Treating The Underlying Causes Of High Blood Pressure

Almost a quarter of the worldwide adult population has high blood pressure or hypertension. An additional third of American adults have what is called a pre-hypertensive condition. Hypertension is a leading cause of heart disease and can lead to kidney failure, stroke, dementia, and more. Conventional medicine typically treats hypertension with medications which is generally effective in reducing risk of these complications. However, these medications frequently come with unintended side effects. Functional Medicine, on the other hand, seeks to get to and treat the root cause of whatever is causing hypertension.⁣
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In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. George Papanicolaou to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating high blood pressure. They discuss how things like diet, sleep apnea, insulin resistance, and more are often the driving forces of hypertension.⁣
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George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. He is also an Institute for Functional Medicine Practitioner. Upon graduation from his residency he joined the Indian Health Service. He worked on the Navajo reservation for 4 years at the Chinle Comprehensive Medical Facility where he served as the Outpatient Department Coordinator. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. He practiced with a philosophy centered on personal relationships and treating the whole person, not just not the disease. He called that philosophy “Whole Life Wellness”. Over time as the healthcare system made it harder for patients to receive this kind of personal care Dr. Papanicolaou decided a change was needed. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health - a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou to join The UltraWellness Center in 2017.⁣

[@needforspeed9521]

With all due respect. Let the guy SPEAK!

[@AndyKinOz]

AMEN...why have him on if you're not going to listen to him?

[@supernova5107]

One of the best things about this interview is I can research the fella who is trying to talk and find out if he has something else to say.

[@nyokabi8582]

That's what I did

[@stellaswart4189]

Dr Mark, this is my first time here. Why having a guest when you interrupt and talk all the time ... rather do it then yourself, it will be less frustrating for a listener. Thank you, it is still very good info.

[@pinkoceanflower3045]

At 13:26 the doctor said that he tells people that he won’t treat the hypertension, but the other things that maybe causing it instead. Now, this is the kind of MD I want to see.

[@RuthLessGemini]

I have CKD and the doctors tells me it's because of the hp...interesting!🤔

[@madhatter9001]

A Rare Doctor indeed.

[@Phasma6969]

@@RuthLessGemini It is hypertension that is causing disease to progress, however that is not the root cause. You have to entirely change your lifestyle to reduce the BP. No refined carbohydrates, this includes alcohol and cereal and grains. You need electrolytes in the adequate amounts spread throughout the day, this includes magnesium. You also need sunlight separate from Vitamin D and Nitric Oxide production, it's necessary for healthy blood flow. Look up sulfation and EONutrition KZbin channel. Also look up apoe4.info and the wiki and primer. A primary causal factor is insulin resistance at the organ level, this will cause your blood pressure to REMAIN CONSISTENTLY HIGH. Follow a healthy lifestyle and get your GFR level checked every 3-6 months. You can also use a blood pressure machine and check it. Alternatively there is also a KZbin channel called "Low Carb Down Under" where doctors speak about health topics and functional medicine.

[@lynlawley8903]

@@RuthLessGemini not sure is that chronic kidney disease,,that could be caused or triggered,, by meds side effects to check up on meds

[@susanferguson4271]

​@@RuthLessGemini Uncontrolled high blood pressure over time causes chronic kidney disease. Kidney problems can cause high blood pressure

[@lathavaratharajan5071]

Now I have high blood pressure because of this interview

[@shanongwynne6439]

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[@jorgerojas1576]

😂

[@GraceDollesin]

Ahahaha!

[@CheesusSVT]

[@brucegillies1694]

Let your guest speak .........that’s why you have a guest !

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

18:43 Do you think he LISTENS to his patients?

[@lindaglover7194]

@@ToddSloanIAAN I'm going to say cause he has already reached a conclusion before the patient sits down. Like when the cops desided me X did the murder. Now just get him convicted. 💯💩🤥😷🤯😷

[@shanongwynne6439]

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[@hoboonwheels9289]

In Canada 40 years ago when I went to Dr. I would sit in exam room 15-20 minutes before my BP was taken, 40 years later BP is taken as soon as I walk in AND they want you to answer questions, and then meds are prescribed immediately. Before an exam 1st get a good sleep, 2nd no caffeine till after exam, 3rd drink water 1st thing, 4th before exam go to bathroom, 5th insist on 15 minutes alone in exam room before exam, 6th do not talk during BP test.

[@those_eyes]

Very good points. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[@patriciaalford1470]

Good points. Also should be seated with both feet on the floor - not with legs dangling from the end of the exam table, or with your legs crossed at knee or ankle. And your arm with the blood pressure cuff should be supported at the level of your heart.

[@lechatel]

I just had a high reading at the doctors. He didn't warn me he was doing my blood pressure. (I am in France and already stressed as my French is poor) I thought he was examining my throat. So I am on a couch with a somewhat raised back, legs crossed, arm at an odd angle, feeling flustered , grouchy bossy doctor, and my heart starts racing so I can hear it, and he has the thing clamped round my arm asking me questions.... and of course my blood pressure is through the roof! I have white-coat syndrome at the best of times. He then prescfibes beta blockers and tells me to go for a blood test. He doesn't ask if I have any other meds (I don't) and he doesn't tell me to not take the meds before I get the bloodwork done. (I don't) Terrible experience. I feel stressed, upset, and generally worried. Waiting on the bloodwork. I suspect I have elevated thyroid. I am generally healthy....not fat, get exercise, don't smoke or eat junk. I no longer trust the medical profession...this 'doctor' told me to cut out salt. (That was debunked years ago). I got the impression he was looking for an excuse to prescribe something.

