel speedometer/odometer would work. Yeah, heart rate and time is what we shoot for but I like to see the miles.
Geez sir, may I suggest that you upgrade your noisy exercise bike! I have one which is so quiet that not a single sound can be heard from it at all, and it was not an expensive one.
Really? Everyone appears to be highly critical of videos lately. You have the option to read the transcript instead of listening or viewing the video if you must get irritated.
@@southerngirl1408 "I was riding a bicycle, sir" is a rude answer? Holy cow.... what does it take to make people happy? It doesn't hurt my feelings that you aren't going to subscribe. Heck, you should see some of my other videos that are REALLY offensive...like when I tell people to breathe.
Another comment, re: the roller. Hubs is a (pretty hardcore) cyclist and says we need to give you props for using rollers, says you're a star because it's way harder than it looks. 🙌🏼 ETA: Now he says I should specify it's the type you're using, which is (even) harder than some others.
My rollers at like 30 years old. The newer ones have bigger drums and have lips on the sides to keep you in the center...making them easier/safer. Once these break, I'll buy the better ones, but I may pass away before these do.
The advice you give is excellent. I don't agree with the fact that genetics "suck". If you analyze it seriously you might even find Neanderthal genes in your DNA. You are a very complex mixture and a "machine" that works. About the mitochondria: congratulations! They are all from your mother and your mother's mother..."feminine energy" hahaha. Look, going out for a walk has its disadvantages. You notice that a motor vehicle passes by and billions of aromatic hydrocarbons come out of its exhaust. You breathe them in with all your energy. You have stopped smoking, you are a man in recovery from vices. You breathe in all the smoke from the exhaust pipe of the guy who passes by in his truck. In that case, I prefer horse-drawn cars. Dear, you are invited to visit a peripheral area of the Empire: Buenos Aires. I will give you healthy food, don't doubt it. I am also an expert in that. I'm from 1958 and Argentina was another kind of "periphery", more closely linked to Europe. You are a great person. Take care of yourself!
I have played sport almost all of my life, football (soccer, cricket, badminton). At 57 I play badminton twice a week and go to the gym twice a week and have hypertension. My younger brother does no exercise at all and yet does not suffer with hypertension. My diet has been better than his over the years but still I have raised BP and he does not. Why ?
My mum and sister eat so many carbs, fatty food and sugary food daily, are both large and no health issues ... me on the other hand ... always had a very healthy diet, hardly any sugar, etc., non smoker, non drinker, active, ideal weight and I’m the one with the heart condition (open heart surgery) and high blood pressure ... it sometimes makes me wonder why I bothered to take care of my health for decades.
@@AdamJStoryDCWITH ALL DUE RESPECT DR IF YOU ARE GIVING ADVICE PLEASE DONT BE RUDE TO SAY PATIENCE ,,,,IT FELT LIKE WORK LISTENING TO YOU OVER THE NOISE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND ALL YOU SAY IS PATIENCE ,,,
What the helll it felt like work listening to this Dr Over that silly bike noise i leaft ok yes i have high blood pressure so will exercise daily ,deep breathe ,,,, take a garlic clove ,, etc could spend my time working so hard to listen over that noise
One of my grandmothers died of lung cancer and never smoked in her life. My other grandmother had breast cancer and I believe she lived into her 70s or 80s. My mother had high blood pressure and heart disease and lived until her 80s. My father had high blood pressure and several mild strokes starting from 50 years of age. He lived into his 80s. His father who was my grandfather had seven strokes and only lived until his 60s. As for me, I'm 65 years of age taking prescrbed blood pressure medication and hoping that when I come off my blood thinners because of a stent fitting that I can ease off the blood pressure medication. So far no heart attack or stroke for me. As long as my cardiologist approves I will slowly try coming off that medication as well as the statin I am taking for cholesterol.
I envy the fact you do this with no hands... . I was great on the rollers 50 years ago. No problems with blood pressure. Doing everything and more to stay healthy and NO SMOKING. Period!
