120 OVER 80 IS NOT NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE RANGE | So What Is A Normal Blood Pressure Reading?

[@Robowx]

I can tell you for a fact, that when my blood pressure is 120/80 or lower. I cannot even function. I’m dizzy I can’t stand up and get a bad headache. But when my blood pressure is higher than 120/80 I am fine. I believe blood pressure is individualistic. Yes I believe they lowered the number to sell more drugs.

[@user-sl3zv8cq9k]

Sudden low blood pressure can be dangerous for seniors.

[@Straightdeal]

People are different, have different genes and metabolisms, and their blood pressures would also differ. My sister has a blood pressure of around 100/60, which is normal for her. Mine is closer to 115-125/70-80. It tends to go down after breathing exercises.

[@lucylane7397]

Mine is 114 over 60 and feel fine at 50 years old

[@cindymcgrath5698]

My last reading was 128/81. When I go lower, then I get dizzy also. I take meds but sometimes miss taking some days and yet my BP is always around the same. 🤷‍♀️I am 64. Years ago, they said BP was good at 140/90, then changed to 130/ 90, now 120/80. Pretty confused now.

[@user-sl3zv8cq9k]

@@cindymcgrath5698 They want you take medication and die soon.

[@outdoorguy845]

My blood pressure was consistently in the mid 130s over mid-to-high 80s.. doctor put me on blood pressure medication. 5 weeks later I retired and my blood pressure was 90 over 60 so I went off the medication and now I'm below 120 over 80. Usually around 110 / 70.. stress is the number one reason for high blood pressure. Retire as soon as you can. I'm 61 and loving it

[@worldview730]

Great decision & advice

[@my3dviews]

Unfortunately not everyone can retire that early, or even before 65.

[@wolfgangdr.dahlke8510]

As long as you're not constantly or dramatically over 140/90 you don't have to worry

[@worldview730]

Right, if it's a one time reading & not indicative of a pattern @@wolfgangdr.dahlke8510

[@michaelheurkens4538]

I concur, sir. When I retired, after about 6 months, my BP went to "normal", I lost over 30 lbs without changing any other thing and I've not had a migraine ever since. My job was pretty high stress, and as a veteran of 26 years, I feared retirement. Forced to retire for medical reasons and once I was able to adapt to calmness and little stress, the benefits above were just the beginning of a return to better health. A low-carb/intermittent fasting eating style only made things better. Do what works for you, but be careful of any supplements. Some ingredients can be harmful over time. Cheers from Alberta, Canada.

[@donmadden7413]

I am sick to death on the medical industry constantly changing guidelines. Who the hell do they think they are anyways. I have had a consistent steady blood pressure of approx. 130/65 for 20 years and no medication. I am an avid healthy gym rat. So I visited my doctor recently for annual physical. Nurse takes reading of 132/77. Doctor walks in, takes a reading of 147/78. He immediately said that he wants me on blood pressure medication using Losartan 100 mgs!!!!!!!!! Of course I argued up and down with him and he got very annoyed and told me he was "always right." I went home, took my reading and it was 128/70. Went to the gym, same reading. I filled the script anyways, tried it, turned me into a "zombie." I informed him that I am not taking it again. He insists I have high blood pressure. Sorry, but the medical field leaves a very nasty taste in my mouth.

[@laurienordin2076]

good for you! keep working out and enjoying each day.

[@bobboscarato1313]

It is called progress!

[@alwaysoutafterdark6136]

What happens is you get hooked on BP meds and your body stops naturally regulating its BP. This goes on for years, even decades. Then one day you forget to take your BP meds, you wake up and BP spikes and you have a stroke. STAY AWAY FROM BP MEDS!!

[@petergarlick8251]

Drs are trained to offer drugs to fix everything but they always have adverse side affects .. the solution ?? Dont take drugs and adopt a healthier life style doesn’t have to be drastic just a healthy lifestyle

[@ceciliaabdalla4954]

So why did you go? Doctors are for the godless ppl

[@georgecabrera6887]

My blood pressure skyrocketed the minute I saw my hospital bill.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Money can definitely cause unwanted constant stress.

[@_sarah_6237]

USA? Lucky me living in Germany. Had 4 accidents last year. Costs probably 30 euro when I was going to the physical therapy.

[@pissedoffamerican4869]

Went to hospital recently 1 shoulder & 1 knee x ray 1800.00 ! You think I'm going back for ANYTHING????

[@penemurdoch4055]

I learned nothing from this video. I'm 79. I used to be on pills as my B/P was 160/90. The pills made me sick in many ways and really didn't lower my pressure much at all. When Covid came and I was afraid to go to a doctor, I quit all pills and have not been to a doctor in 4 years. My B/P is lower than ever. 140/77 plus or minus now and then. I feel great. I have no other problems/diseases. I'm not a cookie cutter person. Each of us is unique and what's right for one may not be right for another. Eat right, exercise, practice positive thinking and take some vitamins.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Pene, thanks for sharing.

[@Massmommamess]

so right every person is unique

[@datoming]

If the new BP categories are not easy to digest, this video does not help to add any clarity. I am 69 and my average BP measured using an Omron Evolv all-in-one upperarm cuff monitor is 115/73 in the last 7 days. According to ESH (European Society of Hypertension), I am in the optimal BP range. Being in optimal BP is less meaningful than tracking any fluctuations in my BP to make mental notes of what may elevates my BP and avoiding those scenarios in daily life.

[@davefitzwater689]

I'm 136/76 at age 57 I feel good.at17 I was in great health an ran a 5 minute mile an was at 160/96 shit an felt alive .shit I'm not dead yet lol

[@mr.classicalmusic5607]

This must be lower than 120/80 is BS.

[@ryanscheibe5195]

I think most people have high blood pressure just seeing a Dr. Or just thinking about the bill they will be receiving for going😂

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

It can be stressful!

[@chrisretired5379]

Exactly what happens to me ! Thanks

[@jerryfrates4572]

Totally agree

[@markscott4265]

Yes, it's called W.C.S. or white coat syndrome !

[@bluewaters3100]

I am 70 and my new doctor is about 30. We do not agree on anything. I can feel my heart rate change just getting into the clinic for my appointment.

[@user-sl3zv8cq9k]

Normal blood pressure varies by age, season of a year, and even the time in a day. I am sick and tired of the healthcare industry. I am doctor of myself and will not see a doctor unless I am paid to.

[@doctorartphd6463]

I agree. We MUST be our own doctors. Big Pharma is just making us all into "cash cows" .... Curing disease is NOT their priority - making a profit is !

[@juancarlosrodriguezolaya2412]

Yesss, you are very right.

[@willo8794]

I’ve been on 100 mgs of time released Metoprolol for many years. It keeps mine to below what used to be normal. I started walking again yesterday. I’m up to 1/2 mile a day. I will be 70 in June.