[@frenchustube]

@@lechatel I am French like you living in America and have the same. I am good at home and terrible at the office. 110/70 (11/70) cabinet medical 160/100 (16/10) Buy yourself a blood pressure reader and do it at home then take your result with you to the visit! j'ai éliminé le sel à 80% et ça m' a beaucoup aidé

[@drsj2002]

good points

[@wread1982]

My grandma is 101 and has had extreme high blood pressure since the 1960’s. We have had to take her to the ER multiple times cause it goes over 200/110. I think she drinks to much coffeee some times. She still lives on her own and drives is the crazy part. We think she’s still going strong cause she’s a social butterfly

[@hildastrangwayes9162]

I 68 years old now, but since I turned 60 my blood pressure is being high, if I don’t take medication. I have tried diets, but don’t work. Sometimes you have to take the pill.

[@cliveuuking4602]

​@@hildastrangwayes9162try fasting

[@eliakimbenishchayil]

She is still going strong and a centenarian because of the two factors you mentioned, being a social butterfly and coffee. Coffee has been proven to extend life. Voltaire drank between 50 to 72 cups of coffee a day and he lived to 86 in an age where people died at 35 to 40 years old

[@eliakimbenishchayil]

This doctor is a narcissist he is not interested in what his guests has to say.

[@cliveuuking4602]

@@hildastrangwayes9162 try fasting - it works.

[@miriama.percell572]

Dr. Hyman will you please stop overpowering the discussion. I am trying to hear what your guest is saying. He is very knowledgeable and resonates with the topic.

[@shanongwynne6439]

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[@tubingtonite]

Finally a doctor willing to treat the cause instead of the symtoms, such good information!!!

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

yeah cut back on the caffeine! I think he's ADHD

[@jocelynevoss6517]

I cut my sugar at 95% and my BP went down to normal I am 76

[@jocelynevoss6517]

Just drink water

[@vikramthakur6606]

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[@skyisnolimit9720]

Lovely conversation.. it reinforces my belief that BP can be cured or reversed. 1. Insulin resistance 2. Sleep 3. Low magnesium 4. Low omega 3 5. Toxic metals 6. gut micro biomes 7. Low Potassium

[@leen1q84]

When you say low magnesium, low omega 3 etc, are you referring to deficiencies?

[@monicag369]

Low vitamin D also affects BP

[@judyjudyjudy1841]

@skyisnolimit9720.... I feel BP can be taken care of also, just like this Dr. cared enough about his patient that he went the extra mile & took care of his patient. My Dr.'s are letting me die slowly because of their "limited knowledge". Have you ever met a Pastor that all he knows is what he learned at college & is not capable of thinking for himself? Well....I think that is the same place 99% of the Dr.'s out here in the US are like, they can't think past what they have learned. Every Dr. is a "specialist" in his field & he sends you "somewhere else" when what you have is out of his field, which seems to be more than one thing wrong. You made a good comment! Sincerely, Judie

[@juvysmith8544]

Sorry, please go straight to the point. Too much talk VERYVERY long talk. Waste time. We are VERYVERY busy. Just tell audience whT are the best supplement for high blood pressure. Simple

[@RichardHarlos]

@@juvysmith8544 Your impatience is YOUR problem. If you're so busy that you can't bear to listen to a half-hour conversation, that's YOUR failure to organize your time in a way that gives you that leisure window of time. So, now that we're clear on the source of the problem, let's talk about projection... Your impatience, to you, feels like an entitlement. You don't feel any intellectual burden to be honest about the reason why you're too busy to hang out with a conversation. So, in your subconscious desire to avoid taking personal responsibility, you *project* onto the participants in the video some failing, which in this case is what you refer to as a _"waste of time,"_ and _"Too much talk."_ Don't project. It only makes you appear like someone who takes 'entitlement' too far, and as someone who can't be bothered to understand anything beyond the proposition that if YOU don't appreciate something, THEN there must be something 'wrong' with that something. Although this is typical for young children, I presume you aren't a young child, ergo, clinging to a childish way of responding speaks to your immaturity. It seems you've got a lot of work to do to step out of that immature entitlement bubble that you experience as your life. Good luck on your journey toward recovery.

[@Rajghotra123]

Hello Dr. Hyman, I highly appreciate that you are treating the causes of BP instead of prescribing medication with a ton of side effects. Why can't all the doctors do the same.

[@victoriouswarrior2325]

Partly because they don't have training in functional medicine. Partly because they are paid to prescribe profitable medication by Big Pharma.

[@snowbird6855]

💰💰💰💰 pharma

[@vivianruiz9218]

$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@debramartin2854]

Yes so true They just want to keep you on drugs for life!

[@msheidiho2004]

$$_

[@loue6563]

My blood pressure was 220/110. And sometimes higher and was put on meds that did help lower it but I was still feeling awful. Once I changed my diet. Got off grains sugar and processed foods my blood pressure is now normal. As are all my health problems.

[@queenofthenile8300]

inspirational, i was 247/143, mostly anxiety related, refused pills, changed lifestyle, and cutting out alcohol completely!

[@sammysam7070]

Excellent!!!

[@shicruisin7004]

Different strokes for different folks. I have none of these things and my bp yesterday, was 195/106. Had the Dr freaking out and immediately putting me on a drip for 15 minutes to lower the BP. The infusion lowered the top nr by 20 points but that was all. Today it was back up. Not quite as high, but still way too high at 184/114! He gave me a pill to take. I am taking it. Usually I refuse all chemical medicines, but, he made me so scared that I'm now taking it. For 2 weeks, till my next appointment. Plus I must monitor my bp twice a day now. I know that they need to find out whats CAUSING my hbp, but that's not what they think. His answer to that was that at my age it's normal to have hbp. I'm 64, still working, walk an hour a day and am slim. I do take a medication which has what side effect....? Increasing BP! Go figure. Plus I have sleep apnea because of a severely deviated septum. I eat healthy too!

[@priscillaharlins1328]

It's so refreshing to hear a doctor talk about treating the cause of high blood pressure rather than pushing a bunch of pills. My blood pressure has been up lately so I already know the doctor is going to prescribe increased meds, rather than see what's causing it. My husband and I are so tired of taking blood pressure meds. My poor mother, God rest her soul, was put on a battery of blood pressure meds, then water pills, then heart medications... until finally her kidneys failed. By the time I started being her advocate, the damage had already been done. Because of that, I know I have to do something different if I want to live a healty lifestyle.

