High Blood pressure: Why we shouldnt worry about the number
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2018
- In this video, i try and explain why blood pressures are not as important as a persons general health status. I discuss how 2 people with the same blood pressure numbers can have completely different risks depending on their age and presence of comorbidities. I now have a new website www.yorkcardiology.co.uk and an instagram account YORKCARDIOLOGY
I had my pressure checked 10 years ago and it was 150/90 at age 43 and the doctor strictly advised me to take medication , but i reluctantly carried on my lifestyle without smoking, limitred alcohol, no sugar , normal exxcercise and here i am after 10 years still healthy and doing great ! to alll the people reading this comment please do not get stressed up with your BP numbers just let it GO ! but try to change your lifestyles and listen to soothing music and laugh out to your hearts content ! GOD bless you ALL !
I agree 💯. Laughter is the best Medicine. I never leave home without it 😅. Do things you enjoy, keep stress level down, be around people that bring out the best in you...not the stress.
🙏🏽 thanks
I would say that as your BP was quite a bit above normal at age 43 so now your 53 it would probably be good to get cholesterol and BP checked again so you can carry on with your happy life 🫂
Unless your a cdl holder. You have "normal"levels to pass the physical
@@alexandrastevens8892 they are now saying that higher cholesterol is good since the body needs it. It builds the sheath around nerves. These cholesterol lowering pills are rearing nerve related problems because of not enough cholesterol. You eat less cholesterol, your body makes more. You eat more, the body makes less. Cholesterol number is not one to follow
Nothing raises blood pressure like worrying about blood pressure
hi
You are completely correct,,it makes my pressure worse by thinking about it
What about SERVER tinnitus suffers er are constant stress Out and we DONT SLEEP?😔😔
So true
This is my problem, I always think about it too much then it goes high
I have had bad experiences with B/P machines, so when I went to a knee clinic and I saw the tech wheel in a B/P machine, I panicked. My B/P was 196/102. When I left, I called my primary care doctor, and he told me to come right in. The nurse took my B/P with a cuff and stethoscope, and it was 140/80. This is an example of how fear and anxiety can raise your B/P.
Same goes me when do stress test
Same here robert i think i have a BP Machine Phobia Whenever doctor checked my BP at clinic or at hospital it always high because of my stress and fear for hospitals and doctors and when I checked my bp in home its shows better reading than in hospital XD
I was diagnosed with BP at the age of 17 with a reading of 160/90 now I'm 47 with same readings but as doc said I don't have any cholesterol or diabetes
@@farhansiddiqui9325same 4 me 😊
It's commonly stated that high BP is due to plaque buildup in the arteries, can't figure then how BP comes down on its own then when one is not on medication.
We are all being literally terrorized with ever-decreasing numbers. The same thing happens with diabetes and cholesterol. Everything for the benefit of the pharmaceutical industry. After all, blood pressure 140 or 150/90 is not a death sentence. And if you keep reminding yourself of this, you calm down an the measured blood pressure values will also decrease over time. This is how it went in my case.
I think my blood pressure just dropped simply by watching this - thank you 👍🏻
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I have weight trained all my life and have had BP in the 110-120/80 range. Since May it has spiked to 142/88 to as high as 167/93. I have not changed my training nor have I changed my diet. Seems to me that BP is also an issue of thoughts and anxiety related.
Facts
😂😂😂😂😂 exactly!
Lol
As a Seahawks fan:
BP during the Browns v Seahawks game = 169/92
Post game = 129/77
Worrying about blood pressure, raises blood pressure. 😄
Lee Everett Absolutely agree with you 👍
So true,lol
Absolutely! As soon as l go to the doctor my bp goes up!
Very true
that is so true. last time i had it checked the doctor told me I should take a sedative to calm me before coming again. she said I had white coat syndrome, meaning just going to a doctor will elevate my bp due anxiety.
100% agree. I’m in my 50’s and I get BP readings that average 145/90. Multiple doctors recommended meds. I tried three different types and I must say it was the absolute worst I’ve ever felt in my life. Almost like a narcotic, out of body feeling. I threw the meds in the trash and never looked back. I’m out climbing, Snowboarding or surfing every day, I eat well and I’m fit. Not worried about my BP numbers.
I think you should be. that diastolic is definitely elevated. meaning that's the pressure that is ALWAYS being applied. there's a reason why that guy is elevated. are you taking your pressure properly? You need to be doing the following 1) Sitting at rest for at least 15 minutes BEFORE taking a reading 2) feet flat on the floor 3) no talking 4) arm supported by a chair arm or someone holding your arm at heart level 5) bare skin. I use one of those wrist monitors had it for a number of years & its close to what my cardio doc gets. I do take meds but fortunately I don't have any negative reaction. I'm 80 though but have been on meds since my 40's & kinda runs in the family.
Thank you for your comment! Just came from the doc yesterday. Ran out of the 2 bp meds he had me on for a year. Showed him a list of about 12 or so symptoms I was having BEFORE I ran out of those 2 bp meds. He practically laughed in my face, saying 90% of those symptoms were from anxiety, NOT the meds. I agree with you, I have felt like CRAP on EVERY bp med he's tried on me. I WANT OFF THE BP MEDS COMPLETELY. Looking for a new doctor.......!
My gastroenterologist told me that it is natural for one's blood pressure to rise as one gets older. Your normal baseline in your 50's is often not the same as in your 30's.
