Jeff, As a long term High BP and Cardiac patient I have known what you've presented here through self study. I received very little information from my doctors, lipid clinic and nothing but requests for contributions from the AHA. This is as comprehensive as anything I've seen. As my discipline can waver, this refresher will help me stay on track. It is sure to help those newly diagnosed or lacking this needed information. Thank you so much for your very comprehensive presentation.
I have suffered HBP all of my life. This was the best information I have ever received and made sense to me. My doc always is about meds. This is about life. Thank you.
Here is a complete guide to lowering blood pressure. It's a "Jeff-initive Guide!" We talk about diet, exercise, supplements, stress... which is why it's 22 minutes long! I hope you or someone you know finds it helpful :)
I have learnt so much from your video. I have struggled with BP problems for the last 30 years. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and explaining it so well.
Jeff, thank you for taking the time and effort to get people like me educated ( in plain, simple, and understandable English!) I just discovered you yesterday, and I am now a fan ! I have lots of things to do ! My biggest enemy is myself, being LAZY and not motivated. I hope that through your "encouragement", I will be able to start something towards good health ! ( My husband and I just joined a Tai Chi class which my community is sponsoring, FREE of charge to us Seniors. Hoping we can keep up!) THANK YOU SO MUCH again, and may the LORD bless you and your family !!
Hi Elsie! I'm so glad that you have discovered tai chi and qigong! Don't worry about being "motivated" just try to create a new habit and in no time qigong or tai chi will be a regular part of your life! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Hi Jeffery, thanks for all the qigong video, they are really good. I am a cardiologist and see a lot of patients with high blood pressure. It's appreciated that you give advices of life style changes. I would however suggest a more accurate classification of hypertension. Most of the people have primary hypertension, ie essential hypertension, due to aterosclerosis during our life time and the vessels get more stiffened. Stress and sleep apnea may cause hypertension too, signals from the brain will higher the tonus of the vessel, but the hypertension still considered as primary/essential. All the life style factors as you mentioned affect the stiffness and the tonus of the vessels. So we can still improve our blood pressure, even if it is primary or essential. Secondary hypertension is a very special term and only very small portion of people have secondary hypertension (5-10%), due to underlying endocrinological diseases such as tumor in the adrenal grand, stenosis of the kidney arteries, or very seldom stenosis of the aorta. They really needs a good work-up and sometimes specific medication or interventions. Of course even this kind uncommon hypertension will benefit from life style changes. And Qi Gong is a great way to do it. Keep on the good work!
Thank you so much for your comment and clarity. I absolutely agree with you! I hope I didn't misrepresent myself as being an expert in cardiovascular health. As a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, I feel my job is to partially inform patients but mostly help motivate and empower people to take simple actions to improve their health and wellness through lifestyle. The worst situation is when people feel "what's the point-I have no control." I love western medicine for managing health and traditional medicine, including qigong and meditation, for helping with wellness. You are absolutely correct that people need great blood work, monitoring, and interventions and I would never suggest that one should skip that. But, I would humbly suggest, cardio health could also benefit from taking a big breath, moving the body, letting go of some stress, and putting on a smile - even if it's just a little bit :) Thank you again for your comment🙂
I love mackerel in a sandwich, and I eat them using mug or cloud bread. I love mayo on these, but I can make my own to limit salt. Sardines are too salty, but if in olive oil, they can be rinsed. I have rinsed canned soups, and added my own fresh spices,when grabbing a quick lunch. My husband eats more salt, and sugar than I do, and I recently decided to go back on keto. Love this video.
You are correct about the salt in canned sardines (and all fish). Fortunately I found Gold Seal 'no salt added in spring water' that are a great option to add your own spices to 🐟
Thank you sir for this wonderful information on how I can deal with my high blood pressure. Take control like you suggested. I’m in my 50’s and started taking a prescription for it. I believe mine is secondary due to being over weight for my height and poor diet. I need to change things and have always been interested in martial arts, Eastern philosophy and medicine. Thanks for fantastic information. Cheers.