[@Birdylockso]

Doctors want the quick fix as much as the patients; both will keep big Pharma very happy by selling more statins.

[@melindahernandez1224]

Your exactly right!

[@Bokgat]

Sounds like yours may be hereditary rather than something you’re not doing right. I’ve been on them for 30 years since my twenties and it’s managed, but I know I can probably make some lifestyle change to go off them. Let’s share our experiences

[@priscillaharlins1328]

@@Bokgat It does run in my family, that’s why I work so hard to try and get it down and keep it down. I’m currently on a plant based diet and trying to incorporate at least 30 minutes to an hour of exercise per day, except weekends. After pushing my doctor, she finally referred me to some of Kaiser’s educational resources. Some of them have been very helpful. It has been frustrating, but I stay encouraged and hopeful. I’m tracking everything in an app called Lose It! so that has been really beneficial.

[@skinnydee1886]

None is interviewing the other! My understanding; these two gentlemen are discussing the issues of high blood pressure and what to do about it! Thanks to you Dr. George and Dr. Hyman for this interesting podcast; God bless you guys 🙏

[@bobmarshall3700]

I just wish Dr Hyman would stop interrupting.

[@ellenherman9543]

Could we listen to the guest please!!! Holy cow!

[@spyman52]

By far one of Dr. Hyman's better interviews with himself.

[@juned1475]

So annoying. I would like to hear his guest. The constant interruptions make it hard to follow.

[@neerujetley6667]

He loves to hear his own voice and opinion. Why does he pretend to interview a specialist. Very annoying

[@terrywalker2437]

😂😂😂

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

@@neerujetley6667 18:43 Do you think he LISTENS to his patients?

[@MikeG-js1jt]

Im thankful I wasnt born with the last name of Hyman....... I surely would have suffered immeasurably in junior high!

[@kellio8087]

1 year ago, my stress hypertension got so bad that I was having shortness of breath (air hunger). For some reason, drinking electrolytes helped during the episodes. Hospital checked my liver, pancreas and right kidney but no meds, etc. Primary doctor just prescribed anti depression meds of which I didnt take. Later, I got bell's palsey (facial paralysis on right side of face). I felt like doctors couldn't help so I did a lot of research, decided to reduce inflammation by doing an anti-inflammatory diet and eliminate all stress. This worked for me.

[@oshobaadu6272]

How did you reduce inflammation? Did you take Omega3s?

[@kellio8087]

@Osho Baadu I eliminated all stress, ate an anti-inflammatory diet and supplemented. Omega 3 is part of the diet.

[@noelmason1681]

​@@oshobaadu6272 o😮8😢😊8o😅i I😊9😊😅😊8😊and

[@noelmason1681]

​@@kellio8087 😅.😅

[@nadiagrimaud534]

Hi I love this . Did you feel like getting an anti inflammatory diet was able to get rid of your facial paralysis.

[@JinanMC]

Dr Hyman, I think I speak for the majority here when I say that we all find your content (and expertise) very valuable, but please let your guests speak. This really was one of the most difficult to watch interviews, of all of the ones you have done - less than 3 minutes in and the guest is visibly getting fatigued and overpowered, and I think that many of us watching also find this pattern fatiguing. They are your "guests" for a reason and the balance needs to be very different. In many segments of your interview here, you are monologuing continuously and your guest is unable to get a word in. PLEASE consider the repeated constructive feedback you are getting from your loyal followers.

[@oscarmarquez6626]

Dr Hyman you are good in yours topic but yours guestis the one invited to give more explanation. allow him to explain just let him play the guitaris invited for that it suppost to be like that

[@marialumena]

Let the guest talk

[@shawngeoffrion4754]

Dr. Hyman is only trying to explain so everyone understands.

[@lynlawley8903]

Dr Hyman just need to give a little more time for the gest to speak,,,we need both ,,to get the info across,,but it feels as if you have to talk at warp speed to get it all in,,,,

[@ras998]

Thank God someone said it. Like I am fatigued 5 minutes into the interview. Like I never thought Dr Hyman to be such a blowhard.

[@kathygann7632]

Mark, you seemed excited to have your guest, then interrupted him almost every time he started talking. This isn’t like you!

[@carlosvelasquez6770]

Thank you Dr Hyman. But please let the guest talk. We know that you know a lot, don’t need to prove it. Very interesting and informative thought.

[@vernaxxx8940]

After 30 years on BP medications, my BP is now normal. It happened after 3 months on a low carbohydrate diet. So in my case it looks like it was insulin resistance. Hoping it is permanent.

[@daniellei.9821]

Did you change anything else or just went on a low carb diet?

[@vernaxxx8940]

@@daniellei.9821 I took some supplements as well. Bad news though, my BP has crept up again in the last couple of months and I am scratching my head. Need a new idea.

[@wythewinchester3236]

I too 30+ years on BP meds, diabetic, pacemaker, sleep apnea. Diet to lose wt.(carnivore) for about 6 months. After I add supplement to clean sticky stuff off walls of blood vessels; BAM; BP goes to 110/60.

[@mselite3250]

​@@vernaxxx8940 could be low potassium or magnesium

[@Catherine-rt9un]

I’ve also read extensively on what causes the blood pressure issues as I have them as well. The latest I’ve read is that as we age, our coq10 levels drop and the inflammation levels rise. My latest attempt to regulate it is to take 200 mg of good quality coq10 in the morning.

[@paulkliu]

Good info as always, but please allow each other to speak rather than interrupting each other.

[@zbencz]

Dr. Hayman speaks a lot, does not let the invited expert to speak.

[@julias259]

It is so sad to me that doctors are not being trained with a functional understanding, but rather to pour out pharmaceuticals on the symptoms. I have had 5 doctors in the past 2 years, not one has helped me with my hypertension. I figured out where I was deficient and began to learn about my genetic issues in order to supplement appropriately. Just found a functional medicine doctor, crossing fingers she is able to help me in my journey to restore my health.