@@Davids77724 sounds like you are having a similar experience to me. It's interesting because most people I know say they don't have side effects from BP meds, including my identical twin brother! Like I mentioned before, I tried meds and it was crazy how terrible they made me feel. I could not live like that. I gave the meds a month and the side effects only got worse, and my doctors answer was to keep taking them and eventually I would level out. But let's think about this from a different perspective for a minute. My question is, just because humans invented chemicals that can lower your BP, do we really know if that's helping us or hurting us? I mean really, truly know. I think doctors and big pharma like to say without a doubt meds help us. And for some people they just might help, especially if your BP is extremely high. But it's probably worth considering that it's not a one size fits all situation and for some people meds do more harm than good. Maybe just letting nature run its course, staying away from pharmaceuticals and not trying to regulate every one your body's functions is better for you in the long run. Especially is you live an active, healthy life.
Still check.
You have no idea how much my anxiety level came down right now . Thank you so much and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS Doctor
ME TOO BRO! Went to a few docs and 144 both times had me goin nuts
At home: 120/80. When doctor measures: 170/100. I have developed such a panic of a Doctor taking my blood pressure, it is crazy.
It's called white coat syndrome.
True
Join the club. Heart palpitations too.
Im also experiencing that so my Doctor advises me to just record my blood pressure at home before my visit .
It is white coat syndrome....it is ok and doctors knows it
Im 23 n i have 150/100, this video made my day n removed my fear of numbers...who ever is reading this godbless you..❤
Erik, I'm against pharmaceuticals being over prescribed, and I know there are a lot of negative side effects with BP medications. A few years ago I was falsely diagnosed with high BP. I got off the meds after 2 months. But 150/100 does sound high. It's still causing stress on the arterial walls. Therw are natural things we can do to lower it. Keep an eye on it and all the best to you Erik.
@@billh.6135 what can i do now. Im at 148 over 100. Im scared to take meds
@@daled4549Okay, I don't know if this is a serious question or not since I'm not a doctor. But you can see a doctor of osteopathic medicine. They're not as quick to prescribe pharmaceuticals. Sometimes they may be necessary. Deep breathing exercises help too to lower hbp.
You made need to take meds until u make the necessary lifestyle changes to control ur blood pressure
As discussed in the video, how are you relative to the other factors mentioned? Do you smoke, overweight, diabetic, etc. ? I understood the doctor's video to mean a person's BP (as a big part of their overall health and lifestyle) is a symptom of the for-mentioned factors. If you smoke - STOP, if your overweight, loose weight by eating healthy food (as a rule no processed foods), try to get 8 hours of good solid sleep, if your diabetic get treated for that, and if you are subject to daily stress (for example job related), work to minimize, best you can, that stress. Seek a more healthy lifestyle that will promote lower BP, not to mention longevity. In the end you are in control of your life (regardless of personal circumstances), and should do the best you can to be healthy. Try to be calm, positive, and proactive !!!! God Bless, and know your not alone, even when you think you are!!
I'm 54 and weigh 190 lbs but typically sit at 9 to 10% body fat. I retired early and have the luxury of being able to exercise vigorously every day, including extensive weight lifting and cardio. All my favorite activites are outdoor related: skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking. Despite this, I've had numerous health care workers say I should go on blood pressure medication for sitting at 140/90. I have of course refused, but it's very frustrating that so many doctors are so prescription happy. They need to read more broadly and have more tools in their arsenal other than a prescription pad. Thanks very much for posting this video!
They are not prescription happy. They are trying to save you from a premature stroke or heart attack.
They know if they tell you to eat better and exercise your chances of lowering it would be rare at best. Most can't do it. So, they are trying to help you. If you don't want the meds live with your 140/90 it's your life. If you end up bedridden and permanently speechless from stroke you'll have plenty of time reflect.
@@Eec2023 you are an idiot you probably got the jab and wear a mask
@@Eec2023 you could stop fearmongering could you? why don't you leave it to the specialists to decide whether hes at risk of heart attack or stroke. my dads highest Bp was a 260/114 and even with medication his bp often is worse than 140/90. he had 3 strokes and still speaks fine. not every stroke lets you end up permanently bedridden and I know of many who recovered relatively well after they had one. at least they can walk and speak fine. you can impact you bp through diet and lifestyle choices alot.
@@dinglshingle Your Dad's stroke experience is not everyone's. Take a visit to a local Stroke Unit. The vast majority are left with permanent effects, one full sided body paralysis, many with the ability to speak, wearing a diaper and having to be fed. I'm a retired RN of 30 years and I can tell you from personal professional experience that not everyone has a stroke they can rehab or recover from. Get informed. Not everyone is your Dad or his experience.
Do whatever you want to do, believe you know more than doctors, the American Heart and Stroke Association, good luck with that.
I just love you people putting out your own struggles with high blood pressure. Listening to the cardiologist and reading your comments has helped me so very much. Sharing certainly adds a lot to caring. Thank you.❤
I agree thank you
Oh my God! Is this finally an honest medical practicioner?
My BP goes up as soon as I enter the Drs office
YESSSSSSS
This is called as white coat hypertension... Keep doing yoga. U would get rid of this..
I have the same problem....but a doctor will agree that is a known problem but will not pass me for a physical exam unless I take their medication.
At home (BP is normal) and I pass out from low BP.
Doctors are the real problem.
