Just wish Doctors would admit that athletes and older people do have higher BP than normal. At 61 I do not eat sugar or any processed foods nor alcohol or cigarettes, and I workout 7 hours a week and regular sauna and my BP is 143/83 and am told that is hypertension.
I keep hearing about alcohol raises your blood pressure (I rarely drink) but every time I have a beer, my BP goes DOWN, not up, and consistently too. The more beer I drink, the lower it gets. Why?
@@yellads I relate. But what makes you think that the heat of a sauna is good for you? I've had dogs and they can stress you out especially if you live alone. Wait until you are sick and either they need to be walked, fed and whatever but you can't do it. Lots of luck finding anyone from the heart that wants to go out in the bitter cold or disrupt their schedule for your friggin dog. Too many fantasy pet videos on FoolTube.
@@albertmarnell9976 Agreed, I do not have pets for this reason. However as regards sauna, it raises your heart rate and this simulates exercise. There are many videos from many doctors about it. I do cold plunge once a week too.
Getting out of a high stress, rotating 12hr shiftwork job (retiring early) has been nothing short of miraculous for my overall health, including blood pressure.
I had stage 2 hypertension just 6 months ago with my bp usually around 158/95. M 5'11 weighed 265lbs 35 years old. I read that the DASH diet was proven to be just as effective as bp medicine. I started it with exercise. Within 2 months my bp went back to normal and now I'm always 120/80 or less. Now after 6 months I weigh 200lbs and it's still falling off. So happy and I feel soooo much better. Have been losing about 10lbs a month.
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and I noticed that the gluten free foods were really bad. So I checked the American Heart association for minimum sodium levels, and combined a Dash/Celiac/ No added sugar diet and what I noticed is that you can't eat processed foods and be on the diet. So I cut them out with few exceptions. I don't count calories, and only limit certain foods (veggies that grow below ground) and have a lot of foods where I eat as much as I want. I allow myself a loaf of gluten free bread about every three or four months. With that, the good stuff just happens by itself.
Well done. I'd kill for regular 120/80 readings and I know how hard it can be to lose weight. 10lbs a month is excellent, not too quick to be counter-productive but enough to keep you motivated. But as long as it's going down even slowly, keep at it. Another 20lbs or so (maybe 2 months) and you'll be in the healthy BMI category, a good indicator for overall health.
I had a stent procedure in October 2023. I quit drinking alcohol. Threw away the salt shaker. Eat more vegetables and fruit. Walk every day. My blood pressure is now normal, without taking medication
Hi Dr. You have a great "bedside manner", I believe I would be comfortable in your care. Thank you for offering hope of there still being "healing" doctors out there and not just "medicating" doctors. "Hope" is the greatest healer to give. God's blessing upon you.
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My husband was on bp meds for a decade and lost 65 lbs 2 years ago. No meds for 2 years since the weight loss. Losing the weight changed his life in more ways than one.
Salt itself is NOT the problem. It's the balance between sodium and potassium. Most people have a potassium deficiency which throws the balance off. I exercise regularly and kept my weight down, but couldn't get my BP down from 140-145/80-85. Four years ago I started to add 1/2 teaspoon of "NoSalt" (potassium chloride) to my meals. Within a couple of months I was down to 100-120/60-65. I've been in that range now for almost four years. (I'm 74 years old, continue to exercise regularly doing 11 miles five days a week on the recumbent bike and some upper body weight training.)
It's not just that. Whenever you have elevated insulin levels, you will retain more salt that you would normally. So, normally, salt would be regularly entering and exiting your body resulting in balanced salt levels. However, people who live in ways that result in chronic elevated insulin will create chronic salt retention which is an imbalance. This is just another way to strengthen your point that salt consumption isn't the issue.
Yes, correct. Not enough potassium to balance the sodium. Google "sodium mortality curve". The curve shows that reducing and reducing sodium is NOT the answer. Table salt is 40 weight% sodium, 60 weight % chloride. 5-8 grams table salt per day is perfectly fine, but get it from natural, unprocessed salt. Redmond, Himalaya or ("Keltic") sea salt. Not bleached, no additives that keep it dry or flee flowing. Processed food is like junk food, it has the wrong table salt. loads of sugars, refined carbs, sweeteners, vegetable oils (an entire subject in itself!), emulgators, colorants and God knows what more chemicals).. Eat like your great grant parents ate and regard 90% of all supermarket products as 😈💀🤡👹👽
No it's not keeping hydrated when thirsty Is adequate enough, if you over do it you piss out electrolytes you might need to actually have good blood pressure
@ By the time we experience thirst we are already dehydrated. Lots of studies show that hydration helps to keep blood pressure under control. A pinch of Celtic or Himalayan salt before drinking water provides all of the electrolytes and minerals that we may lose during urination…
I was 297lbs 16 months ago. Now I am 215lbs so. I did my blood in Janaruary of 2024 and and she was glad I lost weight and improved my health. Blood Pressure was 117/77 which even I was happy to hear
@ViolinMD - I greatly enjoy your videos and, as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I love that you often focus on nutrition. I felt compelled to share that a key part of the original DASH diet by Appel et al in 1997 included nearly 3 servings of dairy foods, specifically milk, cheese, and yogurt daily. There were 3 arms to the study and the true "DASH" arm which showed the greatest reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure was the diet that included not only 8-9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, but also an average of 3 servings of dairy foods per day. Proper nutrition is amazing for the human body! Thanks for all your work!
I've been watching Dr. Mike for years when I met you. I've suffered with high blood pressure and I want to reduce it naturally versus being on meds and eventually dialysis. Thank you for this video! I really appreciate it !
There's also Potassium Chloride which has been used as an alternative to table salt at times. Like with anything else, you wouldn't want to go nuts with the stuff, but swapping the table salt for it would shift the balance between sodium and potassium in a helpful direction.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade Wait, I heard that is bitter instead of salty. This is the main reason that this component was to be discarded during table salt production, before it found it's other use in removing the toxicity in a kind of toxic but useful herbal medicine. Are you sure about that?
@@SmallSpoonBrigade Okay, so this potassium chloride is salty first then become bitter in large quantity. In a Reddit post you can find lots of people tried it and dislike it. The recommended sodium : potassium salt ratio of usage is 2 : 1, or 1:1 when the food is strong in flavor already..
I use potassium cubes in my water softener. Even with eating an avocado and banana every day, my potassium level is normal and my average BP is 106/64.
Be careful when he is in hot weather. Sodium is necessary for cells to function properly. It is called the sodium/potassium pump. If he increases his potassium it will keep his BP down and help his cells. Low sodium can cause people to faint when it gets hot out.
Been binging these vids ever since I got out of the hospital, love the content! There's so many conditions that I've really never heard of (well, I've heard of hypertension, but not some of the others). Would love to see a vid on sepsis too, as a survivor I feel like it doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves
I love the way you break down facts with clarity and simplicity. I fell in love with your channel in 2024 and have been wondering why I didn't stumble upon you earlier. Looking forward to more captivating stuff in 2025. PS: I'm an MD too, practising in another corner of the globe.
