Blood Pressure: How High is Too High and How Do I Lower it Safely?

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Straight talk,very candid he's not trying to promote a product,nor to endorse any.

[@bestkksser]

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[@jameswilson2815]

High blood pressure is also caused by mental stress. Learning to stay calm, being patient, and having a humble attitude toward life and people will do more to lower your blood pressure than any medication can. Take care everybody. Aloha

[@ireneyin2760]

Many , many ,thanks. Yyu have been a great help. I am 88 n have learnt .much From You. God bless you. Mrs. Irene Yin

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[@fotogal54]

I have been a caregiver for years, and now a survivor of open heart surgery and high blood pressure. A lot of this information is Very helpful for me, and easy to understand. There is so much information in this video, I will watch it again... probably a couple more times and take notes! thank you Dr. Robert Baron. God bless you....

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[@richfleischauer2084]

After listening to your lecture. I took my BP at home making sure I followed the steps. First reading was 150/90. Second reading was 136/86.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Genau. So ist es. Its changing. All the time....like thought....i hardly ever have 120. Uber 80.....meins ist oft. 128 uber 74. Herz. Oft hoch..80. Down again to 70.....keind panik. Bitte.....dann fangt es an zu hammern

[@Adam-rt3jq]

Very useful presentation, thank you doc! I am 67 years old, I have been suffering from high blood pressure for 10 years. I have 3 tonometers at home! And each of them shows the blood pressure level differently, there are always differences in measurements. But I already feel whether my blood pressure is too high. I immediately take Cardiform, it is based on hawthorn and melissa, it helps me very well.

[@joannesanford7845]

I am a retired critical care nurse who has attended countless lectures over the years and I must say this was an excellent presentation which gives the information in a clear, concise, unbiased manner.

[@kevin-parratt-artist]

@@rorytennes8576 You nailed it. With all the changes "in the literature", there is only one thing we can take home from this and that is: He's made a lot of money and still doesn't know. 🤣

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

Thank you Nurse Sanford, I agree.

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[@Batko10]

Increasing your potassium intake while reducing sodium is VERY effective in combination with weight loss, and exercise. I'm 72 years old, 6'0" and weighed 211 lbs. with a BP around 140-145 / 80-85. I dropped 31 lbs. with intermittent fasting over 5 months and have kept it off for about 7 months staying at 179-180 lbs. My BP is now around 115-120 / 60-65 with a home measurement.

[@theseustoo]

... Unless you have kidney disease, in which case you should avoid potassium.

[@MerryMac8]

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[@christinearmington]

Well done 👍

[@zenaidamariano293]

Thank u so much for a very good lecture. I notice that my BP lowered when I retired early. Composure, less anxiety n inner peace helped me a lot although I am on Amlodipine 2.5 mgs daily. My BP is less than 120/80 however, I barely eat processed foods n active still at d age of 70 . Spiritual connection with God helps a lot with attaining inner peace because I tend to be less materialistic n happy with what I just have.

[@elnoramcd0nald543]

My blood pressure is about 159|83 on heart medication

[@ashvarma1]

Thanks very much indeed. I am a physician in the San Francisco Bay Area and , I believe, your talk is immensely useful to the community.

[@wandacaddell5013]

Would you keep your patients on bp meds if their lifestyle changed like eating clean and lost over 80lbs.. pressure. My pressure is below 120/80 it never gets that high it’s normal all the time. The meds makes it drop low then i get lightheaded. I walk 15 miles a day. I think i need to come off meds because it stay a lil low.it’s normal always. My practitioner. Don’t want to stop the meds but it lower it when i take it. Because its pretty low already. Like 93/63 82/52 101/60.. when i take the meds im lightheaded or very tired or miserable. It use to be high but it never over 120/ 80. These are the reading i normally gets. My practitioner is pretty young i feel like she don’t really know a lot.

[@pattismithurs9023]

My experience with Losartan was shocking. Suddenly, I couldn't understand what I was reading, and my numeracy took a nose dive. I'd read a paragraph in a novel and think "I have no idea what I just read." Stopped it after a few weeks and improved. Just adding this to the conversation. "Other medications are available."

[@julesclay8142]

Had an outpatient surgery recently. After the anaesthetic wore off, they gave me a cup of coffee to help me come back to life. Then, ten minutes later, before discharging me, they took my BP, which was an astronomic 180 (systolic, of course). When I took it three hours later at home it was 135. Goes to show how variable the measurement is and how subject to external influences.

[@garzascreek]

This video is the correct way to do a Q&A section with a large unmiked audience. The presenter repeats the question then answers it. I am surprised how many public speakers don't know this.

[@robperry5293]

Having been a vascular ultrasound tech. I would strongly advise taking blood pressure from both arms at least when you first start seeing a patient. A patient may have arterial occlusion in one arm which will give a false lower number. Good point on the size of the cuff bigger the arm wider the cuff.

[@jacquelynwolanski970]

My late dad had that major differences almost half.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Changing to a macrobiotic/vegan/raw vegan/fruitarian diet, I have reduced my blood pressure to normal range of 120/80. No more than 1000mg of sodium daily. I’m an 59 and take no medications. My parents took high blood pressure medications for 40 years. They ate the Standard American Diet and were not overweight. My father smoked 1 cigarette a day after dinner. My mother did not smoke. I was a caregiver to them until their deaths. I decided to CHANGE my diet rather than face decades of medication.