[@Nonofurbzness]

How did you do it?

[@MrSeth166]

@@Nonofurbzness I think he didn't make it. I hate when they don't answer the questions from their comments.

[@rhondawills1123]

@@MrSeth166 From experience, I know that some original posters (people who make comments) never see other people's responses to their comment. Some people use only a cell phone and notifications like that are not standard on many cell devices - unless the software allows those types of notifications AND the owner thinks to set it up.

[@lynlawley8903]

Its finding a functional doctor ,,here in England,,,,,,they are all full since covid,that didnt help

[@PK-ls4jq]

Dr. Hyman. You answered your own questions very well.

[@dermottelliot9634]

Love the way you treat the cause not the symptoms!!

[@susanbuck4897]

As both a retired and disabled RN, working in the medical profession since the 1980, as well as someone who has suffered longstanding issues as mentioned, especially leaky gut, obstructive sleep apnea, PTSD etc., culminating in Adrenal Fatigue "syndrome." I also unfortunately experienced numerous surgeries procedures, starting in the 1970's and being related to menarche, menses, and the reproductive system. My research has me convinced it was born out of estrogenic factors in the universe, like floor glues from remodeling, estrogen from store bought meat after getting out of dairy farming in my adolescence. I also drank coffee from my early teens. So many toxins possible from grandfathered products as the EPA development in 1971 (I think,) under Nixon. I have undergone functional medicine testing and treatment with excellent results...when I could buy the required supplements! I have been a student of complimentary and naturopathy methods since my work as a Hospice Nurse, and have embraced the "holistic" approaches since my 5 years in the early to mid 90's. I was in my early 30's then. I have watched frustratedly all of those years as big Pharma and corporate medicine has wormed their greedy hands into every facet of "health" "care." I am now 7 years out from being medically disabled, and am frustrated and saddened by what our country, this capitalistic takeover which now threatens our democracy more than ever...I could go on. I'm old and cranky and have a huge and ever-growing, soapbox in which to get up on! I wish people could listen to something beyond the white noise they get...

[@stella78988]

You are not alone in the journey and your observations and the total lack of regard for our lived experience (especially by doctors)- I now use doctors and the system to get what I need otherwise I care for myself with diet and supplements - I would walk away from big pharma totally if not for the Aneurysm in the head! It truly is a shame how society has forgotten how to listen to their elders- orca whale pods and elephant herds do not last if not for the matriarchal grandmothers their knowledge and their selfless care ensure ALL are cared for!

[@lynlawley8903]

It's all like that here we only get 15 mins,,how can they get any of the symptoms from that our doctors,,only use meds not ,,,its run as a buisness not symptom solving

[@donnahilton471]

B1, iodine and apple cider vinegar.

[@donnahilton471]

40,000 units of vitamin D to replace the steroids. 300 mg of vitamin B1 to get rid of exhaustion.

[@michelebarnes4059]

I am 73. In my younger years I was told by my father to take a can of DDT, from the military issue and spray for ants. I can remember the smell to this day. Who knew? We sure have come a long way. In my 20"s I totally became organic anything and everything. That experience helped me a lot. To this day I am in good health, not perfect, still able to grow many of my own foods. Blessings to you and all our wonderful Angels that stand strong, You are one of them❤

[@GregariousAntithesis]

What doesnt make sense is if you exercise your systolic pressure can rise to 200 in a healthy individual and yet we are concerned about resting BP being under 130/80.

[@robertgroves7713]

Yes

[@westwonic]

My blood pressure goes up when people keep interrupting...

[@elizabethanthony3916]

😆

[@naturezone6655]

Lol!

[@clydemoore1582]

UNSUBSCRIBED!!

[@elenavasilef7738]

Interesting podcast but please let your guest talk and stop interrupting all the time -it is annoying

[@marcusmelo109]

leptinwellness.com/10-ways-to-control-high-blood-pressure-without-medication/

[@shanongwynne6439]

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[@treasurefinders9390]

Keep practicing dr.thank you for wellness.

[@bbui949]

Agreed. The interviewer asked a question and then answered it himself. Dr barely could get a word in.

[@nomparfait]

I just thought it sounded like 2 colleagues having a conversation, not annoying at all! I don't like podcasts that sound like just 1 person doing all the talking like they're giving a lecture on a stage. I go to sites like that when that's what I want to hear.

[@garrymetts2644]

I've been taking apple cider vinegar for about a month and have lowered my bp down to 123/84. Working for me. Im 71 yo

[@joyces2222]

What was it?

[@hulamei3117]

I'll try it.

[@percybyssheshelley8573]

Tell us how much you're taking every day?

[@bodilp3993]

How did You tale it?

[@randapalfy9480]

How much do you take per day and how often?

[@RichardPeterMaritz]

These doctors actually deserves the word doctor,i subscribed and thanks a million for your effort and share the great information

[@Level_Up_Nation]

I landed in the ER with a 195/113 out the blue, thankfully no heart attack and was sent home, now on BP meds 50mg and BP bounces around 119/76 - 135/85 but could test it back to back and get different numbers. Recently had my kidneys ultrasound done, they are wanting to make sure they are not damaged, but, I have stopped eating a lot of fast food and started walking and working out trying to lose the belly fat. I have went from 230lb to 220lb so, going good on the weight loss.

[@michaelmelamed9103]

You HAVE GONE from 230lb to , OR so, and doing WELL. What is your height and BMI?

[@Level_Up_Nation]

@@michaelmelamed9103 yeah have dropped from 230 to now 214 they found a growth on one of my kidneys that might be the cause of the BP being high, BMI showed I was 20lb overweight I'm 6'4. I have been taking Cayenne Pepper Supplements as well since that pepper is proven to help heart and circulatory system and even cleaning out Cholesterol and lower BP, have been taking it for 3 weeks and BP now stays under 120 on good days but with the growth it still likes to jump up to 130.