[@jillhensley4919]

Same

[@justinekiwuka5294]

Very confusing.

[@bungabening3530]

My understanding is that 120/80 is perfectly fine but that pharmaceutical companies have over the years put pressure on health organisations to lower the numbers deemed acceptable in order to sell their products

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thank you for commenting.

[@johnreidy2804]

Yes 120/80 is fine. But the higher the pressure the more work your heart is doing. Are you an Olympic athlete? No? Then get your BP down and do it anyway possible friend.

[@RubySlippers1100]

Yes, they have lowered it to 115/75.

[@d.tr6176]

Same for diabetes readings.

[@spansinspain]

🎯

[@rogerbec5766]

Throughout my brother's life, his blood pressure was always high and then one day four unknown reason at the time time, his pressure went to normal and even better. His doctor gave him the good news and wanted to know what changes he had made in his life to account for his coveted blood pressure reading. His response, "I got divorced." True story.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thanks for sharing

[@Macgee826]

Probably married to a narc!

[@triffinaunderwood1236]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ps603]

I learned absolutely NOTHING ..

[@michaelscales5996]

Went to my GP years ago about an ear infection and during the consultation she made a point of checking my blood pressure.She advised me to take tablets as the reading was on the high side,and I have been on these ever since. To my surprise I read an article about how the big pharmaceutical companies were paying doctors a commission if they subscribed their tablets .I have often wondered about the enthusiasm that doctor showed for checking my BP and writing out a prescription for them very couple of months !

[@jeanwissinger6013]

They are definately getting kickbacks. Saw my secondary insurance companies expenditures for these meds and they're in the thousands. I only took 3 meds. We are being duped.

[@charliewebster8555]

I get generic prescriptions so not really pharmaceutical profits but maybe a little

[@christine9604frisco]

When you’re sick or in pain etc etc…No time to make. Hypertension diagnosis!! Geeze doctors!

[@jjwideawake.9397]

@@michaelscales5996 I went to a md for SS reasons the dr told me because i refused to take pharmaceuticals that after obama care drs were monetarily fined each time there was a refusal to take their deadly pills. Thats sick, made drs more about money than peoples health. Our drs niw are functional drs. We travel 3.5 hrs to ours from Ok to KC Kansas every 2 weeks. We are fighting Lyme, mold and chemicals. Long haul getting these poisons out. But as long as the evils keep spraying deadly forever chemicals in our skies that fall on us, our farms, killing us, animals and nature we can never really get well. Its called population control. Look up Georgia guide stones. We are going to have a rough road ahead of us in the coming months and yrs. knowledge is power. Open your eyes, ears and mind. vote wisely for the future for our children. 💜

[@Batko10]

I'm 72 and had consistent BP readings around 140-145/70-75. At 6 feet I went from 211 lbs. to 180 lbs. doing intermittent fasting and a regular exercise program. That brought my BP down a bit, but I was still higher than I should be. For the last year I've been taking 1/2 teaspoon of "NoSalt" (potassium chloride) with each of my two meals a day. "NoSalt" has 1280 mgs. of potassium per 1/2 teaspoon. My BP is now averaging around 100-120/60-65. Potassium Chloride is not great tasting, but I use a couple of tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil to mitigate the taste. THE KEY TO LOWERING BP IS POTASSIUM. Vitamin D3 and Magnesium are also important and I take those daily via Magnesium Citrate capsules and D3 gel pills.

[@someoneyoudontknow7705]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing 😃

[@veredictum4503]

Good tip, thanks. But you can take Potassium Citrate capsule or powder (cheaper) it tastes better I think. Mix it with Magnesium and hide it in a smoothie. I thought NoSalt was meant to be a salt substitute, not taken by itself! I also read - have not started but am buying - both Nattokinase (an enzyme from Natto a Jap fermented beans that breaks clots), and Vitamin B3 Niacin is a vasodilator and lowers triglycerides (but watch out for the blood flush, but that goes away once body adapts). The no-flush or slow release B3 doesn't work for blood pressure not triglycerides.

[@Batko10]

@@veredictum4503 I sprinkle the NoSalt potassium chloride on my vegetables and some other foods. I don't take it separately.

[@MichaelThompson-jq3zf]

Everything in moderation. I'm sure most people do not over-indulge in salt, we all know - if what we eat is too salty. The body is designed to expel surplus salt naturally - fact. I consume more salt than most people yet my blood pressure is normal .

[@MichaelThompson-jq3zf]

@@happydogg312 *Everything in moderation* that's my mantra & each one to his own.

[@michaelberman3648]

Based on my observations over many years, i think that every person possesses their “normal” range. I don’t think that a given range can be considered as a universal standard for everyone! For example, I have observed some people have what most would call relatively high blood pressure yet these people lived quite well into their 90s! And some had what was considered low blood pressure and many of them died in their 60s! The relationship between blood pressure & overall longevity is a much more complicated relationship than one would suspect in my opinion.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Michael, thanks for sharing.

[@jimmydandy9364]

Sure - but there is missing data on those people who lived in their 90s, I would like to see their blood test results - what would seem like a high normal range for some people might be too high for others. If you have kidney disease, depending on the stage and whether you have protein in urine or not, your albumin:creatinine ratio, and other factors, diabetes, cholesterol, etc, your range would need to be lower to avoid accelerated declines in renal function. Long term having pressure too high can damage kidneys and decline function, and it's common to see different stages of CKD in people who have lived many years with uncontrolled BP, or were taking BP meds and bringing their very high BP down to the 140/90 range, which is still too high if you have kidney disease and/or diabetes.

[@AnthonyManzio]

@@bloodpressureexplained4609 Hi Docs. I'm from Montreal. I work as a patient transport for the past 38 years till present. I have no heart issues. I'm 55, 5,10, 173 to 178 and lost 5 lbs. At times i get at first 150 then 130 don't worry maybe I was not relaxed. At times I get 3 different readings after every 5 minutes. At times I get over 140-144/90-95, but normally I get 125-136/79-87. I changed my eating lifestyle for a month. No processed frozen food, no more fast food, chips etc. I don't drink, don't smoke, no drugs, not diabetic, no Thyroid problem, no cholesterol problem, ECG good. I try taking garlic everyday. At 55 everything seems to show down. lol . I really don't need medication? At worst I might hit the bike or treadmill in my condo. I do lots of walking at work, going to work and after work. On my days off I watch KZbin. I've been taking my blood pressure for a month and it has improved a lot. I would be taking my blood pressure 2 to 3 times a week. Maybe I should be taking my blood pressure once a week instead or continue taking my BP morning and night everyday? Should I be taking magnesium or not needed in my case?

[@avid6186]

I'm not sure I entirely agree with you on that one. What is normal for each person? From personal experience my "normal" appears to have changed with a change in diet and slight weight loss, now about 10 lower on both numbers. So what's my normal, the old numbers or the new?