Hi Dr..😁 I lost 35 lbs, walk just over 6klm , 4 times a week..my eating wasn’t terrible and my blood pressure didn’t improve..I have lots of stress in my life and in August of 2024 I had a stress induced heart attack…I’m 65 years old, turning 66 next month, January 2025.. so all the things you were talking about to lower blood pressure didn’t work for me…I’m trying to lower my stress level by deep breathing and saying, LET IT GOOOOOOOO..😁🤗👍🏻👍🏻 thank you for your channel and being a dr in Canada, we sure need you.🤗👍🏻👍🏻 watching from Petawawa Ontario 🇨🇦
@TamaraLR, perhaps focus on a good quality B complex, added potassium and magnesium and good sleep. Many of us in high pressure jobs are running on cortisol. When life slows down, it takes time for the body to adjust to a normal pace. An Epsom salt foot soak (magnesium) with Cream of Tartar added (potassium) can help. B vitamins are vital for our body to function properly and most people are lacking even with a healthy diet. Enjoy your retirement.
Read Meditation For Dummies book by Stephan Bodian. This book teaches mantra meditation and other forms of meditation. I try to spend 30 minutes to an hour daily focusing on my breath and repeating my mantra in my mind, and anytime my mind wanders returning my focus to repeating my mantra in my mind while following my breath. I used to meditate by sitting on pillows on the floor. I now meditate while in my bed with a meditation Mala necklace I use while practicing mantra meditation. Timing my meditation and meditating nearly every day helps reduce my stress immensely.
Great video! For this year, my aim is to increase my excercise. Luckily my BP is only slightly elevated, but as a 56 year-old woman whose brother died of heart attack at 50 due to significant CVD, my couch potato days must come to an end. (They should have sooner, but I was too consumed with grief; finally feeling much better after nearly 4 years.) I have been on the dash diet for a long time already, so I choose excercise as my biggest change/goal for 2025. I'm going to be reasonable, and I have already started 20 to 30 minute walks daily, and/or 20 to 30 mins of dancercise which I already love and have the set up for. Best wishes to everyone to make small changes for good health!
It's as if you were sent by the Lord, Doc! With hypertension on both sides of my fam & me now trying to manage my own...it can be more than a little frustrating when it seems as tho nothing's helping (except meds). I luv, luv, luv the natural & holistic modalities you've offered...much appreciated. I feel i can choose at least three on the list & make a concerted, intentional effort! Cheers for the studies & encouragement! All the very best to you & yours in 2025!🎁🙏
Try increasing your potassium intake. Coconut water is a good source. Sodium and potassium work together in cells to generate energy thru the sodium/potassium pump. I am surprised she didn't mention this. Magnesium is also helpful in keeping BP low and allows us to relax. That's why our ancestors used Epsom salt in the bath to help with sore muscles. Try a foot soak with Epsom salts and see how you feel. Blessings.
a few years back when i went back to drinking coffee in the morning exercising later in the day my blood pressure stopped spiking like crazy. i workout and exercise at least 2 hours a day, trying not to overeat. i think my main problem was NOT eating enough salt and sugar to replenish after my workouts. i've learned to intake a lot of water, salt, and sugar after exercise/sweating to replenish. just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you aren't sweating outdoors and we lose a lot of salt from sweat. i've learned through the years anxiety attacks can be cured with a pinch of salt. i replaced side dishes such as mac n cheese, french fries, tater tots, with things like cereal. eat less and less as the day comes to an end. the later it is eat the fewer things i eat with carbs. more fruits and veggies. i think it's a pretty good balance. Mark 9:50 “Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.”
@ thank you. I had bariatric surgery, but please understand that it was a 9 month pre-surgery process of liquid dieting, nutrition appointments, psychological and psychiatric evaluation, support and therapy. After surgery months more of liquid dieting, adding soft proteins only for months. Currently I exercise, walk and eat 4-5 small meals of protein and healthy fat and (minimal) carbs. It is a complete lifestyle change. I feel better and don’t suffer from as many debilitating migraines or severe unyielding depression at this point. I do still continue my mental health care regime. My fibromyalgia is still very difficult to deal with, but I am doing better in that regard also. Thank you for asking!
@@bconsilio3764 Good job on your journey to better health. Please be sure you are getting enough magnesium in your diet as migraines can be caused by low magnesium. Plus it is vital for many, many processes in the body. A foot soak with Epsom salts works great and allows your body to absorb what it needs. Keep focusing on improved health as you deserve it.
*CAUTION* If you are taking Blood Pressure medication already, and make changes talk to your doctor before you change anything with your meds. They should ask detailed questions about the change/s you made. And check your Blood Pressure multiple times. Only then starting to adjust your doses. Great explanations of the things we can change, thank you.
I've dropped 40kg in the last six? years, a regular runner and discovered planks. I love my 90sec plank. Coming back from a five km run, ~ 40min. I've seen my bp as low as 105/65 and I've been borderline and even hypertensive most of my life. Thanks for the thumbs up on the efficacy of the plank on BP.
The connection between poor sleep and hypertension was surprising, especially the impact of sleep apnea. I’ll definitely get this checked out since I’ve been feeling tired despite sleeping through the night. Great info
Thank you for this video. I have high BP and have seen many but this one is the best! I appreciate that it's short but covers all important information without unnecessary explanation.
Hey Siobhan! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! Thank U once again 4 a great and informative video! I've been dealing with HBP and obesity for many years so i really appreciate this video! I'm dealing with several co-morbidities due to obesity but I decided to take drastic measures to live so I had Bariatric surgery and since have lost 302 lbs and now my BP is under control with medication and diet. My cardiologist has even taken me off of one of my BP meds now so yes, weight loss is a possible way to better BP so thank U 4 caring about us and your community and I pray U and your husband have a very happy new year and I look 4ward 2 seeing more of your wonderful content in the new year! Thank U very much and Cheers 2 U!!!
I've eaten what we now call a Whole Food Plant based diet since 1986. I'm 64 now and have a very low blood pressure. I also have low cholesterol and am still fit and healthy. I lift heavy weights 6 days a week. I still work as a carpenter and cabinet maker and feel better than I did in Mt 20's when I still ate SAD.
At 29 I was put on lisinopril 10 mg than by 35 it was 20 mg twice a day by 2020 (Aged 40) I was told to try a more stronger blood pressure medication but managed through diet changes to get it down to 20mg a day again. Than in Dec 2023 (6-1, 172, 43 to give perspective on my body built) I decided to look into adding EVOO into everything I make, ironically only because of IBS not because of blood pressure. " I even take one tablespoon by mouth every morning as well, did that the last 365 plus days". I have not touched my blood pressure medication since Fed 2024. My most recent (Dec 24) VA doctors (6-1, 179, 44) visit was the 20th of this month and it was 112 over 74. My doctor said my medication was working well, until I told her I stopped taking it over 10 months ago. She was shocked and I have been as well. I cant say 100% it was the EVOO but its the only major diet change I have done. My total Cholesterol dropped from 165 (Tested Dec 2023) to 146 (Tested 12th Dec 24)// My HDL went up from 46 (Dec 23) to 57 (Dec 24)// My LDL direct went from 75 to 65. Than my Triglycerides went from 239 (Dec 2023) to 139 (Dec 2024). Lowering of my bad Cholesterol seems to be the other shocker, which EVOO is known to do. EVOO replaces bad cholesterol with good. So maybe that is my link to not having to take my blood pressure medication anymore. They always say the Mediterranean diet is healthy but maybe its just EVOO. Than again everyone is different but this is what helps me, apparently.