[@sweetsushanna-ahh]

I’m still trying to pinpoint mine. I wonder if Castor oil pack on your lower back where your kidneys are, will help.

[@hildastrangwayes9162]

My blood pressure has been this high. I eat good and I still have to take the medication. I was told at the hospital that is my anxiety, but I don’t feel anxious. As soon I get medication for my anxiety, my blood pressure goes down.

[@cjcj2010]

In response to the comments about dr. Hyman interrupting, it was helping me, because dr. Hyman was giving a little more in-depth point about what the other doctor was saying.

[@nancyvogelman]

I totally agree. Dr. H was perfect.

[@CJ-lj9fb]

"White coat hypertension" may well be because you just drove 30 minutes through outrageous traffic, and then the tech takes the bp immediately after you walk into the treatment room with no time to sit and allow the bp to normalize. Happens every time I go to the doctor.

[@timmellow1353]

Can't even tell who's being interviewed. Stop interrupting the guest!!

[@iwnunn7999]

Mark's guest: "uh, why am I here again?"

[@christinelitvak6427]

Well, be sure to pump the cuff so tight it feels like a tourniquet. That way while the patient is begging to have it released because of the pain, you can take their bp and have a reason to put them on lifetime medication. Update on this post from five months ago. While getting treatment for a UTI, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and the nurse convinced me to finally get treated. Met a nice new doctor just out of med school and I like him. I said I have had HBP for decades but did not want to be on maintenance medication. He convinced me to try meds. Taking them, they have made a big difference in how I feel. My anxiety has decreased, and I am sleeping better. Who knew? Through testing we discovered that I have some mild heart issues - due to decades of untreated HBP. But, right away, I put myself on a diet, am losing weight, am addressing my high cholesterol with diet changes, am starting to exercise, and am doing breathing exercises to help me be calmer. Have an appointment in a couple of weeks, so I hope to show the new doctor that I am now serious about my health.

[@charizard9735]

How long did you have hbp before getting on medications, and how high was it?

[@jamesbayly4181]

Oh my gosh! On two bp meds. Had a recent event and dr is increasing dose. So glad to find answers to natural ways to reduce bp. Treating underlying causes. Thank you!

[@mariceldb2990]

Whenever I think of blood pressure or hear about it, the reading goes up.

[@johnely5050]

Interrupting is an American thing. Dr Hyman has down to an art form.

[@garthly]

I find that Americans also hate to be interrupted, so they end up hating each other!

[@iwnunn7999]

My step father was an Ely. Any relatives in GA?

[@shanongwynne6439]

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[@ellanola6284]

It is usually caused by ADD or narcissism or both in one person.

[@southerngirl1408]

@@ellanola6284 I think he may have ADHD, he doesn’t seem like a narcissist at all. Dr. Hyman seems like a nice person, but definitely interrupts way too much.

[@judyjudyjudy1841]

I had a heart attack Sept. 2022 losing 80% of my heart. I think I have many of the problems you spoke of in this patient you helped. My Dr. let my BP be 180/90 for 10 years & did NOTHING about it, except not believe me that it went that high almost daily. I am on 2 BP meds. now plus a "water pill" & drinking lots of water. I can't hold my urine & don't get rid of the extra water in my body without a diuretic. I feel like they are just letting me die (slowly). Before the heart attack I had an enlarged heart. I was going to 3 different Dr. & I feel like they sat back & just let this happen to me. I feel like many of these things you have been talking about is what my problem is & they just don't care enough about me to find out what the actual problem (underlying) is. I am not surprised at all that I had a heart attack with my BP being as high as it was without caring/finding out what the "real" problem was, but just treating the symptoms. If they ever did treat even the symptoms. The story is long & it went on for years. One of the Dr's. that I have now sent me home from her office with a BP of 205/105 without doing anything to bring it down. Last year (before I had the heart attack) I was on the Keto diet & I felt better than I ever have in my whole life. Now I am dizzy (I blame it onto the meds.) & fall down some. I started taking my meds one hr. apart & that has helped. I just wanted to let you know how great I think it is because you went to so much work to help this man that was having so many trouble. Sincerely, Judie

[@frygantz8849]

Try to see a naturopath Dr and tell him you want she helps you to replace progressively the chemical medication with natural equivalent + come Back to keto diet

[@pipersmitty87]

Grounding will lower your inflammation significantly, Pair that with morning sunlight for 1 hour (D3) and wim hof breathing to calm the inner self.

[@garydunn315]

The BEST discussion EVER on hypertension.Absolutely awesome! Thank you very much.Keep up the good work.

[@srikalarengarajan3119]

Will you please allow your guest to talk?

[@katehenry2718]

Thanks for the conversational approach. Both Host and Guest bring info to the discussion. If the host sits silent like a brick, its just a one sided lecture not discussion with more points of view and more info.

[@jimlemmon5630]

I really love the explanations of functional medicine. My dad was an allopathic doctor who cared but his training lead him down a path that I later found was not truly healthy. I have tried over time to learn more about letting food me my medicine. I am currently retired, and I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes, high PSA and memory issues. I am taking Lisinopril only because I have a friend who had a stroke after refusing to take their meds. I refuse statin drugs. I am still trying to control every health issue without using meds. I have been unable to find a functional medicine doctor who will accept my health insurance (Humana). So, I go to "regular" doctors so I can at least save money on blood and urine tests so I can see how I am doing. If I tell them what I am doing their response is, "Good luck with that." Thank you for what you do. I just wish I could use my health insurance to work with a doctor who could help me remove the stress from my life. I still respect what you do and appreciate you. So, keep up the good work.