Dear brother Jeffery, thanks much for this one.. it all was right on target. I was advised to take a med for high blood pressure. I want to bring it down with out the drugs. this will help. thank again
You're very welcome! Yes, we can lower our blood pressure quite a bit with the suggestions in the video and qigong. Make sure to let me know how it goes in a couple of months or so! :)
Loved your video. It was very informative. I'd like to share how I manage to prepare sardines so they don't taste like sardines/fishy.....I buy them in water, rinse well, - they do contain lots of sodium. Squeeze liberally with lemon. Add chopped apple and some chopped celery (you can also add some chopped garlic if you like). I found a mayonaise made with avocado oil and just add a little....Serve either in a pitta with shredded lettuce or in a large lettuce leaf. Be creative - maybe add some ginger instead of garlic or chopped tomatoes instead of the apples. Hope this helps someone......
Amazing information, thank you so much for this video. And even though a lot of people don't have the attention span for longer videos, I cherish the longer video format so much. Thank you again.. 🙏
I use a holistic Chiropractor and a Dr. of Acupuncture(along with a few Chinese supplements) to control my blood pressure...and of course, Qi Gong is a wonderful way to enhance my health. Jeff, thank you so much! I really enjoy every session.
You're very welcome! Yes, I agree, combining all different disciplines is the best way to improve and maintain health. It takes time and energy, but it's worth it!😀
Another dish I tried out this weekend is: Sardines in Tomato Sauce with 1 onion, spring onion, kidney beans, tomato souce, Italian herbs, garlic fresh or powder, heat this up in a cooking pan with Coconut Oil and cook Jasmine Rice, Pandan or Basmati Rice in another pot. The Kidney beans are a good foundation for Chronic Fatigue/Adrenal Fatigue. It's like a good basement in your body.
I love all ur videos I’ve watched so far. Short, to the point, and very helpful in everyday life. I’m not sure if u have made a video for all the chakras & QG exercises. If not please do so. Tks
Thank you for your video it was very helpful. With the Covid epidemic..Keeping people out of the Gym and social distancing i feel this will work for me...Im 76 yrs old..and my question is daily walk combined with Qi gong enough exercise?
It's best to talk to your doctor to know what's best for you. In general, walking is great for overall health and wellness, and Qigong is very helpful for managing stress and helping qi flow smoothly. Walking is highly encouraged by most healthcare providers - including myself!
Sardines with just onion a little white vinegar and some black pepper
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Thanks for all the information! My blood sugar/blood pressure/cholesterol has gone up. I used to eat the Sardines in a can regularly but kind of got tired of them adding to my Italian Pasta Dish. Tried out different kind of spagetthi over the years, without gluten etc.. Anyway I used the Sardines in Soya Oil since there are only three choices in the supermarkets here in the Netherlands (with Tomato Sauce or Pepper Sauce). Then of course you add fresh veggies and a tomato sauce according to your taste with Italian herbs. I used Co-Enzymes in the past, not that long though, since I find them expensive. I used Fish Oil capsules everyday (maybe not enough mg though). From listening to your advices I really want to make a change in my diet. Every week I go to Fitness once a week and feel so fatigued the next day with burning pain in my arms/hands due to Fibromyalgia symptoms. It has gotten worse over the years. I could go on and on. The human body works kind of complex to me. Anyway it's all about: Taking care of yourself!
Well, it sounds like you are making a good effort! That's the best thing we can do, just keep trying to find your "formula" and eventually you will find it. I would encourage you to be under the care of a naturopath, or natural medicine doctors. They can save you lots of time, and give you encouragement. You are on the right track, diet is #1. Give it a try, even if it is just 5 days a week. As far as exercise goes, look into "heart rate variability" and fibromyalgia. There are many good studies that show keeping the heart rate below 60% of your maximum is the best for FM. Even if you can work out harder, when you do, you can exacerbate FM symptoms for up to 3 days. Just stick to you same routine, but try using a heart rate monitor to make sure you aren't over doing it. Keep going!!