@@jaihindh5347 I went to see a primary doctor for the first time last week. I get anxiety when I go see a doctor. So, of course my blood pressure was 220/116! She didn’t even see me. She just went ahead and called the paramedics. She even had me sign that I would go to the emergency dept! I amd never going to the doctor. I was a medical assistant and what we did was retake the bp after the patient was relaxed.
Our heart consists of a natural built in system of regulating oxigen in our blood stream. Pressure changes do occur but these are our natural mechanisms for life. As we work out in a gym or adrenaline flow changes, our natural regulator is like a thermostat in a car to maintain our body's temperature and percentages of oxigen. Why would any one want to damage this vital regulator by tricking into thinking that this vital regulator is responsible for causing stroke and heart attacks is beyond what this regulator does. By injesting a poison pill to lower blood pressure the heart automatically adjusts to the regulation to increase blood pressure. Which is why the dosage has to be increased or the patient must be perscribed a higher strength poison pill to lower blood pressure. Eventually the heart's natural regulator has adjusted so many times to bring it's blood pressure back to operating temps that the strain on the other internal organs collaps and the patient requires additional treatments for liver and kidney failure. What we are actually doing to our healthy regulator is fixing something which is not broken. And since it is not broken, lets fix it till it is. Why would we want to fix some thing that is not broken? Money! Dishonest well meaning experts want repeat visits to follow up with them. If we stopped fixing our healthy internal high blood pressure regulator the experts would be out of work. The big pharmacuitical companies which employ hundreds of people would be out of work. Studies to implant fear into us and fake news outlets helping convince us that high blood pressure is bad would be brought to justice. Remember the ads for fosomax? How it cures bone mass? It did the opposite! It removes bone mass and both the experts and the other authoritative administrative journals of medicine lied to us including the big pharmacuitical companies that backed the research break through. And who suffered the most from this fabrication of truth and who stood the most to gain from it before withdrawing their shares quickly before the law suit emerged? Many lives suffered disolving gums in the mouth and brittle bones. Some one who rented a room to me in her home was on this medication with not much left to anchor her teeth to. The same research pressures us to conform to the food pyramid and endorse ments from a crooked industry that even has deceived cardiologists into misleading patients to save lives when it takes more lives than it saves. Seems strange when your blood pressure is taken. When I visit my doctor for a follow up I realise my blood pressure should not be taken. This will end the debate when we take a stand against being made fools of in the doctor's office by deceived expert con artist. And you will realise
"When a society drifts away from the TRUTH it will hate those that speak it."
---George Orwell
I have had my bp go from 135/85 to 160/90 to 185/95 all within 10 minutes from panic attacks due to bp readings. Thank you for this video.
Edit: Love to see I am not the only one dealing with this. My anxiety and panic has went down a little but not away completely. I think if I start to measure multiple times a day without reading the result, will get me more comfortable with taking the reading. After that, we must become comfortable with the results of the reading. No matter the result, there is a remedy and we must keep this in mind instead of catastrophising the situation.
That happens to me. Crazy how the anxiety can spike it so quickly
I totally understand you! I have a tumor called a pheochromocytoma and I'm getting it removed in 3 weeks. My panic causes my numbers to go up so much that I can hardly tell my real numbers most of the time. I do have to take BP lowering meds to prepare for the surgery, but my numbers are actually much lower when I breathe and relax first. Last night the paramedics came to my apartment. They said I was totally fine. Panic can make it a 100 times worse. Peace and relaxation is what we all need more of.
Yes!
@@bobdec6665 me to
Me too.
You are very true I was diagnosed with high blood at the age of 17 with a reading of 160/90 now I'm 47 with still same reading and sometimes with 170/90.. But as said with grace of God I don't have diabetes, cholesterol etc...you made my day 😊
Are u spitting facts????
@@shankar00450 yes it's true my dea
Man I am too 18 and got 150/92 blood pressure but you gave me confidence thanks man
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 this comment still gives me hope
I'm 26 n my BP is 140/80 I was so worried
I needed to hear this. 4 weeks ago my BP was 133/98 and as of today it is 118/95. I quit smoking cold turkey and limited my drinking from wine and beer to white claws and high noons. I walk 3 times a week for 40 mins and do toning exercises every other day as well. I've been obsessing over this completely and forgot to relax. Thank you 🥲 Update: 125/86 now. Another update: 117/76 ANOTHER UPDATE AS OF FEB 20 2023 110/66 I have maintained this blood pressure for a month now...
Bp is not static. If you lift weights your BP could momentarily go up to 400/200. You are doing it h right things, just limit processed foods as they are full of junk oils and carbs. Get away fro corn,soy, vegetable oils and spreads. They make your blood sticky, which increases blood pressure. Use olive oil, coconut oil, ghee and butter.
The standard American diet is crap, the majority of their meat is corn fed and is crap, which is why it is the sickest industrial country in the world.
Thank you for sharing!
@@ladylexism No problem 😊
Did doctor gave you for blood pressure pill? when you reach 133/98?
@@myneriahandkeziah6554 No she didnt.
This is a good human being
aww thank you!
I agree wholeheartedly, thanks Sanjay Gupta for all you do, God Bless you
World House ohh 😮 did he make your heart skip a beat ? 😬😆💕
Yes he is a peach!
I love his accent too
Watched before Covid 2019, during Covid 2020, and watching now 2023.Thank You Doctor.
Thank you so much! I am 75 years old and have in the past several months had higher blood pressure. Of course it has worried me, but your information was very helpful. I have a healthy lifestyle for the most part, so this information made me get a new perspective. I love getting to the bottom of things and getting the truth. You are much appreciated!
