3 Things You'll NEVER be Told About Blood Pressure🤦‍♂️

[@aclem8246]

A normal blood pressure used to be 150/90 especially for the elderly. It isn't until recently that the medical profession has lowered that so that now they are prescribing a lot more blood pressure meds,

[@leonfreeman2928]

Really?

[@ithacacomments4811]

More $$$ for pharmaceutical.

[@green2red]

Exactly why I won't worry until my BP goes over 150/90 and STAYS THERE...Also why I refused the Lisinopril that a random doc tried to prescribe without knowing ANY of my history. Why is it such a "knee jerk" answer for doctors to just prescribe the problem away as soon as the number is over a limit that was lowered???

[@jerrygordon8103]

@@green2red Modern medicine is a cult. The cult needs/wants/loves money. Doctors and NPs are brainwashed to prescribe meds. Once they have you on meds, you have to keep coming back to renew your prescription and get more meds (win/win for them and Fat Pharma). If there are side effects to these meds, do not worry, they have drugs for that, also. Do not finance the cult. Stay healthy.

[@green2red]

@@jerrygordon8103 Yes, they make drugs for the "side effects" of other drugs ...and Lisinopril/blood pressure meds are one of the biggest examples. Right behind diabetes meds(metformin anyone?). Not gonna lie I'm overweight, but I'm not diabetic and my BP isn't crazy high, but Docs take one look at me and salivate over what they think they can prescribe to bring on side effects so they can prescribe more and keep me medicated for life. I'll keep saying NO firmly until I'm told I'll "die without it"...and even then, I'll be skeptical. Fat Pharma won't be lining their pockets with me.

[@f.demascio1857]

I've had HBP my entire life. When I was at my fittest (3 separate time periods) my BP was the same. I've refused BP meds my whole life. Fingers crossed.

[@wread1982]

I was the same until I bought an Infared Sauna, you might research it

[@twitchell2682]

Not just protecting us from cardiovascular disease, but expensive prescriptions and capitalizing health care systems! Thanks doc.

[@DanaDane559]

I've been showing signs of hypertension. But the nurse at my doctor's office always takes my BP w the machine. My doctor comes in, sits down, engages me in small talk & takes my BP the old school way. By this time my BP has dropped to normal, so he diagnosed it as stress induced by the actual doctor's office visit! Apparently, waiting in the waiting room, thinking about all the bad things that might be discovered causes stress. But talking baseball w the doctor reduces stress. Go figure!

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

I do my BP at home and have done it going up my steps to the second floor and once during a Deadlift. I work out at home. Everything he says is true. You just change the position you are sitting and it will change. If you want an accurate reading, try to do it at the same time of day and wait 5 to 10 minutes after you sit down before you take it. You will find it fluctuates all day depending on what you are doing. Thanks for the video.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@kwakcupcake8256]

You talk SO much sense. I wish you were my doctor. I"ve been on meds for decades but have always 'run hot' especially when having it taken at the surgery or told to take readings at home. Lots I could add, but am just keeping walking, running, eating a mostly plant based diet (some packaged PB, so not that good!) and am so glad I found your channel. Thank you for your suggestions and the way they're delivered in a steady, helpful way. Certainly builds confidence and adds a few more tools to the toolbox of health for me. btw everyone's on the beet juice kick atm. Thoughts please? Oh, and do all the extra helpful things still work if we're on meds? Thanks :)

[@JohnDoe-hu9ve]

Thank you for making this. I am 51 and I moved to a new city about 10 years ago which means I got a new doctor. I'm generally healthy but 6'8" tall and not overweight. Quite literally, as far back as I can remember, my blood pressure has been "a little high". Even as a 10 year old I can remember our doctor saying "His BP is a little on the high side, but not off that charts". It has been a broken record and to this day I'm considered "pre-hypertension" and my doctor has been wanting to put me on meds and I'm resistant. I'm hoping that after 10 years of it just being "sorta high" he will believe me that it's always been like that. Hoping I'm not crazy for preferring to let my body be normal/non-medicated as long as it's not a sustained true HIGH BP.

[@sarahyoung4166]

Thank you so much! I’m 74 and they’re driving me crazy! I have a healthy diet, proper weight, moderate exercise, and still they are trying to force several meds on me.