Dr. Story, if you have time please cover those of us who still have high blood pressure while fasting (up to 144 hours maximum so far), excellent diets, and a history of physical fitness (50 pushups, 1 minute plank, and 15 miles cycling every morning, 21 years of Active Duty US Army exercise). The multi-day fasting has been AWESOME for me. My blood work biometrics went from meh to AWESOME! But my blood pressure won't budge. 😡 With my six day water fast, I lose about 2.5 pounds per day and save about 3 hours of food preparation, eating, and cleaning, and about $20 to $50 in food costs. My target weights are 197 pounds (my old US Army screening weight), 188 pounds (my high school jujitsu and cross country running weight), and 172 pounds (correct BMI for me and my deployment weight). My assumption is that at 172 pounds I will have moderate hypertension to good blood pressure. But a monthly seven day fasting program might be necessary for my maintenance.
I didn't have any control over what I ate as a child, we ate what was put in front of us. And we were very poor, so yes, everyone of my family of 11 have or had hbp. Plus now I have severe digestive problems.
@@JuanitaClarkGarcia it can be fix
Hey Doc, you brushing your teeth reminded me of a article I read about mouthwash can rise BP?
I am 64 and had high blood pressure for 34 years,its not a death sentence.I have remained fit,good diet and gym and BP usually around 128/80 with 5mg of ramapril daily.My grandparents had high bp and lived into 70s 80s.
I'm 60 and lost a bunch of weight. I walk 2.5 miles a day and I was on Losartan and Atenolol daily and it doesn't work now. I've tried everything on the market. Both parents had this, mom smoked when she was pregnant for all 4 of us kids and now there's 2 of us left. I'm gonna try acupuncture next and a massage maybe even breathing exercises. I'm seriously thinking I'm doomed at this point.😢
Today's blood pressure 169/107 pulse 77
Don’t give up. Are you followed by a cardiologist?? My mom was on a rotation of 3 BP meds for over a year before they got it under control. Are you using the correct size cuff. Are you relaxing for several minutes before taking it? Is your arm/cuff level with your heart ?
Merry Christmas ⛄🎁 and Happy New Year 😊.
I had a heart attack about 1 yr ago (i was 51) and when i got taken to the hospital,all the doctors kept asking 'do you smoke?' and i kept saying no , because i didn't.
I drunk too much whisky but never smoked,but i did know my BP was higher than it should be, not by much,but thats all it takes.
Now i take my health more seriously now .. lots of walking and some weight training.. better food .. limited processed.
Well, this is both amusing & telling: the very first time I took my own bp at home with a monitor I bought because I had been diagnosed in the doctor's office with high bp, it was7:11pm on 5/17/2010. My bp was 124/57 with a pulse rate of 64. Remember this is 2010 when a "normal" bp is 140/90. The first time I crested 140 was on 12/24/2010. I had probably been around my d-i-l that day. 😂 My bp did not stay there. It went back down to "normal" & generally below "normal". So here I am in 2024 & over a 66 day period my average bp was 130/59. I fell for the BS about my bp (white coat syndrome!!!), I was scared because of an actual history of cardio problems on my mom's side, and I started on bp drugs. Recently, I changed my PCP - say & spell QUACK - and he changed the bp drug I was on to an ACE inhibitor. It made me weak, unsteady, & foggy brained. I quit it cold turkey - I didn't ask, I didn't tell - and the average bp noted above is what I ended up with. My body is slowly but noticeably forgiving me for the extended abuse I put it through. Health is a beautiful thing and is our true wealth. Just about every day I spend some time researching health matters by following generous & altruistic people like Dr. Story. Thank you again, Dr. Story. Have a Happy & Prosperous New Year! 🙏❤️🇺🇲🎉
Good detailed information, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
That was a good one, doctor! ✌️
Glad you liked it!
People are cpmplaining about the noise the bike is making. Can barely hear it and my phones turned on high 🙄🥴 Keep peddeling Adam 💪
Yeah...people are really pissed. I guess some people want just "talking head" videos that say "eat right, exercise, don't smoke." Those get boring to produce. I mean, how many times can you say the same thing, in the same environment, over and over. I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone and workout while making a video. My mistake I guess.