[@sportysbusiness]

I tried the diet you're on for 2 years and ended up with brain fog, no energy, high blood pressure and dental issues. I changed to a wild meat low carb, high fat carnivore diet, eliminated my gum disease and reduced my blood pressure from 170/95 to 115/75. I eat plenty of salt and I feel amazing. Sharp mental focus, plenty of energy, I'm never hungry so only eat 1 or 2 meals a day and I find it really easy to stay lean. We're all different.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Sportys Business I was a caregiver to parents and a grandmother for 20 years. Both my parents and my grandparents on both sides suffered from high blood pressure. All of them died from some form of heart disease (strokes, heart attacks, valve replacement). One grandfather passed from emphysema. All, except one grandfather and one great-grandfather who died in their 50s, took high blood pressure medications from about age 40. None of them were overweight. My father smoked one cigarette a day after dinner. They lived to ages 78-92, debilitated by heart disease and medications. They all had one thing in common. The Standard American Diet. Animal products at every meal. Eventually, eating animal products will catch up with you. I’m 59 and stopped 5 years ago consuming animal flesh. Then gave up dairy. You sound like you are younger than I am. You may “feel” better now. But if you continue to consume animal products, which have a cumulative effect, you will eventually have some illnesses that are the direct or indirect result of consuming animal products. You will inevitable end up taking prescriptions for these illnesses and maybe even need bypass surgery, etc. Trust me, it’s not worth it. By the time you see the full effects of consuming animal products, it will be too late for dietary changes to have much of an impact. There are ways to eat a vegan diet and still be healthy, have energy, etc. Think of the long term consequences of a carnivore diet. It won’t be good for you as time goes on.

[@dplj4428]

My body tells me: Moderation

[@pray4liberty10]

Excellent. This was answers I needed. I have white coat syndrome, but I am not a smoker, overweight, or diabetic but am 63. This gives me a reasonable goal to work towards.

[@abuahmed6058]

Blood pressure is closely related with the state of mind, anxiety invariably increase blood pressure .

[@senpaiX88]

Thanks Dr. Baron for your discussion.

[@tesswood3471]

I've had high blood pressure and very high potassium for a few years now, I have to soak my vegetables for hours before boiling them in tons of water, this leaches out the potassium, I have to avoid veggies I really like such as avocado, beetroot etc and I can never eat beans, dates, dried fruits etc because of the very high potassium. I came across this video and got hooked on this presentation and then bang, right at the end Dr Baron mentions the connection between ACE inhibitors and high potassium. This is truly remarkable, the connection has never been made by different doctors I've seen over the years. Of course this does not necessarily mean my BP drugs are the cause of my high potassium but it's certainly a high possibility, one which I will look into. Perhaps I'll ask to swap my BP drugs for another one and see if my potassium goes down. Very interesting presentation and thank you Dr Baron.

[@lynncoffin180]

I'm CKD too and potassium is way too high, however I've repeatedly refused to take the B/P meds my Dr. prescribed. I still have too high potassium because my kidneys are damaged & not able to flush out excess potassium. It's kidney damage that causes high potassium & phosphates, not the meds for high b/p. I wish it was that simple. Yes, I've given up my favorite Avocados & lots of other foods I love.

[@harleyrider9923]

I also have just realized that I can't eat things high in potassium. Along with the metoprolol that I take, potassium rich foods will make me very sick, very quickly cause of a. Spike in BP.

[@johnward7340]

One last comment. I just read some of the other comments listed below. My recommendation is to take this seriously and followup with your own research. Yes, there are ifs ands and buts but this presentation highlights the best things to do and is very unbiased. I could not disagree with anything he said.

[@krakoosh1]

John Ward I disagree with what he says

[@evesperspective7662]

Great presentation! From my experience the measuring of blood pressure at doctors offices are not done correctly. When I took my mother to her doctor's office, she would be nervous about her weight and other things, and the first thing the nurse would do is stand her on the scale and take her blood pressure. After doing the normal procedures I asked the nurse to let my mother sit for a few moments and breathe slowly and take her blood pressure again. It was significantly lower. Definitely, the procedures should be changed at doctors offices. The very highest and best to all.

[@bobsaturday4273]

what makes you think these quacks offices want to get a proper reading , its obviously in their best interest to push as many of the toxic poison pills they're in business to get their victims hooked on

[@maril1379]

I have the same thing happen when I go -i always have md recheck after I rest and the reading is always lower

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@@bobsaturday4273 very true!!!!!!! Money talks.

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

This doctor cares and is very good. Many are not like this.

[@baldevthakur3064]

How do I low. My high bp

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

Make sure you get medicine from your doctor or the high blood pressure will mess up your kidneys. Then you can work on it with exercise and natural means.

[@lancetheman]

I wish UCTV was still over the air here in San Diego. The one channel I could rely on for information like this video! Great job, thorough, and really discussing the lack of agreement between different organizations and the NEED for patients to use their voice, discuss how the FEEL, and also remember EXERCISE and DIET do resolve a ton of issues. I lost 100 pounds by eating right, swim 6 days a week for 32 min, quit smoking. BP is also not an issue today which I am grateful for. Thank you!

[@joereidy5732]

WOW you were 100 pounds over weight? Didn't you notice that your pants were not fitting around the 40 pound mark? Okay...at least you lost the weight good for you. Now stay away from the crap food man

[@lancetheman]

@@joereidy5732 Made significant life style changes 10 years ago! No fad diets, just a serious look at inputs, exercise 30 minutes a day, and living clean. I was wearing 44's sooo tight, today 34's loose. This year, I weigh the same as I did in high school. 175 pounds, 6'. I am so happy with the change!

[@joereidy5732]

@@lancetheman Your doing a great job! Keep up the good work my friend 🙂

[@DanielinLaTuna]

@@lancetheman good work my friend. About ten years ago I started buying next-size up pants and trousers because I kept expanding at the waist. I now have some unused, new pants in my closet that are too large for me. I keep them as a reminder to not eat so unhealthy ever again!

[@bckang6221]

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[@joaneisner5344]

Felt lousey & BP was 185 /112. The problem was I was low on nitric oxide. I have been working on that. BP is better. Am 87 yrs & feeling good again!!!

[@rayb3000]

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[@coachesalot]

Primary care physicians should refer all their patients with BP issues to watch this video.....and the RN's in their offices. This is a very helpful video.

[@juanitam131]

I have no medical background but I'm an expert at googling my ailments. I really enjoyed this lecture. He made it easy for someone like me to understand. I started taking a bp medication today because my bp was very high. I need all the info I can get so, hopefully, I won't have to stay on this medication.

[@stevenlukaneon233]

To stable your blood Pressure, Use Kx2 Green Herbal Tea,it's very effective and work fast.That's what I used within 14 days and No side effect. The result is permanent. 100% guaranteed. You can get it from Dr.Vikraft Pharmacy via call/Text/WhatsApp:[phone]

[@barhabaap7041]

Releasing Potassium periodically after 40 helps Control high blood pressure, Losing salts but keeping body hydrated.