[@amel2784]

Stay strong! I only had slightly high bp and they put me on a bp med that actually made it skyrocket. Since then, its been a continual adding on of meds.

[@madhatter9001]

You have lived to be 74 so you are doing someone correctly.

[@wavescrashinginside]

One of the best if not the best advisors on cardiovascular and heart pressure information and advice. Very eloquent delivery, concise, which helps you to grasp the complexities of heart pressure and the many interconnected things that go along with it. Like your diet, anxiety and Lifestyle. So glad I found you and you're very excellent videos, you have helped me so much, thank you Dr Story💕 ps. I have to add this. Your natural speaking voice is very.calm, clear and easy to understand. It is also laced with a little bit of humour at just the right moment so it allays one's anxiety you feel when you get diagnosed with the very scary thing you have high blood pressure, because you think, what the hell is going on.💕

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Thank you for being a supporter of my channel. I was wondering if I can ask you a favor because it would help others get the same benefit. Would you be willing to write a review on google and yelp about your knowledge that you’ve gained from my KZbin channel? I would greatly appreciate it because it will help others maybe seek this information. Just tell the truth about what you’ve learned and how it has helped you. You can find me by typing Adam Story, Chiropractic Corp. If you don’t want to I understand, but thanks in advance if you would help!

[@wavescrashinginside]

@@AdamJStoryDC I will Dr Story, thank you once again for helping me💕

[@linda5628]

I follow a processed junk food vegan plant based diet. I am 20 pounds over weight with low blood pressure, usually around 110 over 70. I am in my early 60's and never really had any health issues other than some arthritis. Never smoked or drank alcohol or did drugs and do a lot of walking. In early 2020 I caught Covid with only a fever that lasted 6 hours as a symptom. I always had a very strong heart but now after Covid I am definitely having problems with my heart, weakness, pain in my chest, left ankle swelling. Covid is making me change for the better, no more sugar, no more processed junk food. Pain is a great motivator for change. I am a new subscriber. Thank you for your very helpful videos!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Welcome!

[@tropical41able]

You hit the nail on the head in this video Dr.Adam.Thank You.

[@pp-pl2zg]

A truthful Dr is so comforting, thanks Doc!

[@violetfeather]

I couple years ago at 28, I went to the ER to get antibiotics because I had been bit by my cat. The nurse there took my BP and it was 163/95. She told me it was high and I should see my doctor for that. So I decided to test my BP at home, everyday for the next month. It was high everytime I took it with the average around 140/90. When I went to my doctor she told me to retake it but only 3 times a week and 3 times in a row. But I had also asked to take anti-anxiety meds while I was there as it was something we had talked about before. After taking Zoloft, my blood pressure consistently improved and I managed to get it down to 120/80 in just a couple weeks. When I stop taking it my BP increases again. I did find out I have a heart murmur at that appointment, which took me by surprise because no doctor has told me that before. Still waiting for an echocardiogram.

[@laydydee]

I went in to get a pre-op medical clearance and ended up with a script for BP meds I refuse to take and an EKG that was normal. I was never given the opportunity to be quiet for 5 mins. MA checked my weight, sat at the computer started talking to me and placed the cuff on my arm. I suffer from white coat syndrome so of course the reading was high. The doc comes in talks to me about the high reading, had me sit on the bed with my feet barely touching the step and took my BP…arm hanging down. The medical professionals do not follow the same protocol they give you to monitor your BP at home. - At least five mins of quiet - Both feet on the floor - Cuffed arm in-line with the heart - No talking - Back against the back of the chair And so on… The way things look now I am never going get medical clearance…what a travesty. Kind of pissed off…

[@tomnps1671]

Best video I have seen on blood pressure issues.

[@elizabethconroy7665]

New Subscriber here from Amman Jordan Just being diagnosed with high blood pressure Have been given medication But who doesn’t have stress Thanks for the information

[@rebeccahover9450]

THANKYOU SO MUCH. A DR. WHO MAKES TOTAL SENSE WHEN HE SPEAKS !!

