The CORRECT way to treat high blood pressure

[@cjhoward409]

My husband had high blood pressure. His Dr wanted to prescribe pills. My husband said no, I just need to lose 25 pounds. And he did. BP is now normal 😊

[@carolynrains-es7kx]

I was diagnosed almost 6 years ago with congested heart failure, was prescribed 8 meds ,2 were for high blood pressure, after my adult daughter kept insisting to my cardiologist that the meds were too strong and started researching natural ways to help my heart, BP... she put me on a very strict plant based diet, within 6 months my blood pressure was normal, and my heart started healing and reversing it's symptoms of heart failure. I ate the foods that were needed and exercised 30-45 minutes daily. Today I m off all meds but take coq10, magnesium, omega 3 s, and a multivitamin daily. My heart meds and BP meds were causing kidney problems, since I stopped the meds, kidney issues went away

[@billmoore7305]

Yep, lose weight, lower your BP. Works every time!

[@hymns4ever197]

I lost about 50 lbs in one year, and my blood pressure only came down by a small amount. Truth be told doctors don't know exactly what causes it.

[@kruiff]

I have a history of high blood pressure of 140 to 160 and not even the medicine my doctor gives me can lower it... I am a person who eats healthy.

[@dry509]

@@carolynrains-es7kxCan you share some examples of your diet?

[@23billd]

When I stopped eating all wheat, sugar, and ultra-processed foods about 8 months ago, not only did my weight start dropping, my blood pressure dropped 10 points. Although I'm 74 years old, my blood pressure now regularly reads about 118/68. Lowering insulin works. And I freely salt my steaks!

[@beckderm]

Redmond & Celtic salts on all my food. Salt is good for you. Were not getting enough of it. As long as you stay away from table salt.

[@kathleenking47]

No we aren't! I was drinking lots of water But going to bathroom too much, until I saw Barbara o Neill, which said to add a little Celtic salt under tongue BEFORE drinking water I stopped needing to go potty as fast, and my skin & hair became softer Blood pressure went down to 120/80 from 135/87 Im 65 and never been on meds

[@herculeholmes504]

Celtic salt is high in lead.

[@brettymike]

@@herculeholmes504 Where is the proof of that?.

[@herculeholmes504]

@@brettymike It says so on the packaging. Personally I'd stick to regular natural sea salt and Himalayan Pink.

[@brettymike]

@@herculeholmes504 WHAT brand packaging??. There is NO lead mentioned in my Harker's Celtic Salt. No one would touch lead in any bloody thing - not even Big Pharma.

[@TOMGARVEYtheKETOCOOK]

Very well explained Dr. I`ve been on a keto lifestyle 4 years now. I enjoy your speaking style and reaching people who are trying to understand what's going on with their health. I'm a retired Chef from many years ago. I`ll be 70 this October and have never felt better doing my new way of life. I truly enjoy your channel!!

[@ya472]

My opinion: my mother-in-law passed away due to complications of multiple falls because Blood Pressure medication reduced her pressure level so far as to cause her to black out. She smacked her head on a dresser, then fell and crushed a vertebrae, then fell out of bed breaking her arm and leg. Too much fear is put on controlling blood pressure, when the predominant failure of our seniors happens from falling.

[@shetaz905]

I agree. When my bp is less than 120/80, I get dizzy and have difficulty with balance.

[@ShoppingEmail-dr1fs]

I'm very sorry to hear this - sadly this is classic death by over treatment.

[@rogerpakrat800]

I probably have a lot of arterial plaque. Check BP often. If my BP drops below 130 I also get dizzy. So one size or in this case one number doesn't fit all. Years ago normal bp was 140/90 the only reason why they dropped the bp numbers is so that Big Pharma could make more money.

[@d.tr6176]

@@rogerpakrat800 Same when they lowered the normal for blood sugar.

[@johnchandler1687]

@@rogerpakrat800 Even when I was playing HS football and weighed 175 my BP was at the lower edge of "high blood preasure". And my wife's body temp is always 96.8○. So average and "normal" are two different things. You should go by your average. Not what the doctor says is normal.

[@peter-e2q]

1 min in, and I hear the simplest explanation of the 2 BP values I’ve ever heard. FINALLY it makes sense! Bloody hell!

[@honeybees1]

I'm 63 been on two blood pressure meds for years. I no longer take BP meds since I have been taking potassium and Magnesium Citrate supplement. :)

[@CS-kx7cx]

How much do you take of each if I may ask?

[@thisorthat7626]

@honeybees1, this is what doctors should be telling people, IMO. If you have enough potassium, magnesium and sodium your BP will be in the healthy range.

[@AJH-ke4lj]

As I understand, your electrolyte supplements are helping your kidney regulate blood pressure. With sufficient electrolytes, the kidney does not stimulate aldosterone. In the video Dr. Boz explains that aldosterone and insulin are linked. Question: How did you find out the supplements would help?

