How To Lower Your Blood Pressure To Protect Your Kidneys

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I just saw my doctor yesterday. My blood pressure was 90/50! He told me to stop taking Amlodipine but continue the Linsopril. I lost 50 pounds overall in the last two years and 20 pounds in the last 3 months. My eating habits have changed so my target is about 10 to 15 pounds more loss. Thanks for all the information!

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Love that you have changed your eating habits and are seeing the results you want! And that you discussed your low BP with your doctor and they adjusted your meds!

[@pearlavallejo4354]

Hello! How did you low your numbers?? If you dont mind me asking?

[@karencull9518]

Is temporary hypertension a concern for someone with stage 4 ckd and who usually has low blood pressure( myself)?.

[@randallk204]

Does the famous 4/7/8 deep breathing have just a short response as in, JUST minutes only, or doing it regularly, does it help to actually really lower BP? Also is there value aka DATA, to using isometric hand-grip therapy to lower BP... Thanks for all you both do!! :)

[@annabelleloreno986]

Thank you very much Dr. Hashmi and Michelle! You have been such a huge help just when we need it! More power to both of you!❤🥰

[@adelineleong2963]

Many thanks for your very valuable guidance to good health.

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Our pleasure! Glad our content is helpful!

[@lyndeeluu]

Good information, as always.

[@PogisobikieModise]

Thanks Dr🇧🇼

[@tomtan3468]

Thanks!

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Thanks so much!

[@BB-te3nx]

Is losartan safe for kidneys?

[@thomaslevine405]

Thank you for this video, very helpful. My question is about bananas. When I first found out I had kidney disease I stayed away from all high potassium foods, that is what I read back in 2014. Since then I realized I don't have a problem with potassium, but I do have high BP. Are bananas okay to eat if there is not problem with potassium on all my blood tests? I eat avocados now but some people say bananas are bad for the kidney even it there's no problem with potassium. I also question about CoQ10, there seems to be two types. Which one is best? I'm about to see a doctor to change my BP medication since my bp is usually 145/85-90. Good advice about not stopping what I currently take!!

[@shannonking4669]

Yes I have that question too about bananas

[@leen1q84]

Can CKD patients have beets, which are also said to help lower BP?

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Bananas are often on the "do not eat list" because of their potassium content. If someone has normal blood potassium levels (regularly) then they typically don't need to restrict potassium, and therefore bananas. Eating a variety of fruits and veggies is important though!

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

As long as the beet portion fits into someone's individual potassium needs!

[@SEaudiofan]

Thanks, timely. When is the best time of day to get a true reading on BP?

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

It is generally recommended to check BP at home in both the AM and PM. You also want to ideally be sitting still with feet on the floor for 5-15 minutes before checking too.

[@earthmombooks]

Thank you so much, Dr. Hashmi

[@annehart1084]

What can be done for someone in her eighties who has a very high blood pressure all the time and the blood pressure meds ARB and beta blocker no longer works to lower blood pressure, which causes more anxiety at home, raising b.p. more? The urine test shows she does not have pheo, but has a lot of stress anxiety, especially of taking b.p. at home, and the b.p. goes even higher. She has had very bad effects from ccbs and thiazide in the past, and is very slim.

[@rukaiyatusambo4425]

In a study which was conducted it was found that Fasting( intermittent or something like that) was much more effective in lowering creatine levels than changing to a mediteranean diet.

[@kristono4602]

Hello Dr Sean , my blood pressure is normal but my pulse sometime below 60.. is it problem to kidney ? thank you

[@obamanos550]

Love this channel ❤

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Glad you enjoy it! :)

[@georgimadzharov9070]

Hello, an answer to my question 12 days ago would be highly appreciated! Thanks

[@K.A.O169]

Can a person with stage 1 CKD eat spinach?. I just saw two different articles on Google where one says it's not recommended and the other said it's a leafy green that's fine...which one is it. It's so frustrating

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

It can definitely be so confusing finding CKD diet info online! Spinach is often on do not eat lists for CKD because it cooks down so much when cooked that people consume a large amount and is therefore very high in potassium (potassium is generally not restricted for people in early stages of CKD). 1 cup raw spinach is 167 mg potassium (so not a high amount). However 1 cup of cooked spinach is 839 mg potassium.

[@lorrainebecerra5206]

I have white coat and now I find it hard to take it at home. How do I keep the 90 on the bottom down. It fluctuates from the 80,s-90’s What do you think about Beet Capsules? I’ve lost 13 lbs and doing low sodium.