[@iralynallen7175]

I like this very much, every primary care dr in my insurance bracket, immediately wants me to take blood pressure medication and I don't react well to them.i tell them I want to try natural ways and they say well you tried step one now you need to go to step 2.I have changed so many primary care drs because of this.

[@user-so5xv2my6r]

you are awesome txs.

[@marylouirick7316]

PRAYING help.all about the heart ❤, Therefor, seek healthy Thoughs and motive s 🙏. Not just healthy food and exercise. Therefor, read Matt.15:16- 20. Be nice help ppl out. Thanks 4 all ur information. God Bless U and ur 👪 family.

[@MaryLuminary]

Stress management. Like the deep breathing techniques that you have mentioned, regular exercise, going for a walk.Healthy diet, laughter,getting out in nature. Sometimes I even will get out the knitting needles and make a scarf. Stop watching the news, and be selective about what you watch on tv. I have to manage my anxiety and stress in order to control my blood pressure, especially if I want to avoid prescription drugs and their side effects.

[@phoenixrisin2269]

I no longer watch tv. I only watch spiritual enlightenment on my tab because once you reach a high vibration, the programming on tv seems ridiculous and you will actually feel a little nauseated ☮️❤️☀️🙏

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

@@phoenixrisin2269 true. Self talk is the biggest factor in managing stress.

[@writerinfact1768]

Several deep breaths do, indeed, affect blood pressure readings. Particularly if one continues to breathe slowly and deeply while taking the reading. I also found that it's different when I put my hand on the headboard or in my lap (I used to take it while sitting at the table, but now I sit on the bed; it's softer). Thanks for the information!

[@robm2707]

Great 👍 info Doc

[@judyvaughn761]

I'm a new subscriber this morning I am so happy to have found you because you always get this and that from different doctors I'm 74 years old I just had a physical in September my blood work came back normal the doctor wanted to put me on vitamin d tablets I refuse I get my vitamins from the food I eat I'm healthy I'm on no meds and I do check my blood pressure sending this video to both of my adult sons thank you again

[@norma5882]

This is exactly what I have been assessing my bp This has been my Same thoughts about bp. Thank you

[@martinbeebe2571]

If I take my blood pressure with a watch that measures BP I typically come up with 110/70 yet if a doctor tries to measure it, the machine will usually go into error or will try to cut my arm off. Barring that, it will come up with something stupid like 220/140, A doctor manually will usually come up with something in the neighborhood of 180/135. I am also a victim of the insane quest to get my BP down to the holy grail 120/80 I bear the scars from the damage to my body done by the Ace Inhibitor Enalapril. I am now 80 and I refuse to take any BP control medication.

[@4EverTrying]

When I was visiting Los Angeles a few years ago, there was a "Scientology Building" (on Hollywood Blvd) where they actually had a gauge which measured your stress levels which actually worked. They asked me to think of something that was the most traumatic in my life, and the needle in the gauge began to rise. As I relaxed, it went slightly down (in real-time), and then when I began to refocus on the memory, it began to rise again. I didn't buy their $50 book they were trying to sell me (their stress machine was part of a sale's pitch), but that was an interesting experience.

[@candy25apple36]

yes the old medical book has the old standard was 140/80. This is what happen to me I add magnesium and potassium and fish oil and less stress blood pressure went down. Now when I was just taking the meds I was getting sicker and Bp was so out wack. Now no edema in my feet. I take my Bp three times a day an walk 3 to 4 miles a week. I like my PCP but I had to educated myself. I also drink a detox tea three times and have some smoothies an also watch sugar intake an the biggest one the help the most is Intermittent Fasting. Now BP is great.

[@elainefreeman938]

I have never had to rely on blood pressure meds, but after covid despite having vaccines I am have some hypertension. And anxiety. Have just been subscribed a med but am adding your breathing practice to my relaxation and meditation steps to lower it naturally- thank you

[@jackieeick]

I appreciate this from England. I'm really scared at nearly 64, two medications. Losartin and Indapamid

[@ray6659]

I agree 💯. I hate the meds and I run high sometimes. I'd rather take my chances.