Wow, this is inspiring! I had a couple of questions if you don't mind. 1. What is your daily diet? plantbased, just normal with meat, veggies, carb, etc 2. About how many tablespoons of EVOO do you consume per day? Again, thank you for sharing what is working for you...very helpful!
@@janinegodsdaughter9020 I gave up red meat/ Chicken and fish only. Also I drink water/ Coffee in the morning/ Beer on game days. (That is the only 3 things I drink. Majority is water) Also removed all nitrate heavy foods, like hot dogs and sandwich meats. Nitrate laden foods are high in sodium so its a 1-2 combo. As for EVOO I only do one tablespoon every morning but add it to any food I can. If I make Mac and Cheese I add it/ Eggs I add it/ and so on.
I only do hiking and biking, often in mountains. My BP is often 10+ points lower after a 1 or 2 hour workout. But like salt this seems to be transient. Have to do it every day to sustain the good numbers. A couple days off and my BP gets into stage 1 and stays there. Luckily I just retired and in last month I did 35 hours of cardio, a level I have not achieved in 7 years due to work. Cardio doc wants me on beta blocker, which sucks, motivates me to work out more.
Test blood tests for RBC magnesium, potassium and sodium. Lower carbohydrates more. Avoid all processed seed oils; instead use healthy fats. Eat sufficient animal protein, Avoid processed foods and drinks Avoid all fructose Avoid alcohol.
Sodium is one of the most precisely regulated electrolytes in the body, second only to potassium. Interestingly, glucose-a highly osmotic molecule-competes with sodium and other electrolytes. Limiting sodium intake can inadvertently restrict other vital electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, iodine, copper, zinc, and selenium. Your approach essentially prioritizes accommodating high carbohydrate consumption over natural physiological balance. Instead, reducing unnatural carbohydrate intake allows the body to regulate electrolytes as it has done since the dawn of time, often leading to a spectacular drop in blood pressure.
YES. YES. YES. THAT IS IT!!!!!!!!!! Its amazing, that when you get rid off all the carbs, your BP goes to normal, your triglycerides are cut in half, your cholesterol decreases, as does your weight, inflammation, etc.
My personal recommendation when people have high blood pressure is to have a blood panel done to make sure that their sodium levels are actually elevated. The first time a doctor gave me blood pressure medication, I started having severe memory problems within a few days because I don't really consume that much sodium to begin with. The main reason to cut back on sodium is that if you look at the foods with the most sodium in standard American diet, they're all crammed full of salt, fat, sugar, and a bunch of other stuff that's generally bad for the cardiovascular system. That being said, there's nothing inherently wrong with cutting back a bit on the salt to see if it has an impact. But, I think the assumption that everybody is consuming dangerous amounts of salt when there's all these other dietary factors that are known to be related to cardiovascular disease and found in the same dishes is kind of a stretch. For some people sodium does seem to be a problem, but it's overstated.
Glad you mentioned sleep apnea! I was diagnosed with OSA as a normal weight woman in her 30s-if you’re very sleepy all the time I recommend a sleep study, even if you don’t look like a stereotypical apnea patient.
@jessamineprice5803, there is research that is starting to show that sleep apnea is caused by a nutritional deficiency. As young as you are, you may want to do some research and see what can help you. Good luck.
Another thing to add to the list is breathing exercises like 4-7-8. I can get my blood pressure to drop 20 points or more if it is up due to stress. Also anyone diagnosed by a doctor with high BP should be checking at home multiple times per day with a quality monitor. Many people have "white coat" syndrome with high BP in the doctor's office but acceptable at home when relaxed.
'Insulin resistance ' causes hypertension . High carb diets increase blood glucose that 'hyperinsulinemia' then normalises .....IR ,then , results . Weaning off non-essential carbs (especially processed carbs) lowers blood glucose and elevated insulin levels .Normal insulin levels means less Insulin Resistance , which allows blood vessel elasticity (and blood pressure) to return . Note ; medication for BP should be adjusted accordingly when going low carb for high bp.
Why not? Just like with table salt you shouldn't go nuts on it, but if you're using an appropriate amount of it, you're nudging things in the right direction.
Thank you for this video! I’m likely not at risk of developing hypertension, still around 105/70 in my mid-40s, but I do know some people with hypertension. I‘ve already seen the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise on them. But hearing this from a professional shows that what I’ve seen is not just anecdotal.
Awesome video, and such a beautiful name...Yea, not getting enough salt can cause high blood pressure but processed salt definitely causes high blood pressure...I use a handcycle attachment for my wheelchair...The aerobic activity of cycling does an excellent job of lowering my blood pressure...I only drink caffeinated coffee in the morning...That caffeine in the morning makes my pulsative tinnitus worse...So I need to try to switch only to decaf...I'm 54 and heard coffee is bad for over 50 people...
Thanks for the advice. I've got coarctation of the aorta and am awaiting the stent procedure, so my blood pressure is high and I'm on medication. This video has been helpful on how to manage blood pressure long term as a heart patient.
These are all good suggestions. Exercise and sleep certainly make a difference. A low sodium diet is harder though, unless you do all of your own cooking. Restaurant food and “take-out” tend to be higher in sodium. Still, you can choose carefully, put away the salt shaker, and eat fruits and vegetables to increase potassium.
I’ve been watching your channel for years. Love all your videos ❤ Could you also do a video about low blood pressure? I naturally have low blood pressure, I’m 35 but in the last 6 months I’ve had two occasions where I get up very quickly and I become very dizzy; the first time I was dizzy for about 30 minutes and the other time for 2-3 hours. Are there any dangers for people with low blood pressure and how can we ensure our blood pressure doesn’t go too low?
SLEEP APNEA can not be over stated -- When my cardiologist suggested a sleep study for my hypertension, I though he had been in the sun too long. --- short version is after 1 night on sleep apnea machine, I knew I slept better -- 1 year later I am taking much less medication for hypertension. Some have quit hypertension medication altogether after getting on a CPAP -- Do Well, Then Do Good !
The best source of potassium is avocados - way more than bananas. They are so versatile and can be added to a lot of recipes, even desserts without detection. Personally, I love mine on sourdough (real) toast. Love your content and the way you explain in laymen’s terms. 😊
After I was diagnosed as diabetic four years ago, I went on a low carb diet to reverse it. It worked but I also lost a lot of weight, 110 lbs. Loosing that weight also dropped my blood pressure down into normal range roughly 115/75 on average. I don't really worry much about salt anymore and I don't eat much in the way of processed food either. Changing your life style can definitely make a difference in your health. It did for me.
As far as I understand, there is no need to drastically reduce table salt, if you are making food by yourself from real and fresh ingredients. Not having salt might be even bad for you. The most important is to have enough potassium and magnesium, so that the balance of Na/K/Mg is kept optimal. Avoiding sugars and sweetened drinks would do the rest. Concerning exercises - during physical stress, your blood pressure goes up, so if you suffer from arterial hypertension, be careful to choose - what kind of exercises you are starting.