[@jerrygordon8103]

My blood pressure is exactly what it should be at every given moment.

[@michaelfforte]

When I read this, I laughed, and my BP went down. You are correct.

[@elizabethjanitsch7586]

Absolutely true 👍

[@johntollen9865]

Your absolutely right.

[@RickyCespedes]

Yeah

[@axelfoley20]

Blood pressure is an adaptive process so there really is no such thing as hypertension. If your blood pressure is high, it's because your body is attempting to adapt to a change. If your blood isn't healthy, the body is smart and will increase pressure so your organs do not get injured from lack of blood supply. So doctors should not be prescribing drugs, they should be trying to see what the problem is. Consuming seed oils / vegetable oils/margarine is very inflammatory and will cause your blood pressure to go up and cholesterol to go up because the body needs to fix itself from the inflammation. It sends cholesterol to fix problems and there is also no such thing as bad cholesterol either. Basically doctors do not really know what they are doing, they are just drug pushers and people who do take blood pressure drugs and cholesterol drugs end up dying earlier and/or having strokes more than those who have high blood pressure/cholesterol and take no drugs. Dr. Bergman explains this very well and he's easy to find on you tube. Do a search to learn more but in the meantime, get off the drugs! All you're doing is harming your body and making huge profits for these criminals.

[@nicolaspadron3167]

The higher your pressure the more damage to your body.

[@nicolaspadron3167]

LDL cholesterol look cholesterol which is actually a carrier protein for cholesterol deposits cholesterol to your blood vessel lining. Too much and your get stenosis or clogging. Not good. HDL removes this cholesterol. So that is why too much LDL is bad. HDL is good.

[@johnreidy2804]

There is a such thing as high blood pressure please don't fool yourself. if you've tried to get your BP down naturally, losing weight, exercise, herbs etc. and it didn't work go on meds!!

[@kentcumberland2216]

This absolutely true.

[@user-gr2bb4jm7g]

Not all people I lost wight and tried to cut my med the biggest mistake I ever made it went up to 160 to 170 over 85 to 90 I was having big problems with a few changes for a year now my BP is in check I lost 50 pounds in the past year I fill,so much better I live in Thailand my medicine is cheap very cheap my doctor bills are cheap my life is good so don’t think everyone can stop or cut med I have been taking med for more then 10 years I will never make changes on own again

[@rogerjamin1860]

I am inclined to believe that this new normal is profit-driven.

[@christine9604frisco]

I’m starting to believe that too.

[@gingerking1866]

Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar - all are supposed to be lower than what most people have. Sells more pills that way.

[@outandaboutwithrobnyc]

It's a scam 20yrs ago 120over 90 was the perfect BP. As a EMT I never met a patient who stroked out with these numbers. The pharmaceutical companies lowered the base in order to sell medication.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thanks for commenting.

[@johnreidy2804]

It's not a scam. We have more knowledge now. My gosh...don't find out the hard way friend

[@outandaboutwithrobnyc]

@@johnreidy2804 like I said, I've never taken a patient stroked out with a 120/90. Not even 130/90.

[@johnreidy2804]

@@outandaboutwithrobnyc Of course you haven't. It's the accumulated damage that high blood pressure does over a long period of time. This is analogous to..... sun and rain beating down on your roof regularly. The roof is still there and is being damaged even though it cannot be seen. Yet after 25 years or so it is noticed, and you need a new roof. Contrast that with a lightning bolt which immediately decimates your roof. The 130/90 is the sun and rain. The 190/120 is the lightning bolt friend.

[@outandaboutwithrobnyc]

I dont buy into it, we have elderly men and women with higher systolic and diastolic numbers, higher than today's normal. Healthcare is a business. Other than that,healthcare should be a right and not a luxury.

[@TearDrop455]

The key to health is …. Stay away from doctors pushing pharmaceuticals!

[@teresahalfacre8935]

Just talked to a cardiologist and was told anything under 140 over 90 was good

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Teresa, thanks for sharing.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Betty. Thanks for sharing! I'm glad it's only high at the doctors. It happens to many of us.

[@johnreidy2804]

The higher the pressure the more strain on your heart. If you are an Olympic athlete, then 140/90 is fine. If you are (no offense) the typical overweight American, then you want your blood pressure to be under 130/85. Just trying to help friend

[@sparklegirl7544]

​@@johnreidy2804 thank you! I need to get mine down a bit. Have a blessed day!!

[@bobboscarato1313]

@@johnreidy2804 My cardiologist increased my Lisinopril from 20 mg. to 40 mg. which allows blood vessels to enlarge thus lowering BP.

[@krollpeter]

The blood pressure changes every other moment. If you just move your arms a bit or speak, or think about something negative, it can easily change by + 10 to 20 sys. You need to measure every time under completely identical conditions. Most important is not walking before, and always measure around the same time each day, at rest. The best would be every day right after waking up for getting a baseline, and before going to bed, because many get higher pressure at night.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

It's just nuts. You can't even move without it changing.

[@bikerdad63]

It also depends on which arm you use as well.

[@robertkartechner5850]

I have three facet joints in my neck fused. (And four in my lower back) When I take my blood pressure simply by changing the angle of my neck (forward or tilted up and back a little) My pressure changes. Just by altering the angle of my neck I can go from about 102/66 to 138/88. Changing my breathing pattern can drastically alter my readings too. And when I go into my doctor's office because we don't see eye to eye it is often up around 165 over 90. Go down to my car, wait ten minutes and it's down again to my usual 130/80. Been on BP pills for three years and even with increasing the dosages three times, it has made no difference to my readings. All I do is pee every hour twenty four hours a day. Great fun huh?

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Genau. SO IST ES....panik. 130. 80. 120 80. Panik......always changes......korper miracle

[@krollpeter]

@@dagmarvandoren9364 I have lost 10 kg since I wrote this. I stopped my BP medication to see what it has done to the "original" BP. The change was insignificant, less than 10 clicks lower. Just thinking about a quarrel with my wife and it changes 20 up.

[@avaguitarestava]

The AAFP’s guideline for normal blood pressure is 140/90 for anyone under 60

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Mine was 140/90 for most of my life and doctors told me I would have a stroke.

[@user-sl3zv8cq9k]

@@karlabritfeld7104 If it has been consistent, no worries. In fact, If you are a senior, your chance of stroke or dementia is lower than those have lower BP.

[@LB-sw2km]

That’s mine

[@summondominion]

​@karlabritfeld7104 unless you're consistently over 180 i doubt youre gonna have a stroke lol...but having lower blood pressure would certainly be better lol😊

[@avaguitarestava]

@@summondominion iv been on magnesium taurate supplement for the last month and a half and my blood pressure has dropped significantly. I 100% recommend it for blood pressure.

[@knottreel]

They also increased standards for PSA and diabetes, by requiring lower numbers. It's becoming increasingly more difficult to stay alive.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Knott. Thanks for sharing.