Oh good for you. For me the noise of screechy and hurts the ears. If you want to exercise while you talk go outside and walk
Thank you for this great info!
I got it all, thank you!
Excellent video , Doc ! You’re a beast on those rollers ! 🚴🏼💪🏼
Great biking Doc, I don’t care about the noise lol I appreciate your teaching!! Be blessed!!
I appreciate that. As you can see in the comments, many people did NOT like the sound of the bike.
Great video again Dr. Story. If you haven’t yet, perhaps you could consider doing a video on repairing/ restoring the cardiovascular system post abuse., You probably have already, I’ll do a search.. Thank you!
Yes you’re right I’m 61 out and they just prescribed Cartia XT , hopefully do what you are saying I can get off the medication. Thanks
Great video, love the rollers and the noise! Nice smooth action there Adam! Just nipping out for my morning walk, then a 2 hour ride.
Very nice!
Seeing you exercise while giving a lot of wonderful, detailed information is very motivating for me to get off my butt in frigid PA right now! I tend to fall off my exercise speed-walking and hiking when temperatures go below 50F: Because if I wear more clothing to stay warm, within 30min I am suddenly too hot/sweating and then need to carry the sweater, coat, scarf, etc. for 3 -4 mile trek on the way back home. UGH!
What are you riding your bike on? That looks really cool!
How long has it taken you to lower your blood pressure? I started implemented your suggestions 2 weeks ago but have already been an avid exerciser for over 30 years, Never smoked either. No genetic factor either. Living in Canada, you have to wait to get blood tests which I am waiting for. Of course I have been prescribed medication to lower BP but am working on diet instead at least till get blood tests results. I guess this was my gift for turning 65!
It takes longer than two weeks, that's for sure. Just keep at it and get as healthy as you can.
You've really inspired me to get a 10 speed and a roller kit . Great way to get a zone 2 workout for blood pressure . I skip and have a treadmill, but the bike/rollers will be a nice addition.
love the changing environments :)
Thank you.
I won't tell your mom your riding no handed. :)
I never tell her and she doesn't watch these videos.
I really enjoy your videos! It would be awesome if you could share more about natural skincare routines using herbs.
If possible, can you tell me which model of bike roller you’re using? I have been shopping for one, and trying to make sure I get a good one.
They're over 30 years old. They make much better ones now. If I had to buy new ones, I'd get these: amzn.to/4gTxQ4v Bigger drums, quieter, safer, higher quality.
I'm curious what the blue machine is that's behind the Doc.
Park Tool Bike repair stand. It's this one: amzn.to/41MxPey
Thank you sir!
Do we have to listen to that infernal machine!!
Hey Adam - that bike looks a little small for you based on your knee angle. Have you tried one size larger - ? No problem if that works great for you. Cheers
I stopped midway listening
Sorry.. that grinding noise is like nails on the blackboard..couldn't stand it.
I'm on Daily medications, have been since I mentioned that my dad had died at 56yrs, he smoked almost two pks of cigerettes since 17yrs old, He died in the office, was an Accountant I have never smoked but but on meds. My mum smoked till 60yrs got pneumonia bad, gave up and lived to 90yrs. I keep asking Drs, to review my meds but wont. Im thinking of moving to another dr, who will listen to my concerns no they just give me a other script. Iam 69 yrs old and walk daily for 40 mins.
Good info...please tone down the background noise, very irritating indeed!!!
Sorry about that
Very depressing
Look ma, no hands. Impressive that you bike at that pace and have enough breath to talk. I put an odometer on the back wheel on my bike on the indoor trainer, so I can track the miles when going nowhere. With a trainer like your's a front wheel speedometer/odometer would work. Yeah, heart rate and time is what we shoot for but I like to see the miles.
would be interesting to post your heart rate before, during and after cool down of bike ride
Noted!
Sound too high
Turn the volume down on your computer.
@@AdamJStoryDCok but the sound is not pleasant
@@AdamJStoryDCIf I turn the volume down I cannot hear you ! Giving up.
Great info! Definitely a reality ✅! thank you.