[@seanorathagain]

Stop eating sugar and intermittent fasting. YOUR WELCOME

[@belvinamuche4194]

@@stevenlukaneon233 seriously?

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[@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573]

Dr Baron, Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, time and experience as a Dr. I have High Blood Pressure since leaving the Marine Corps in 1994. Naturally I understand why. Drop in physical fitness, food intake, wrong diet led to High Blood Pressure. Since then I’ve been diagnosed with DM along with many other disabilities due to my service in the Marine Corps. Which was over 21 years. I’ve now been doing the things that I think is helping me. Losing weight, eating right, no fast foods, the right carbohydrates, sodium, protein, fiber and reduced sugar levels. Over the past two years I’ve lost 20 pounds to my current weight of 176-177. But I’m still concerned. But thanks for letting us know what to do.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

James, I have found Dr Mindy Pelz KZbin channel to be comprehensive in regaining health. and she is fun to watch.

[@frankiannuzzi9512]

I've heard a lot of ways to take your blood pressure some clinicians tell you to stand up and take it I've had it taken both my ankles when I was laying down by a cardiologist who said this is the correct way also we didn't here hidden explain which arm is correct the left or the right arm or does it matter

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[@elisaorozco9494]

Thank you for your service to our country, James!! SEMPER FI!!!

[@jacquelynclendinen2408]

Thanks Dr Baron. ..I have been diagnose with high BP. . You made the info much clearer to better understand the numbers readings n medications taken for such .

[@martast4754]

Thank you, Dr. Robert Baron, for this information. My husband has hypertension, I will show him this video too. We are from Estonia, where a very effective remedy for maintaining normal pressure is sold - Kardisel. It is made from natural components. Kardisel purifies the blood, normalizes pressure, and prevents the development of heart diseases. My husband felt much better and easier to live after starting to take Kardisel.

[@nathanmccannon736]

I'm 86.. in all the years of having my BP taken in any doctor or other,, NONE did so observing youre method of HOW the BP is taken.

[@vKarl71]

Clinical settings routinely over-estimate BP because of poor reading technique. (I've been hearing about this for at least 25 years.) 10:45 How to measure blood pressure properly (which he can't do in his own office) 17:20 If the pressure reads high, take it again. If you take multiple readings, use the lowest reading. 34:25: Chart of effective lifestyle adjustments 45:50: Chart of recommended pressures & meds. (Mostly: 140/90 Systolic more important) 53:05: Generic Meds 54:28: The SPRINT study (½ of Pts couldn't get under 120 even with meds. 120 had better outcomes than 140). 58:44: Serious side-effects of Tx in SPRINT study. SPRINT Pts were high-risk. 1.6% of them benefitted (i.e. avoided heart attack or stroke) 1:11:38 Dr Baron's final recommendations & considerations. 1:16:40: Good questions.

[@jimforbes9119]

Recently, on 2 occasions, I have taken my BP monitor with me to the PCP office where we checked it's accuracy against automated machines and against manual readings. My home monitor records within + - 5% of the office readings. My 'at home' average over 6 readings a day (3 in the am and 3 in the pm) for 2 weeks is 128/68. My 'in office' BP is ALWAYS (for the past 40 years) VERY high . Most recently, in the cardio clinic at the hospital, it was 180/120. It has been higher than that. I have learned to not concern myself with 'in office' readings.

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[@mariazhou1177]

Thank u for all these points

[@troyjhinkle]

I test at home and it helps me to make course corrections in both diet and exercise to measure the impact of those changes. So measuring at home has helped me quite a bit as I am thinking about my BP and what I eat and how to exercise. Even though the measuring alone doesn't do anything, it does help me to maintain my focus on my health overall. Great presentation!

[@sulaimonkudirat3898]

This is a total break down of how to take care of your BP is interesting straightforward thanks Dr

[@maribelvillanueva2870]

Thank you po Dr Gary Sy sa info. I ❤️ GsK. God bless us all.

[@hannadr]

I am a RN pensioner! And appreciate highly the information Professors information us up to now( I’ve heard only a third of the lecture ! ) and shall continue soon the rest, very interesting, . To update what’s new in BP .

[@arpadschummer5345]

My doc advised me to take BP meds because my BP was staying around 160-170 / 80-90. I did some reading and learned High BP is among the first signs of a "MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY"! I started taking 500 mg's of Magnesium oxide in tablet form. Letting the tablet dissolve in saliva without swallowing it, crushing the crystals with teeth, massaging the crystals against the roof of the mouth etc., over a period of 15 minutes or so while watching TV lowered my blood pressure into the 115-120 / 70-85 range depending on the activity situation. Natural remedies exist for every situation! Most are aggressively hidden by the "PHARMA/MED", cartels to protect profit!! I'm 72, survived 2 strokes caused by following Doc's advice & swallowing toxic meds as well as curing at home, a hospital acquired "INCURABLE", Staph infection with garlic, turmeric and oregano. That was in 2009, 12 years ago.

[@wandaquarles3436]

I wish you would do a show on hypotension. I have hypotension due to Parkinson’s disease and now I take Midodrine 2.5mg 3x’s per day. Hypertension runs big in my family so I am always afraid the medication will be to much for me. Also I worry about my Kidney function being on this list taking this medication.. your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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[@franklopeziilmtmti603]

Recommended of how to take the BP is a crock. If it is low at home shows you are relaxed in a relaxed environment. BP is all about the body's reaction to environmental stresses or lack of. If it is all over the place but at home, you're still low, don't worry about it. You're body is doing what is supposed to do. If it is high: -Stop eating all processed foods. Restaurant food is right up there. -Check your diet and fat intake such as high omega 6 oils. -Evaluate refined sugar/HFCS intake -Stress levels at work and home -Quality of sleep -Amount of exercise both resistance and cardio -natural blood thinners of water, vitamin C -removal of table salt from the diet and use Himalayan, Sea or Celtic salts. Sodium/potassium are vital for nerve and muscle function. Sound health to everyone. If you've gone beyond 10 minutes in this video you're interested in your health and already doing some of the things I listed and of course, I only highlight a few of the many things needed.