[@label1877]

You need to fast, your body will repair itself if you allow it

[@velmalee32]

Are you on a plant based diet

[@jimlemmon5630]

@@velmalee32 Yes, I have been vegetarian for the past 32 years. I have learned along the way that we each have unique physical makeups that have to be taken into account. At one point I was getting too much potassium. Now I have to cut back on foods with high oxalates such as spinach and almonds due to issues with kidney stones. In the past year I also had my gallbladder removed even though I wanted to keep it, and heal it. I was encouraged by multiple doctors that I did not need it, and if I did not have it removed it to lead to a worse condition. I have an enlarged prostate, which my dad and uncle both had issues with that lead them to surgically removing theirs. So far, I am trying to heal mine, but in the process am going to the bathroom every hour or two at night, and racing to the bathroom during trips. I have an alarm on my phone to remind me to drink water throughout the day as it is supposed to help control the kidney stones. I am 76 years old and I had no idea my life would become so complicated after deciding to do what I felt would make me healthier throughout my life.

[@jimlemmon5630]

@Patricia Borutski Thank you for your thoughts

[@jimlemmon5630]

@@label1877 Thank you. I will have to look further into this routine. I have done some of what I considered fasting, but may not have hit the target yet.

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

Our blood pressure varies every minute. What is necessary is to learn how to keep your body balanced, eat whole foods. Stop alcohol, stop eating refined sugars. Take probiotics vit d3, vit c, natural enzymes. I am 72 and not on one medication. We can handle things naturally. I use a ring for my guide. When it slides off and on, I'm doing well. Drink lots of water, and make sure you are not retaining fluids. Too many people think it is normal to have swollen angles. If you do, you're in trouble. I know my body better than any doctor.

[@LR-je7nn]

I take 10 to 15,000 units of D3 and K2 MK7 and ALA everyday. At 73 it has helped me survive liver cancer that ate my gallbladder. And I don't take drugs!

[@LR-je7nn]

I know my body better than any doctor, how true.

[@paulahopkins3665]

Agree a lot.

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

@@LR-je7nn what is ALA? And is K2 mk7 all one word. Its great that you own your health. Thanks for reply

[@LR-je7nn]

@@paulbirkbeck1790 ALA is alpha-lipoic acid. K2 MK7 is generally considered the most potent form of the vitamin K2.

[@patriciajohnsonson8639]

So many Americans have high blood pressure because life is stressful in the USA. And the government and media aren’t helping at all. My doctor prescribes BP meds but I get dizzy. I test the same in the office as I do at home. Somewhere around 145/75. I once was 208/105 about six years ago and ended up in the ER to make sure I didn’t stroke out. So now she insists on meds even though I don’t feel well on them.

[@LR-je7nn]

I had high blood pressure. Five years ago I had a quintuple bypass and now my blood pressure is good. Maybe a little high if I watch the news lately. I take no drugs, but I use a lot of herbs and spices and I stay away from salt, because I don't do well on salt.

[@RP-xv4wt]

It would be nice to hear more from the speaker as they specialize in that specific issue

[@olwill1]

Hey, Mr/Ms Woke, "they" is plural and you are speaking about ONE person, singular. Write/speak ENGLISH, not WOKISH!!! "...he specializes..."

[@robertmartino7548]

Breathing exercise, Helped my HBP.

[@creatiffy]

This is best talk on high blood pressure.I am on meds would much prefer natural cures .I am one of those with gluten sensitivity issues .I have learned a lot .Thanks for these two amazing doctors

[@Mike65809]

You know, you do have a guest there...

[@spirgtudsrubec7776]

Who is being interviewed here?

[@skittles2055]

WAIT!…Why does this only show 2, that’s TWO, 👍 likes when it has 435 THOUSAND views!?! There is No way. Suppression???

[@davidakombo9900]

One of the most valuable presentations in clinical medicine. A true observance to the Hippocratic Oath

[@momof4121]

This is by far the most beneficial talk I’ve seen on BP!

[@elinmansson5535]

Dr Hyman you are great and have a lot of great things to say but please let the other person speak!

[@user-pb9tk1cu3w]

Mark Hyman, as usual LET THE GUY SPEAK!!! You like the sound of your own voice!!!!!

[@cliveadams7629]

Well that was terrifying. My blood pressure is way up now!

[@brothercaleb]

Mine going up hearing this

[@juvysmith8544]

Sorry the problem is they are not talking what are the treatment just discussing about hypertension. I was to know the natural medicine. What do eat what to do. Thank you so much for sharing XXXX greatly appreciated XXX

[@lindacollinsthomas5126]

At age 82, I've spent my career in the world of improving communication. I would never want to be a guest of Mark Hyman's so-called interviews. Everyone needs to be allowed to speak from their own of reference when they give their opinion. That is the whole point of listening, something sorely missing here. Dr. Hyman has done well for healthcare with Functional Medicine in our fractured country. However he needs to speak for himself, and leave the interviewing to others who know how to interview because they are tuned in, not to mention they are the guest. It's shameful.

[@nosnibor800]

I'm listening to this half asleep, I've had IBD all my adult life, I have acid reflux and I stopped taking a blood pressure med weeks ago because it gave me palpitations and for the last 10 days have been monitoring my blood pressure - average 168/98. I also find that bread and flour things makes my acid worse. Oh I'm type 2 too. WOW, I have just sat up, your conversation has just woke me up!! You have just mentioned everything I have !! Can you help. I live in Scotland, in the Borders. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jammin6816]

You may be magnesium deficient

[@lynlawley8903]

If you can help get sugars down ,,,its hard,,but well worth it n smooths are good not to much fruit in as its sugar,,,hope you can get a functional doc, ,,heard insulin resistance is a main thing and bread ,flour products,ect to lactose,cut out ,and fasting,helps to see if it has an effect,, ,,hope it helps this was an eye opener of a ,,I need to watch again,,

[@percybyssheshelley8573]

I think you're deficient in nutrients because of a "leaky" gut. Hope you can get a televisit!

[@lotusquel]

Amazing - thank you profoundly - this information means the world to me for my mom. I always believed there had to be an answer. Heartfelt blessings!