Background noise ahould be louder. Adds atmosphere.
On my next video, I'm REALLY going to have background noise... ha ha
If riding your bike is causing that noise, please refrain while recording for the info is very interesting.
Geez sir, may I suggest that you upgrade your noisy exercise bike! I have one which is so quiet that not a single sound can be heard from it at all, and it was not an expensive one.
Noted
Background noise is very high sir.
I was riding a bicycle sir.
Almost as high as my blood pressure.
Really? Everyone appears to be highly critical of videos lately. You have the option to read the transcript instead of listening or viewing the video if you must get irritated.
@@AdamJStoryDC Rude answer to someone watching your video!! I was going to subscribe, not now
@@southerngirl1408 "I was riding a bicycle, sir" is a rude answer? Holy cow.... what does it take to make people happy? It doesn't hurt my feelings that you aren't going to subscribe. Heck, you should see some of my other videos that are REALLY offensive...like when I tell people to breathe.
HRB is 60 for after 60 year old.
205/110 this means im dead , i have stopt taking meds.
I can't understand what is being said over the noise, sadly.
Can you please just have a quiet background, and without the exercise voice
Unessasary noisy bike riding tbh. Good info otherwise
Point taken...Wow...people really don't like this.
It WAS brutal, that was true. Also helpful. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Another comment, re: the roller. Hubs is a (pretty hardcore) cyclist and says we need to give you props for using rollers, says you're a star because it's way harder than it looks. 🙌🏼 ETA: Now he says I should specify it's the type you're using, which is (even) harder than some others.
My rollers at like 30 years old. The newer ones have bigger drums and have lips on the sides to keep you in the center...making them easier/safer. Once these break, I'll buy the better ones, but I may pass away before these do.
The advice you give is excellent. I don't agree with the fact that genetics "suck". If you analyze it seriously you might even find Neanderthal genes in your DNA. You are a very complex mixture and a "machine" that works. About the mitochondria: congratulations! They are all from your mother and your mother's mother..."feminine energy" hahaha. Look, going out for a walk has its disadvantages. You notice that a motor vehicle passes by and billions of aromatic hydrocarbons come out of its exhaust. You breathe them in with all your energy. You have stopped smoking, you are a man in recovery from vices. You breathe in all the smoke from the exhaust pipe of the guy who passes by in his truck. In that case, I prefer horse-drawn cars. Dear, you are invited to visit a peripheral area of the Empire: Buenos Aires. I will give you healthy food, don't doubt it. I am also an expert in that. I'm from 1958 and Argentina was another kind of "periphery", more closely linked to Europe. You are a great person. Take care of yourself!
Genetics suck when they kill you.
I have played sport almost all of my life, football (soccer, cricket, badminton). At 57 I play badminton twice a week and go to the gym twice a week and have hypertension.
My younger brother does no exercise at all and yet does not suffer with hypertension.
My diet has been better than his over the years but still I have raised BP and he does not.
Why ?
Stop eating sugar and carbs. Eat plenty leafy greens.
Stop eating sugar and carbs. Eat plenty leafy greens.
My mum and sister eat so many carbs, fatty food and sugary food daily, are both large and no health issues ... me on the other hand ... always had a very healthy diet, hardly any sugar, etc., non smoker, non drinker, active, ideal weight and I’m the one with the heart condition (open heart surgery) and high blood pressure ... it sometimes makes me wonder why I bothered to take care of my health for decades.
Why this jarring noise in the background. Unnecessary
I'm riding my bike. There's noise. Patience Padawan.
@@AdamJStoryDCWITH ALL DUE RESPECT DR IF YOU ARE GIVING ADVICE PLEASE DONT BE RUDE TO SAY PATIENCE ,,,,IT FELT LIKE WORK LISTENING TO YOU OVER THE NOISE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND ALL YOU SAY IS PATIENCE ,,,
What the helll it felt like work listening to this Dr Over that silly bike noise i leaft ok yes i have high blood pressure so will exercise daily ,deep breathe ,,,, take a garlic clove ,, etc could spend my time working so hard to listen over that noise