[@skinnydee1886]

Frank Lopez, I've watched and listened to this video till the very end. My blood pressure is sometimes elevated at nights due to lack of sleep; I'm not taking any Pharmaceutical drugs but drink garlic tea only on the nights it's high and it returns to normal within 20-25 minutes!

[@franklopeziilmtmti603]

@@skinnydee1886 That's awesome. Begin to include 15 minutes of deep breathing, eyes closed. Count to 4 as you take a full deep breath then very slowly exhale counting to 8. This will oxygenate the body, bring up the pH and bring in calm lowering external psychological pressure.

[@skinnydee1886]

@@franklopeziilmtmti603 Thank you but I also meditate and do yoga sometimes. There are many videos about breathing exercises to lower high blood pressure; Dr. Adam Story also has a good one. Thanks again, stay safe and God bless 🙏

[@dannyd3394]

@@skinnydee1886 what does garlic tea do?

[@ofeliaaquino5093]

THANKS a LOT DR. FOR AN EXCELLENT EXPLANATION.

[@colleenyoung6993]

Great lecture straight forward and no gimmicks. Wow thanks

[@tiffanyb.7596]

THANK YOU!! At my doctors office the nurse would Rush me in & take my blood pressure while talking about her family troubles asking me questions throughout the whole test. It was always elevated when she was the one on staff that day. 🙁 I appreciate this common sense, sound advice!! 🦋

[@livelaughlove1855]

I am astonished at the fact that some doctors are not aware of this knowledge. My mom is over seventy years old and her doctor insists that her b/p should be 120/80. He wants to add more meds to the four meds that she takes to lower her b/p. She has CHF and kidney problems, so why does he wants her b/p to be the same as it was when she was in her twenties? I can not believe what he is thinking, but I will not allow it. It seems like common sense should kick in at some point. Thank you, doctor for your help.

[@d.bcooper2271]

Lol same for me

[@lauramolloy9777]

How about asking them not to talk

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[@jeansindhikara1823]

What a wonderful presentation! This doctor is not only well informed, but he’s a great teacher! Starting the presentation with an outline of topics is such a good way to help the audience process the information as it’s presented. All of the lists were so clear and helpful to the audience members including me to, again, process the information. His tone of voice is soothing and it feels to me almost as if he’s talking with me alone. I learned a lot.

[@johnnoelsmith8535]

Good expo!

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[@bobsaturday4273]

except for all he is just a shill for big pharma , all about the drugs to hook you for life like the rest of the sheep . no mention of how to get these medical conditions under control naturally by changing that cr***y american diet of fats and sugar , using herbs and exercising a bit

[@granniefromky]

He is boring, needs to take a red pen to his presentation and weed out all the useless chatter. It took him 10 minutes to get started. It’s like he had an hour + to fill so he filled it. I can’t listen to the rest.

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[@donschultze3269]

FlaxSeed Oil has worked very well for me w/o side effects. 190/110 down to 110/70 within 3 months. It was doctor recommended after angioadema side effects. I am 86 years old.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

thank you, Don. for the story of success.

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How much flaxseed oil and how many times a day should one take?

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please share how much how often

[@user-qj3jz9ho1h]

I must say this is the very first doctor who explained the causes and effects of high/ low blood pressure and what the numbers really mean.... And medications 💊 that work and not work well.... He makes alotta sense to the general public. Just listening to this doctor lowers my blood pressure... Great job, Doc!

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[@davidjudd2283]

So very happy to find decent information. Thank you so very much. It is a non-definitive topic yet this presentation clarified many (not all...lol) of my questions. Thank you again.

[@101life9]

My BP was 200/110 a year ago, BG was 5.4. Doctor wanted to prescribe me drugs for these symptoms. I said no a day went on a diet and lifestyle changed. In 3 months, all numbers came back to normal. Lost 12 lbs. Got rid of white processed food and sugar; walk half hour in the morning and getting some sunshine. It's working !

[@donotneed2250]

A few weeks ago I had a craving for Turmeric Rice and did something about it. I made a pot. I also got a bit piggy with it. A couple mornings later when I checked my blood pressure and blood glucose they were lower than normal. Last week I had blood work done and my HbA1c was lower than normal not to mention I'd also dropped a couple of pounds. Since I'd seen my doctor last, 6 months ago, I have lost 12 pounds. Doc was pleased and I'm not complaining. I've been using turmeric for a few years but only once in awhile not paying much attention to my vitals afterwards. I've also gone back to putting a dash in my coffee along with cinnamon and ginger.

[@gunlokman]

Great video! As an engineer, I take issue with the present measurement of blood-pressure anyway. It is well known in hydraulics that if the flow in a circulation (pump-driven) pipe system is restricted in any way - the pressure goes up. This effect can be readily seen if one restricts a running garden-hose for example by pinching the pipe - the pressure rises and the water jet goes further. The human circulation system works in a very similar way. If the flow is restricted (by squeezing under the wrap-around cuff for example) - the pressure in the flow goes up! Come on guys - it's just like the old accepted practice of putting grease on burns! A high blood-pressure measured in this way merely demonstrates how good the pump (your heart) is - not how bad your system is!

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Well if arteries are clogged it would lessen the flow too making the pressure higher.

[@MrTweetyhack]

so how would you measure BP?

[@brianryan4053]

You are right! Cause of high blood pressure in the most cases - problems with renin angiotensin system. I have perfect heart and high blood pressure all my life, which is perfectly corrected with angiotensin inhibitor medication

[@kathygann7632]

My blood pressure went down significantly after I had a 12 hour back surgery and was no longer in constant pain.

[@Emy53]

I was prescribed 5mg of Crestor...it was giving me muscle aches, joint pain. I stopped taking this statin drug and within a few weeks, my pain went away, also my blood pressure was more stable. I average between 120-140 over 75-90. I have not taken any BP meds since Sept 2019. I control what I eat...and I walk or exercise 4 days a week. I am over 60. I have never had a heart attack nor am I diabetic. My doctor recommended medication only because my mother and a few siblings were diagnosed with HBP. Only one sibling is a heart patient.