HELLO Jeffrey,SOMEONE SAID eating ONLY THE Bones of the sardines throw away the rest .HOW is THAT.I CAN'T throw away,the flesh of the sardines.I'LL EAT all. THANK Jeffrey you are great. WONDERFUL. You explain VERY,VERY precisely.LOVE from me.XXXX.juvy XXXX
Many thanks! Indeed, we need to take care of ourselves. Practicing your Qi Gong even if I don’t have HBP, bec many of the things you said, we already do at home, esp that I do light mix of Asian and Mediterranean diets. Italy has lots of vegetables, fish, and oh the olive oil! My husband has hbp problem, and we get to manage, not perfectly, bec of our age, but you are right. Your lecture is great! Cheers!
Jeff, As a long term High BP and Cardiac patient I have known what you've presented here through self study. I received very little information from my doctors, lipid clinic and nothing but requests for contributions from the AHA. This is as comprehensive as anything I've seen. As my discipline can waver, this refresher will help me stay on track. It is sure to help those newly diagnosed or lacking this needed information. Thank you so much for your very comprehensive presentation.
I have suffered HBP all of my life. This was the best information I have ever received and made sense to me. My doc always is about meds. This is about life. Thank you.
Jeff, shares the best comprehensive information for lowering blood pressure I have ever come across. This is an excellent video. Thank you, Jeff.
Here is a complete guide to lowering blood pressure. It's a "Jeff-initive Guide!"
We talk about diet, exercise, supplements, stress... which is why it's 22 minutes long!
I hope you or someone you know finds it helpful :)
I have learnt so much from your video. I have struggled with BP problems for the last 30 years. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and explaining it so well.
Jeff, thank you for taking the time and effort to get people like me educated ( in plain, simple, and understandable English!) I just discovered you yesterday, and I am now a fan ! I have lots of things to do ! My biggest enemy is myself, being LAZY and not motivated. I hope that through your "encouragement", I will be able to start something towards good health ! ( My husband and I just joined a Tai Chi class which my community is sponsoring, FREE of charge to us Seniors. Hoping we can keep up!) THANK YOU SO MUCH again, and may the LORD bless you and your family !!
Hi Elsie! I'm so glad that you have discovered tai chi and qigong! Don't worry about being "motivated" just try to create a new habit and in no time qigong or tai chi will be a regular part of your life!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Hi Jeffery, thanks for all the qigong video, they are really good. I am a cardiologist and see a lot of patients with high blood pressure. It's appreciated that you give advices of life style changes. I would however suggest a more accurate classification of hypertension. Most of the people have primary hypertension, ie essential hypertension, due to aterosclerosis during our life time and the vessels get more stiffened. Stress and sleep apnea may cause hypertension too, signals from the brain will higher the tonus of the vessel, but the hypertension still considered as primary/essential. All the life style factors as you mentioned affect the stiffness and the tonus of the vessels. So we can still improve our blood pressure, even if it is primary or essential.
Secondary hypertension is a very special term and only very small portion of people have secondary hypertension (5-10%), due to underlying endocrinological diseases such as tumor in the adrenal grand, stenosis of the kidney arteries, or very seldom stenosis of the aorta. They really needs a good work-up and sometimes specific medication or interventions. Of course even this kind uncommon hypertension will benefit from life style changes.
And Qi Gong is a great way to do it.
Keep on the good work!
Thank you so much for your comment and clarity. I absolutely agree with you!
I hope I didn't misrepresent myself as being an expert in cardiovascular health.
As a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, I feel my job is to partially inform patients but mostly help motivate and empower people to take simple actions to improve their health and wellness through lifestyle. The worst situation is when people feel "what's the point-I have no control."
I love western medicine for managing health and traditional medicine, including qigong and meditation, for helping with wellness.
You are absolutely correct that people need great blood work, monitoring, and interventions and I would never suggest that one should skip that.
But, I would humbly suggest, cardio health could also benefit from taking a big breath, moving the body, letting go of some stress, and putting on a smile - even if it's just a little bit :)
Thank you again for your comment🙂
ThinkVitality. So true! When I say positive things & remember to smile, it really affects everyone! 😀
Sardines! Yes, my favorite! I break them up and add them to a mixed green salad with my favorite dressing. Very delicious!
Sounds great!
Not everyone appreciates sardines, but I like your suggestion 🙂
This was very educational. I am going to create a check list from the steps and impliment them. Very greatful to have found this. My thanks!