[@muzicman2007]

yes, the only reason they changed the numbers is so the prescribe more meds. it's all about the drug companies wanting to make more money by making you sicker than you really are.

[@martintedrow929]

I'm finding out that there are better doctors on you tube than My insurance plan

[@joes7329]

i got old book 20-30 years old saying 150/90 or lower is normal. Then it went to 140/90 then lower and lower

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thanks for sharing

[@christine9604frisco]

The old book was not so smart. But,, they have lowered the recommended numbers a lot. Honestly systolic of 130-140 isn’t so bad,,,however, the diastolic is the heart at Rest and needs to be 80s. or below. Consistently 90+ is getting in the danger zone.

[@dr.stephenflorezdc6358]

Now YEARS ago they did lower the cholesterol threshold to sell more cholesterol medication! Are we now to believe they are not doing this very same slight of hand?

[@meanderingmyrrkat8798]

Exactly!!!! My normal had always been 120 over 80, when I'm ill or having allergy attacks my pressure will increase to 134 over 80....beware of false readings in healthcare places, some of the digital machines have not had routine maintenance and the higher readings are forcing folks on meds they do no need...

[@laurienordin2076]

yup!

[@dianaabrahamian1713]

Agree 👍

[@pollypurree1834]

I totally ignore cholesterol. It's a government created farce that began in 1977.

[@PamelaGreen354]

The brain produces cholesterol ,

[@gregsettle9725]

Doctors attempt to prescribe meds on ONE B/P reading all the time which is BS. My doc tried it, I refused but did readings at home for months. I brought him the data and suddenly I was OK. Miracle, miracle!

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thanks for sharing.

[@roberthuot7887]

My doctor said it's healthy for your pressure to fluctuate. People are so obsessed with their pressure that they make themselves sick. All we can do is try to do the right things for our health and screw the numbers.

[@joetaylor8687]

Yes, "white coat syndrome" is very real, and has very a very dramatic effect.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thanks for sharing.

[@C02045]

Seems these doctors should defend themselves from being labeled fraudulent or negligent. See how trustworthy their readings are. Take simultaneous measurements on left and right biceps!

[@mikefagan6840]

Yes, and it fluctuates with EACH beat of the heart 😉

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

When was the last time a doctor took measurements on both your arms?

[@lucindasavona2278]

I am told that I have " white coat" syndrome. When I am in a Doctor's office & he takes my blood pressure, it sky rockets to 230/145 . The doctor (if he's a locum or such) nearly has heart attack at the sight of such a high reading & scolds me severely. Some are rude enough to ask why aren't I dead!! I do have high blood pressure. I've had it most of my life. For me high blood pressure is "normal". I am on medication for it to prevent another stroke from happening. I feel very unwell & even faint when my blood pressure is 120/80 because this is too low for my body to cope with.

[@mikebowers5228]

Ditto ! My resting heartbeat is 60...and as soon as that cuff goes around my arm it races up to over 90 bpm in a few seconds. After an eye procedure the nurse took my bp and was alarmed...I told her it would be normal by the time I got back home haha.

[@laumay7364]

My mom told me you’ll get a lower reading if you raise your arms over head prior.

[@orandachildren1051]

Damn, doctors can be such azzholes.

[@thefilmculturehindi]

Dear sir/ mam , high bp creates complications like heart diseases, kidney failure etc....I have high bp n my heart echo test shows that I developed left ventricle hypertrophy..because heart was working too hard....so we need to be careful when diagnosed with high bp......i think...there is no such thing called high bp is normal atleast not for us...humans ...

[@manicniceguy2341]

That is high start taking Magnesium and Fish Oil that is crazy high. I deal with 151 over 90 I started taking Niacin and prescription Hctz a few times a week to flush out salt. I'm on 40 mg linsinopril. My BP has gone high then 151 er 90 but it depends on my diet job and stress.

[@norcalrestoration]

Me too, I started managing my own BP the year before. At 83- my BP - 133/72. Got to go, I’m working in my yard now.

[@greatestever80sbaby]

God bless you sir.

[@christine9604frisco]

Good for you!!

[@offthechainfitness]

Since I don’t know what to believe, I haven’t entered a medical facility in 18 years.

[@aadams8383]

I’m an ER nurse and that’s a wise decision.

[@offthechainfitness]

@@aadams8383 🙏

[@christine9604frisco]

Uh-oh. Time for a check up

[@Amen.22]

According to the British heart association. 120/80 not only is normal, but it is ideal.

[@christine9604frisco]

That or lower! Fine.

[@jeanwissinger6013]

I learned nothing from this video. I love how you skirted around the subject and didn't give us a normal or average reading. EX: Cholesterol normal used to be 300, now its much much lower. Why? Big Pharma is exactly why. Most of these prescriptions for these so called "high" counts actually do more harm than good. I am completely off all my meds. Done done done.

[@dawnstrohm6982]

Totally! Bought and paid for by Big Pharma!!! Makes me sick.

[@yolandayoung7977]

Ok dat part💚

[@BlueLineofthesky]

If 80% of people are obese and have high blood pressure does not mean that this is the normnal BP among the population. It only states that the population is massively sick.

[@chuckinhouston9952]

So I guess they’ll all be dead within 2 weeks, eh?

[@BlueLineofthesky]

@@chuckinhouston9952 No.

[@johngrasso1483]

@@chuckinhouston9952 No, but this demographic is the true burden on our health care system.

[@johnreidy2804]

If you don't know that the majority of the population is both physically and morally sick....you are sleeping

[@bakerbrian41]

103 over 58 53 years old, no meds 💪

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

That's great!

[@bradbredin9323]

110 over70…….65years old. ……..just saying…..

[@TheTheedad]

I'd be fainting every time i stud up

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Brad, that's great also.

[@bobboscarato1313]

I didn't take any prescribed meds until I was 65; I'm 86 now. Doing well.

[@ShalomUSA]

Im sorry, but this is all B.S! Ive been an ER nurse for 30 years. You CANNOT lump everyone into a one-size-fits-all category. When I started out bp recommendations were diastolic 90 or below and systolic (which fluctuates more with emotions and activity) was your age+100 for men and age+90 for women. With the new standards, we now routinely see folks who stand up and pass out because their bp is too low, or folks who have more cognitive or renal issues from poor profusion due to chronically low bp. The Mayo Clinic did an independent study in 2013/14 that found that no one actually benefits from a bp lower than 159/90, so anything at that level or below was a healthy bp. Watch who promotes these new bp standards....90% of the time it's a pharmaceutical company wanting to push their drug$, or a medical a$$ociation wanting you to be dependent on them. As bad as I hate to say it, medicine is nothing but a PROFIT DRIVEN business these days. Everything changed ( for the worse) when the government got involved with reimbursement back in 1989. It's all about the money. Eat right .. exercise...laugh ...pray...enjoy the life God gave you.