You only need 400 to 500 mg of sodium/day to survive. Most people are consuming way over the suggested DASH diet of 1500 mg to 2,000/ a day. She's talking about excessive salt. I am off blood pressure medicine for the first time in 8 years after watching a video on Chef AJ's channel with a leading blood pressure specialist... Who promotes the DASH diet. I lowered my blood pressure from 170/101 to 120/80 in 5 weeks by lowering my sodium. The days I have high sodium my blood pressure goes right back up. Most people have no idea how much sodium they're consuming.
ya my BP was a little high, around 140/90. My quack put me on linsipril 10 mg, i was not a fan of it and didnt seem to help. Couple years later, I guess I was going through a life phase, I cut way back on drinking ( only cause I didnt really feel like drinking), changed coffee to decaf and joined the gym. Within 1 month my BP was 115/68. I monitored it for a month, when it was staying low I dropped the killer pills. That was 3 years ago, just checked it last night, 118/67 58 pulse rate. Hope this helps, you can do it naturally!! Oh and I still smoke half a pack of cigarettes a day
Planks and wall sits are great! 😊 For people with joint hypermobility isometrics are safer. And don’t limit your growing teens’ salt-puberty hormones can cause POTS. Give teenagers salt, but not yourself.
I’m watching this to help my mom. She complains about having to take medication, but doesn’t do any of the things you listed. I will help with the diet and I think I can convince her to walk with me. I have a question- I have really low blood pressure. I’m prone to fainting when it’s hot. Is there something I can do to improve that.
I brisk walk 1.5 miles a day for exercise, 5 days a week. This really reduces my BP. When I injured my foot and couldn't walk for 2 weeks, my BP soared! 71 yo, UK
Some other things surely worth mentioning: fructose and hydration. If you reduce your fructose intake you may see a large drop in blood pressure, especially if you link it to a reduction in sodium intake. The results are complicated but everyone should see a benefit and some people could see a huge benefit. Keeping well hydrated also leads to a reduction in blood pressure.
I had high blood pressure for many years, for me it had nothing to do with salt because I consume a large amount like half a pound of bacon a day and I don't even count the salt I put on my meat and i've been a smoker for 40 years, the problem for me was sugar, too many carbs and vegetables oils, at 55 years old, after 1 year of cutting out these foods and prioritizing meat and good fats, I had to stop my medication because my blood pressure had become too low.
Had high blood pressure as a teen. Was told i would take my meds for life and since i was young some side effects would show up when im still considered young so i researched, experimented with food, exercised, lost weight and I hit low blood pressure i had to get slowly tapered off my meds. Drug free over a decade. However, I understand hypertension has different causes and there are some you can't life change out of (example a friend with similar age diagnosis had kidney issues so she's still in treatment)
I wish it was that simple. I exercise daily,don't smoke and rarely drink. Eat mostly fish and vegetables. That has not cured my hypertension. Maybe it's stress but that is not always within our control. I feel like she sets up an impossible goal for many.
I'm always tired after a nights rest, not eating healthy enough, lot's of stress and thankfully my blood pressure is fine. I know because I have to get bi-weekly infusion for my chronic illness and my nurse takes my bloodpressure before and after the infusion and it's always fine, thankfully. I don't take any bloodpressure meds either.
for 2+ years i have been eating as a carnivore and having my BP drop to 102/66 i had to google it thinking it was too low. i struggle yet with sugar but less than i did 3 years ago. i am 67 years old and on no meds or supplements BP 117/77. i eat fatty red meat with plenty of Celtic salt, fish, and eggs. all inflammation has left my stomach, knees, and hands.
How did you achieve such a high monthly income? I'm a single parent struggling financially and can't afford a home, but I still have strong faith in God.
A low carb diet is better than the dash diet when it comes to lowering blood pressure. This is because a low carb diet lowers insulin. Lowering insulin lowers sodium retention. (From memory I think this has something to do with the renin-angiotensin system). Conversely if you lower salt intake the body will raise insulin (to increase salt retention). Low carb diets have issues such as lowering testosterone and may not be good for thyroid hormones but if lowering blood pressure is the goal, low carb is the best way to go.
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Just wish Doctors would admit that athletes and older people do have higher BP than normal. At 61 I do not eat sugar or any processed foods nor alcohol or cigarettes, and I workout 7 hours a week and regular sauna and my BP is 143/83 and am told that is hypertension.
I keep hearing about alcohol raises your blood pressure (I rarely drink) but every time I have a beer, my BP goes DOWN, not up, and consistently too. The more beer I drink, the lower it gets. Why?
@@yellads I relate. But what makes you think that the heat of a sauna is good for you? I've had dogs and they can stress you out especially if you live alone. Wait until you are sick and either they need to be walked, fed and whatever but you can't do it. Lots of luck finding anyone from the heart that wants to go out in the bitter cold or disrupt their schedule for your friggin dog. Too many fantasy pet videos on FoolTube.
@@yelladsthey’ve actually altered the numbers in the EU . They’re a bit higher through each age group.
@@albertmarnell9976 Agreed, I do not have pets for this reason. However as regards sauna, it raises your heart rate and this simulates exercise. There are many videos from many doctors about it. I do cold plunge once a week too.
Getting out of a high stress, rotating 12hr shiftwork job (retiring early) has been nothing short of miraculous for my overall health, including blood pressure.
I show your videos to my students! I’m an RN, so glad to see you also advocating for natural and holistic care!!
@@Lulu-lt7ft I fixed it, type-o 🤦♀️
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That’s wonderful to hear - thank you!
I had stage 2 hypertension just 6 months ago with my bp usually around 158/95. M 5'11 weighed 265lbs 35 years old. I read that the DASH diet was proven to be just as effective as bp medicine. I started it with exercise. Within 2 months my bp went back to normal and now I'm always 120/80 or less. Now after 6 months I weigh 200lbs and it's still falling off. So happy and I feel soooo much better. Have been losing about 10lbs a month.
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I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and I noticed that the gluten free foods were really bad. So I checked the American Heart association for minimum sodium levels, and combined a Dash/Celiac/ No added sugar diet and what I noticed is that you can't eat processed foods and be on the diet. So I cut them out with few exceptions. I don't count calories, and only limit certain foods (veggies that grow below ground) and have a lot of foods where I eat as much as I want. I allow myself a loaf of gluten free bread about every three or four months. With that, the good stuff just happens by itself.
@knox1044, great job taking charge of your health! Keep it up and you'll see even more benefits.
Well done. I'd kill for regular 120/80 readings and I know how hard it can be to lose weight. 10lbs a month is excellent, not too quick to be counter-productive but enough to keep you motivated. But as long as it's going down even slowly, keep at it. Another 20lbs or so (maybe 2 months) and you'll be in the healthy BMI category, a good indicator for overall health.
What is the dash diet
Being outdoors in nature reduces my blood pressure.
As a stroke survivor at age 35 two years ago, this video is appreciated
damn? Stress I assume? Did it leave any side effects on your functionalities?
My 42 yr old colleague just had a stroke a couple months ago. Did you take a Covid vaccine before your stroke by chance?
@@bloodcorer nope, recovered fully
@TheParadigmShiftTV I did but it was about 14 months before the stroke.
