I'm 57 and high BP runs in my family. I've been on meds for nearly 20 years now and my numbers are all over the place. In the past when I walked it would come down but then I stopped walking. I lost my 28 year old son in 2020 to cancer and I just went downhill in a spiral. I'm 212 Lbs and our daughter gets married next October, I've been walking on treadmill the past 2 weeks 45 minutes each session and BP has come down. It's time I put my chin up, stand tall, accept a horrible experience I cannot change and get my health taken care of for good.
I am so sorry for the passing of your son. I too had a loss and the overwhelming grief also took me to a place of weight gain and not stellar health. Sending you support on your journey back to health.
So grateful I came upon this video, my doctor did absolutely nothing but medication, I scratch my head, nope I’ll check out how I can keep my blood pressure down, and I successfully did it, it takes effort, and a lot of reading, you are in charge of your OWN health is true 🙏🏻
Zero dairy. Zero fats which are solid at room temperature. Giant spinach salad (water soluble fiber) with an aspirin at lunchtime. Salmon, walnuts, walnut oil, cacoa. You can make an interesting grocery shopping list from the lists of foods for good cholesterol. I did it only to drop the BP and ended up losing 80 lbs without trying. I eat like a pig - all healthy foods. And I eat homemade chocolate every night before bed!
I just came across your channel and I immediately subscribed. I was diagnosed with high BP when I reached Menopause and I was put on meds and I am also a strong believer in alternative therapies. I started juicing Beets and Carrots and I am already starting to see a big drop in my BP numbers. I have Flaxseed Powder in my Kitchen cabinets and I will now take my health seriously. Thank you Docs. for your great video.
So glad to have doctors that actually promote healthy non drug ways to keep me healthy. It's so hard and so frustrating when your own personal doctor dismisses anything you Present to them other than a drug.
@Judy * I would love to unfortunately I live in an area where There is such a shortage of doctors now. I'm hoping that in 6 months or less I'll be moving to a much more populated area that has more selection of doctors.
Yes, and frustration certainly doesn't help with BP issues; finding my own doctors unhelpful too. So glad to see these two Specialist and I am following their advice.
The beet root suggestion is 100% spot on. I started taking it specifically for the nitric oxide and a natural athletic performance boost, and it also had a definitive effect on my blood pressure. I'm typically 120/80 or slightly lower, but on the beet root I'm consistently about 99/60.
I've been using flax seeds for about 10 yrs now adding it in all our foods , growing up in Liverpool my mum would always feed us kids beetroots & tell us to drink the juice cos it was good for us ....I still eat lots today but will get back to drinking the juice again ....I appreciate your channel and thank you both kindly 🇨🇦
I appreciate you both for giving advice about natural ways to possibly reduce BP. Typically doctors encourage us to take meds. As I get older (76), I am more and more convinced that most of the healthcare community is only interested in promoting pharmaceuticals. They try to convince us older people that we should be on all kinds of meds. Thank you both for offering self care advice. ❤
I lowered my blood pressure significantly (140/90 to 115/75) by changing my diet. It took 6 months for the complete change. I now drink beet juice every day, oatmeal and fruit every day, ground flaxseeds every day. Lots of greens and veggies. Very little if any animal products. I already exercised regularly so I couldn't change that.
Thats funny, I lowered mine in 1 week by eating butter and steak… and No, I’m not joking. Drs will Never tell you that blood pressure is related to blood sugar. High carbs equal high blood pressure!!!
I have been using 3 tablespoons of beet extract along with 3 tablespoons of chopped flaxseed in a Raspberry,blueberry,banana,orange juice,yogurt smoothie for the past three days and have dropped my systolic down approx. 15-20 points and my diastolic down approx. 5-10 points and am now around the 120/80. This is after going on Chlorthalidone a month and a half ago and having to stop it because of extreme joint and muscle pain.. And the meds did not drop my blood pressure down as low. Awesome information guys!
Awesome information. I’m a good Ukrainian and make the best Borscht soup. It’s made with red beets and my Baba always said you have to add sour cream to the soup so it’s creamy rather than a dark red soup. So my hubby has high blood pressure so guess what he’s going to eat for supper. Thxs Dr. Z and Dr. W. You both are awesome. ❤️🤗🇨🇦
....advice that most of the time does not work because they do not work ALONE, people need to make concessions somewhere, and ....in addition to...... consuming just those foods alone and indulging and neglecting other areas, simply won't give you ANY results.