[@thecatlady6]

Stress. I think it's what caused my BP to be high. Several years ago, my doctor (at the time) told me what you said about stress possibly having a temporary effect on BP. Went from being told my disability was temporary to, oops, sorry, no it's permanent. Excruciating pain that no amount of pain meds would touch. My BP medication didn't help either. This went on for eight years. After listening to my primary care doc, my Neurologist, you, another YT doc and tons of research, I am almost pain-free! Supplements, deep breathing, diet all helped. And, my BP has been NORMAL for months 😃!

[@marylouirick7316]

Happy 4 u! Stay strong In God! God Bless U!

[@alicecruz4926]

Dr is trial and error ?

[@yolindeparfitt9706]

What caused your excruciating pain?

[@thecatlady6]

@@yolindeparfitt9706 mostly adhesive arachnoiditis (nerves at the base of spine are clumped together) peripheral neuropathy but I also have CRPS, muscle spasms and syringomyelia (a cyst in my cervical spine that causes symptoms similar to peripheral neuropathy). I had a new MRI yesterday to get updated info on some of these.

[@yolindeparfitt9706]

@@thecatlady6 thank you kindly:) By base of spine, you mean pelvic area? Not base of skull ? Sorry to hear about your excruciating pain:( nothing breaks my spirit more than being in pain:(

[@leothaking3007]

Just wanted to say I appreciate you dr Story, thank you !

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I appreciate that!

[@peopleddiagram2920]

I've always had high bp. A few years ago, i stopped all medication and decided that my body decides what it needs to do, not drugs.

[@wakeupandsmellthecoffee8619]

same here

[@yuyesantiago9620]

One of your best blood presure videos dr..feel way more better

[@suzannelefrancois5343]

Wow that sure answers a lot of questions I have. Thank you so much. I am always worrying about my blood pressure.

[@AlseasonAnita013]

Doctor, you are a noble doctor.. You are very correct.. Thank you... Javaid Khan

[@dianewelch5041]

Thank you. I went to a new Doctor last month. They didn't get a good read. They said it was 170/ something. Then she told me I need to talk blood pressure meds. I picked them up. Never took them. I bought a Blood pressure cuff. Guess what it never read that high. I kept a log 2 x a day. My blood pressure runs in the neighbor hood of 136/72 to143/82 or close. That is what it runs. Then 2 days later tells me she wants a sleep study done. I told her . I don't have trouble going to sleep but I wake up and can;t go back to sleep. Yep I am a fatty and I am working on that. I am not doing a follow up with. I dislike her. She wrote in her report I was in denial of my sleep patterns. WTF. In 15 she knew all about me. I know my body better than anyone. I know what doesn't feel right. She also looked at me because of my chunkyness and ASSUMED I ate fast food. Again wtf. On the look out for a new Doc. Oh yeah I am 64yrs. old.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

im 64 and done with doctors, they do not seem to know anything about healing or health.

[@alicecruz4926]

@@wisconsinfarmer4742 trial and error for billing purposes ur the victim they pack there pocket Conventional medicine causes side effects create more health issues in ur body cells eating healthy is the key living to healthy away from killer pills Exercise no process junk food walks deep breathing exercise hydrate drink beetroot juice easy to make boiled it until juice is extracted leave in fridge so nourishing no juices from the shelves cos of preservatives salts , no sugar no salts only Italian herb seasoning when cooking , only olive oil Eat veggies fruits legumes beef bone broth ( home made )

[@songsmith31a]

A pal of many years in our old line of work with London's Met. Police used to say "Avoid stress" and although it was a long term jokey thing between us, I certainly go along with it. Some folk seen genetically disposed towards its existence - a sort of "worry" syndrome that is a negative rather than positive attitude....prone to dwelling on the downsides of life and "what ifs". My own BP has remained high over many years despite losing (intentionally) forty pounds bodyweight over a period of retirement diet adjustment, and I've now added magnesium citrate and beet powder as health supplements. I feel fine within myself despite the ongoing observational concerns of my local health care assistant during annual checks, dealing with lumbar spinal stenosis and an original diagnosis of atrial fibrillation for which medication was prescribed and is still ongoing although a later check said I was "asymptomatic" with regard to the latter. Once on that medical merry-go-round, it's hard to get off!!