Wow
I had a stent procedure in October 2023. I quit drinking alcohol. Threw away the salt shaker. Eat more vegetables and fruit. Walk every day. My blood pressure is now normal, without taking medication
you need salt, that is another big pharma lie
I did same, but my pressure is still high
Cayenne 🌶 brought my bp down. The body needs Salt.
Not all Salt is bad, table salt is! You should give carnivore a try. Himalayan salt is good
@@andrewmagee1666Seltic salt
Hi Dr. You have a great "bedside manner", I believe I would be comfortable in your care. Thank you for offering hope of there still being "healing" doctors out there and not just "medicating" doctors. "Hope" is the greatest healer to give.
God's blessing upon you.
Thanks Christi I really appreciate that!
FDA of US is a big mafia setup…
Promoting Factory Food. Promoting BigPharma, such a huge conflict of interest.
Big factory food, allopathy, BigPharma, AMA, mainstream media, health insurance all are working together to keep America Unhealthy Forever!!!
Making America Healthy Again with real food as medicine, hydration, exercise, sleep , timely poop etc will be only a dream for RFK junior😂😂😂😂😂😮😢
My husband was on bp meds for a decade and lost 65 lbs 2 years ago. No meds for 2 years since the weight loss. Losing the weight changed his life in more ways than one.
This is 10 times better than my doctor.
Salt itself is NOT the problem. It's the balance between sodium and potassium. Most people have a potassium deficiency which throws the balance off. I exercise regularly and kept my weight down, but couldn't get my BP down from 140-145/80-85. Four years ago I started to add 1/2 teaspoon of "NoSalt" (potassium chloride) to my meals. Within a couple of months I was down to 100-120/60-65. I've been in that range now for almost four years. (I'm 74 years old, continue to exercise regularly doing 11 miles five days a week on the recumbent bike and some upper body weight training.)
Where did you get that?
It's not just that. Whenever you have elevated insulin levels, you will retain more salt that you would normally.
So, normally, salt would be regularly entering and exiting your body resulting in balanced salt levels.
However, people who live in ways that result in chronic elevated insulin will create chronic salt retention which is an imbalance.
This is just another way to strengthen your point that salt consumption isn't the issue.
Is saying the truth.@@kathygreer2097
Yes, correct. Not enough potassium to balance the sodium.
Google "sodium mortality curve". The curve shows that reducing and reducing sodium is NOT the answer.
Table salt is 40 weight% sodium, 60 weight % chloride.
5-8 grams table salt per day is perfectly fine, but get it from natural, unprocessed salt. Redmond, Himalaya or ("Keltic") sea salt.
Not bleached, no additives that keep it dry or flee flowing.
Processed food is like junk food, it has the wrong table salt. loads of sugars, refined carbs, sweeteners, vegetable oils (an entire subject in itself!), emulgators, colorants and God knows what more chemicals)..
Eat like your great grant parents ate and regard 90% of all supermarket products as 😈💀🤡👹👽
This is fact
I was recently diagnosed with hypertension- this video came out at the perfect time thank you!!
Potassium and magnesium are your friends to help reduce your BP and relax in general.
Drinking adequate water is also extremely important!
Adequate water!
Give me the best water.
Not just any old s**t.
No it's not keeping hydrated when thirsty Is adequate enough, if you over do it you piss out electrolytes you might need to actually have good blood pressure
@@Xstr3ngthzis electrolytes ok for older people
In their 80's
@ By the time we experience thirst we are already dehydrated. Lots of studies show that hydration helps to keep blood pressure under control. A pinch of Celtic or Himalayan salt before drinking water provides all of the electrolytes and minerals that we may lose during urination…
I was 297lbs 16 months ago. Now I am 215lbs so. I did my blood in Janaruary of 2024 and and she was glad I lost weight and improved my health. Blood Pressure was 117/77 which even I was happy to hear
great weigh loss ...how did u achieve it ? please share tips and advice ...thanks
Great info! I would like to include swimming on the list of exercises. It is great for people with joint issues where walking is difficult.
Nice to see you here again, Dr Violin!
@ViolinMD - I greatly enjoy your videos and, as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I love that you often focus on nutrition. I felt compelled to share that a key part of the original DASH diet by Appel et al in 1997 included nearly 3 servings of dairy foods, specifically milk, cheese, and yogurt daily. There were 3 arms to the study and the true "DASH" arm which showed the greatest reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure was the diet that included not only 8-9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, but also an average of 3 servings of dairy foods per day. Proper nutrition is amazing for the human body! Thanks for all your work!
I've been watching Dr. Mike for years when I met you. I've suffered with high blood pressure and I want to reduce it naturally versus being on meds and eventually dialysis. Thank you for this video! I really appreciate it !
I recently learnt that many spice such as black pepper and garlic also contains a healthy dose of potassium that could fit into your diet.
There's also Potassium Chloride which has been used as an alternative to table salt at times. Like with anything else, you wouldn't want to go nuts with the stuff, but swapping the table salt for it would shift the balance between sodium and potassium in a helpful direction.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade. Thanks for that info.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade Wait, I heard that is bitter instead of salty. This is the main reason that this component was to be discarded during table salt production, before it found it's other use in removing the toxicity in a kind of toxic but useful herbal medicine.
Are you sure about that?
@@SmallSpoonBrigade Okay, so this potassium chloride is salty first then become bitter in large quantity.
In a Reddit post you can find lots of people tried it and dislike it.
The recommended sodium : potassium salt ratio of usage is 2 : 1, or 1:1 when the food is strong in flavor already..
I use potassium cubes in my water softener. Even with eating an avocado and banana every day, my potassium level is normal and my average BP is 106/64.
My dad has this .. he has been on a low sodium diet for years , it really works . Your videos are the best ❤
Be careful when he is in hot weather. Sodium is necessary for cells to function properly. It is called the sodium/potassium pump. If he increases his potassium it will keep his BP down and help his cells. Low sodium can cause people to faint when it gets hot out.
Been binging these vids ever since I got out of the hospital, love the content! There's so many conditions that I've really never heard of (well, I've heard of hypertension, but not some of the others). Would love to see a vid on sepsis too, as a survivor I feel like it doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves
A combination of no exercise, poor diet and medication has put my weight way up there. My goal is to get back to a healthy weight 😊
You can do it.
I love the way you break down facts with clarity and simplicity. I fell in love with your channel in 2024 and have been wondering why I didn't stumble upon you earlier.
Looking forward to more captivating stuff in 2025.
PS: I'm an MD too, practising in another corner of the globe.
Hi Dr..😁 I lost 35 lbs, walk just over 6klm , 4 times a week..my eating wasn’t terrible and my blood pressure didn’t improve..I have lots of stress in my life and in August of 2024 I had a stress induced heart attack…I’m 65 years old, turning 66 next month, January 2025.. so all the things you were talking about to lower blood pressure didn’t work for me…I’m trying to lower my stress level by deep breathing and saying, LET IT GOOOOOOOO..😁🤗👍🏻👍🏻 thank you for your channel and being a dr in Canada, we sure need you.🤗👍🏻👍🏻 watching from Petawawa Ontario 🇨🇦
@TamaraLR, perhaps focus on a good quality B complex, added potassium and magnesium and good sleep. Many of us in high pressure jobs are running on cortisol. When life slows down, it takes time for the body to adjust to a normal pace. An Epsom salt foot soak (magnesium) with Cream of Tartar added (potassium) can help. B vitamins are vital for our body to function properly and most people are lacking even with a healthy diet. Enjoy your retirement.