I started reading my Bible at night and got off my phone. Calms my anxiety. Jesus gives us peace and love. Give him your burdens and rest on him. It’s not easy at first but also try prayer. I know people will criticize my comment but hopefully someone will try it.
I started too and I can say the same thing it calms my anxiety and I’m able to sleep also pray and talk to god he listens and shows us his love 🙏
I am firm believer and it works amen
Amen Jesus is peace 💓
Christianity reduces blood pressure?? Can you teach me?
@@omni1562 Jesus cured my anxiety and yes, certainly anxiety causes symptoms like palpitations and shortness of breath (even if they aren't life threatening, they are real symptoms of that). I'm certain Jesus can cure any illness, nonetheless God gifted us with science and it's wise and good to go to the doctor, eat healthy and be mindful about our health with doctor's advices and guidance...
Finally!!! A Doctor that doesn't stress me the hell out!!! Thank you!❤
Obviously this Man is an actual “Doctor “ who really cares about more than just making money 🙏
Dr. Sanjay, I just want to thank you for your wonderful info and delivery. I have had "white coat" syndrome most of my life and been on meds for ten years or so. At home my B.P. is 124/78 and then at the PCP office 150/98 my average resting heart rate is 65 so I am going to quit worrying so much about it. You are awesome blessings to you and yours!!😇
My cardiologist told me it’s normal for ppl to have normal Bp then when coming in the office it goes up. It’s just your nerves building up. Bc your nervous. She said it happens all the time! My doctor always try’s holistic first before giving so many meds
U left meds?
How
Thank you so very much as I share this thought apprecite this
It’s the anxiety that kills us, not the blood pressure and the anxiety is the hardest to treat not the blood pressure or heart rate
Thats what I am starting to realize, so many of my symptoms goes away when Im socializing with others.
Hanma Yujiro yup, mostly I believe anxiety attacks when you are quiet in your room or watching TV or simply laying in bed at nights, at least to me, when you are at a bar or with friends you won’t have ANY symptoms regarding blood pressure or heart I can assure you and as soon as you go back home alone it strikes you, it sucks
stress too
very true..anxiety doesnt stop us from dying but stops us from living
I agree with you.... I have an anxiety attack on and off... And that shit end me up in ER and paying a big amount of deductible !!!!
The white coat syndrome always gets me. We all know what to do to be healthy, moderation and common sense always rule. Thanks doctor, I do believe blood pressure numbers create anxiety in alot of people.
For this my doctor recommended getting an Omron BP reading machine for the house, it was about $30. I take my readings regularly for a few weeks at different times of the day. This I feel accurately gives BP readings which you can forward to your PCT.
I so agree. I used to be a dreadful "white coater" until I got my own machine for home use. I take 2-or 3 readings a minute apart. If its 3 readings and up the top number (systolic) and divide by 3 and do the same for the lower (diastolic) number. That will give you an average BP reading. BP changes all the time.
Same. I just developed white coat syndrome....never had it before. It's normal at home and sky high at the dr's office.
I have it too. At home my blood pressure is mostly ok, sometimes a little bit high. When I go to my health checks I have high blood pressure because of the anxiety and stress I get there.
I am with you 100% oh I can’t even go to the doctors right away. They focus on the blood pressure instead of focusing on my health arm so I went holistic and I monitor I just I don’t monitor my blood pressure. I don’t put my mind on that because that’s not good for your health when you’re constantly thinking negative I just go to the kitchen cabinet the home remedy, grandma’s remedy and I Google everything that’s healthy and I don’t smoke I don’t drink
Thank you so much Doctor for posting this video. I am a very active person I lift weight six days a week I do cardio four days a week I don’t smoke I don’t drink and my diet is very clean. However, my blood pressure numbers are always high and I’ve been so stressed out for weeks about it because of the healthy lifestyle that I lead. This video did put my anxiety down quite a bit so again I’m so grateful to you for posting this.
Sounds more like an anxiety issue than anything else! Doesn't matter how physically fit someone may be or how healthy their diet is, if you don't have a relaxed mind to go with it then the BP numbers will often be high! Look into videos of breathing exercises to reduce BP. And it's only 4/5 minutes and do it 3/4 times a day! All the best!👍💯🌟💚
Maybe you should reduce your time in the gym. No need to train like an Olympian
Very helpful and encouraging to hear. Other than slight stress, I have no other risk factors but my numbers are on the higher side. I literally began to stress more over my numbers than anything else. So thank you for this post.
Thank you so much! At 76 years.... I’m active, happy and needed to settle this matter before my doctor visit in 7 days! “Fear not, I am thy God, I am with thee.” 🙋🏼♀️
Amennnn
Trust in the lord with all your heart.
You know it
Oh my goodness, I could almost feel my blood pressure go down upon hearing this. Thank you.
Me too!
Agree
Your BP is up. Here take this pill, your chiolestrtol is high. Here take this pill for life. Oh oh you are type 2 diabetic. Here. Start taking this medicine for the rest of your like. Ok. 3 expensive drugs all with side effects. You will die soon not because of your chol BP or DM
Yes!
Ditto
Can t thank you enough you have literally saved me from so much worry it’s all in my mind the Bp went down today feel so relieved you a special man 🙏
I am a personal trainer in Bromsgrove and I share all of these videos with my older clientele as they are full of nuggetts. Brilliant. Thank you. Ian
Amazing. I need to stick this message to my head. The numbers are not that important. I am a healthy individual but the stress is increasing my BP. God is in control, He will guide us through this. God bless you all.