[@thisorthat7626]

@@AJH-ke4lj Thru food - beets contain a lot of magnesium. Potato juice contains a lot of potassium. Or soaking your foot in warm water with Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) or cream of tartiar (potassium bitartrate). Sometimes I will sip a glass of water with 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar though go slow as it can drop your BP quickly. There is a reason our ancestors used Epsom salts as a soak. It is a quick way to get a lot of magnesium into the body. I would suggest you do some research about Epsom salts and cream of tartar so you understand how powerful they can be. I hope this helps.

[@kathleenking47]

Celtic salt has these things too Don't use table salt

[@vernfrier1771]

I had high BP most of my adult life. I can remember 150/110 at one point. Dr put me on meds and numbers went down. Dr told me the my high BP was hereditary and I could not get it down without meds. In 2007 I joined a weight loss contest which included a Personal Trainer. I worked out for 3, 1 hour sessions every day and changed what, when, and why I eat. Over 6 months I lost 70+ lbs. I gained a few back but I'm still down about 55 from where I once was. I cycle (hard not slow riding) about 100 miles per week and I no longer eat breakfast cereal and I do not drink soda. My latest BP was 124/70. In the winter I tend to back off on the frequency and intensity of my workouts and my BP climbs up. So my point is for me my magic pill is eating healthy, eating less, and working out with high intensity.

[@johnchandler1687]

@@vernfrier1771 Add donating blood every 6 weeks and it'll fall further. Mine did. Also getting rid of the excess iron will decrease your heart attack risk. In the EU they found that giving blood regularly decreased death by all causes 38%. They couldn't figure out why, but the stats confirmed it.

[@vernfrier1771]

WOW, very interesting stuff

[@megacyber4934]

A year ago the Dr. Prescribed me Losartan. I did a research and found that my real problem was lack of sodium. Today I'm drinking daily 1.5 Lts. of water with 1gr of Iodized salt & 4 gr of Celtic salt. My BP is around 114/ 75 daily average. No medication at all. I’m 65 y/y.

[@gta-6837]

I'm 180/120 . Not on any meds I'm 50. Had heart checked a few years back.everything fine. Maybe I need to try your plan. Just started Himalayan salt as it's compatible to Celtic.was on amlodipein as well as different meds and nothing works

[@megacyber4934]

@@gta-6837 I hope you will find the correct dosis for you. I'm 66 y/young. Sometimes I only drink 1 Lt a day. Blessings. BtW> Do exercise.

[@Chuck2u74]

Even after losing 100 pounds I still needed meds to keep my BP below 140/90. Then one night when eating at a restaurant I decided to have the charcuterie board appetizer for 4 people for my meal. Charcuterie is a culinary artform that uses salt, smoke, and moisture control to preserve meat. That night I had salt, salt, and more salt. I dreaded my morning BP check but to my shock and surprise it was the lowest I'd ever recorded. After repeating the experiment 4 times I threw away my meds. Now, when my BP starts creeping up close to 130/80 I increase my salt intake beyond salting my food to get it back down to 120's/70's.

[@uschiuschi3232]

Very interesting

[@DavidWDavis-xo4tj]

I'm 65 years old and my blood pressure is great! I also have a daily intake of Celtic salt as well......

[@davidmangen1912]

I use Eden celtic salt. It has a finer granule and is full of other minerals. Barbara O'Neil strongly suggests using celtic salt.

[@tonysweet9137]

Start cooking your food and stop eating out.

[@lestrangemd]

Yes, I find that very interesting too. I'm not much of a salt person. If food tastes salty to me, I can't eat it. For me what triggers my blood pressure is sugar. If I drink soda pop or eat sugary desserts then next day my blood pressure is high. If I lay off all sugar then in a day or two blood pressure is back to normal.

[@cindersspace5011]

Due to high blood pressure pills had 5 cancerous tumours and lost a half kidney. Only eat herbs grow myself, farmers everything else and dandelion leaf and root. Been over 7 years kidney doing great and never felt better

[@RichBerry57]

Started taking D3/K2, Fishoil, Coq10 and magnesium now BP 120/70’s I’m overweight but still normal BP 67 years old.

[@irwansyahpasay]

I've been taking exactly the same thing. For potassium, I've been taking it naturally, such as from avocado or pomelo.

[@johnchandler1687]

@@RichBerry57 Try Blsckstrap Molasses. But check the label as most sold has too much sugar. The real thing has almost none. Sugar manufacturers cook down the cane juice 3 times; extracting the sugar each time. After the 3rd it has very little left, but all the iron, potassium and other minerals from the plant. One tablespoon has 600-800 mg potassium which is in very usable form due to it's already been processed through the growing plant. Many supplements are made in a chemical lab and are not.

[@leocopper9588]

Years of high BP & taking ACE. Inhibitors. Started eating beets & they work better than my pharmaceutical.

[@somaliintelligence]

Beet roots? The red one?

[@abhaysharma6292]

Be careful of oxalates

[@InnerLightDimension]

Beets are medicine to me!

[@chrisnewman7281]

As a cardiologist put to me and this particularly applies to many Americans you need to lower your weight. Don’t expect to have low blood pressure if you’re carrying excessive weight.🎉

[@johnchandler1687]

Stopped taking BP med ( Losartan) 10 days ago. Went for checkup Monday(9/23) and BP was at average for a man much younger than I am(72). I'm 70# overweight and don't exercise much. The BP meds made me feel tired all the time and I'd fall asleep if sitting down for a few minutes. Just bought new walking shoes and starting back at that soon.