[@ParanoidFactoid]

I just want to point out, Dr. Baron introduced Dr. Robert Lustig in two video set on metabolism of sugar and fructose and its relationship to metabolic disorder and resulting obesity. Along with all the other problems associated with that, including hypertension. Those two videos are on the UCLA channel and really worth watching. But my point here is that these people calling Baron a shill are mistaken, because it's impossible he doesn't know about Lustig's work (given he's had Lustig in as a guest lecturer for his classes). And therefore, it's a good bet he understands the metabolic processes that drive insulin / leptin resistance, and therefore maybe he has something meaningful to say about hypertension here. Everyone kneejerking keto should reconsider the lens through which they watch this video. Also: TAKE NOTES. (especially the part about how to properly measure)

[@OspreyFlyer]

Dr. Baron is extremely helpful to me!

[@parthasdasgupta]

I am an Indian. It's my own experience. I was a patient of High Blood pressure. My pressure was around 160/90. I was worried and went to doctor. As usual he had given me a medicine. However the result was not encouraging. Then I checked my blood. It was deficient in vitamin D. I started taking vitamin D as per doctor's advice without knowing if it has any effect. Then I started taking Magnesium 250 mg twice in week. Now my pressure is reduced to 140/90. Still high. Then as per my friend's advice I had started doing ANULOM VILOM pranayam. It's very easy. At first I did for two minutes per day, then slowly increased to five minutes per day. Now my BP is 120-130/75-85. It's under control considering I am 55 +. ANULOM VILOM is very easy to do and there are atleast a dozen utube videos avaliable on line. Anyone can do it. It's free of cost. I am not asking you to stop your medicine. But check your vitamin D and occasionally take Magnesium. And must do ANULOM BILOM pranayam. It's free of cost.

[@mangalpadda8549]

Dr Baron You are the greatest You took this call about High BP to a new level Thanks soooo much May God bless you sir

[@riskyron1416]

74, BP is 104/55 resting pulse 56. Still bench press 110 Kilos and even mountain bike in the Andes. Haven't had a car in 10 years . Retired to Panama at age 66 in 2013, last 4 years lived in Costa Rica. Life style changes are better than any medications. Added I have carried two AK-47 bullets in my torso for the last 53 years, and my left arm enhanced with titanium from 11 bone operations, Doc said I would likely not be able to lift more than a cup of coffee. He far underestimated his work and my resolve to do better.

[@happydays2300]

Life style changes are better than any medications. You are completely correct. Thank You for That! I am working on it.

[@riskyron1416]

@@happydays2300 Best wishes. Too bad doctors push happy pills as a solution. Sure temporary it can be useful while one makes changes. I think you're half way there already.

[@happydays2300]

@@riskyron1416 There will be NO pills, thank you very much. I'm just trying to get out of town. I already know where I feel better. Oceanside. Thanks for your kind reply. Enjoy!

[@riskyron1416]

@@happydays2300 Within the US try Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on coast. Or better yet Puerto Rico.. Still in the US that way. California, Texas, Florida and the Carolinas are expensive from all the wealthy retirees. Worse is Hawaii.

[@riskyron1416]

@@happydays2300 Lack of money can put a crimp on things., but a person in declining health should live their life the best possible and fulfill their dreams. Worst thing of all is staying put and awaiting Mr Grim to arrive. Make him work tracking you down, almost certain to stall him.

[@Carol-dj8gp]

Thanks for this presentation and information on taking blood pressure readings correctly. The latest guidelines were decided by doctors that have financial ties to pharmaceuticals and putting more people on medication. They lowered the bar for profit. My doctor lowered my blood pressure so low trying to meet those guidelines it caused me acute kidney injury.

[@keekwai2]

When I'm aware of my pulse beating under the cuff, that makes me anxious and increases my pulse rate and blood pressure. "Talking" actually distracts me from the process and I get a lower reading. ANYTHING that distracts me works .. singing, humming, reading etc.

[@dannyd3394]

Same

[@dannyd3394]

Wait I think that's supposed to happen because it also checks you're heart rate

[@sarahyates6055]

You shouldn’t actually talk or move during the time you’re having your blood pressure taken, it actually makes the readings higher so giving false results.

[@monikapastor1958]

Very detailed information. Thank you Dr. Baron for a very detailed information about blood pressure.

[@ernestogarcia4157]

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[@normarodricks8838]

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[@emaruzicavidenovic7619]

Dr Shultch +probably wrong spelling) in his book "Curing incurable dusease" recommended drinking howthorn tea 3:x a day also using tincture droos from the same. U started this recently and soon needed half a tablet od my usual meds.hope to do away with tablet eventually. Also raw garlic lowers BP and prevents clotting.

[@IIVVBlues]

This has been very eye opening for me. I'm over 70 and 150/90 sounds like a much more reasonable target. I like to avoid drugs. I was able to control my T2 diabetes through diet alone and I think an exercise program should be my first line of defense for blood pressure.

[@dannyd3394]

Why avoid the medication?

[@Tk-iz2ws]

@@dannyd3394 because it's bad for you.

[@billw8476]

@@NoBody11010 get it from china now, i will not be any good after we nuke china back to the stone age.

[@patsydf]

@@dannyd3394 Why take drugs when a bit of self control and a look at personal lifestyle can change things.

[@elsahilario529]

@@patsydf I totally agree.If you want to be healthy,eat healthy foods.People get sick because of unhealthy lifestyle and lack of self-control or should I say...Discipline!

[@jennifermorris833]

Just started on low dose BP meds. Now feel so much better, 100% wish I’d done it sooner.

[@gingerlori52]

If you've ever paid attention when the clinic is taking your blood pressure, you would find the talk shocking, not boring.

[@lynncoffin180]

My question is, when the nurse is taking my b/p, WHY does she keep pumping up the cuff? Would that cause the reading to increase??

[@christinelitvak6427]

I got a BP check in a clinic at work. The cuff was so tight that I was in pain. When I exclaimed "ow! this is hurting me!" my blood pressure went up so high that the tech made me sign a note that I will go to the doctor to be checked out. I didn't. It would just be high if I went there because of the anxiety. Those cuffs hurt.