[@kelliea5729]

I'm one of those folks that does everything right and yet, here I sit with high blood pressure. Most people I know today are living very unhealthy diets and they seem just fine. You're right, it's not fair. What are the diseases that cause high BP? I want to get to the root of the problem and choose not to take drugs.

[@rhondatallent2396]

I had an appointment with Dr. and I had been told that my BP was high, so at this particular visit, when the nurse was about to put BP cuff on, I looked at figurine on the cabinet in the office and concentrated on that object (self-hypnosis) while she was taking my BP and later the PA asked me how I lowered my BP. I didn't think she would believe me if I told her what I'd done, so I told her I had begun to drink OJ.

[@lindastrang6755]

Thank you for that information.. I am going to try that at home too.

[@julianvergara1814]

great doctor.....grettings from Colombia.

[@TheWaterman1000]

My Doc told me to lower my stress. I told my Doc that I've asked her to leave several times.

[@rakshittripathi7240]

I have high blood pressure from childhood they had done all test were normal

[@jlimjr]

Hi, just to share my case - I have higher BP in my family. I was usually 120/80 even during my 20s and 30s. Now I'm 45 and my BP goes up to 140/90 during some night times (around 3 days a week). I'm usually 115-135/75-85 during daytime. I was taking losartan 100mg and amlodipine 5mg. Since I went on low carb, intermittent fasting 16/8, I was able to maintain my blood pressure with just losartan 25mg and amlodipine 2.5mg. Also I feel much better, sleep really well and do not notice my blood pressure is high until I test it. (Before low carb and IF - I would feel bad right away if my BP is higher, or not get a good nights sleep). Often times I have to take another 25mg/2.5mg if it stays 140/90 during the night time (the around 3 days a week BP stays high during nightime). The following morning my BP would usually be much lower - maybe because I took more than my usual dose of medication the night before.

[@kirklee66]

your body knows better than any dr what its pressure should be, u r being scammed by big pharma, do some research kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSmq6iLrNyNg6c

[@mimirose5909]

@@kirklee66 high blood pressure can kill you, especially if it runs in your family. I tried magnesium, garlic, everything he recommends. I wish they would have worked. I had a supraventricular tachycardia event in October where my heart rate went to 277!!! Was in ER for 8 hours. Given blood pressure meds intravenously which saved my life. I am 70. Would love to do things natural but I think my body is too old for natural remedies. Took beet juice didn't budge blood pressure. Guess some of us are lucky. Some aren't. Apparently, I am not.

[@frankangel9430]

Good stuff Doc. Watched a load of your videos on blood pressure. Really helpful, thank you.

[@elizclark4912]

Hi Doc, according to JNC 8, a bp of 130/80 is alright for older people because if lower, they'll pass out.

[@ioannisimansola7115]

Thanks for any good advice. I am a retired ATCer in Europe and lately our medical adviser stressed the imporrance of this silent killer . Lately I hear a lot about blood pressure. I measure it constantly and the once average of 13-14 ( 2 years ago ) has moved up to 15-16 😆. I do not smoke and I exercise at normal levels . I blame stress due to family worries

[@luisibarra7068]

👍thanks

[@jamjam7921]

I take statins for hypertension. I would rather not. Recently I made some significant changes in my BP readings by completely eliminating salt in my cooking. I cook every day and rarely eat out. I hadn't realised the large effect of salt in my diet.

[@asphalthedgehog6580]

When I was stressed I couldn't even measure my BP at home, because it doesn't work above 200. The doctor did not believe me, so I took my BP meter to check it at the doctor's. Surprise: it was 220. That's including ACE medication. The cardiologist didn't say anything about the 180 I measured at his place. It's just stress, he said. Start worrying when it gets above 240... BP can easily be 190 to lower to 135 after 5 minutes. Heart rate: 39 to 53 BPM, even when BP is very high.

[@ForesterSOF]

Stress and I folow the basic cortosol of high when wake and lowers as awake.

[@nickrapitis4896]

Dr you are absolutely right about everything you have said. Thank you

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Thanks and welcome

[@ramelep]

You are OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you 🙏

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Happy to help!