Read Meditation For Dummies book by Stephan Bodian. This book teaches mantra meditation and other forms of meditation. I try to spend 30 minutes to an hour daily focusing on my breath and repeating my mantra in my mind, and anytime my mind wanders returning my focus to repeating my mantra in my mind while following my breath. I used to meditate by sitting on pillows on the floor. I now meditate while in my bed with a meditation Mala necklace I use while practicing mantra meditation. Timing my meditation and meditating nearly every day helps reduce my stress immensely.
Hi Dr. Siobhan,
You're literally my inspiration!
Thanks for the amazing content! ❤
Great video! For this year, my aim is to increase my excercise. Luckily my BP is only slightly elevated, but as a 56 year-old woman whose brother died of heart attack at 50 due to significant CVD, my couch potato days must come to an end. (They should have sooner, but I was too consumed with grief; finally feeling much better after nearly 4 years.) I have been on the dash diet for a long time already, so I choose excercise as my biggest change/goal for 2025. I'm going to be reasonable, and I have already started 20 to 30 minute walks daily, and/or 20 to 30 mins of dancercise which I already love and have the set up for. Best wishes to everyone to make small changes for good health!
I’m working on drinking alcohol and will will work on lowering sodium 😊 thank you for this great video!
This is how my husband lowered his and in a few months he was off his blood pressure medications! He drinks beet juice a lot too.
Beets are full of magnesium among other nutrients. They truly are a wonder food for people who like them. They are great for heart health, too.
It's as if you were sent by the Lord, Doc! With hypertension on both sides of my fam & me now trying to manage my own...it can be more than a little frustrating when it seems as tho nothing's helping (except meds). I luv, luv, luv the natural & holistic modalities you've offered...much appreciated. I feel i can choose at least three on the list & make a concerted, intentional effort! Cheers for the studies & encouragement! All the very best to you & yours in 2025!🎁🙏
Not everything can be cured holistically. Sometimes you need to take meds.
Try increasing your potassium intake. Coconut water is a good source. Sodium and potassium work together in cells to generate energy thru the sodium/potassium pump. I am surprised she didn't mention this. Magnesium is also helpful in keeping BP low and allows us to relax. That's why our ancestors used Epsom salt in the bath to help with sore muscles. Try a foot soak with Epsom salts and see how you feel. Blessings.
a few years back when i went back to drinking coffee in the morning exercising later in the day my blood pressure stopped spiking like crazy. i workout and exercise at least 2 hours a day, trying not to overeat. i think my main problem was NOT eating enough salt and sugar to replenish after my workouts. i've learned to intake a lot of water, salt, and sugar after exercise/sweating to replenish. just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you aren't sweating outdoors and we lose a lot of salt from sweat. i've learned through the years anxiety attacks can be cured with a pinch of salt. i replaced side dishes such as mac n cheese, french fries, tater tots, with things like cereal. eat less and less as the day comes to an end. the later it is eat the fewer things i eat with carbs. more fruits and veggies. i think it's a pretty good balance.
Mark 9:50
“Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.”
Salt is life
Yup salt needs vary on the person depending on their lifestyle because salt is an essential electrolyte
I am a great believer in preventative medicine, being proactive, instead of reactive. The advice you gave is preventative medicine.🤗
I’ve lost 115 pounds since 11/23!
Congratulations 👏
Great job! What method did you use to lose weight?
@ thank you. I had bariatric surgery, but please understand that it was a 9 month pre-surgery process of liquid dieting, nutrition appointments, psychological and psychiatric evaluation, support and therapy. After surgery months more of liquid dieting, adding soft proteins only for months. Currently I exercise, walk and eat 4-5 small meals of protein and healthy fat and (minimal) carbs. It is a complete lifestyle change. I feel better and don’t suffer from as many debilitating migraines or severe unyielding depression at this point. I do still continue my mental health care regime. My fibromyalgia is still very difficult to deal with, but I am doing better in that regard also. Thank you for asking!
@ thank you!
@@bconsilio3764 Good job on your journey to better health. Please be sure you are getting enough magnesium in your diet as migraines can be caused by low magnesium. Plus it is vital for many, many processes in the body. A foot soak with Epsom salts works great and allows your body to absorb what it needs. Keep focusing on improved health as you deserve it.
*CAUTION*
If you are taking Blood Pressure medication already, and make changes talk to your doctor before you change anything with your meds. They should ask detailed questions about the change/s you made. And check your Blood Pressure multiple times. Only then starting to adjust your doses.
Great explanations of the things we can change, thank you.
Another solid video with a great message. Thanks for reminding us. Best of the season to you!
Thanks Chris! Hope you’re having a good start to the new year!
I've dropped 40kg in the last six? years, a regular runner and discovered planks. I love my 90sec plank. Coming back from a five km run, ~ 40min. I've seen my bp as low as 105/65 and I've been borderline and even hypertensive most of my life. Thanks for the thumbs up on the efficacy of the plank on BP.
Enjoyed your video, but you forgot to talk about if blood pressure can be too low! Maybe another video for that!
So happy to see another video posted. You always share in language we can understand. Blessings in the new year 🎊
Happy New Year Dr. Your videos are 1 of the best here on RUclips. I watch many, and i vote yours #1.
Aw thank you so much and happy new year to you too!!
The connection between poor sleep and hypertension was surprising, especially the impact of sleep apnea. I’ll definitely get this checked out since I’ve been feeling tired despite sleeping through the night. Great info
Thank you for this video. I have high BP and have seen many but this one is the best! I appreciate that it's short but covers all important information without unnecessary explanation.
Hey Siobhan! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! Thank U once again 4 a great and informative video! I've been dealing with HBP and obesity for many years so i really appreciate this video! I'm dealing with several co-morbidities due to obesity but I decided to take drastic measures to live so I had Bariatric surgery and since have lost 302 lbs and now my BP is under control with medication and diet. My cardiologist has even taken me off of one of my BP meds now so yes, weight loss is a possible way to better BP so thank U 4 caring about us and your community and I pray U and your husband have a very happy new year and I look 4ward 2 seeing more of your wonderful content in the new year! Thank U very much and Cheers 2 U!!!
Thank you America for providing so much information.
I've eaten what we now call a Whole Food Plant based diet since 1986. I'm 64 now and have a very low blood pressure. I also have low cholesterol and am still fit and healthy. I lift heavy weights 6 days a week. I still work as a carpenter and cabinet maker and feel better than I did in Mt 20's when I still ate SAD.
Thank you so very much, doctor, for this information. This is the best video I have ever watched about high blood pressure health issues.