A cardiologist that wasn't trained by Pharma to prescribe medications? Is there hope for the future of Healthcare!? Thank you Doctor for being a self thinker and caring about people!
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Most doctors are trained to push medication on you. There is a place for it but if you can avoid it you are better off.
Thank you! I have always lived a healthy lifestyle with excellent blood pressure numbers. After a family event last year, they started to escalate. I have been stressing out about my numbers which stay higher than normal. After listening to your video I feel so much better.
Fantastic insight! The numbers alone were making me hypertensive! You've given me a much larger picture within which to consider blood pressure. Thank you.
By watching this you have greatly reduced my stress regards blood pressure. I wish we had doctors like you in America!!
How do you know he is not in America? Why not?
@@martinswift2197 How do you know how to make sense of those little squiggly things?
He’s in NY
We do...he's in New York City.
He’s not in New York, USA. York Cardiology is in York, United Kingdom.
I'm 80 and I feel great! My BP has been on the high side for many years. I'm physically active, probably more so than most in my age group. I have a garden and eat very healthy. I don't smoke but I do drink wine. Thank you for calming my fears about the BP numbers.
Higher Bp in the elderly is actually linked to longer lifespans.
Bless you
Im glad you are drinking. But get on some meds. My dad is having shots in his eyeball because his bp was so high something burst in there. AND my dad was and is on bp meds for almost 3 decades. But sadly the meds were not keeping it low enough and this happened.
So do yourself a favor, keep your eyesight and get meds to control your bp. It only gets worse longer you cheat death.
@@illegallystalked3119 quiet
@@AstroZombie1.❤
He really sorts out and clarifies common misperceptions about cardio health.
This guy has a good point. It should not always be about the numbers. It's about your overall health.
I am a living example of what the Doctor has explained here. I refused to take meds... as it was affecting my lifestyle and making taking meds was shifting my focus. Instead I have a healthy lifestyle and am doing fine and pursue most of my hobbies at this stage of my life above the 80's happily. Enjoying this great gift of life and living happily and gratefully, old age I discover is a precious time of life with so much more to enjoy all the beauty around me in nature and people. I took them all for granted at younger age and my rushing life missed all the joy that there is in life beyond material riches that I chased. Life is so beautiful that one needs to be aware of its preciousness as early in life as possible. However, older age is a great teacher when one open to the more important spiritual value and feeling that connectedness to the Source of Creation and live fully. Peace
Let's face it. A lot of it is about money. The medical industry makes huge profits every year by getting people on prescription meds. They dislike rebels like you.
THAT doctor makes sense.
I would like him to be my personal doctor.
Looks like his website can connect you easily
drsanjayguptacardiologist.com/blog/
Me too
Same here. My doctor is a pill pusher and I am in good health
This was a tremendous help! I have HBP, but I have none of those other risks that was mentioned. Thanks a bunch Doc!
This is my simplistic explanation of why I never worried about what doctors said about my high BP. First of all, my mother was the same - white coat and BP goes high. I am a very peaceful person and I'm positive my BP is no problem day-to-day. Once when my employer had displayed unacceptable behaviour I was terribly upset and went straight to the doctor's office. She immediately said I should take medication to lower the BP and gave me a prescription. At the time I thought, that's crazy. I never ever used the prescription. I'm much older now and doing fine. The other day I read a quote of someone saying, there are people in the medical profession who are attracted to it because they are sadistic. Quite frankly I think that's absolutely true. But conversely, I've been blessed, and had doctors who have been amazing and without fault.
I took my blood pressure as I started watching this and it was 144/88. By the end it was 130/88. This morning, when I normally take it, it was 131/85. So yes, state of mind/stress and this calm manner of explanation definitely helps me! I do not suffer from diabetes, high cholesterol, and I regularly exercise. I'm 63.
Thank you for a full depth look at our hearts performance over time.
Us patients need focus on what we have control over ! Unhealthy choices are our #1
What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?... there are not any... say what... ruclips.net/video/PXe2xldWxtY/видео.html
Whats ypur secret pls share
@@seebreannarowdscrosshere6312 In the elderly, studies suggest raised cholesterol is protective for cardiac events, what a kicker for the statin industry!!
Maaaan. I'm 24 & my blood pressure is always in the 140 / 150 range. It scares me sometimes. But I also get anxious everytime I check my BP
When you walk into the Drs office, take a look at what drug name is on the pen, the writing pad, the desk and or wall clock... That’s what will be prescribed.
@Joe Blow usually...YES!
Joe blow ..means he is getting paid by that pharmaceutical company to prescribe that medicine
Yes, I am convinced now that the drug companies run the whole business.
@Joe Blow search in Google about. "GENERIC MEDICATION " when medicine X is four time cheaper than medicine Y(both has same active ingredients just different manufacturers) why on the earth doctor force u to pay for medicine X. Everyone is not as rich as you.
@Joe Blow yeah dats right
Thank you so much for this. I spoke to my GP that I was a little concerned over my BP readings. These sometimes were up to 145/85 which had never happened before and I was a little put out because I didn't have a sugary/salty diet, didn't drink alcohol and quit smoking over 10 years ago and to top it all off I did powerlifting and other exercises at the gym and a lot of brisk walking for fun in our lovely countryside. She wasn't in the least concerned but said just do a week of readings and calculate the average which I'm in the process of doing and send them to her. I know BP changes constantly; how hydrated you are; watching the 6 o'clock news etc (!) but I'm so glad to see this video and feel much more comforted. It's all down to these charts in the popular press that scream YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE !!! 😊
I need to thank you for this message, since I'm healthy person with high blood pressure and I'm always afraid what next to happen. So big thanks
Check out Dr. Ken Berry’s video about secondary hypertension causes.