[@bridgetmonica31]

Do you know your blood pressure .

[@pulrich9284]

I use a wrisr cuff-as you said the arm cuff hurts so bad-doctor doesn't like it but I insisted and refuse the arm cuff

[@benjaminjr6322]

I agree with you. I that same experience! Dam!.. It hurts.

[@benjaminjr6322]

Does pains, course Bp to Rise?.

[@ash7604yaman]

@@benjaminjr6322 It depends say for example if some has tennis elbow that will be inflammation of the elbow joint there will be a bottle neck because of the injury and the blood pressure will ride due to the heart beating faster ,the brain receives the signal that there is an injury on the elbow and that triggers the heart to pump blood as a result high blood pressure registers on the pressure gauge that's how our bodies react, that's with most injuries, so in this case cooling the area of injuries a cold compression is recommended eg ice pack ,use of fenbid jell antiinflamatory medicine is used a strong pain killer and a tubular dressing should ease the pain ,bone injuries can be fatal, bone rubbing on bone is just as fatal xrays or MRI results will show clear signs of the injuries all this will show on the blood pressure monitor. Injuries to the knees also rises the blood pressure and that will trigger the heart to pump blood faster to the area .Blood thining medication like aspirin or ibuprofen is used that will make the blood flow better as blood has red cells and white cells, when the area is injured there appears to be traffic jam of cells that's when pain increases, sometimes surgery is indicated.

[@richardlee7144]

Best plain explanation of high blood pressure issues.

[@bwilliams1234]

Thank you Dr. Baron. I've been dealing with untreated high blood pressure (210/100 average) for at least 8 of the last 10 years until finally I had to ask my PCP to help me lower it. Now I see a cardiologist, though my BP is still a bit high. You have taught me a lot and I thank you again.

[@oliverfalcao5844]

your body wouldnt handle that kind of pressure 210/100? for 8 years? no way! sorry

[@oliverfalcao5844]

@@Stefan_Doz thats rare

[@billderby1527]

@@oliverfalcao5844 I have same issues. My current at home bp is 220/139 right now.

[@oliverfalcao5844]

2nd worst 185/115, 190/97

[@billderby1527]

@@oliverfalcao5844 We're just iron men. I joke that while I put my boots on to go to work most men in my state whole be laid up in some hospital bed

[@chuckeecheeze4649]

We still didn't find out. Was Bueller there or not. You should call for him again.

[@victorynowall]

I am happy to learn that BP measuring of 140/90 is good for everyone and people older 150/90. I agree that salt is the culprit!

[@masudsiddiqui3167]

Dr Baron is giving talk to other doctors. His length of talk is just right.

[@merlysambrano4496]

i appreciate so much Doc. for a resourceful informations and guidelines regarding health care.

[@kentrimby6558]

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[@sedoniakrieger7832]

This was sooo informative and beneficial. It was great, thank you Doctor for your knowledge.

[@bjspeck4337]

I was on Losartan for a long time - lost 112 pounds, due to knee replacements - discontinued Losartan. Husband dying of colon cancer, I had a panic attack that I thought was a stroke. I was hospitalized, put back on Losartan because of major increase in BP. Went to dentist who asked had my meds changed. I told her, she asked if I had cramps in my shins and ankles. Yes! She had switched to irbesartan and cramps went bye. I did the same and the cramps stopped for me too. I'm slowly getting my BP back down, lowered irbesartan by half and BP almost always between 125/75 to 105/65, except after driving 40 miles through traffic for 10 of those, where the BP comes in up to 140/75. Why isn't cramps on the list?

[@jobethrico]

U could get the same effect by increasing magnesium , b3, and is increasing yeah potassium intake low sodium tomato juice .

[@gingeraustin7873]

I take magnesium and it works

[@jobethrico]

@@gingeraustin7873 : 👍 u see!

[@vwwom7241]

No comment

[@vwwom7241]

Yes

[@maxsdad538]

What? You mean my blood pressure of 213/87 is too high? Are you SURE? Yes, my BP was that high, and I actually left my doctors office in an ambulance during that first visit ("But but but I feel FINE!"). I can only thank God that I lived through that period of ignorance, and was able to bring my BP down to a manageable 125/whatever. And I'm not done yet.

[@masudsiddiqui3167]

Excellent talk, factual and very informative. Thank you Dr Baron.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

The Keto hawker😂😂😂😂😂

[@doloressimpson7456]

SUPER knowlegable holistic DOCTOR who explains well !!!

[@almagapayao8419]

Great Presentation Doc.Thanks lot for sharing ❤️

[@shelchicago8997]

The medical community is still talking about salt but not enough about sugar. This explains why we get sicker and sicker.

[@dcreas]

We also eat very healthy! No salt, no dairy, no fat, not beef, fruits, salads, fish. 30 years, I only have had water, no alcohol. Kathy

[@garyluciani370]

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Every reading I took fluctuated up or down BUT it was consistently in the high zone. I was prescribed a blood pressure pill, taken once every 24 hrs. After two years on the pill it doesn't matter how often I take my reading, it still fluctuates BUT always between the optimal and normal range. The pills work for me.

[@dannyd3394]

I'm 23 year's old should I take the medication?

[@mnayak9348]

Find the cause and correct

[@lindajohnson9282]

One of the easiest and safest ways to bring down high blood pressure is by putting a plastic chair in the shower recess and sit down under warm, running water. It dilates superficial blood vessels, thus reducing stress on the lumen of major blood vessels. If possible, have someone nearby, just in case your BP drops faster than anticipated; that being said, you should be able to feel your BP dropping so you can get out before it goes too low. After you dry off, go have a sleep (if possible) ❤️

[@gwend4583]

Thank s for the imfor Mation.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

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[@bobsaturday4273]

very good observation

[@lindajohnson9282]

@@NoBody11010, no, don’t just take a hot bath. Being completely surrounded in the warm water may lower blood pressure quite quickly causing the person to pass out and no-one wants to pass out in the bathtub, slip under the water and drown 👍🏻

[@csmith5611]

Agree not to be alone in a big bath of water but it works and someone nearby would alleviate drowning risk.