Thank you. It is great you took the time to make this video. Very helpful
thank you. I'm trying keto now. plus quigong and treadmill
Yes, I had to keep track of my bp all last week. It went back down, thank God. I had to lower my caffeine.
Thank you for getting this information out in one short video. Practical advice.
Thank you Jeff, that is very good information 🙏🏻 keep up the good work.
I love mackerel in a sandwich, and I eat them using mug or cloud bread. I love mayo on these, but I can make my own to limit salt. Sardines are too salty, but if in olive oil, they can be rinsed. I have rinsed canned soups, and added my own fresh spices,when grabbing a quick lunch. My husband eats more salt, and sugar than I do, and I recently decided to go back on keto. Love this video.
You are correct about the salt in canned sardines (and all fish).
Fortunately I found Gold Seal 'no salt added in spring water' that are a great option to add your own spices to 🐟
Thank you sir for this wonderful information on how I can deal with my high blood pressure. Take control like you suggested. I’m in my 50’s and started taking a prescription for it. I believe mine is secondary due to being over weight for my height and poor diet. I need to change things and have always been interested in martial arts, Eastern philosophy and medicine. Thanks for fantastic information. Cheers.
Dear brother Jeffery, thanks much for this one.. it all was right on target. I was advised to take a med for high blood pressure. I want to bring it down with out the drugs. this will help. thank again
You're very welcome! Yes, we can lower our blood pressure quite a bit with the suggestions in the video and qigong. Make sure to let me know how it goes in a couple of months or so!
:)
Loved your video. It was very informative. I'd like to share how I manage to prepare sardines so they don't taste like sardines/fishy.....I buy them in water, rinse well, - they do contain lots of sodium. Squeeze liberally with lemon.
Add chopped apple and some chopped celery (you can also add some chopped garlic if you like). I found a mayonaise made with avocado oil and just add a little....Serve either in a pitta with shredded lettuce or in a large lettuce leaf. Be creative - maybe add some ginger instead of garlic or chopped tomatoes instead of the apples. Hope this helps someone......
Thank you for all the info and encouragement for self care .I do chi gong , thanks for encouragement to make a better world . 🌈🦋☮️
Jeffrey, Great video....another option for the sardines is to buy the frozen ones and just grill them with a good shot of lemon juice.
This is such a great guide ! So much information!
Amazing information, thank you so much for this video. And even though a lot of people don't have the attention span for longer videos, I cherish the longer video format so much. Thank you again.. 🙏
Thank you so much!
Yes, I agree that shorter videos are easier to consume. I just want the info to be here when someone needs it 🙂
I use a holistic Chiropractor and a Dr. of Acupuncture(along with a few Chinese supplements) to control my blood pressure...and of course, Qi Gong is a wonderful way to enhance my health. Jeff, thank you so much! I really enjoy every session.
You're very welcome!
Yes, I agree, combining all different disciplines is the best way to improve and maintain health. It takes time and energy, but it's worth it!😀
do you have a full routine for blood pressurr
qigong and yoga,which one is better for blood pressure
Just what I needed. I recently discovered qigong and I'm noticing results already.
which exercises.
I started too. no results yet
Very good strategy that can really benefit anyone.
🙂
I'm sentive to potassium & fish & any apple products & suffer with ibs - I'm on a low dose of doxazosin 1mg but my BP at times still goes up?
Very good info nicely put thanks.
Thank you so much!
Thank you, you’re very interesting & motivating!
Very good video!! Take responsibility for ourselves!! Thank you!!
thank you for such valuable information!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts very helpful
You're very welcome!
Another dish I tried out this weekend is: Sardines in Tomato Sauce with 1 onion, spring onion, kidney beans, tomato souce, Italian herbs, garlic fresh or powder, heat this up in a cooking pan with Coconut Oil and cook Jasmine Rice, Pandan or Basmati Rice in another pot. The Kidney beans are a good foundation for Chronic Fatigue/Adrenal Fatigue. It's like a good basement in your body.
Great advice
This is so informative. Thank you very much.