[@jcolumbiap]

I’m a runner with my own blood pressure tester at home. I have taken bp every day for at least the last 20 years. It’s interesting to see what it does with my short and long runs and short and long breaks in running. After a long run it can be 95/65 and a 60 morning heart rate. When I took my blood pressure with no exercise before a doctors visit it can be 130/75. With a long run it drops. The sustained pressure on arteries from distance running lowers the blood pressure for a day or so. Blood pressure varies.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Joe, thanks for sharing.

[@jcolumbiap]

I also read that psa readings change with exercise. The swelling that occurs with running raises the psa.

[@88888gerald]

even a two mile walk will affect it...

[@jimmydandy9364]

NICE and optimal BP + pulse pressure indeed, and the low heart rate is not uncommon for athletes - some can go even lower. Whilst this BP range of yours might be normal for you (assuming you do not have symptoms like dizziness or other) it may be considered low for others.

[@jimmydandy9364]

@@jcolumbiap It's only a transient PSA elevation, there are many things that can cause a temporary rise, avoiding these things a few days before a test is best, including sex / masturbation, etc. Even a rectal exam can affect PSA, so you don't get a PSA right after a rectal examination.

[@Blue-rw9kj]

I checked mine this morning, it was 173/67, after five mins of breathing exercises it was 123/73, guess I have to go around doing the exercises from now on.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Breathing exercises have been very effective in studies.

[@johntonge9818]

Many blood pressure devices in doctors' offices are inaccurate. I asked a nurse at my doctor's office how old the BP equipment was. She got frustrated and said that they were all brand new. The first one she tried didn't work at all. The second one gave a low reading and then a high reading. I trust the machine I have at home. I've also been to two different doctor's offices in one day and had wildly different readings.

[@d.tr6176]

Interesting.

[@santopino756]

I agree, last week I when to the hospital because my BP was 217 144 read on a professional apparatus in my pharmacy. My home wrist meter indicated 220 XXX On arrival first apparatus 197, when to waiting room, after after hours another apparatus didn't work, the second indicated 180 >100, after another 2 hours 180 >100, saw the doctor another measurement was taken while I was answering questions (I thought is was important to stay still, I was dismissed after the last reading 140 92. 4 days later etc etc pressure readings over 210, etc etc ambulance personnel measured over 200 with two apparatus, I told them I don't think it's possible, I have before your arrival done 6 reading with my new arm apparatus and my wrist apparatus, all readings are now around 180. they checked with the old manual pump method and got 180. I think errors where due to the wrong posture, position of the band and talking while measuring.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

I trust none of the machines

[@orandachildren1051]

Your heart's just messed up.

[@redeemedandreadytofly1423]

I agree. Not only are the monitors wrong but the medical assistants using them are wrong also. The last time I went for a check up, the MA rested my arm with my lower arm tilted significantly upwards. Of course my reading was very high. I had it done at another clinic and the clinician wrapped the cuff way too tight , so that the pressure was excruciating. It felt like my arm was broken. Of course the reading was way too high. Pain will raise blood pressure. Both times I tried to say something but who am I? A lowly patient and they are the “ trained” professionals, right? Now I am in a program where I take it at home with a bp device my clinician suggested and it’s so much better. When it reads higher I know it’s because I’ve had too much sodium that day and the next day it’s much lower. Trust yourself. If you’re doing it right and doing it at regular times, you will have an accurate reading.

[@gingerking1866]

Not only is blood pressure supposed to be lower than most people will ever have, acceptable blood sugar has dropped drastically. When I was diagnosed, okay levels were 90-190. Not hard to reach. Now it's 70-120. No One can reach that day after day. In fact 70 is dangerously low because that means your sugar is dropping and at times it's hard to get it to go back up. All these impossible numbers are created to sell more meds. My diabetes pills alone cost $3000 a month. Unbelievable.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Ginger. Thank you for sharing.

[@gingerking1866]

@@user-pd2vf9ln7z It is outrageously high. That's because we have untold millions of illegals here and we are supporting them. They get free medical care. My son was in the hospital early this year, for two hours, he had kidney stones. They billed him $17,000. He has no insurance.

[@mauricedegroff5669]

It also varies according to your level of agitation, concern, doctors offices frequently scare patients and usually you have to sit there waiting for 20 minutes to see somebody in there brusque come here do this do that and you go through 20 questions maybe 50 questions irritating once I get irritated, my blood pressure always goes up. It doesn’t mean anything when I’m in the doctors office. I don’t even care if they read it it means nothing.

[@loisaustin6200]

The one question the aide/nurse always asks me that gets my blood pressure rising is "do you walk?" Did they see me arrive in a wheelchair or on a stretcher? Did they see me crawling into the office on my hands and knees? Do they see me doing my housework, laundry, grocery shopping and loading and unloading groceries into my car, up the elevator, down the long hallway to my apartment, car gas fillup and upkeep? Of course I walk and quite a bit. Seems like such a stupid question to me. Do I walk around a crime filled neighborhood for fun and exercise? No, because as an old woman I am afraid I will get punched in the face or robbed or worse because some criminal nutcase wants and feels he is entitled to my sneakers or whatever little bit of change I might have in my purse.

[@gener.1253]

How can a doctor ever diagonal high blood pressure when they NEVER take it right in the first place. Rush you into the office, take your weight (+10), sit you down, put the cuff on your arm over your shirt or sweater (+15), start the machine, ask you 6 questions (+10), put the pulse/oximeter on your finger (+5), take your temperature (+5), ask you 3 more questions (+10) read your blood pressure, OH NO! IT HIGH! Write a prescription for high blood pressure. All in 3 minutes! But good news for the doctor is he can see 20 patience in an hour!

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thank you for sharing.

[@vickysniche2199]

Honestly

[@bobbyadkins6983]

I'm not worried about it long as it's less than 140/90

[@Daoistify]

I’m 75 and was not drafted into the Army back in the 60s due to HBP. Every doctor I’ve been to says I have hypertension. My daily readings are 125-145/70-90! You mean I might die someday😢

[@gailphyillis539]

we all one day

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Those are excellent BP readings

[@Straightdeal]

I was 22 years old when I did my National Service. My BP was 130/80 back then. Today I'm 68, and my BP varies between 115-125/70-80. Not much has changed.

[@michaelfera5515]

And they will all tell you they have a pill that can fix you. Pharma is out of control.

[@jackvai2681]

WE'RE ALL DYING...PEOPLE WOULD DO WELL TO RESIGN THEMSELVES TO THAT REALITY!

[@gman7644]

hahahaha

[@bobboscarato1313]

In due time; no big rush!

[@icantdance5712]

I totally disagree with you.

[@jackvai2681]

@@icantdance5712 hey...if you're immortal...i congratulate you...i'm pretty sure you'll be the first person in human history to achieve immortality!