[@joaoluis6820]

Do you have any thought about including CBD oil to control BP?

[@georgimadzharov9070]

What is your take on the L-citrulline as means to lower blood pressure? It seems to have pretty solid evidence of being successful with that

[@ShirleyJackson-d9k]

Chemo raised mine. 190 to 200

[@LieWinarto]

My blood pressure at nights always below 120 for diastolic and between 80 - 90 for sistolic. Is it normal doc? Why?

[@miketsai75]

Interesting you ditch betablocker totally! Any implication?

[@CraigMullins1]

do you have studies on the effectiveness (how much does each med typically lower your numbers) of the different pills? For example if your in the 150's. Is there one that's has a larger lowering effect? Do you then have to combine multiple drugs? How do you choose the different blood pressure pills? Are some safer then others? (some give you that awful cough) If heart disease, high blood pressure, CKD, bad chlost4eral run in the family, is one type suggested more? If you have an autoimmune condition such as psoriasis/ psoraitic arthritis would one be better then the other. How do you know whats causing the high blood pressure? What are the best foods to lower blood pressure? How much of the foods do you need to eat to lower the blood pressure. what blood pressure meds should you be cautious about when stopping abruptly? Do you suggest others as a better starting point if your not good at sticking to a daily pill. Is there a way to lower a wide spread of pulse pressure. The difference between systolic and diastolic? What causes the wide spread typically? Why are dr's not allowed to prescribe on a wide pulse pressure spread presently? normal is around 40 mmHg right?

[@justtryingtolearnsomething111]

Thanks

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Of course!

[@KH-xi9td]

My HBP is on crisis. Stage 3.

[@qazimainuddin]

My home blood pressure is 125/85 but when I’m in doctor,s office it is always high 150/95 which one should I take

[@mahmoudmoussa1976]

The one at home

[@SEaudiofan]

White coat anxiety, I have it. The home readings are truer

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Your home readings are more accurate. It is best to check your BP after sitting relaxed/undisturbed for 5-15 minutes. This usually is not happening at the doctor office.

[@losttreevillagemanagementc7219]

@@SEaudiofan its true. My Mom has that anxiety at the doctors office. Learned the term from a nurse

[@flaveboss4029]

My BP is always lower when I am standing than sitting. Which one is consider normal?

[@abdelilahbenahmed4350]

As for blood pressure, the lower the better unless you feel dizzy.

[@K.A.O169]

Good day. I'm confused with many of these vegetables. Google will say this food is not good for ckd than another article will say its just fine. My doctor said I have stage 1 CKD. So can I eat foods like Zucchini?. Pasta with no sauce?. As for chicken. Can I have baked chicken without the skin that's seasoned with olive oil and a little garlic salt?

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Hi! Check out this video for more on why Google (and many doctor offices) provide conflicting data/info! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5-yopqrhtyLbNE

[@KH-xi9td]

Why do 8no meds bring my HBP down

[@fredlacroix6865]

lifestyle changes bring long term benefits compared to lifetime medications (being prisoner of pharma) medications should be reviewed periodically..i pity those who are on lifetime meds

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Definitely! Lifestyle changes need to be emphasized and prioritized!

[@julievaldes-rodriguez9468]

Frustrated my nephrologist won’t prescribe supplements when I just did labs for him. Said to ask PCP.

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

That is frustrating! It is best to run supplements by all your doctors/specialists. But your kidney doctor should be discussing any contraindications to you taking something based on your kidneys and the medications they have prescribed and are monitoring!

[@qazimainuddin]

What is the side effect of Amlodipine

[@SEaudiofan]

My 2 family members both experienced edema (ankles swelling) Nephrologist ok'd cutting dosage back, but bp went up. So she increased amlodipine back to previous level. No swelling this time.

[@leen1q84]

My mom had heart palpitations after taking Amlodipine, so the doctor switched her to a different medication.

[@UnprofessionalAthlete]

I got bad edema esp when at parties and having a drink or 2 plus party snacks. Otherwise it wouldnt be so bad. After I managed my diet better I didn't have to deal with it

[@miketsai75]

Avoid "After salt sweet" lower BP. Eat just either salty only or sweet only.

[@justinsabol1969]

Berberine supplement

[@bigsid1984]

Problem is nobody agree nothing on kidney health.

[@mikesymth7243]

same-o, same-o

[@asadmali317]

How many people you cured with medication 0 so please don’t talk about drug