[@z.foster1039]

Losarton is bad stuff, I took it and couldn't even walk into my house. I stopped and feel much better.

[@CarnivoreguyScott]

Take it when you go to sleep , it doesn’t matter if you’re tired, you’re sleeping anyway ? Lol

[@billcurrie4896]

Deep breathing properly lowers blood pressure in ten minutes as blood pressure can only be measured at rest not in a surgery where you are stressed waiting to see a doctor if you can get one .

[@johnrobi0]

IKR. The dr's make you walk down a 25 meter hallway, sit on a table, then immediately take your blood pressure with your arm hanging down.

[@billcurrie4896]

That is just stupid check out Dr Adam J Story blood pressure should be done at rest .

[@servantgeorge1700]

Exactly... we all have to learn how to relax our selves at any moment: deep breathing is good. The last time I had a blood pressure test at a hospital they sad I had HBP. I asked can walking up a flight of stairs, drinking 2 cups of coffee, or just the stress of being in a hospital raise my blood pressure, and they ignored me. I tested myself on a BP tester at Walmart a few times and it was 120 over 80 both times, but I Am only 64 years young, and eat well and exercise.

[@karenv5103]

@@servantgeorge1700 my bp is always high when I get to the docs office but after I sit 10mins it's gone down

[@samkitty5894]

So does drinking water...

[@Gary-cc8df]

My blood pressure was 140/90. They tell me that I’m good. I’m OK.

[@TorBoy9]

Thank you, I'm already on my way to reducing insulin resistance through a low cab diet, so this helps. For HBP my doc says 1. reduce salt 2. lose weight 3. increase exercise. Then he puts me on BP meds. That is all the advice he gives me.

[@kathleenking47]

Get Celtic or Himalayan salt instead..but be careful it won't go too low, on mefs

[@100pyatt]

L-Arginine and L-Citrulleine either one raises your Nitric Oxide and your BP will be lower, veins will be healthy again and it'll also prevent getting prostate issues

[@stephaniewillson9383]

Was in the hospital on a Friday night for a strange pneumonia and BP stayed at 117 over low 60s. They had fits trying to get it higher. I had IV and antibiotics, did not eat most the food, only drank protein drinks my daughter brought me and ate the salads no dressings. BS was taken every 4 hours and stayed at 72 to 85. Sunday night they tried to give me an insulin injection but my daughter stopped them while Ivwas sleeping..The pulmonologist they referred me to for consult was carnivore!!! They told him I was refusing meals. I was immediately discharged because he said, " this place will make you sicker if I dont get you out of here!!"

[@ddanilov22]

I am very grateful to have met you. you explain things so well and you are a very eloquent and charismatic person! Thank you for your work! ❤❤❤

[@NickKnight-c8b]

I refuse to take bp medication. I dropped my sodium consumption and my bp went from 175/95 to 140/85. It is now 135/80.

[@tmack-rx4ih]

same here. I just don't want to be on meds for the rest of my life. I found my BP went from 145-150/80-90 to a baseline of 120-74 by cutting out ALL processed grain. Bread in particular. But no flour, no processed sugar and low salt. It made a HUGE difference. Then one night had some overly salted chicken skewers. Pressure shot up into the 150s the next morning. Went back down over the next day. Fast forward to this week. Noticed a spike one morning to the 140s. Wondered what the issue was. Traced it back to a carb binge the day before. 2-3 pieces of naan with dinner and a decent-sized bowl of oatmeal the next morning.

[@hvngfunnn]

I'm so glad God has helped me see through lies. She is my new fave! I can relate to all she advises.

[@corinnespanelewski7169]

Just yesterday the light bulb went on for me. I had been doing low carb since January 2024. I started doing electrolytes and my blood pressure was lower than it ever has been to the point I got off my meds. Well last couple of months carbs have been creeping back in. I assumed the electrolyte was what had lowered my numbers but with the added carbs my hot flashes returned the joint pain is back the vertigo showed up this week. Then I saw the light it was the low carb that lowered the bp not the electrolytes. I feel like all the symptoms are 10x worse this time. Back to Keto/Carnivore this time around because I do find that not all veggies are my friend.

[@thefirstgoal1111]

There is so much information about this topic and it makes my head spin... this is all new to me and the doctors I've visited won't even acknowledge anything I try to ask them about BP meds and statins... what a predicament...

[@equadvif4475]

As an engineer, I don't see high blood pressure as a cause but as a symptom. The body regulates the blood pressure so that the last corner of the body is still sufficiently supplied with blood. If the pressure rises, there is probably a problem in the blood circulatory system - and the problem needs to be looked for and fixed. To exaggerate somewhat: “Do you want to protect your heart or supply your brain with blood?” is the current approach but not fixing the real problem.