[@jackvai2681]

@@icantdance5712 Sounds like a FT job, my friend...God bless you...I wish you well.

[@mangobaum8157]

140/89, age 65, no meds ... and I am still alife 😂

[@christine9604frisco]

Careful. Getting close to 90+ diastolic may be pretty dangerous as you age!

[@pokerman-ch8gm]

sounds like they want to sell more meds

[@Jtitor177]

EXACTLY!!!

[@bobboscarato1313]

Yes when you watch the evening national news all the ads advertise drugs!

[@jenniferhudson1423]

Yes, thank you. More people on Meds than before, what a surprise;)

[@akrocuba]

I think everyone is different and I also do not trust the healthcare industry/big pharma one bit. It's not about the best treatment for the patients, it's all about money.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thanks for commenting.

[@johnnyebelindabewley4536]

Normal is just a setting on your dryer. There's no normal limits just parameters for blood pressures.

[@jnsmill]

Sounds to me like an advertisement for the pharmaceutical company’s

[@ral8031]

Yup, they keep moving the goal post.

[@richardmerriam7044]

120/80 is fine for me. My cardiologist and primary care physician would be happy.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

It's an excellent measurement. Thank you for commenting.

[@dlg5485]

My BP is typically around 110/72 without any meds. I exercise, eat a fairly healthy diet and take several high quality supplements. The fact is, big pharma bribes most of these medical organizations to tailor their guidance to increase demand for medications, this is a fact. The healthcare system in the USA is utterly corrupt. I decided long ago to accept responsibility for my own health and to only go to my dr once a year for labs. I refuse to take any pharmaceuticals unless it is truly necessary. I haven't taken any prescription medication in 20 years and I'm in the best health of my life.

[@rolandocuevas4563]

Its a racket

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thank you for sharing.

[@a3300000]

It’s normal for the drug companies.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Yes it is.

[@edwinapinnock8622]

Big pharma talk. A person's bp fluctuates based on their daily activity. In order for any doctor to do a diagnosis of high or low bp, the patient would have to wear a monitor for 25 hors, or have it taken at the same time for 3 consecutive days. The average after those readings would be the number to go by. ❤

[@christine9604frisco]

At least 3 days. If something is going on in let’s life, maybe 3 Weeks!

[@cht2162]

My blood pressure ran 180/120 when I was 40, thanks to high stress, alcoholism and a 2+ pack per day addiction to nicotine. I'm now 84 and wouldn't be here today if I hadn't stopped smoking, drinking (AA) and changed my lifestyle at age 41. Had open heart surgery at 76 and take meds to keep blood pressure low and blood thinner (Eliquis). Present blood pressure is 100/60 and varies very little. Feel weak but I'm still alive and kickin'.

[@austindarrenor]

Every one to two years I have to get a Dept of Transportation exam. Their chart on BP is probably the most reliable.

[@rfmlets6713]

I've had high BP for over 10 years getting 183/110. I don't smoke, don't drink alcohol. I'm 59 and run almost every day, swimming 3 times a week. I can run 5K in under 18 mins, and swim a mile in 28 mins. My diet is good and I've no idea why my BP is so high. I'm not on any meds as I've heard they can be worse than the high BP.

[@ceciliaabdalla4954]

Look into black seed oil. Take a teaspoon a day. Chew on 3 cloves a day. Eat organic celery after dinner, 2 stalks. Avoid meds. Avoid doctors unless immediate surgery is needed

[@eogg25]

I assume you are not worried because you have had your heart checked to see why it is high. ?

[@texasflood1295]

Ninety percent of people who have high blood pressure have what is called primary hypertension. This means that no cause can be identified. You should have your BP evaluated by a physician who specializes in high blood pressure management. They can determine if you have primary hypertension or secondary hypertension. Patients with secondary hypertension have an identifiable cause and this can often (not always) be corrected with specific treatments. Common causes of secondary hypertension are sleep apnea, certain kidney diseases, adrenal diseases, and some drugs. Primary hypertension should be treated with diet, exercise (weight loss) and/or medications.

[@luckyme6252]

Hi, Check your diat first,the food we eat can cause your BP to go up.Intermittent Fasting will help, also don't eat bread sugar, Pasta rice and drink alcohol.Dr Eric Bergman and Dr Eckberg have good videos Re BP KZbin. There are also breathing and other techniques . We also should watch our weight.The body also needs vitamins and mineral supplements.Such as Magnesium citrate,Vitamin D3 , vitamin K2 MK7 which is our transporter, prevents calcium entering our arteries and kidneys. Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 MK7 onld take it in liquid form ,as it's not fat soluble. Vitamin K2 MK7, take up too 200mcg, IE 5000 vitamin D3 is good, with vitamin K2 MK7 200mcg . To make Vitamin D3 work properly, you would have to take all 4 . Vitamin D3 doesn't work without magnesium and magnesium doesn't work without vitamin C.

[@Hornet135]

It’s probably your “good” diet.

[@quantumaquarius]

I read that normal BP is in a range for Adults age 41-60 for example is 110-145 over 70-90, so it can be totally normal to have a BP of 140/90, but your DR will put you on medication even if it is at a normal reading.

[@carybaney2548]

I remember this from school. They changed the recommended ranges and suddenly I have borderline high BP. Decades later, because of a very unfortunate series of events, I was hospitalized for high BP. I take a very low dose of metro now and it helps a lot. And even more, controlling sodium intake. You will probably be amazed at how much sodium is in processed foods. Take a look at the labels! Two cups of beans or soup and you are maxed out! Or ten slices of some bread. I make my own bread and buy no salt added (not low salt) now, and add a measured amount of salt for flavor to keep it reasonable. You do get used to the difference. Now regular canned corn tastes like corn with a burning ton of salt on it. It really helps.

[@norainid.2970]

I usually get 118/79 and lower. It usually goes up whenever I go to the hospital 😂😂😂

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Same here! Thank you for commenting.

[@amarie995]

Yes, I get white coat syndrome every time i go to dr or hospital. Then and only then is my blood pressure out of control 🤪

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

I'm glad it's only at the doctor or hospital! Have a good day.

[@Liliana0729_]

Same here lol always goes up when at doctors office 😅

[@angellee9307]

My doctor is so good. He realizes I need to have a moment before taking my pressure and it is always lower after a minute. GOOD GUY MY PCP.👍🏽🤓

[@billcollins6705]

I'm 62 and was in with the doc for a checkup just 2 weeks ago. He took a single bp reading, it was 126 over 82 and he just said "perfect".

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Bill. Thank you for sharing.