[@deep6301]

Very helpful video. I especially appreciate his initial efforts to improve HBP through diet and lifestyle changes. I also appreciate the guidelines for BP for over 60 year olds. I am over 60 and could not accept that my numbers should be the same as when I was 25. It was not realistic.

[@andriafitzgerald9250]

If you do the same activity as younger people and eat healthy like young people...your blood pressure can be like young people. Don't fool yourself. If you have high BP, there is a reason for it. It is not always medical.

[@100happychap]

video didn't help at all: dr spoke in jargon, displayed slides w/o clear explanations, it seems obvious he roots for big pharma not for anxious patients...

[@melodaran4034]

He speaks in a monotone fashion but still very clearly. The charts are helpful for me as they break down the differences by age/BP levels. I learmed a lot. To lower BP, there are other good videos that focus on this subject.

[@Jan96106]

Dee: I fully agree with what you say. His lecture was great. It is ridiculous and unhealthy to try to keep everyone at such low numbers. I never listen to doctors when they are spouting nonsense or urging me to take a lot of medications that make me feel ill and that have questionable results. For example, I thought hormone replaement therapy was dangerous and I was proven right about that. I feel statins are dangerous, and I have been proven correct about that. Trying to reduce blood pressure to extremely low levels in an older person through many medications is also counterintuitive. I know that drug companies want to make more money by making more people dependent on drugs they don't really need. People have to engage in critical thinking and not blimdly follow what someone tells them to do. This video gives us information to help us do that.

[@philtrimby9574]

@@luvroflifepray4890 I'm basically a layman, though I was a home health aid with CNA training too. I also found his talk very understandable even though I think he was talking to student or professional seminar attendees. Perhaps, I underestimate my knowledge base or intellect, but I cannot understand anyone with a reasonable high school education not being vable to comprehend this talk.

[@WhiteBirdMustFly1]

Salt contributed heavily to my care, as the foods at the kitchen was being resulted by the server, and caused my 3 meals to change. In less than 1 month off of that diet, the The Peoples Kitchen, were then notified that my blood pressure dropped back to normal, versus prescription to drugs. Also pain control management with again diet, and cholesterol lowering with Red Yeast Rice, were validated and followed up on to work for my health. I am an elder care provider, as well as have history of working with children. This education is transferable to young and old.

[@sinticlase]

It's comforting to see such Kind spoken beautiful woman guide us men into better manhood. Thanks for helping us out queen. Just found your channel and to know I may have better nights sleeping and less peeing is a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm going to take heed to all your advice and thank you again for sharing your knowledge and wisdom

[@DIAMONDGIRL57]

Great info! Thank you! Doctor tried to subscribe BP medication during an initial without really knowing me as a patient. I had to rush to get to his office after a stressful day. To top it off, I was nervous about meeting a doctor for the first time. Naturally my blood pressure was elevated when the nurse took my vitals. After sitting in the exam room for 10-15 minutes, the doctor walks in, greets himself and after scanning my chart, asked if my blood pressure is always so high. I explained what kind of day I had and that I was not interested in any medication as blood pressure is not always at the same and constant levels. He did check my BP before leaving his office and it was below normal. Don’t jump on the medication bandwagon! You can control BP naturally yourself. There are also natural herbs to help with controlling BP if needed. Eating a diet rich in dark raw leafy vegetables (8-10 cups) will also help. Lots of green veggies, low carb, with light to moderate protein. Drinking hibiscus tea as well as getting enough sleep and periods of rest during the day is also helpful.

[@lovepeace8918]

Next time doctor asks you why your blood pressure is always high, just tell him, well sir, I think my blood pressure was smoking some joints, it tries to hide it from me but I can smell it, and my blood pressure's eyes are always blood shot red, knocking off telling dumb jokes laughing at the walls n stuff.

[@tinnierush142]

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[@blackfeel9172]

Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

[@marylouirick7316]

It's all about how u handle life. Working, bills,kids,ur marriage. The real road map is 2 follow Christ.Praises The Lord!📿😄

[@lindamusa819]

Being spiritual definitely helps. Following Christ with understanding is the key. Christians have been reported to have poor health as well. We really need to understand who we are in the lord and follow thr direction of the holyspirit.

[@mullerpetronellamaria2378]

I am living in Namibia. I drink 1 tablespoon of flax seed oil and it normalized my blood pressure.

[@marilynmarkos5283]

Thanks Dr.Frida.for Shaering us About high blood pressure Godbless you Always.Athens Greece.

[@whocares0316]

I have been on BP meds since i had a heart attack back in 1994. I have recently added a new Cardiologist who asked me to start tracking my BP at home using my own Omron monitor which takes my BP three successive times and gives me the average of the three. I have taken the log of my results to my Cardio but he never seems to be overly concerned about the numbers or pay much attention to them. I never knew i should do my test in the morning before i take my meds! I always test it in AM but i take my BP meds BEFORE I test myself. I will change that now but im aggravated about it because i do have heart disease and also type 2 diabetes and always worry about my BP as i age...now 81.After 15 years of daily blood sugar testing I'm going to stop that and just do my A1c which is currently 6.4% with 2 500mG of Metformin daily. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@405boy4]

I was diagnosed with hypertension in 2007. I survived two strikes: one in 2012 and recently in 2020. I know I'm blessed to still be alive but I still struggle with my blood pressure going up and down when measured by my doctor. I still don't fully understand that but oh well. The crazy thing is that I take two blood pressure meds and a med to stop blood clots. I don't know how helpful those blood pressure meds work because I kept my BP low the first three and half years and all of sudden, Boom. My body had adapted to the two BP meds. It stayed high for eight years until I had this recent stroke possibly due to a blood clot. Although my BP is still higher than what the doctor wants it to be, they said I should feel better due to my blood levels staying at a much safer level..

[@hunter6099]

Eat meat and chicken only. No greens sugar and no whites. You will feel young BP will drop to low 20's

[@405boy4]

@@hunter6099 Good looking out..

[@dannyd3394]

What was you're bp?

[@nancysmith3854]

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[@Annabelleese1]

Outstanding. So clear and well presented. Also put me far more at ease personally with this superb presentation.