[@ryanlandry8214]

Exactly, if you narrow the pipes and keep the same volume of fluid you increase pressure. That's why vasorelaxants like potassium and vasodilators like Nitric Oxide lower blood pressure by widening the pipes. Also having less visceral fat puts less external pressure on the circulatory system. With wide open pipes you should get proper blood flow everywhere with less stress on the pump.❤ Edit: high sodium intake from processed foods and pouring salt on everything is the main cause along with consuming too many calories and putting on visceral fat (internal fat around the organs). High triglycerides (fats) and cholesterol from the diet also harden arterial walls and produce plaque which doesn't allow them to stretch and expand, raising blood pressure.

[@Rllasley]

Very Good video...However, the MOST important way to "influence" blood pressure is Prayer and God's Love...

[@JohnnyBravo-qq1df]

The proper questions to follow are: 1. Who are 'they'? 2. Who are 'they' lobbied by? 3. Who are these lobbyists or special interests? What are their names and what three letter groups do they belong to? That's a good start anyway..

[@patrickbodine1300]

Trust in the "medical profession" has suffered greatly since c*vid.

[@JAnn319]

Big farma

[@ammalvonnostrand2935]

Excellent video for someone wanting to project the impression of intelligence, knowledge and a better way thru the illusion of a "new and improved " method without actually saying anything in the end.

[@fuzzfacelogic789]

KZbinrs know that there many guaranteed responses to anything on blood pressure particularly when they have a 'solution'.

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

I used IF (4-5 hour eating window) and lowish carbs and gave up my last vice, drinking beer at night, to bring my BP back down to 120/80 avg. I'm 65 and figure that if I want a chance at another 20 functional years (10 to continue traveling) I'd better get a handle on that. This on top of losing 100lbs 3 years ago. Kept it off with IF.

[@GabeCallaway]

Chasing the evolving world of diet, CHD, LDL, etc, this is a very good, brief, and meaningful point made about the way to positively affect your BP. Thanks Dr. this is proof of your intentions.

[@williamevans6522]

Dehydration can cause high BP( edit). Upon reflection, I think I was confusing high BP with a high pulse rate.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Chaotic lifestyle High anxiety Abusive situation

[@The_10th_Man]

That’s weird since low blood pressure can be short term treated by aggressive hydration.

[@boblatkey7160]

Thanks Dad!

[@ulisesramirez953]

This is a weird statement because My mom suffers from low blood pressure an hydration with electrolyte/sodium tablets have helped. She's on carnivore diet.

[@dougpeterson5257]

Going to the doctor's office can increase your blood pressure

[@dajoj9730]

Doctor the guidelines you present here are in line with American standards, could you tell us why the European Community uses more relaxed numbers, and may they have a point worth considering ?

[@mlaroche2009]

Can confirm, had 128/78 and reduced sugar by 80% and added salt by 100% (did not change cheese intake, but stopped adding salt on food). No longer felt BP symptoms 1 week later and re-introduced salt with no problem. It feels nice seeing this and see that what I was doing actually had basis behind it

[@danpan001]

Had 128/78? What is it now?

[@freewillchoice8052]

Can you please share what you felt with BP symptoms? Thanks in advance.

[@mlaroche2009]

@@danpan001 mesured twice this morning. 1st reading: 116/69 and second (2 mins later) 96/61 I'm guessing 1st reading is way higher bc just went up the stairs a couple floors. BTW we are only 1 week after that high BP episode at 128/78. It had been high for about a month but the doctor told me my BP was perfect (even if on the charts 128 is pre-hypertensive. He told me he was even proud of his BP at 135 (wich in the charts is in the hypertension range). That's when I knew I had to find info and ways on my own

[@mlaroche2009]

@@freewillchoice8052 My head felt compres. I could feel my pulse in my head just sitting in the couch. Didn't need to put my finger on my wrist to count my pulse. My calves had moments where they were super vascular (I am pretty lean but veins were a bit bigger than what seemed normal) and where I had these bigger veins I was super hichy

[@danpan001]

@@mlaroche2009 So you had symptoms at 128/78?

[@NicholasStincic-ew3oi]

Great video! I appreciate your insight, getting right to the point and offering some corrective advice. Short and sweet, which is a rare find.

[@markmiller3713]

I think out every health concern there is, BP seems to the most irksome, annoying, and stressful thing there is.

[@Scarface1337_]

Add Psoriasis

[@brendabowers2320]

Got my blood pressure down to 100/60 as an average, thanks to Carnivore and Dr. Berry! By the way, love you Dr. Boz! ❤you have helped me with so many things to continue to be best this great grandma can be!

[@levedia]

@@brendabowers2320 100/60 is borderline low blood pressure. I would up it a bit man. 110/70

[@brendabowers2320]

@@levedia Thank you! I will try.

[@danpan001]

@@levedia For systolic I think the floor is 120

[@ruthie2222]

Good God, that’s way too low

[@levedia]

@@danpan001 i think between 110 and under 140 is good. 115-125 range is ultimate. Above 140 and under 110 is when maybe you can potentially have health problems. My father is at 140-145 with the blood pressure pills all his life and hes 76 so who knows.