[@redowlmoon7733]

Until the pharmaceutical industry decided they could make more money regular normal blood pressure was 140 over 90 and my doctor told me if I was there and she was good with it having been carnivore for the past six to seven months I run about 130 / 74 and I'm 74 years old I've lost about 28 lb, I'm around 188lbs 6' 1,being carnivore and my resting heart rate runs about 60 to 65

[@Hawken54]

When I was in the hospital recovering from knee surgery. My blood pressure was high. But the day I went home. I took a shower at the hospital and waiting for my ride home. While I was waiting, the nurse checked my blood pressure, and it was normal.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi GJ Dunston. Thanks for sharing your experience. How's the knee doing? Kevin

[@Hawken54]

@@bloodpressureexplained4609 - Knee is so far, so good. I think my blood pressure went down because I knew I was going home that day. And a warm shower perked me up also.

[@rayddonovan2608]

My bp has been averaging 160/110. I realize this is high but most likely due to anxiety… I really don’t want to go in meds as they come with their own negative side effects

[@G-DIRT]

Did you ever get meds?

[@rayddonovan2608]

@@G-DIRT I finally did

[@christine9604frisco]

That really is way too high. Especially the 110 diastolic…some med for your anxiety might fix it. If not, add other ways to deal with anxiety. If still high…BP meds…110 is dangerous.

[@rayddonovan2608]

@@christine9604frisco thanks for your input. Just changed to new BP med and now averaging 135/78

[@aig5429]

My bp monitor is almost always above 120 over 80 despite exercising and healthy eating for yrs but it's not an issue as it never gets above 150

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi. Thank you for sharing.

[@Jtitor177]

That is becuase that is a normal HEALTHY blood pressure. Especially considering you live a healthy lifestyle. The guidlines were changed to get more people on meds. Big pharma needs to keep those billions of dollars rolling in.

[@axelfoley20]

That is a perfectly fine blood pressure, but just for the heck of it. What is it that you consider eating healthy? What do you eat?

[@aig5429]

@@axelfoley20 just about anything sometimes junk food. But i never over eat thats when people have problems

[@steveholloway1963]

I'm pretty sure these monitors give a higher reading then they should sometimes you can feel your pulse at the point the meter reads this is what the doctor looks for with the stethoscope if you not the number when you first feel the pulse and it's always lower the the meter reads hmmm another win for big pharma

[@homomorphic]

I am 60yrs, take no meds and my BP is 100/70. Feel absolutely fine. Nothing wrong with having that blood pressure, it is how you get that blood pressure. I get it from a18/6 IF + whole food (organic) vegetarian diet (with lots of fermented food).

[@hotchihuahua1546]

So many factors play into your blood pressure reading at the time you take it . Just worrying about things in general will effect blood pressure . Certainly moderate exercise and eating well help . The main thing to remember , it’s best to take blood pressure readings when you are well rested . See if your heart rate goes back to an acceptable rhythm for your age .

[@K.Lovelace1968]

I think it's pretty pathetic that they keep lowering the numbers, there are 1.3 million more people on BP meds now because of it, alot of kids!!! It is ridiculous to have the numbers that low.. My cardiologist does not worry about my blood pressure unless it gets to 140/90 and stays there, it has been as high as 170/98 in his office and he just says that it is doing what it is supposed to do, we have peaks and valleys all day long with our blood pressure.. As long as it is going back down, he says no worries.. BUT if it stay at 140/90 for like a week or so, he will increase my meds.. He also said that if it gets too low it can cause problems also like heart failure and stroke.. If your bottom number gets too low, it can be just as bad as high blood pressure.. Hope everyone has a beautiful day..

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Karen. Thank you for sharing your opinion and personal experiences. Have a good day!

[@foohiben]

It's more leaning towards pharma companies. Wanting people to take medication for life. This is big business. Don't be taken for a ride.

[@clivefrear1784]

I would see who funded the research!

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thank you for sharing!

[@loucifer4205]

120 over 80 you have to be totally relaxed on a empty stomach I tested myself totally relaxed and on a empty stomach mine read 115 over 74 so I had dinner and took my pressure 15 minutes after after I relaxed myself my bp was 152 over 86

[@johnyork5138]

I DO NOT trust these new guidelines at all.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thanks for sharing.

[@michealfriedman7084]

The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends less than 140/90.

[@toke7560]

My blood pressure at rest with tablets is about 140/85. When i work or exersise its about 120/75. If i do way too much it drops to about 70/45. I feel awful. I have learnt to live with it.

[@sherrilldean211]

I made the mistake of taking it hours before my big bike race … it did not drop my blood pressure… but ZAPPED me of my POWER and acceleration … and brought on cramping… I am a good patient, but after the lockdown I find it hard to trust anyone but myself and God I usually have a good rapport with doctors and educated people, but educated does it mean wise and my wife of 14 months bailed on me because of the lockdown … but I AM A CHAMPION NONE THE LESS … IT IS ALL I KNOW … The obstacle is the way sleep, good food water, low stress is the green light for life

[@vernonhurley1300]

I run high always have. Fluctuations from 135 to 155 over 89 to 101 half the year I walk up to eighteen Miles a day carrying two golf bags. Half the year playing two to four hours of tennis. Am I unhealthy?

[@islawpalitaw8639]

120/80 was my BP when I was on my 20s, still alive at 67

[@corcaightowner8881]

Just as with blood sugar, way more people were declared diabetic to push insulin. This is the same cause/effect, more blood pressure medications. People rely too much on their doctor's advice alone. They should be investigating on their own before accepting any medications or advice. Doctors are wrong way more than you think.

[@Tomken8d2]

My stepmom was on cholesterol and BP meds for a while. She developed aplastic anemia and passed away. She had me google the side effects of her meds AFTER the diagnosis. Direct correlation. She succumbed to multiple infections because her body had stopped producing white blood cells. Had she done some research ch beforehand she might still be alive.

[@sweetsushanna-ahh]

Which one was she on?

[@Tomken8d2]

@@sweetsushanna-ahh I don't remember and I really don't want to look in my files and be reminded of it.

[@sweetsushanna-ahh]

@@Tomken8d2 I understand, kindest regards to you.

[@Tomken8d2]

@@sweetsushanna-ahh No problem. Losing someone is never easy.

[@brimac58]

This is all a bunch of BS👎🏿

[@todayilearnedsomething8105]

120 over 80 is literally perfect! Americans are told they have high blood pressure to sell medicine period. In Europe you don't have high blood pressure until 135/100. They have half the heart attacks as USA per capita in 26 European countries using this metric.

[@wraynephew6838]

I am confused. I went to the doctor and the said my Systolic over 180. I then bought a digital blood pressure meter and my blood pressure is 129/85. Why is there such a huge difference? The doctor tested multiple times too

[@calltherussian]

it's called white coat hypertension

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Yes white coat, and often many times they are not taking the measurement correctly. Like not letting the patient relax for 5 minutes, sit properly, etc.

[@calltherussian]

@@bloodpressureexplained4609 I have gotten in my home most readings 118/70 & with the Dr I have gotten as high as 180/100

[@roberthuot7887]

Next time you visit your doctor, take your monitor with you and check your readings against his.