You don't know how much this video alleviated my anxiety right now. Thank you. Thank you.
Wow! A doctor who's actually cares about healing patients not the "guidelines" that focus on treating symptoms rather than healing a person.
Thanks really amazing 💯💯💯👍
My thoughts exactly!
Keeping that stress down is huge. Watched my grandmother have s major heart attack while she watched her car being worried on. The stress took her down right in front of my very eyes. You've got to stay calm.
Holy crap it all makes sense now! When i was stressed out my bp was 168/87 and i was freaking out because ive been focused on bettering my health, but when i went back to the hospital after finally being at peace with my bp levels, my blood pressure was 129/76 even my nurse said it was great, stress and anxiety really do play a huge part of it, now i try to tell myself to stop worrying about it and just focus on improving my health
Thank you so true!!
What's your age?
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Nice to hear a doctor being so positive, instead of going straight for the pills, thank you I fill better already.
Can't believe this is the first time I've heard anything like this. Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much! I was mad my blood pressure had gone high even though I live a healthy life, have never drank or smoked etc....I've never really been sick. I did change my lifestyle even more though and my BP was 114/92 today. From 150s and 130s since about 4months ago. Before then its always been perfect. So grateful for your explanation, thank you!!!
About time someone talks about high blood pressure with a different outlook and understanding. God bless you 🙏
Thank you Dr. Gupta. You've brought great comfort to me. Thank you for taking the time to explain a complicated (and frightening) topic in simple terms.
Thank you so much for this !! My doctor, GP, not a cardiologist, made me feel like I was ready to drop dead any minute because of my blood pressure reading which is always high at the doctor's office. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this perspective.
hi, are you still alive?
Thanks Doc. You made me happy .
I have white coat syndrome too.
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I am still alive. Lol.
Doctor measures my blood pressure - 150/85. Me with my own machine at home - 118/75. My conclusion - I don’t need blood reassure meds
Thanks Dr. Sanjay for such a clear explanation. Now I dont have to worry too much about my 140/90 bp which i had for more than a decade.
I suspect the guidelines for normal blood pressure are being revised downward so that more people will take medication that will lead to more profits for pharma companies.
Bingo! I think you're onto something with that. That might be also true for other things like cholesterol levels, blood sugar etc.
@@margaritakleinman5701 yes the big pharma conspiracy
You are exactly correct! I'm a retired nurse and the "healthy" numbers have gone down 3 times since I started nursing. The fear factor gets people running to the pharmacy. I wish I had the reference for what I'm about to say, but it was burned up in a fire. A few years ago an article published in "Life Extension" magazine, written by credible scientists/doctors, etc. explained how that as we age our bodies actually need somewhat higher blood pressure due to needing stronger perfusion, which is accomplished by the body raising the pressure. This does not mean scary high, and I don't remember the exact numbers, but certainly higher than the recommended 120/80 which is now the standard.
I'm agreeing with everything said here
Thank you doctor, I have been very worried about this whilst changing my lifestyle, you just motivated me to not giving up!
God bless you!
The best explanation of the BP dilemma that I have seen anywhere online. Seniors in particular need to have this information so that they can get the cardiologist off their back. Lifestyle and diet changes are the key to the elimination of co-morbidities. Thank you so very much.
I am a 64 year old female. Average bp is 140/90 without meds. I eat healthy food, walk a mile or more a day, don’t drink alcohol, never smoked, cholesterol, kidneys and blood count fine. I am 5ft 7inch tall and 9stone 7lbs. Bp has been high and I have worried about the fact that I can’t do anything about it for years. Thank you for this it immediately made me feel less anxious. Thank you so much.
Update
I did notice that occasionally my reading would be low, and have now realised it was the morning after eating fish. I now take omega 3 supplement which helps but not as much as a portion of poached fish!
Everyone body is different, your body might be meant to run high.that’s what these doctors don’t understand. But they set the standard, for millions of people with different body’s, and chemical reactions.your body meant to run high for a reason
140 over 90 isn't even that high
That's a good measurement
I’m 33 and mine is running 133/82/-135/84 I’m 5”11 and 190lbs
@@knifeaddict1014 Is that a bad blood pressure? I dont even know honestly. Some doctors say anything under 140 over 90 is ok. And some say anything under 130 over 80 is ok. Im not a doctor I dont know but that doesnt sound too high either way.
Well said Sir! We're so prone to taking on negative suggestions & going too far with our mediations as well. Of course our backround stress levels are raised by our unneccesary fears simultaneously - we just lose! Thank you for your altruistic service 🙏
My bp was 175 over 110.
I quit smoking, started walking, then running and cycling. Completely changed my lifestyle and eating habits, and most importantly, reduced stress and started breathing exercises and mediation.
I was smoking (mostly after sex) so I was on about 40 a day...But I decided to stop, mostly because the wife found out.. anyway...
After a few months my bp went down to 125 over 95.
Now it's 105 over 85 for the last 12 months.
I lost a lot of weight due to my training regime.
I exercise every day, I have never felt healthier.