[@nanrobbins2916]

My 95 year old, 114lb Mother was only taking one drug for high blood pressure. Old lady, HBP, prescription...it was an aortic pouching that was the cause and suddenly killed her. Seen this cause overlooked in much younger people too. Personally know 3 men in their 50's that died from this....I have HPB only when awakening, 110/60 at bedtime. Think post-nasal drip may effect it as when I quit sugar/carbs it goes away!

[@georgesmith8649]

Thank u adam

[@Dg-zj6jo]

yes your so right i have stress i get 180 s but next day oits 120 but i do feel terrible when its high

[@sharifnishathussain5000]

Thank you so much.

[@csmats5374]

Homo sapiens evolved under vastly more stressful conditions than what we face today, although modern conditions have also weakened our species significantly compared to our ancestors, particularly in the area of mental toughness. In any case, considering we evolved under stressful conditions doesn't it make sense that we're, well, evolved to handle it?

[@Staronqueen]

I am almost 70 years old, weighs 123 pounds, I don’t eat junk food, no red meat, or French fries etc. I cook my own meals, with healthy oils, such as avocado oil and olive oil. I eat vegetables and fruit as part of my daily food intake. I am lactose intolerant so I don’t consumed foods with diary; instead I substitute with soy milk. However, I recently learned that I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I am at a lost as to how I have these health issues. I don’t have an ounce of fat on my body. I once weighed 140 pounds when I was 9 months pregnant and have since returned to my normal adult weight. I have an upcoming appointment with a doctor who specialized in cholesterol and high blood pressure issues; and I am concerned that he may want to put me on medication. This is a big problem for I have not taken any medication for most of my 69 years.

[@janedough6575]

High carb diet can increase certain types of cholesterol especially triglycerides

[@joycewright5386]

Cut out sugar and carbs. Say no to statin drugs!

[@davesaenz3732]

You're 100% spot on. Stress increases cortisol and that raises BP (blood pressure). Anxiety also raise BP. Just relaxing alone can bring it down. Mine was 160/97 at 5 am. I took 2 hawthorn berries, one magnesium/potassium cap Now brand, .25 xanax, and 80 chewable aspirin. BP went down to 117/78 in 25 minutes. Felt 100% better. Celerey, beets, nitric oxide, garlic, regular exercise, no sugar or white salt all help lower BP.

[@trilochansingh2344]

You talk a lot of sense. Your videos are very very helpful. You are very practical. Gid bless you, Doctor.

[@songsmith31a]

The fluctuation is interesting. I've experienced something similar when emulating Dr Story''s deep breathing techniques - noting a marked drop is systolic pressure when checking for a result. I've since added magnesium citrate and beet powder after reading of their beneficial properties on the body. Diet and a sensible lifestyle seem a worthwhile regimen to follow in the search for daily health as the years accumulate.

[@davesaenz3732]

@@songsmith31a You're on the right track. 👣

[@ddmpowell]

@@songsmith31a I take super beets every morning!

[@dorinakohler9675]

Thank you so much ! Such a good info about BP! I realy learned a lot from your videos!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@franvillarreal9160]

Thank you so very much for these videos Doctor. Much appreciated. God bless 🙏

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You are very welcome

[@audreykleinjan9363]

My BP goes up a lot when I use electronics. Especially my iPad.like 30 points systolic. Stress makes it spike and anything Green on my plate makes it up because of my BP meds. nothing will bring that down for a few hours.till it has gone through my system

[@CrisTina-eq5pi]

Can you do video about angina? Thank you

[@selfdetermination7087]

Great intell, 👍 ty 5x

[@melsmartie123]

Wow!!! Lots of takeaways! Thanks Dr.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alistairward282]

That was such an interesting video to watch.

[@160.rotasbestsongs3]

Yes exactly iam sure stress caused my bp got high since pndemic started till now

[@SuzanneWho]

I have “white coat syndrome” due to past medical history. So whenever I go to the Drs office my BP is high. Also, the nurse is talking to me while taking my BP so naturally it’s high. She also doesn’t position my arm correctly. I’m on low dose BP meds but considering going off them.