[@RekhaRaichur-g7u]

I have been suffering from systolic hypertension taking loserytin & Metaprolol but about one week back was admitted with high B P 230/72 I was in the hospital for ten days They were trying combination of Medicines l got severe reaction with that l got facial palsy & Numbness of hands for only 20 minutes lastly They gave Lasartrin tab & dischared Advised to take tab after measuring B P Now morning it will be between 117 -123 systolic night 140- 150 All investigations were normal

[@RekhaRaichur-g7u]

One correction They gave Valsatrin tab instead of Lasartrin

[@fel2451]

Thank you Dr. Baron your lecture is very helpful and informative it helps a lot for those who have high ot low blood pressure . God bless and stay safe.

[@edwinducay755]

lagi po akong nanonood ng mga video ninyo doc.mabait at magaling kayo.kaya lagi akong nanonod mga ilang video ninyo ang napapanood ko pag yung im on the health mood thanks po doc willie ong

[@tonyallen1953]

Could listen to this man all day, Whish he was our PM in UK.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Thank you for approaching blood pressure diagnosis by presenting the scientific findings and breaking down the specifics. Many non-medical people want to be informed. The more they know, the more they can recognize potential contributors in their lives.

[@blackfeel9172]

Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

[@josephatstheodore2668]

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[@ubaldofernandes4559]

Thank you doctor Baron for giving blood pressure information

[@kitiananatasere8343]

thank you Doc..love from fiji🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯

[@edwardlal3620]

Excellent prestation ,so informative ! no family doctors want to tell you all these they just want to keep you on the drugs .Dr. Baron you are awesome , love your lecture . Thank you👍👍👍👍🤏

[@bklynny64]

I have high blood pressure and I cry myself to sleep almost every day I don’t know what to do to stay alive. I have an adult son with special needs and he needs me more then any one.

[@jeannedinovo5543]

Brooklyn babe in NY: aren’t your doctors prescribing anything for you? What did you learn from this presentation that could help you? Are you overweight due to food choices or medicines or alcohol? If it’s not bothering you that much, maybe for you it’s normal. I would suggest an endocrinologist or cardiac doctor to assess your condition. Try holistic doctors who usually try to find the cause of the problem rather than just treat it’s symptoms. Use patient reviews to choose a caring professional, that way you won’t get stuck with a pill pusher type, who’s in a hurry to see his next patient, or big pharma rep with typical goodies to pass out!

[@simonhuss]

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[@jacqulynnbrookins354]

Excellent! Thank you! I would love to see you as your patients, it the knowledge that keep patients healthy.

[@percival74898]

Thank you Dr. Baron for a clear and well researched lecture. Sharing these statistics really helps one understand. With regards to mental stress etc. I recommend the talks by Eckhart Tolle. Thanks again.

[@yvonnegoines1496]

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[@BadGirl-pn3qu]

Everyone is different and has a different BP and not necessarily 120/80 as some believe is a norm. Also, medical personnel should be taught not to react to BP measurements as a patient is about to die! This creates anxiety in patients and will produce incorrect results the next time BP is checked.

[@Emmsays]

They have taught that way. It's in the system the medical books especially physiology states that a patients bp can be higher at the clinic cuz people panic and sometimes the clinic can be upstairs etc its normal if someone shows up 130/80

[@DutchmanAmsterdam]

So, you are more knowledgeable then the scientists then? You must be a believer in alternative fantasy healing. BTW, I wish I had 120/80. Mine is more like 150/95, but I was told at my age of early 50's I don't require medication (yet), here in the Netherlands, Europe. I think in USA I would have recieved medication already perhaps. Then again many people can hardly afford a trip to the doctor over there. So I might not even have found out.

[@NannyOggins]

Clearly my health care practitioners here in Portugal are excellent blood pressure takers. However, I find the cuff uncomfortable to the point of painful whether It’s used in the doctor office or my own equipment at home. I’m sure this causes my blood to raise considerably. The anticipation of discomfort, despite slow breathing , closed eyes and “happy place” meditation shoots my body up! I wish there were a less uncomfortable method.

[@d.bcooper2271]

Actually same for me

[@essentialeugene]

My blood pressure is 176/87!!!. My other readings have been 143/65, 136/75, etc. 176 is my highest reading.

[@tikaanipippin]

Dr. Baron does not talk until after 26:00 about whether accurate blood pressure readings can ever be taken, unless after fasting for several hours, or if the time since the last meal is important, and indeed whether the meal was large, small, hot, or cold, and whether it was high in fat, protein, or sugars, of simple or complex polysaccharides. Post-prandial hypotension is a well-known condition described by medical people. From personal experience, the simple act of eating before the BP is measured can take a pre-prandial fasting measurement of the peripheral brachial blood pressure from a "hypertensive" 155/92 to a post-prandial "normotensive" 120/75, half an hour after a bowl of noodles and soup, as mesenteric blood flow is increased in order to manage the absorption of nutrients and heat from the gut. Also, the act of emptying the bladder can drop my BP from 155/86, after waking from a nap with a full bladder, to a BP of 135/81 five minutes after urinating. I have never been asked not to have eaten within 3 hours before having sphygmomanometry, nor have I been asked what I have eaten and when before a BP check. The results of the art of medicine, skewed to a meaningless degree, as practiced by busy practitioners, on anxious and possibly uncomfortable people, perhaps stressed by their wait before being examined, and also the likelihood that they are unwell, and out of their domestic comfort zone, then to impose a lifetime of pharmaceutical interference on their body chemistry is not the optimal way to deal with our health.

[@kevin-parratt-artist]

The most relevant blood pressure numbers are those recorded during real life situations, not sitting calmly in the ideal position with no one talking or distracting. I would call that a 'false low' measurement.

[@mariespi96]

I'm not a medical professional but I think they shouldn't determine to give people meds based on measurements that were taken when they were stressed. It's best to take it when they are least stressed or on their normal routine at home so they know what their baseline is.

[@csmith5611]

Yes agree but it's impossible to standardise upset, angry, distressed situations across populations whereas everyone can sit quietly in a room to have their BP taken. Your point is well-made though.

[@hyacinthbartley4689]

Very good teacher..i learned a lot in couple of minutes..very good information.