This is my experience. I don't know if it will work for anyone else. I'm 65 yrs old.
thanks for sharing. could i ask at what age your bp was at 175/110? is it possible for 62yr old person to reduce it naturally?
@@bluemarble4051 I don't know if it's possible for everyone, but I was 63. Quitting smoking, changing my diet and becoming more active definitely helped me. I realise at some point I may need to be on some sort of medication, maybe I won't... but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
The other week I met an 85 year old who had cycled 60 miles. How amazing is that. Now I don't expect every 85 year old to be able to it, but it just shows what can be achieved in some cases.
I will also add, removing stress completely, or at least at much as possible, is a huge factor, not just for blood pressure, but for health in general.
Ha ha love your response
@@dihow6519 thnx👍
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DOT regs fir drivers now require 120/600 to pass
I never usually comment on RUclips ... but I just wanted to say “thank you for taking time from, presumably, a super busy work life, to provide sensible expert advise”. I feel less stressed about my numbers and will work on my weight loss!
A man of integrity!! Thank you!!
It is a relief to hear you explain this. Thank you for this!
wow i just felt my bp drop after watching this video. God bless you Dr
I am 62 years old, and this video really answered an important question for me. I appreciate you stressing balance of doing all the right things is really important to reduce your risks. Thank you Dr Gupta 🙏
Let me share my story...Im 25 years old no smoker,never used drugs,i dont drink alcohol at all..normal blood cholesterol and sugar levels..One year ago i was having persistent high heart rate of 107 and blood pressure from about 130/ 80 to 160/80....I checked my thyroid and heart also..everything was great..After that i started doing cardio every single day swimming,cycling and running combined ...The result today :Constant blood pressure of 100/60 to 115/70..Cardiovascular exercise changed my life for sure..I also avoid eating too much salt....
I dont smoke . ( Salt is not bad for you . It's needed and no study's prove salt causes high blood . Regular table salt is said to be not so good in general,sea salt and natural salt is good ) I exercise daily . 12 miles bike rides every other day and a mile or 2 in between . No drugs.
No garbage foods or bread , rice sugar etc . 2 drinks a day . Still my bp is high according to the new big pharma guide lines .
It's up in the morning . Down 20 points 2 hours later .
Im 63 6'3" 220ish pounds just a little belly . But before the rule was your age plus 100 until it's over 160 .then treat it . Either way . Lower wouldnt be a bad thing .
But if 50 miles biking and 6 miles walking a week didnt make a difference more won't change that .
Excellent but don’t be fooled good quality sea salt or pink salt is needed for optimum health, not table salt that is poison
My heart rate is ridiculous since COVID and my BP has shot up after infection. I can't seem to exercise because my muscles will be fatigued for weeks afterwards sometimes. Even really low impact movements can cause issues. How is your HR now?
Thank you for this encouring comment. I am also 25 & going through the same stuff
Omg so glad to be reading this I’m 28 and am having higher readings I visited a new doc and she sent me to the hospital and they said my labs were great and not worry but to monitor . Of course I still worry but seeing this I will be adding cardio ❤ thank you so much for sharing
Thank you very much doctor sir.Till date I have not found anyone giving so much clarity on blood pressure.Your language, pronunciation and expression is the finest one.A flower for you sir.🌹
Thanks for this information I’m 71 and been stressed over my BP but I’m generally healthy not overweight don’t smoke get lots of exercise and eat healthily.
This was very helpful thank you. I have had massive pushback from doctors for refusing to go on BP medicine claiming that I wanted to fix it with lifestyle change. I'm glad there are alternative voices in medicine like you.
Sir, you are my beloved doctor. I understand that you are genuine and not greedy at all and not falsify any information. I salute you.
Thank you for putting it in context. It makes more sense than either the ‘official’ advice or what some GPs say.
Love this guy.
He ALWAYS manages to put our mind at rest.
Thanks Dr 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Finally a rational and balanced perspective from a true medical professional. Thank you Dr.
More like he told you what you wanted to hear.
In the 70s, Doctors considered 100+ your age to be a normal Systolic blood pressure. He's absolutely right about doctors continually moving the goalpost for the blood pressure numbers. Nice to hear a cardiologist admit that doctors have been playing with the numbers for years. Also, blood pressure is just a snapshot in time. In 15 minutes, it might be a considerably different reading.
Thanks for posting this, I remembered this from years ago, I knew that as you age it can't stay at 120/80
My great aunt is 87. I will tell her 187/80 is just fine..😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@@bonniejeannetucker6992 Yeah sure it can, I have been on 110/70 for over 35 years.
@@bonniejeannetucker6992 it can. But the blood pressure varies from person to person, just like the body height varies from person to person. All these suggested numbers are just that, averaged suggestions, but not according to your individual body.
@George Ramseyjr I'll try that next time 🤣
Hi. I am so glad that my video feed brought up this video. I can't explain how good I am feeling after listening to you.
I have been diagnosed with hypertension about 5 months ago. The reason I am here is stress. Personal issues. Besides that, I have also developed anxiety.
I have started leading a more active life like morning walk and yoga in the evening. No comorbidities except for being a little overweight, which I am working on. Taking a healthy and balanced diet too. Non smoker. Non alcoholic. I do not check my BP as the high numbers give me a lot of anxiety and that leads me to feeling really unwell. Besides that as you see I am doing everything I can. As far as meds are concerned i am on Ayurvedic meds.
Thank you for taking a big load off my mind.
Suffering from White Coat Syndrome and this video was so helpful. Life changing information. I can’t thank you enough!