[@samkitty5894]

I do agree that salt is critical to our health, to our nerve system, and signal conductivity, and muscle function. All life came from the oceans, which are salty. Our blood tastes salty...Salt is a big part of fluids we take when we are dehydrated. Any "doctor" who would tell his patient to reduce salt intake should be avoided.

[@terriem3922]

I had a stroke after I was paying a bill, I was walking, it was hot, and I was dehydrated. At the time the top number was in the 80s and the bottom below 60. The Surgeon said I should keepy blood pressure at 167 for the week below surgery to scrape out my carotid because there was 90% blockage and the blood was having difficulty getting through at a lower BP. That was many years ago. Recently my BP was 116/72 at the doctor's office. I've been using KCl. I don't recommend dehydration.

[@georgeton4991]

Dehydration is scary.

[@somaliintelligence]

What is kcl?

[@georgeton4991]

@@somaliintelligence best lowering blood pressure with foods much safer.

[@Imsaved777]

But you never addressed the problem of high blood pressure. Just how does one lower his or her blood pressure?

[@maplenook]

Keto and fasting brings it down like a rock

[@VeldaE12]

Well done! I wish it was that effective for me. It takes ketovore/carnivore plus 3 RX to keep mine down- since Jab one which instantly changed my body.

[@sharonshumpert1917]

I agree 💯

[@danpan001]

@@VeldaE12 what is Jab one? Can you reverse its effect?

[@saiedm.a.6065]

Jab 1 or Jab 2 didn't change anything. You're just fooling yourself.

[@vivrowe2763]

@@saiedm.a.6065 It is causing heart attacks so it caused a lot of problems for many.

[@TomMississippi]

Thanks Dr. Boz. You are a very awesome communicator. I just purchased your Audible Book, Anyway You Can. On Chapter 4, and it's very interesting. 50yo in Mississippi. 6.6 A1C has me motivated to change.

[@NeyooxetuseiDreamer]

My blood pressure went up the first time at 63, I am now 66. Ten doctors later, none of them could help me. I was Keto since 2017, and went Carnivore the last 15 months but had a stall at 7 months in. I am still on BP meds and lost 38 pounds, but still need to lose another 38 and it seems impossible now. I have insulin resistance and have studied a lot to try to help myself.

[@wilsonbeckett9487]

I’m 58 - carnivore got me off BP meds. Two cups of coffee, and I still present 120/78 at the doctors office. 😊

[@-Chewie]

Isn't it a bit suspicious when a doctor talking about blood pressure doesn't know the units in which it is measured? She states "milligrams of mercury" instead of millimetres. I'd be scared if I was one of her patients.

[@Randetroit]

Add heathy salt to your diet! Celtic or Himalayan Pink Salt. Both don't spike BP and have nutrients.

[@matc6221]

The thing with taking BP readings is it's very unpredictable. Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. It may spike and dip several times. Even if you have the velcro strap slightly loose it will give an incorrect reading. White coat syndrome can give a higher reading than average. I have found introducing black garlic to my diet has helped stabilise and reduce my BP. But still on those meds.

[@supramby]

Why are the Europeans and other countries still saying that 140 is still safe enough to not need medications if this study is so conclusive

[@francikeen]

I suspect American medicine has lowered the blood pressure top... at the recommendation of pharmaceutical companies.

[@thetawave2473]

@@francikeenexactly

[@ruthie2222]

Because we’re not all controlled by Pharma

[@brettymike]

Because USA Big Pharma is hell bent on making big $$$$$$$$$...

[@joycewright5386]

Yes. Who paid for the study? My guess is it was a pharmaceutical company.

[@pargolf3158]

Did I miss something in this video? What is the correct way to treat high blood pressure?

[@Rue100]

I DIDN'T GET THE RESULT EITHER

[@williamevans6522]

Millimeters of Mercury. A height measurement. Not milligrams.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

It’s pressure tho

[@ssa8479]

The 'mm' remains, although they stopped using mercury a long time ago. It's all digital now.

[@williamevans6522]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah Yes , of course- measured in height.

[@tonybernard4444]

Strange to hear a doctor make that mistake twice in a row. Of course it's the pressure of a column of mercury so many mm high, whereas milligrams is mass. An embarrassing faux pas for a science professional.

[@davidjwillems]

@@tonybernard4444 Agreed, she can't even get the fundamentals correct. Don't you learn that on day one?

[@cathymac6472]

My blood pressure is all over the place. My top number is usually really high (140 and up) and my lower number is usually in the 60's. My cardiologist never gives me a straight answer to why it does that. But when I get stressed my pressure is usually 178/99. I'm afraid I will stroke out one day. I take my medication like I'm supposed to. I also have bradycardia. I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not 🤷

[@nandispeelman]

@cathymac6472 Try what the other guys are saying helped them like the Celtic salt, and try the Magnesium Citrate as well Potassium maybe they will lead you to stopping the Drs medication the other thing you must be active walk that's all it will make a difference they say walking in the 3rd month you will see a difference

[@privatesuzie4071]

The problem is my dr wont test insulin, gives me meds that raise my blood sugar and my uric acid…5 months ago I had a heart attack, 5 stents, and dx heart failure EF 40%….primary instruction vegetarian diet, very little salt, and only 6 cups water a day….side effects of meds have disabled me. …pain and weak. I take my blood pressure daily…cardio says 120/80 is not what I will have as drugs are slowing down my heart to give it a rest but not to go below 100/50…..after much research, I think your program is best, re Keto. I have been on ketogenic diet for a long time. With your guidelines I know I can stick to it. But these meds make it hard when they artificially inflate and depress my numbers. Thx Dr Boz.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

HyperInsulinemia is also root cause of elevated uric acid/gout! You will get off all meds when u get to the point of functioning correctly again. Takes months but it will happen!