[@michaelculpepper6699]

Love that they are seeking the causes instead of just adding more blood pressure medicine like my doctors do. I'm basically learning this approach for myself because of that. I do wonder why he has guest on when he will not allow them to talk, but that's just me I guess. Still good information.

[@charlesz8531]

I find it hard to keep watching and listening because of the many unnecessary interruptions.

[@Sandra-li1qj]

Thank Dr. Hyman! For educating us to help us with our health!

[@janekreger7362]

I have worked very hard on my blood pressure naturally. I currently have a knee problem with lots of pain. My reading that time was terrible. The nurse spent all this time asking me all these questions not giving me a moment to get ready and be calm. Then she did not give me the numbers. The doctor was adamant about medication. I refused. Most recent reading was fine

[@gallakochar4245]

⛳️My PCP and Cardiologist never discussed Insulin Resistance and Sleep Apnea that I need to look into.. Even when my inflammation marker was high to 55… my doctor told me.. “we will just monitor it.. “. Glad, I took my health in my hand and brought it down. Such a good information. I will ask my doctor to test my insulin the way it is discussed here. I am Plant Based, Whole Food… Very Clean eater.

[@debbiehattan890]

Please! Let the guy get a word in edgeways! If you know more than he does, swap chairs!

[@rosesmith6208]

yea I dont like intervies where the guest gets to speak less than the interviewer. let the guy talk.

[@shanongwynne6439]

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[@talkwench340]

Dr Hymans input is v helpful & further explains in layman's terms what is being discussed.

[@barbaraleyland8720]

I am eternallyygratefulfor evetything he says.

[@pramuanchutham7355]

@@talkwench340 it's more like an interrogation in the directions Hyman wants...

[@ginacardarella]

I love long questionnaires. I once walked out of a doctor's office. She didn't believe in people filling out help histories or questions. She still practicing to this day

[@pastafarian8410]

Its true that unless you plug the hole you cant control flooding of bathroom. I went for general check up because I was having erratic heart beats. Doctor took my BP and reading came out as 150/100. I was shocked and I was put on beta blockers straight way. It didn't improve my condition but I started to feel light headed. After a month I went for follow up and now my triglycerides were 207 and postprandial blood level was 199. I was declared diabetic . After doing some research I found that I was prediabetic . I started lifestyle changes and stopped eating meats and oils. I stopped BP medication in 10 days and it was doing anything to me. And after a month stopped fibator and diabetes drugs. I exercise for half and hour , eat time restricted meals with 12 to 15 hours of fasting. Eat lots of lentils , beans and leafy vegetables ,completely eliminated white sugar from my diet . I have not tried meat in last one month but I would like to add one or two pieces of poultry once a week . I am following a diet pattern as proposed by Dr. Valter Long. I am going for my check-ups next week . Lets see how much my biomarkers have improved . I dont feel any symptoms so far.

[@queenofthenile8300]

love this, my bp was 247/143 3 weeks ago, changed diet. I have huge fear of doctors and even taking blood pressure freaks me. The only thing that was obvious was feeling dizziness, which has subsided a lot. Cutting out alcohol was a biggie,. I follow low card slow release and use supplement wsuch as vitamin c, magnesiium, chlorella, spirulina, fresh ginger,carrots, beetroot, and see a homeopath. I was vitamin B6/c and magnesium deficient.

[@peteryyz43]

I really enjoyed this video where Dr. Hyman was interviewing Dr. Hyman : let the guest talk, man.

[@sixteencandles1]

Hyman's "interviewing" technique is appalling - his constant interruptions make the interview unwatchable -

[@shanongwynne6439]

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[@loisjaeger9059]

Shannon again...maybe the doctor's honeypie?

[@mistysar1051]

I love Everytime George comes on your podcast, yall explain things so well and help us understand the topic. Thank you , y'all rock!

[@howiesfunware]

Through a low carb/fasting lifestyle and wearing an appliance to bed to treat my sleep apnea, I've lowered my blood pressure meds from a high dosage of a strong med to a low dosage of 10mg of a much weaker drug (Lisinopril).

[@paulcesare8927]

This is a very important program. It's very informative, enlightening, practical and most useful to ordinary folks.

[@jjayneartworkx]

I did a stress test and figured out I can raise or lower my BP with either stressful thoughts or breath awareness...I've been doing research on chronic/normalized stress...my ma had 3 cerebral strokes, aspiration pneumonia, and septic shock...and discharged with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure...lifestyle uturn.

[@robertjohnson-taylor1938]

Blood pressure medications all make me very ill, including feeling suicidal, etc, and not one of them reduced my BP. I found antihistamine and Vit D & K2 for me reduced my BP.

[@nancyvogelman]

I would love to know more about how you found out about antihistamine?

[@robertjohnson-taylor1938]

I found it seems to work for me, not even anyone else, but I’ve noticed when I take Piriton my BP goes down, not to normal rage but lower than my normal range.

[@kaysmovingwithpurpose4420]

This is such a timely show!! I'm so tired of being on BP meds. I've had high blood pressure since I was in high school:(. Ultra wellness center does televisits, I'm so excited!! See you soon!!

[@timothybuckley3621]

Yes...you will get off the meds by juicing..smoothies..Cheri Chalom..look up the Juice Lady..and Cherimins 70 plant based minerals and trace elements

[@kaysmovingwithpurpose4420]

@@timothybuckley3621 what's your favorite juice recipe? I will have to Google the plant you recommend, I've never heard of it

[@marisademore468]

Dr Hyman, would you consider doing a training programme for UK doctors and then set up a clinic over here... Preferably in Yorkshire please? We desperately need physicians with your knowledge over here ... Pretty please 😊

[@G.Man-]

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee has a training programme for doctors in the UK, i would recommend to look into that...