[@710LENNY]

For 30 years I put up with my GP staring at me nastily because my blood pressure was high (okay, 210/140 is too high). So I took his medication, and it went down (180/120 or so). But it was MY fault. I smoked, I drank alcohol, I ate too much (no processed foods though), yada, yada. So I did have a heart attack. Did he ever smirk over that! And I had another incident and was given a CAT scan. Turns out I have a condition called fibromuscular displaysia, probably hereditary. There was no way on earth my blood pressure could be normal. And I question whether blood pressure has any real importance. Maybe my blood pressure has to be high in order for the blood to flow through the narrowed arteries. And here I sit taking 3 blood pressure medications and my pressure is still (clinically) too high for most doctors. BTW, I have always looked healthier than by GP. One checkup, my husband actually asked him was was wrong with him.

[@anntaylor8065]

LOL....the last part about what your husband said was pretty funny.

[@lindaburgamy9930]

Excellent video! It makes so much sense!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Petlover10000]

I lower my BP pill from 10 mg to 5 mg, my BP is average 124/82 daily. My Dr. approved it. Still trying to get out of the medication.

[@bv2999]

When an MD tells you you have "High Blood Pressure" you should ask "WHY". Have them address the "WHY" not just give you BP Meds that artificially alter the functions of the Body. Your Blood Pressure is "High" because your Brian is instructing your associated Organs to make it that way.....for a REASON. Also, has anyone ever seen any credible evidence or long range studies that show that pressure in the 140s or even 150s is harmful? Seen stuff on 160 being the trigger point for capillary damage but not under that. Any studies??? If you find any please post. Some people have legitimate disorders that need to be controlled until the root cause is found. But the wholesale prescribing of meds to keep everyone at 120 lines the pocket of the Pharmaceutical companies and then cause a cascade of side effects for which of course there is another med to take. Ever wonder why people start off with one BP Med and then after a while have to add a second , then a third etc etc. It's because your brain is initiating a "Workaround" on the meds to bring your BP back up, for a reason. The Reason might be OK for you or due to Dysfunction. If its an identifiable Dysfunction - it is the Dysfunction that should be treated and the BP will return to proper range.(YOUR proper range) Funny how BP of 135-140 was just fine in healthy people in the 1940s and 1950s but somehow pharmaceutical company funded studies slowly keep changing the goal posts. Further - Have not ever seen an MD who actually knows how to take BP properly - feet and legs always dangling off the exam table during physicals and them holding your arm out. Not Correct. Any of them take an inventory of what you ate in the last 48 hrs? Or during a normal week? Do they ask WHEN you eat? How much water you drink? Soda? Coffee? Sports drinks, other crap? All too ready with the prescription pads. And when was the last time an MD asked "when was your last Chiropractic Exam" Upper Cervical misalignment can cause an elevated BP. Assuming your mind is in order and you don't eat packaged and processed foods (80 percent of the average food store) the only MEDs most people should need are: M=Move more. E= Eat less. D= Drink more water. Your diet, activity and mental state has everything to do with your health. Educate yourself on real and proper Nutrition and timing of meals. I visit my MD only once a year for a Routine Physical just so I have an MD in case I need to get hospitalized from a biological /viral hazard. I visit my Chiropractor twice a month for routine adjustments to stay healthy. Just like any other fine expensive machine the better the maintenance and the fuel the less likely it will break down. My DC takes care of Alignment and I take care of Fuel

[@pearldsa1213]

Thankyou so much Dr Adam, viewing your videos on BP, does take off atleast a little of my stress, now.My BP was always very high, but is improving as am learning to Relax, after viewing your video on BP.God bless you

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You are very welcome

[@RichardPeterMaritz]

Great video doc and very true,I subscribed and hello from South Africa

[@stefaniasmanio5857]

Hi dr. Great. This should be taught to Italian doctors... 😢 just been prescribed a second pill, bacause of my BP ups and downs... despite diet and exercise ... we've strong genetic component. Boh...

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wavehaven1]

A Dr told me to write down my BP.. .so I did about every half hr. for 2 weeks. The highest was watching TV and driving. I yet to find a Dr who can help with stress levels....even if they prescribe natural remedies.