[@beckderm]

Find another doctor. Fire you MD & find an ND &/or holistic one.

[@Alle8ia]

Time to give dr walking papers. I listen to dr Berry and Chaffee.

[@francikeen]

I would quit the meds that raise your blood sugar and uric acid.

[@LisaMitchell-f8e]

I cut way back on salt and sugar. My blood pressure dropped and stayed low. It's been over a year now. Haven't lost a pound but at least my BP is good. 😊

[@johnmal5975]

I don't eat sugar at all I can't because of my teeth. I am not not over weight not even close. I still have high blood pressure. So I am working on breathing techniques to learn how to relax. Starting to see some nice results thankfully.

[@crossknight29field24]

My new doctor! I am diabetic after COVID I dropped all medications except for a small medication for blood sugar control a small dosage that is and I manage my sugar well and I take plenty of vitamins , minerals and herbs try to eat 90% healthy 10% you know trash foods (just trying to keep it real). Thank you for your help ,that makes sense.

[@samsonbabayan6894]

Cal,mag,potassium,coq10 400 mg ubiquinol,1,400 mg bioflavonoids,b6 ,fish oil epa/Dha ,working out light walks.

[@MAGNUM2F]

What if you live healthy and still cannot get pressure down? I'm on medication. There is no data that supports giving meds to someone with mildly elevated blood pressure. The meds benefits often outweighed by side effects. Pressure increases as we age too. People are different. Are you seriously saying someone 5 foot tall will have the same blood pressure as a person 6 foot 5?

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

@user-pd5lr1wn1hexactly,big pharma runs the medical industry.

[@jeromedevotta3406]

regular slow long walking slow dancing lots of hugging and touching slow w eating

[@luciavasile2895]

For over 2 years on the lion diet/ omad at 53 i feel much healthier than i was at 23❤. I use redmond salt😋. They blame the salt what a sugar did😢. I was a fool before, but thanks to dr. Ken Berry, dr. Anthony Chaffe and dr. Chris Palmer. They even help me for free with putting epileptic seisures in remision. Just by watching youtube videos. Also thanks to Calley Means, and Cassey Means for telling the truth about the toxic SAD and toxic meds, that almost killed me in 2022😢.

[@veredictum4503]

Thanks for dropping new names - I only know Ken Berry. I don't have epileptic seizures, but someone very close and helpless has psychosis that seems to resemble a "seizure", it can come on like a switch has been flicked. It's not bipolar, it's not depression. It's sudden, and then recede, and the person is thoroughly exhausted. So I am reading up about "seizure" in general. I will look up those names you listed.

[@merseltzer]

Glad you are doing better.

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

Also, Dr Berg on KZbin. He is excellent.

[@dwblacky]

Celtic salt or Himalayan or Rehman, all contain minerals, minerals are needed to transfer glucose in and out of the cell. If you drink lots of water take a small pinch to keep your minerals up...if you get fatigued drink some water and take a pinch of minerals...but of course see your dr.

[@tnvol5331]

I have low blood sugar and low fasting insulin but high blood pressure. FBG and FI are in the excellent range.

[@docfrayon]

I was 160/120 and after 18 months of Keto it dropped to 130/90... and now on Carnivore 120/80... Crazy to think that I needed Carnivore to lower the second number...

[@thetawave2473]

Me too

[@peanut0brain]

Carnivore meaning only eat meat and no veggies?!

[@saiedm.a.6065]

Yes. Meat, chicken, fish etc

[@docfrayon]

@@peanut0brain Yes, only meat, seafood (fish, shrimps etc...) eggs, chicken, butter, suet, cheese, water and salt

[@Scarface1337_]

how do you get potassium

[@unbreakable7633]

My blood pressure is only up when I go to the doc and he keeps wanting to put me on BP meds. I refuse. All docs know how to do is either give you drugs or cut you open. No thanks, only go when I have to -- and that's when I have high blood pressure.

[@TC-1985]

Same Here..

[@TC-1985]

Same Here..

[@loanguy6193]

Doctor is 100% RIGHT

[@arnoldpainal5885]

I do not believe BP rhetoric. I'm 70 and my BP fluctuates hourly as well as daily. And I am extremely healthy. Plus, I never add salt to anything I eat. I don't eat overly salted or processed foods. And I don't eat junk food. My mother is 101 and has been a vegetarian her whole life but her mom ate everything and anything and lived to 106. Neither of them went to a doctor for regular checkups.

[@KKing55]

MAGNISIUM IS MY ANSWER TO LOWER BLOOD PREASURE~!!!!