Thank you❤
I love all ur videos I’ve watched so far. Short, to the point, and very helpful in everyday life. I’m not sure if u have made a video for all the chakras & QG exercises. If not please do so. Tks
wow. very comprehensive. very do-able.
Thank you for this info. I've shared with family and friends
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you SO much for sharing!
Thanks.
Excellent explanations.
Thank you so much ! God bless!
You're very welcome!
🙂
Hi Jeff. I found this video so helpful. I also have high cholesterol...what extra advice should I follow for that?
Thank you for your dedication.
What about coconuts oil ❤️
Thank you...
Such great advice ... reassuring. :)
thank you so much this help me a lot.
You're very welcome!
Great concise thank you
My pleasure!!
Thank you for your video it was very helpful. With the Covid epidemic..Keeping people out of the Gym and social distancing i feel this will work for me...Im 76 yrs old..and my question is daily walk combined with Qi gong enough exercise?
It's best to talk to your doctor to know what's best for you.
In general, walking is great for overall health and wellness, and Qigong is very helpful for managing stress and helping qi flow smoothly.
Walking is highly encouraged by most healthcare providers - including myself!
DASH did not work me.Keto did.Many now saying sugar not salt the culprit.Different strokes for .....
❤️ Thank you! 🙏😊
My Bp is not stable and I know I am very stressed ..
Cream of Tartar is potassium. Buy in bluk (it's pretty reasonable)
Sardines with just onion a little white vinegar and some black pepper
Thanks for all the information! My blood sugar/blood pressure/cholesterol has gone up. I used to eat the Sardines in a can regularly but kind of got tired of them adding to my Italian Pasta Dish. Tried out different kind of spagetthi over the years, without gluten etc.. Anyway I used the Sardines in Soya Oil since there are only three choices in the supermarkets here in the Netherlands (with Tomato Sauce or Pepper Sauce). Then of course you add fresh veggies and a tomato sauce according to your taste with Italian herbs. I used Co-Enzymes in the past, not that long though, since I find them expensive. I used Fish Oil capsules everyday (maybe not enough mg though). From listening to your advices I really want to make a change in my diet. Every week I go to Fitness once a week and feel so fatigued the next day with burning pain in my arms/hands due to Fibromyalgia symptoms. It has gotten worse over the years. I could go on and on. The human body works kind of complex to me. Anyway it's all about: Taking care of yourself!
Well, it sounds like you are making a good effort! That's the best thing we can do, just keep trying to find your "formula" and eventually you will find it.
I would encourage you to be under the care of a naturopath, or natural medicine doctors. They can save you lots of time, and give you encouragement. You are on the right track, diet is #1. Give it a try, even if it is just 5 days a week.
As far as exercise goes, look into "heart rate variability" and fibromyalgia. There are many good studies that show keeping the heart rate below 60% of your maximum is the best for FM. Even if you can work out harder, when you do, you can exacerbate FM symptoms for up to 3 days. Just stick to you same routine, but try using a heart rate monitor to make sure you aren't over doing it.
Keep going!!
Thank you for your advice! I appreciate it...
HELLO Jeffrey,SOMEONE SAID eating ONLY THE Bones of the sardines throw away the rest .HOW is THAT.I CAN'T throw away,the flesh of the sardines.I'LL EAT all. THANK Jeffrey you are great. WONDERFUL. You explain VERY,VERY precisely.LOVE from me.XXXX.juvy XXXX
Many thanks! Indeed, we need to take care of ourselves. Practicing your Qi Gong even if I don’t have HBP, bec many of the things you said, we already do at home, esp that I do light mix of Asian and Mediterranean diets. Italy has lots of vegetables, fish, and oh the olive oil! My husband has hbp problem, and we get to manage, not perfectly, bec of our age, but you are right. Your lecture is great! Cheers!
That's great! Sounds like a tasty diet!
Sardine with chopped up onions plus drops of lemon 🍋 Latin American recipe 😋
Sardines. Lemon juice and a dash of hot sauce on a unsalted corn chip
This increased my blood pressure. Where the heck is the qigong???? 30 seconds at the very end!
Give them a little spray!! Lol
Thank you, this was extremely helpful and informative.