[@santacollins5325]

I always had a feeling that I was so true facts but they always try to mix it with other things blood pressure okay the stress will ruin your kidneys or liver and also the medication but thank you for the true advice on this for many that are mixture of taking so many medications 💛

[@mdarrenu]

People take stress seriously but its too hard or nearly impossible to measure.

[@prettydiamond3064]

I’ve had high blood pressure since I was 17 I am now 41 . It’s weird no matter what I do .

[@bridgetkavanagh3173]

Doc what the best vitamin supplements herbs for Hypotension a person with low blood pressure please need to find something thank you

[@AdamJStoryDC]

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[@kathleencollins7982]

My husband took all kinds of vitamin herb’s supplements because he didn’t want to take high blood pressure pills because of side effects. He had a stroke in September watch your blood pressure.

[@malcolmmarzo2461]

Some MDs have told me not to do BP measurements at home. They are like a mechanic who tells you to ignore the oil pressure gauge on your car. Just bring it in if you see smoke coming out of the hood.

[@nataliejohnson4366]

Don’t do it home because when YOU do it, you put the cuff on snug and get a true reading.. when they do it, they put it on loose and the number goes up ! Hmmm. Learned that from a paramedic- someone who doesn’t profit from your bp

[@malcolmmarzo2461]

@@nataliejohnson4366 Good observation. Clinics tend to do BP readings sloppily. I have had very suspiciously high readings with the old fashioned devices and had them re-do it with an electronic meter. Then I got readings that agreed with my home meters.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Interesting!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad you think so!

[@stellamary7201]

Dear doc, No stress.... HE has given us a spirit not of fear..... But of power and self control... My only drawback is my Bp.., now in control.. Praise the Lord... Amen 🙏👍 .

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Well said

[@devonstultz4529]

Thank you for your contribution to this subject

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wellinever1558]

The only way to really look at BP is to do 24hour monitoring. Drs don't do it enough or anymore. Easier to treat you and label you. The night time resting BP is a true indication of how your heart is doing or the damage down from a continued high BP. As patients why don't we demand this 24 hour monitoring.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Very cool Thanks! Just subscribed. Soon to be 66 y/o man, 6'3" 260...bmi 33? So I have some work to do. So years ago, I dealt with syncope; b/p was VERY low, so low if I stood up I got dizzy. Now I am 187, 190/100. I'm over-weight (from beer mostly) and I have zero energy.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Sounds great!

[@UncommonEyes]

How does bp change with ambient temperature, cold/hot?

[@mercykimani5251]

Thanks Dr Story

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Keep watching

[@helicopterdriver]

I asked my doctor about why they lowered the national average blood pressure numbers in the USA. (not in Europe) Crickets... my blood pressure always goes up at the Dr Office. They don't even know how to really take your blood pressure accurately. The new machines they use are terrible and then they want to take it again in 3 minutes. I've had numbers as high as 210 over 180. Seriously? I've been prescribed BP meds, not taking it and I feel fine. They are not good for you at all. I tried, terrible side effects. My daughter in law has real low blood pressure. They didn't offer anything to raise it. Hmmm, how does that not matter? Every body is different, no set of charts can fit every person perfectly. Life, Liberty and Death. Only 1 is guaranteed, the rest are choices.

[@Imwright720]

I run hot, if you try to lower it I feel terrible. No pills for me.

[@МаринаЛукашенко-ч2м]

Thank you!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You're welcome!

[@maggieobrien7280]

this is what i always thought about mine! plus being irish hasnt helped my bp either!!

[@YouButter]

Stress, genetic, BP changes depending on a lot of things

[@dotjanitalks2]

Fabulous, thank you.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@romeosabaldan58]

Thank you Dr. Story

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Most welcome!

[@edithattreed4762]

I took some natural antioxidants, it raised my blood pressure to eliminate the toxins out of my system., meaning that if our body is toxic it’s the natural way of eliminating it faster but it causes damage to our arteries if we have blocked arteries, capillaries and weak veins. Eat healthy…..

[@dashlamb9318]

Thanks for the common sense information which seems intuitive. Nothing stays the same and everything is changing all the time. Even rocks move throughout the earth. The only thing certain is that nothing is certain.

[@Aviatorpeck1957]

Thank you

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You're welcome