[@MusicisMedicine-r6z]

Magnesium is indeed a natural calcium channel blocker. Although magnesium oxide can have somewhat of a laxative effect, other forms do not. My fave is magnesium taurate (bound with taurine which has far reaching benefits).

[@edb3877]

@@MusicisMedicine-r6z Older folks can often use a little natural laxative effect. Apples and apple juice is good for that as are just about any dried fruit, such as grapes, plums, and apricots.

[@Jan96106]

I agree. It also slows my heart to normal when it beats too fast. I watched this video because I thought she was going to say magnesium.

[@levedia]

@@KKing55 which magnesium specifically ? L-arginine too can lower 5-10 points.

[@MusicisMedicine-r6z]

@@levedia Magnesium taurate is an excellent choice for cardiovascular health and mitochondrial health.

[@georgeporter5665]

Love these short form videos😊

[@bayleybailey34]

The heart is a variable pump with no set pressure based on motion. My resting is when I’m sleeping only when I’m sleeping. I believe them slowing my heart rate caused plaque to build up causing stroke! I will never take a blood pressure pill again! Stroke in June took the bp pill shoulders started to hurt again!

[@ClaritaMamaril]

I am your new subscriber Doc. Boz. More power and God bless!❤❤❤

[@YourWellnessJournal]

Yes! Other options besides reducing salt intake can help manage hypertension. Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, limiting alcohol, and eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are effective. Medications prescribed by a doctor, such as ACE inhibitors or diuretics, can also control high blood pressure.

[@PaulbylPaulbyl]

After the sprint trial results were published, were more people put on BP meds? Similar thing has been happening with LDL and statin meds. They keep updating the guidelines to lower the LDL target more and more and more, resulting in a corresponding increase of statin prescriptions more and more and more. Hmmm....,

[@nikkion2140]

Yep, by changing the limits of upper/lower "normal" values, you expand the "customer/patient" base.

[@johnm2991]

Add a tablespoon of beetroot powder to a bottle of water, shake well, and have with breakfast. Dramatic results are possible within a short period of time.

[@taniayager3361]

That's what I use, 100% beetroot powder without the caking and bulking agents. I found a great family company in the UK who do a number great powders called detoxtrading. I also have blueberry powder. I use Cayenne Pepper as well. I don't believe in medication only natural remedies!

[@georgeton4991]

​@@taniayager3361unsalted pistachios should help also.

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

What brand of beet root worked for you

[@johnm2991]

@@lydiamcpherson7925 Carrington Farms beetroot powder. It’s widely available though Amazon, Walmart, and a variety of grocery stores.

[@williamcruz1848]

Now this I've heard of

[@paulfuller2167]

I cut out Carbs and sugars...in 14 months, I lost 65lbs., got off all BP Meds, and my Gout is gone! The Carnivore lifestyle is what I live on ...oh and my bloodwork was normal...

[@ssa8479]

Good point, Dr. Boz. I'm in the process of lowering my blood sugar (it was 71 this morning) before I increase my salt consumption and reduce my BP med (10 mg Lisinopril). Aiming for an HbA1C of 5.0 or lower. Working with the primary care docs is good in theory, but not in this age of 7-minute appointments where the doc barely remembers who you are and needs to look at his laptop to identify you. They have no time for discussion or explanation. Symptom A? Here's this pill. Symptom B? Here's this other pill. See you in 6 months. Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, in his book Doctoring Data, argues that the recommended BP numbers are made up, and that there's little to no benefit from treating BP unless it's quite high (160/100). He presents research that lowering the systolic level to 120 or below raises all-cause mortality among older people because of postural hypotension: When older folks get up, their BP drops and they could fall. The average life expectancy of someone in their 70s who breaks a hip: 9 months. The cause will be given as other causes and classified under all-cause mortality, and the drop in BP will not get any attention.

[@jacinthmcintosh3059]

I was given a 24 hour blood pressure monitor. When I handed in the monitor and a print out was done by the pharmacy, the pharmacy phoned the doctor and said I need to be put on medication immediately as I was a high risk. I had to sign a letter when given the medication because of the side effects.

[@alanautrey8167]

Peel 4 garlic cloves, Take one slice of Ginger, boil in water till full boil. Then strain into a coffee cup. Put two teaspoon of natural honey, add a tea bag of your choice. After 3 months my blood pressure 114/80 - 139/80

[@marilynyoh7951]

Still high

[@3dxfx]

Agree. in my own life, fasting once or twice a week kept my insulin low and therefore my aldosterone was lower. my systolic was in the 110s and diastolic in the 70s.

[@peterbikam8695]

I didn't understand what you were talking about. Can you simplify the blood pressure reduction technique you proposed ?

[@samsonbabayan6894]

I’ve heard and read that it’s actually the bleach when most companies during the manufacturing process add to make it nice and pearly white.True Himalayan pink salt do not have this bleach.

[@tinman1955]

Is blood pressure really measurable? The numbers indicated on the instrument are not your blood pressure - they're the air pressure in the inflatable cuff. We infer blood pressure from that cuff pressure but there's no correction for a big. firm, muscular arm vs. a thin flabby arm. Wouldn't that make a huge difference?