At 29 I was put on lisinopril 10 mg than by 35 it was 20 mg twice a day by 2020 (Aged 40) I was told to try a more stronger blood pressure medication but managed through diet changes to get it down to 20mg a day again. Than in Dec 2023 (6-1, 172, 43 to give perspective on my body built) I decided to look into adding EVOO into everything I make, ironically only because of IBS not because of blood pressure. " I even take one tablespoon by mouth every morning as well, did that the last 365 plus days". I have not touched my blood pressure medication since Fed 2024. My most recent (Dec 24) VA doctors (6-1, 179, 44) visit was the 20th of this month and it was 112 over 74. My doctor said my medication was working well, until I told her I stopped taking it over 10 months ago. She was shocked and I have been as well. I cant say 100% it was the EVOO but its the only major diet change I have done. My total Cholesterol dropped from 165 (Tested Dec 2023) to 146 (Tested 12th Dec 24)// My HDL went up from 46 (Dec 23) to 57 (Dec 24)// My LDL direct went from 75 to 65. Than my Triglycerides went from 239 (Dec 2023) to 139 (Dec 2024). Lowering of my bad Cholesterol seems to be the other shocker, which EVOO is known to do. EVOO replaces bad cholesterol with good. So maybe that is my link to not having to take my blood pressure medication anymore. They always say the Mediterranean diet is healthy but maybe its just EVOO. Than again everyone is different but this is what helps me, apparently.
Thank you! This has really inspired me.
Wow, this is inspiring! I had a couple of questions if you don't mind.
1. What is your daily diet? plantbased, just normal with meat, veggies, carb, etc
2. About how many tablespoons of EVOO do you consume per day?
Again, thank you for sharing what is working for you...very helpful!
@@janinegodsdaughter9020 I gave up red meat/ Chicken and fish only. Also I drink water/ Coffee in the morning/ Beer on game days. (That is the only 3 things I drink. Majority is water) Also removed all nitrate heavy foods, like hot dogs and sandwich meats. Nitrate laden foods are high in sodium so its a 1-2 combo. As for EVOO I only do one tablespoon every morning but add it to any food I can. If I make Mac and Cheese I add it/ Eggs I add it/ and so on.
@@chuck32504EVOO on empty stomach in the morning?
You are so lovely and intelligent! Thanks a lot for your video !🎻♥️
I only do hiking and biking, often in mountains. My BP is often 10+ points lower after a 1 or 2 hour workout. But like salt this seems to be transient. Have to do it every day to sustain the good numbers. A couple days off and my BP gets into stage 1 and stays there. Luckily I just retired and in last month I did 35 hours of cardio, a level I have not achieved in 7 years due to work. Cardio doc wants me on beta blocker, which sucks, motivates me to work out more.
Test blood tests for RBC magnesium, potassium and sodium.
Lower carbohydrates more.
Avoid all processed seed oils; instead use healthy fats.
Eat sufficient animal protein,
Avoid processed foods and drinks
Avoid all fructose
Avoid alcohol.
Hi shioban
Happy to see you again
Sodium is one of the most precisely regulated electrolytes in the body, second only to potassium. Interestingly, glucose-a highly osmotic molecule-competes with sodium and other electrolytes. Limiting sodium intake can inadvertently restrict other vital electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, iodine, copper, zinc, and selenium. Your approach essentially prioritizes accommodating high carbohydrate consumption over natural physiological balance. Instead, reducing unnatural carbohydrate intake allows the body to regulate electrolytes as it has done since the dawn of time, often leading to a spectacular drop in blood pressure.
Hit the nail on the head! 👍
Won't work, but that's not your problem.. 😅
@@rredding One can only try
YES. YES. YES. THAT IS IT!!!!!!!!!! Its amazing, that when you get rid off all the carbs, your BP goes to normal, your triglycerides are cut in half, your cholesterol decreases, as does your weight, inflammation, etc.
@@A1N0 Ssshh. That's a secret. We don't want people to know, they might get healthy
My personal recommendation when people have high blood pressure is to have a blood panel done to make sure that their sodium levels are actually elevated. The first time a doctor gave me blood pressure medication, I started having severe memory problems within a few days because I don't really consume that much sodium to begin with.
The main reason to cut back on sodium is that if you look at the foods with the most sodium in standard American diet, they're all crammed full of salt, fat, sugar, and a bunch of other stuff that's generally bad for the cardiovascular system.
That being said, there's nothing inherently wrong with cutting back a bit on the salt to see if it has an impact. But, I think the assumption that everybody is consuming dangerous amounts of salt when there's all these other dietary factors that are known to be related to cardiovascular disease and found in the same dishes is kind of a stretch. For some people sodium does seem to be a problem, but it's overstated.
Hello Doctor i always enjoy watching all your videos they are very educational about our health.
Glad you mentioned sleep apnea! I was diagnosed with OSA as a normal weight woman in her 30s-if you’re very sleepy all the time I recommend a sleep study, even if you don’t look like a stereotypical apnea patient.
@jessamineprice5803, there is research that is starting to show that sleep apnea is caused by a nutritional deficiency. As young as you are, you may want to do some research and see what can help you. Good luck.
Another thing to add to the list is breathing exercises like 4-7-8. I can get my blood pressure to drop 20 points or more if it is up due to stress. Also anyone diagnosed by a doctor with high BP should be checking at home multiple times per day with a quality monitor. Many people have "white coat" syndrome with high BP in the doctor's office but acceptable at home when relaxed.
The 4-7-8 breathing method works. 20 points agreed.
I needed this today.
'Insulin resistance ' causes hypertension . High carb diets increase blood glucose that 'hyperinsulinemia' then normalises .....IR ,then , results . Weaning off non-essential carbs (especially processed carbs) lowers blood glucose and elevated insulin levels .Normal insulin levels means less Insulin Resistance , which allows blood vessel elasticity (and blood pressure) to return . Note ; medication for BP should be adjusted accordingly when going low carb for high bp.
Correct
I went low-carb and seriously redused my blood pressure.
We need more day in the life videos! ❤
Mostly stuff I''ve heard before but a very good well-presented summary.
What is your feeling about using potassium chloride as a substitute for sodium salt in cooking?
Why not? Just like with table salt you shouldn't go nuts on it, but if you're using an appropriate amount of it, you're nudging things in the right direction.
Thank you for this video! I’m likely not at risk of developing hypertension, still around 105/70 in my mid-40s, but I do know some people with hypertension.
I‘ve already seen the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise on them. But hearing this from a professional shows that what I’ve seen is not just anecdotal.
Awesome video, and such a beautiful name...Yea, not getting enough salt can cause high blood pressure but processed salt definitely causes high blood pressure...I use a handcycle attachment for my wheelchair...The aerobic activity of cycling does an excellent job of lowering my blood pressure...I only drink caffeinated coffee in the morning...That caffeine in the morning makes my pulsative tinnitus worse...So I need to try to switch only to decaf...I'm 54 and heard coffee is bad for over 50 people...
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Thanks for the advice. I've got coarctation of the aorta and am awaiting the stent procedure, so my blood pressure is high and I'm on medication. This video has been helpful on how to manage blood pressure long term as a heart patient.
Nursing student. Love your videos. I naturally have low BP usually around 90/65.
These are all good suggestions. Exercise and sleep certainly make a difference. A low sodium diet is harder though, unless you do all of your own cooking. Restaurant food and “take-out” tend to be higher in sodium. Still, you can choose carefully, put away the salt shaker, and eat fruits and vegetables to increase potassium.
Another awesome video!
Thanks Brian!
I'm just barely coming up on some hypertension and high blood sugar, so this video is going to be very helpful, thank you!
@whisperpone, please work on your blood sugar first as insulin resistance can also cause high blood pressure. Good luck.