I went to the doctor and she scared me and tried to talk me into taking blood pressure medication. At the office it was 189/91 but I have taken my blood pressure for 3 day and it is around 137/61 and 141/63. I am a healthy 80yr old woman who weighs 102lbs, because I ride a bike 4 miles 7 days a week, eat healthy, don't smoke or drink and have not even had a cold in 20yrs. I am so grateful I ran across you page, now I won't worry
It's crazy how healthy people can have high blood pressure.
Dont worry. And consuming salt--good natural salt makes no difference. At least in my case. Enjoy your life and your blessings of good health!
Sounds like potentially “white coat syndrome,” bp elevated because of nervousness in doctor’s office. That said, it would still be wise to keep an eye on it. The high readings might be nothing to worry about, but keeping a watch on it as well as other risk factors would be wise.
At 80 you're doing really well.
@@lucybellescott7531that's from stres 😂
BP can change wildly throughout the day depending on what you just ate, just saw on TV, activity, time of day, etc.
Standing up sitting down, emotional factors.....that's right.
bathing ,washroom etc.i monitor my pressure and believe me it rises with every activity,just breathe
@@Shivani-df8ef it does! I monitor mine like a crazy person
@@freeourmind679 same here
@@freeourmind679 That in itself can cause abnormally high pressures.
This extra special man is the best!! ❤❤❤ he has extraordinary compassion for others!! 😊❤
Check adrenal and thyroid function. Low adrenals = increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure; hyperthyroid = rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Thanks for your comprehensive approach, doctor!
what do you mean by adrenal?
@@welhim21 Adrenal glands.
Very well explained doctor!
It's a welcome relief to see a doctor who is saying not to worry about their BP number, in a world where you find doctors left, right, centre scaring the life out of you!
As rightly pointed out by you doctor, it is reducing overall risk factors that is important than just focusing on the BP number...
It’s good that a doctor holds in account the whole of who you are and what are the problems you are dealing with.
Thank you so much Doctor for explaining this it really makes a lot of sense the way you have brought this to us. You’re absolutely right we do get stressed over high numbers instead of looking at why it’s like this. I totally agree more exercise, eating healthier, sleeping well, keeping hydrated etc all goes towards bring the heart rate to a normal reading. I for don’t drink alcohol never have done, I don’t smoke again I never have done but I do like home made healthy food, My philosophy has always been “ one only gets out of one’s body……what one puts into it “ a bit like a car. You look after your car and your car will look after you. Looking forward to more of your videos in the future. Thank you.
You make more sense than so many GP's and their nurses that give advice based on "standard" figures for various tests. I wish you could talk to all GP's prescribing unnecessary medication for those same silly reasons. You are a consultant cardiologist, I think I will listen to you, take your advice and outlive my doctor!
Bless you!! Finally a good DR. That educates correctly!!!!, Thank YOU!!
59Disciple finally? He said indirectly that blood pressure matters because it's a direct link to other things associated with it.
Dear Dr, Thanks for relieving the undue tensions we had about the High Blood pressure!!
The simple example you gave us is far more enough to understand where we stand. Our problem is half solved merely listening to you & the other 1/2 is for us to do the right thing by changing the wrong habits that we have got used to by merely being a comfortable passenger. Heaps of THANKS DR. for motivating us to focus on other key factors rather than checking our numbers frequently!! By merely working on those basic grounds as you said we will naturally, achieve our normal healthy readings. 👏👏👏💐😊🙋♀️
Dr, you are the only one who is talking the truth. Thanks Dr.
You've helped pull me back from a huge breakdown. I do have some risks but I have been moving more and meditating.
Absolutely right. Don't focus on your numbers, instead focus on how can I get myself fitter. Look at your lifestyle, diet and so on which all impact your metabolic health. Get that optimized and your life will improve in leaps and bounds!
Thanks for a great video Dr. Gupta.
I am 84 and (theorhetically) have had high BP 40 years. Been taking Hydro and beta blocker: BUT...I am a normal BMI, 140 cholesterol, non smoker, non drinker, daily exerciser..walking, pilates and light weight training..(past 40 years). And heavy duty plant based, (non meat) diet. I finally (with my heart doctors sanction) threw my BP cuff in the garbage. As I said, doctor. I'm 84. God bless...good info from you
Superb explanation... feel much better now & stopped worrying about my high blood pressure numbers now ❤ thank you doctor
Thank you for this, always stressing after I leave the docs. Even with numbers like 130/77. But I feel my heart rate go up, it starts pounding because I’m scared of a high reading and what that means… anxiety is a real… you know what. Thanks again!
this makes good sense, we have to do our best to live healthy lifestyles and stay as well as we can
Thank you so much for this video! I have such a fear of numbers and anytime I walk into a doctors office it seems like my blood pressure shoots up to perplexing levels. I can take it at home and it’s usually in the lower to mid 130s but when I go to a doctors office it’s usually around 150s or 160s over 80. I have made a lot of very positive health changes in the past six months so I’m glad that I don’t have to necessarily worry about the numbers individually as much.
The diastolic (lower) number, when the heart is at rest, is the more important number, as this is the number closer to your daily routine. The upper number is when you’re undergoing high activity, which is only at infrequent times during the day. Your lower number, 80, is normal. If you have a healthy lifestyle, & don’t have the risks mentioned in the video, you are doing fine.
Thank you Doctor.
you have certainly taken away most of our anxiety