[@sridharthumiki7755]

Thanks for your wonderful explanation of the H.T.and i feel that this reading is nearly half century old meaning about 50 yrs.Present day life makes us to be very free from all the things which makes us panic. Get meditation and become a master of all the problems😰❤

[@sridharthumiki7755]

Thanks🌹

[@chriscoghlan692]

I have high blood pressure; 145/98 and at the same time I have a big problem with hypoglycaemia. I have had two heart arracks post by pass surgery and Myocarditis. Long history in my family of heart disease ( at least four generations). I am on three blood presssure/heart medications. How does this go for me then?

[@hymns4ever197]

No mention in this video of the relationship between potassium and sodium. Not many of us get the recommended 4/1 K/Na ratio. At my last wellness visit my blood potassium levels were fine. I asked my primary doctor to give me the test that would determine whether K was making it into my cells. He refused to authorize it. I believe it is called an intracellular test. THAT is the key to blood pressure control. Of course hormones play a role; because insulin resistance blocks the absorption of potassium into the cells.

[@Ingridvieira310]

Excellent explanation .. Thank you again !! ✨

[@bmillwood6666]

She knows fluid dynamics, nice. Open loop vs closed loop

[@banginghats2]

Isn't it normal for the elderly to have bp in the high 130s and 140s?

[@briguy4238]

What you say is all well and good - but I've maintained a near zero carb diet for six months. BMI this morning was under 22. My pressure stubbornly refuses to drop and doctors only want to dope me up with meds. Maybe I should just stop drinking fluids completely in order to lower blood volume.

[@achandler6583]

Dr Annette your so lovely you would raise my blood pressure ❤️

[@beenbeatenbybishops5845]

Yes. Only 25 percent of those with high BP are salt sensitive. The test to determine that is rather expensive, and insurance does not want to pay for it, SO, standard operating procedure is to restrict salt in all patients. Problem with the approach is that, it can lead to harm in those not salt sensitive as well as causing erratic spikes in BP. That has been known for the last 30 years.

[@Gabriel-vz7ml]

Thank you Dr.Boz

[@nataliek6555]

I just finished an older video of yours, and i would love to see a video on something you quickly mentioned. You were discussing the 12 steps on the keto lifestyle. You said you once loved heavy cream in your coffee, but you had to "reset your pallet " to where you could enjoy black coffee in the mornings. You also said you had found some great coffees that helped with this. * HOW do you Reset your taste like that?? & * Are you able to mention the name/ Brand of coffee you like or recommend??

[@nataliek6555]

Sorry to post this question here, but I was hoping you'd see or read comments. I'm a morning coffee drinker, however I'm a glutton for the heavy cream, along with a chocolate Electrolyte (LMNT) pack mixed into my 16oz mug. ❤😊

[@davidaaaa4611]

Thanks for the advice.

[@kwokweng76]

Thank u doc for the good information.

[@RaymondBastien-li6co]

There are apps, but they're so full of commercials that they destroy the information.

[@samkitty5894]

Another "doctor" giving advice on KZbin hoping for likes and subscriptions. I measured my BP for 3 months many times each day and night. What I found was that it is never ever the same. When I was younger 20-50 my BP was averaging 140/110, and I had loads of energy and perfect health. I could play multiple soccer games in a single day, come home cut my grass, take shower and go dancing till midnight. Then, around the age of 55 I started experiencing "older man urination issues"...BPH, enlarged prostate. My urologist put me on alpha blocker. This medication is used to help BPH, and also help lower the BP. My BP after that dropped to average of 120/100 which may sound good, but I had no energy to do anything. I felt tired, and sleepy. I would fall asleep at the movies or at work. It is embarrassing... I miss my high BP. I am convinced high BP scare was created to sell drugs. I don't care what my BP numbers are. What matters to me is how I feel.

[@heisenberg8346]

💯‼️

[@crusaderlatin732]

Well said!!!!!!!!

[@PracticerOfMetta]

All excellent facts! Thank you!

[@darrant7723]

The carnivore diet lowered and maintained my blood pressure, without medications, into the 117/73 levels. It also got rid of my acid reflux. And oh yea, I lost my fat.

[@nedutchgirl]

I was diagnosed with afib and high blood pressure when hospitalized. No meds before, now on seven meds. Started to take 400 mg magnesium glucinate. Afib gone, blood pressure normal. Meds made blood pressure too low where I thought I would pass out.

[@mapes4662]

When is best time of day to measure bp? Mine starts at dawn about 117/70, then climbs throughout day to about 130/85. 70 years old, carnivore one year, off all statins and bp meds, lost 65 lbs.

[@hassanfaisal531]

My Doctor prescribed Celtic salt

[@aawrnnc]

As a nurse, this is a reminder to STAY ON TOP OF evidence-based research. Sometimes, new evidence can change how we treat certain diseases. Yes, we must “take it with a grain of salt” 😉😉 (excuse the pun 😉). But, seriously, we must also consider solid scientific evidence as new findings are confirmed. ❤

[@jeffreydouglas351]

Thanks Dr Boz