[@olabisidurojaiye]

I agree with you ❤

[@margaretturrubiartes8134]

I was diagnosed with lupus and my flair up was so bad the lupus dr put me on meds. Which caused hypo thyroid and high BP. My family dr told me that once we get lupus under control and off meds. I moved and started seeing new doctors and they both told me no you need to stay on forever. Eye doc took me off lupus meds the rest I did. I cut out grain products, rice, corn and sugar. Have no problems now.

[@elvirastevenson8402]

As well the interview it a share of information between two doctors . Both are very knowledgeable people.

[@lolitaforsgren6807]

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[@roberttorrie2651]

THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT ADVICE. IVE BEEN TAKING 4 grams of TAURINE DAILY AND MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS 110 over 80. SUDE EFFECTS ARE DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN MY WORKOUT WITH NO FATIGUE IMPRESSIVE MOOD ENHANCER ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@empressm6]

Hello Dr. Hyman, I really enjoy these podcasts. I enjoy the information that I think really needs to reach a much broader audience. I'm an RN-BSN who completed one year of NP school, but I left because I was totally disgusted with the reactive and symptom treating approach that is American healthcare. Since I found your IG/channel and functional medicine, I realized this is exactly what I want to do. I have been telling my husband for a long time I want to correct people's medical conditions with food (to the extent that it can be done). I believe there is a place for a pharmaceuticals but they absolutely should not be our first approach. I didn't know there was a "discipline" for what I was wanting to do. Thank you for using different platforms. I would really encourage you though to allow your guests to finish their sentences/thoughts before you interject. I realize at times you are explaining the medical terminology but frequently you are not. It makes the presence of a guest rather pointless in my opinion.

[@silviaruiz9109]

We need more people like you. That would be awesome

[@empressm6]

Silvia Ruiz Thank you ☺️

[@sheilasmith1109]

Thanks for telling the world that doctors are also paid for all the Rx prescriptions they write!

[@victormokaraka8856]

Why bother interviewing a guy if you jump over the top of everything that comes out of his mouth. The rudeness and aggression sends my b.p. up

[@maryj4738]

😂😂😂🤣

[@karenkoerner6015]

Yes. 5 minutes in and I'm out.

[@shanongwynne6439]

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[@loisjaeger9059]

Maybe Shannon has a $ interest in this "BS" comment everywhere? Just saying😮

[@Sjb2077]

To anyone reading this. Age 77 yrs, was taking blood pressure tablets. Started taking exercise daily (running 5 km four times a week) walking 10km is no problem. Processed food is out of my diet by about 95%. Not losing my belly fat. BUT, I cut coffee allowing one cup at breakfast instead of 8/9 cups per day. Tea cut back too and replaced with lemon juice in hot water. My blood pressure has dropped to average 125/75. Can fall to 116/64. So no tablets required but cannot get rid of belly fat. In fact not losing weight at all. It’s depressing so have to starve, yet I have lost weight reasonably easily in the past. It’s totally depressing, even though I watch my intake of vitamin s, trace elements etc .

[@judywentling764]

Have you cut all sugar out of your diet and/or tried any kind of fasting? Those 2 things will help you and up your water intake

[@chantellucky4565]

Dr. Hyman, you answered your own questions very, very well!!! 🙄🙄🙄 I wished to hear your guest entirely but you made sure his voice is drown by your big voice!!! Please let your guest talk! This is an interview is it not? Thanks!!!

[@Archi-baby]

Hi I'm Trevor from England I've been a diabetic for 16 years I've not been able to pass my medical for 6 years so I can't work so i don't have any money coming in because i can't work I'm up set because my medical system do not give this advice we only get 15 minute to talk to the doctor I'm not sure if the doctors know about diabetes i don't think so i do love my n.h.s but my blood pressure is so high that i keep ending up in hospital but thankfully I'm with dr Berry and yourself that I'm on the way to lifestyle change thank you all for your help Trevor

[@eileenmcloughlin4778]

I sure wish I could find a functional medicine doctor who WOULD take health insurance, the M.D.'s are, in my mind, legal pharmaceutical drug pushers. I am trying to take care of my own health after going to an M.D. who wants me to be on anihypertensive meds. I don't want to do that. Plus I have a mild case of hiatal hernia. Thanks for the talk.

[@maryjackman9964]

J7

[@healthafterretiring]

Thanks for this video on causes of high blood pressure.

[@joebarcelona]

Thanks for pointing that out. I can tell you why acceptable blood pressures have been lowered. The values have been lowered under pressure/bribes by big pharma, to increase blood pressure medication sales, based on my critical thinking. B.A. Physiology, 1988.

[@ladonnabellavillalobos9627]

I appreciate every single person that takes the time their precious time out of their day to make these KZbin videos. It’s not as easy as it looks there’s a lot of editing that goes on and this is free intelligent advice is people that don’t appreciate things or other people that have the worst blood pressure I can guarantee it, yeah just a big full of cortisol ball getting ready to burst

[@MaryLuminary]

I wish you guys were my doctors.Thank you for the information.

[@NformiW]

Awesome. Following from Cameroon. I have had high blood pressure for 30 years and i am 50 years and i really need your test. I will share and have become your Everlast fan . Thank you so much 🎉❤

[@cherylreed4377]

I had trouble following this because the interviewer kept interrupting 😝

[@FreedomLocs]

Dr Hyman this is the gospel which the world needs to hear! Thanks🌎🔥

[@brendamoore1190]

Uh, not quite!

[@pinkoceanflower3045]

Possible causes of Hypertension at 14:35 and 18:10

[@simosc2]

@Pink Ocean Flower...Thanks..this interviewer wont let the doctor talk!!!!!

[@user-co2lp3ob5g]

Thank you once again Dr Omole on KZbin for this information. Since following you (for some years now), my kidney stage results has decrease from stage 3 to stage 1. You saved me from dialysis. Thank you and please keep the videos coming!! God Bless...

[@gaelshipstad8258]

While I am interested in this medical subject, I am VERY frustrated listening to Mark Hyman CONSTANTLY interrupting his guest speaker! Mark doesn't let him complete a thought/sentence. I must move on!