[@calltherussian]

@@roberthuot7887 yeah my Dr won't allow that he don't give a shit. most Dr's get offended when you call them out for being wrong

[@cassconner6023]

I read comments of people in their 80’s with high BP, my thought is, well you made it to 80 so how big a deal is it really?

[@lucymacdonald7601]

My blood pressure has always been 120/80 and I don't have any heart problems. I'm 59 yrs old and 46 yrs a smoker.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

You’re lucky to have good BP. Thank you for sharing.

[@sherrilldean211]

INDEED... I FEEL GREAT AT 135 / 85 ... I never get dizzy never get tired and I am an elite athlete ... I know it’s a silent killer but I trust only God in my mortality

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thank you for sharing.

[@christine9604frisco]

God gave us medical research.

[@sherrilldean211]

Indeed, too bad medical research Uses politically now to Weaponized and confuse the masses. It’s a sad day when you can’t trust your medical professionals, no one lives forever on earth.

[@sherrilldean211]

… and when I vigorously exercise it drops down to 111/70 ❤

[@sherrilldean211]

… and when I vigorously exercise it drops down to 111/70 ❤… ALI’s BP… during the weigh in on the first Liston fight was 200/100 !

[@MJ-tg7wv]

120/80 - would be fine by me. If the diastolic was much lower than 80 I would be concerned. When my father was in practice, I think the diastolic had to be over 100 for high blood pressure. But I guess Big Pharma had fewer drugs to pedal and we were not routinely medicating the healthy. You can do more with a good diet and exercise.

[@Straightdeal]

Follow the money. Look what happened with cholesterol levels. 20 years ago 300 mg/dl was fine, then it was brought down to 250 mg/dl, and now 200 mg/dl! All in order for Big Pharma to persuade doctors to put patients on legal poison called statins! My reading is 224 mg/dl, and I have educated myself as to what readings are the most important. Keep triglycerides low and HDL-C high and you're good to go!

[@ClissaT]

No! I'm more confused than ever now!

[@nadahashem2564]

Me too . This video made sure I,m more confused

[@dianabaker6171]

Just an idea. If a a person's blood pressure is consistently in the higher range, why not find out the source of the high BP, and maybe fix it rather than giving the medication that will create even more problems, which means even more harmful medications. As someone once said, try climbing a flight of stairs with a bag of groceries in your hand while maintaining a BP of 120/80, or less. Your be face down on the floor by the time you reach the top.

[@Oneofakind123]

Where's the money in that? 😂

[@gwine9087]

Some doctors also look at pulse pressure which is the difference between the two numbers, e.g. the PP for 120/80 is 40. Above 40 is considered "unhealthy" and above 60 is considered "at risk". On the other end, a PP below 40 could indicate other issues.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Gwine. Thanks for sharing.

[@mra57]

When I was in my teens and 20's. my diastolic was only half of the systolic.

[@henryfivaz2621]

this is bs. years ago the top number was 100 plus your age. then to make money the started meds. 160 was ok. then more meds and more meds. then 120. now they want it lower.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Henry, thanks for sharing.

[@chippope8984]

Big Pharma and their incessant greed and control has fully been exposed, in particular with Covid!!!!!! I saw every branch of government reveal the fraud of this entire system.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Chip, thanks for commenting.

[@chas3997]

Lowered my blood pressure from 190/94 to 105/75 in 2 weeks with beetroot made into a smoothie . Just one smoothie a day making sure it doesn’t drop too low👍

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi Chas. Thank you for commenting. You may appreciate this video I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5Wpf2eClLR7pac

[@daviddillemuth7268]

Great job!! I too had blood pressure in 160s over 90s. Doctors had me on blood pressure medication. I got tired of side effects. So I started eating beets and drinking the juice. Also started walking 7500 steps 5 days a week. 3 months later, blood pressure is 115/76 on average. I also ditched the meds.

[@TacklingTheGiants]

Can you share the smoothie recipe please? Do you use beetroot powder? Thanks!

[@skyechambers1968]

I use red foods for BP... MINE IS 110/ 65. PERFECT 😁

[@skyechambers1968]

Red fooods are great for hi BP

[@artyfhartie2269]

The perfect blood pressure for some KZbinrs is 0 over 0

[@Chris-yt1nu]

It's gotten to the point that no one knows anything . If you feel good then you are fine.

[@fecalipayan6000]

Blood pressure fluctuates depending on your activity and age

[@marcdanieltheriault3955]

DEPENDS HOW MUCH $ BIG PHARMA WANTS TO MAKE!!!!!

[@rig7102]

I am a 58-year-old male and have had the same blood pressure since I was 26 years old, 120/80. I get checked twice per month; my heart rate has always been 50 beats per minute. I have always exercised moderately with periods of 1 month at a time without regular exercise. I haven't had a cold or flu since the year 2000, it doesn't matter if everyone around me is sick, I still do not catch the bug. I am mainly meat based (head to toe) with the occasional mistake of eating selective veggies, can't help that because I do like them once in a while; maybe once every couple of weeks I will eat some boiled potatoes or a mushroom sauce. I do use garlic, ginger and onion once in a while for medicinal purposes and also use cayenne pepper to regulate or keep a steady blood pressure. I stay away from sugar, fruit and processed foods. I only use beef tallow, pork shortening, Ghee (made with real butter) or grass-fed butter for cooking. I never put into my body any kind of seed oils, meaning corn, sunflower, vegetable, palm oil etc. I do not take nor have I ever taken any medication as I believe your food is your medication. Overall, it is an extremely effective way of keeping healthy. I do not spend any money on medication, nor do I spend any money on condiments at the grocery store. No sauces, such as ketchup, salad dressings, mustards etc. No grains or cereals. I shop only the meat and dairy section of a market once in a while, never venturing into those middle isles. Why I only venture into the markets once in a while is because I usually source my meat from local farmers in my region, I will buy a cow half, a full sheep or side of pork and some fowl; the meat is generally free range. My grocery costs are very low due to this way of eating and I do not have to have my foods imported or transported from around the world or country keeping the environmental impact low. I find it hypocritical from those vegans or vegetarians who don't educate themselves on the vast number of lives that are taken to produce the foods they eat, let alone the impact of transporting foods from around the globe. In saying that, I believe it is just another ploy from the Pharma companies to sell more medication, period. This update on blood pressure range should be taken with a grain of salt, as it were.

[@user-jv2cz1nr1t]

I think you needed to explain more about this topic. How age affects blood pressure, etc. I’m left with more questions than answers after your video.

[@balinttibor5927]

I went to the doctor because he also wants to live I went to the pharmacy, paid for the medicine, because the pharmacist also wants to live I went home and threw the medicines in the trash, because I want to live too

[@darrellkissick9513]

Tyvm for your very informative video.I bet most of us thought the same thing. ❤❤❤

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Thank you for commenting.