@@thisorthat7626good info
Beets can also lower your BP, through the action of nitric oxide
Great job on this video! It would be awesome to see more DIY natural remedies, especially for hair care.
I’ve been watching your channel for years. Love all your videos ❤
Could you also do a video about low blood pressure?
I naturally have low blood pressure, I’m 35 but in the last 6 months I’ve had two occasions where I get up very quickly and I become very dizzy; the first time I was dizzy for about 30 minutes and the other time for 2-3 hours. Are there any dangers for people with low blood pressure and how can we ensure our blood pressure doesn’t go too low?
SLEEP APNEA can not be over stated -- When my cardiologist suggested a sleep study for my hypertension, I though he had been in the sun too long. --- short version is after 1 night on sleep apnea machine, I knew I slept better -- 1 year later I am taking much less medication for hypertension. Some have quit hypertension medication altogether after getting on a CPAP -- Do Well, Then Do Good !
I'm doing ALL OF IT!! Also, because im already doing some of it on the list 😅
Thank you for the video 💐
The best source of potassium is avocados - way more than bananas. They are so versatile and can be added to a lot of recipes, even desserts without detection. Personally, I love mine on sourdough (real) toast. Love your content and the way you explain in laymen’s terms. 😊
After I was diagnosed as diabetic four years ago, I went on a low carb diet to reverse it. It worked but I also lost a lot of weight, 110 lbs. Loosing that weight also dropped my blood pressure down into normal range roughly 115/75 on average. I don't really worry much about salt anymore and I don't eat much in the way of processed food either. Changing your life style can definitely make a difference in your health. It did for me.
Thanks for this information video. Much appreciated
As far as I understand, there is no need to drastically reduce table salt, if you are making food by yourself from real and fresh ingredients. Not having salt might be even bad for you. The most important is to have enough potassium and magnesium, so that the balance of Na/K/Mg is kept optimal. Avoiding sugars and sweetened drinks would do the rest. Concerning exercises - during physical stress, your blood pressure goes up, so if you suffer from arterial hypertension, be careful to choose - what kind of exercises you are starting.
You only need 400 to 500 mg of sodium/day to survive. Most people are consuming way over the suggested DASH diet of 1500 mg to 2,000/ a day. She's talking about excessive salt. I am off blood pressure medicine for the first time in 8 years after watching a video on Chef AJ's channel with a leading blood pressure specialist... Who promotes the DASH diet. I lowered my blood pressure from 170/101 to 120/80 in 5 weeks by lowering my sodium. The days I have high sodium my blood pressure goes right back up. Most people have no idea how much sodium they're consuming.
Can you talk about the rise in POTS aka Dysautonomia
ya my BP was a little high, around 140/90. My quack put me on linsipril 10 mg, i was not a fan of it and didnt seem to help. Couple years later, I guess I was going through a life phase, I cut way back on drinking ( only cause I didnt really feel like drinking), changed coffee to decaf and joined the gym. Within 1 month my BP was 115/68. I monitored it for a month, when it was staying low I dropped the killer pills. That was 3 years ago, just checked it last night, 118/67 58 pulse rate. Hope this helps, you can do it naturally!! Oh and I still smoke half a pack of cigarettes a day
I appreciate you and thank you for making content.
Planks and wall sits are great! 😊 For people with joint hypermobility isometrics are safer. And don’t limit your growing teens’ salt-puberty hormones can cause POTS. Give teenagers salt, but not yourself.
I love your channel. Great content. I wish more doctors were pleasant. 😊
Great video!
I have high blood pressure and I'm trying to work on it.
Can you do one about weight loss? It is such a huge challenge for me!
Brilliant video , very informative 👍
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!!
Nicely done and very helpful to many many people. 👍 Thank you for making it available to everyone and not just the silly members only
I’m watching this to help my mom. She complains about having to take medication, but doesn’t do any of the things you listed. I will help with the diet and I think I can convince her to walk with me.
I have a question- I have really low blood pressure. I’m prone to fainting when it’s hot. Is there something I can do to improve that.
I brisk walk 1.5 miles a day for exercise, 5 days a week. This really reduces my BP. When I injured my foot and couldn't walk for 2 weeks, my BP soared! 71 yo, UK
Some other things surely worth mentioning: fructose and hydration.
If you reduce your fructose intake you may see a large drop in blood pressure, especially if you link it to a reduction in sodium intake. The results are complicated but everyone should see a benefit and some people could see a huge benefit.
Keeping well hydrated also leads to a reduction in blood pressure.
Hi Dr. Siobhan, good reminder and also great new information. Exercise info was good)). Thanks
I enjoy your videos. Happy New Year to you and your husband Dr too.
I had high blood pressure for many years, for me it had nothing to do with salt because I consume a large amount like half a pound of bacon a day and I don't even count the salt I put on my meat and i've been a smoker for 40 years, the problem for me was sugar, too many carbs and vegetables oils, at 55 years old, after 1 year of cutting out these foods and prioritizing meat and good fats, I had to stop my medication because my blood pressure had become too low.
With CKD & fight-or-flight , this was a great summary resource.
Had high blood pressure as a teen. Was told i would take my meds for life and since i was young some side effects would show up when im still considered young so i researched, experimented with food, exercised, lost weight and I hit low blood pressure i had to get slowly tapered off my meds. Drug free over a decade.
However, I understand hypertension has different causes and there are some you can't life change out of (example a friend with similar age diagnosis had kidney issues so she's still in treatment)
As a person with High blood pressure ans stroke survivor, i approve this message!
I wish it was that simple. I exercise daily,don't smoke and rarely drink. Eat mostly fish and vegetables. That has not cured my hypertension. Maybe it's stress but that is not always within our control. I feel like she sets up an impossible goal for many.
I'm always tired after a nights rest, not eating healthy enough, lot's of stress and thankfully my blood pressure is fine. I know because I have to get bi-weekly infusion for my chronic illness and my nurse takes my bloodpressure before and after the infusion and it's always fine, thankfully. I don't take any bloodpressure meds either.
for 2+ years i have been eating as a carnivore and having my BP drop to 102/66 i had to google it thinking it was too low.
i struggle yet with sugar but less than i did 3 years ago.
i am 67 years old and on no meds or supplements BP 117/77.
i eat fatty red meat with plenty of Celtic salt, fish, and eggs. all inflammation has left my stomach, knees, and hands.
Fish definitely helps!!!
@@AnnieIsaLau yes such good fat. my biggest health improvements came when i stopped eating carbohydrates.
Thanks 😊this video really helped out
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Oh, you're with Sheryl! She's truly amazing-such a pro. Glad to see her referenced here!
When I lost weight, my blood pressure went down.
Did you lose weight by eating nutritiously or injections?
@1:39 - processed foods mask the salt taste because of various chemicals added
A low carb diet is better than the dash diet when it comes to lowering blood pressure. This is because a low carb diet lowers insulin. Lowering insulin lowers sodium retention. (From memory I think this has something to do with the renin-angiotensin system). Conversely if you lower salt intake the body will raise insulin (to increase salt retention). Low carb diets have issues such as lowering testosterone and may not be good for thyroid hormones but if lowering blood pressure is the goal, low carb is the best way to go.
Insulin being chronically elevated is also highly correlated with potential risks of disease over other conditions that medical society uses.