Tank u so much drs for ur kind gestures for showing us the foods to eat in other to bring down our bloodpressure l lost a sister s mother for this silent killer called high blood pressure s am going on the part now which is nt easy may the good Lord blessed u guys
Another informative video! Of course I have high blood pressure. Everytime I walk into a doctor's office, it's off the charts. And the first thing the doctor will ask is if I use a lot of salt. Ironically I don't. I've never been a big salter and I really don't like things very salty. Then I learned about white coat syndrome or white coat hypertension. My doctor had me take my blood pressure at home for two weeks and write it down. I took the readings to the doctor, along with my monitor. My readings were normal at home. My reading was again high in the doctor's office, with his monitor and mine. I was actually off blood pressure medicine for several years but then went to a new doctor. It took me four years of seeing her to have a low to normal blood pressure reading in her office. I was taking two blood pressure medicines but am down to one now. I appreciate you giving us a couple of alternatives in the form of food that can be incorporated into our diets. I have no problem with beets as we used to grow them. And there are ways of preparing them so they don't taste like dirt. I've also been watching another UA-camr who has been incorporating flaxseed into her diet for it's medicinal purposes. She adds flaxseed to many recipes, especially her oatmeal bakes. This feels like the easiest assignment you've given us! This is totally doable! And if these two ingredients can help lower blood pressure, I'm totally onboard! Thanks again for sharing another great video!
I also usually have higher blood pressure in the doctor's office. I know I have white coat syndrome too. Recently I started deep breathing for a few minutes while waiting for the nurse to take my BP- when she did, it was perfect!
I am from bali,indonesia. I've been suffering from hbp for decades and quite difficult for me to lower it. I'll try beetroot and flaxseed. Thanks for your great information.
I can’t find beet juice in my grocery store, but I have been eating more cooked beets than I used to. I do eat at least 2T of Flax seed every day and love it.
I don't have high blood pressure but I do have flaxseed on my salads every other day. I do like beets but don't eat them very much.Love my whole food plant based diet. Thanks for the info!
Regarding: beet juice. If you carry a water bottle, for a swim, hike, or run, I put in 30% beet juice and 70% water. From my experience, this is just the right ratio to make the water taste good and dilute the taste of beet juice. Also sometimes I like to put in whole milk. Maybe 25% beet juice and the rest whole or 2% milk. (I avoid skim milk, so don't know about that.)
In addition to these foods, you can try supplements that have worked for me.... 1. Stop all caffeine. 2. L-arginine 1000mg and fish oil tablets daily. These 3 things lowered my BP from 150 to 130 over 75. I am 65 yrs of age. Hope it helps you too.
Letting people know foods to eat if they don't want to or can't take drugs is amazing!!! We need doctors to not be so negative when people try that before drugs. Surprised that you didn't mention celery. I was under the impression that it was great to lower blood pressure. Maybe it can cause other problems? Anyway, I love knowing this. Thank you!!!
Hi Are you kidding. We do have a follow up video coming with 18 more foods. These two just have the best scientific evidence. Celery does contain phthalides which relax arterial walls leading to lower blood pressure. We are alll about trying lifestyle modification before medication! Thanks for watching and subscribing
If you have a bad gallbladder or don’t have a gallbladder I don’t know how safe big juices??? I have a gallstone that doesn’t bother me but I don’t want it irritated either. People rave about turmeric, but turmeric is very bad for people under stones, and many people do not even know this
I put ground flax in almost everything. Cranberry sauce (low sugar home made), veggie burgers, turnip fries, red lentil patties, etc, etc. unfortunately I love beats but they are not on my diet any more. I love to watch your videos. They are very informative with a touch of humor which keeps attentions.
Thank you sooo much. I’ve just planted beets in my veggie garden. You can slightly boiled beets and shredded plus add some lemon juice. Delicious. By the way my arteries are perfectly perfect after checking (angiogram ) but I’m working as a RRT and my BP is increasing when I’m working in prolong stress. It’s easy to say to avoid the stress, unfortunately we are not living in a perfect world. Thank you sooo much for sharing this informations. I have a feeling that I’m going to review my grandma notes about veggies and herbs … they were useful for decades.Thanks from the bottom of my heart ❤️ You are wonderful!! Have a great day!!
From my experience, Hibiscus is excellent for helping lower blood pressure safely, and it has been studied and proven to be effective. Also, flaxseed should be ground for optimal benefits. I usually just grind about what I’ll need for a week and store it in the fridge or the freezer.
Hi, I'm 59 year old male, I have never had an issue with BP. I exersice regularly, I'm a vegetarian, I don't smoke, or drink alcohol. My BP has alway been in the normal to a bit lower range, with a low pulse. Within the past 4 months, I have noticed being dizzy, a pressure in my head, with ringing in my ears, and a bit out of breath. For the past 4 months, my BP has been as high as 158/90. Thank you. Al
I’ve been putting grounded flaxseed in my oatmeal every morning for close to a month now and I definitely have noticed a difference already. Heard it was also good for lowering cholesterol too.
I have a significant family history of high blood pressure, and am trying to be vigilant to keep my BP within healthy parameters, without going on medication. So far so good. Your videos are very helpful and entertaining. Thank you for all you do. Stay happy and well.
Hi Docs! Thanks for being docs. I have a question. One cup of beet juice a day = up to a 10% decrease in blood pressure. Three tablespoons of flaxseed = up to a 10% decrease of blood pressure. So…would your suggested volume of beet juice, and quantity flaxseed taken together = a 20% decrease in blood pressure?
They sure are Nancy. We have a specific interest in this as so many of our patients have a host of medical problems. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I used to the same thing about beets, taste like dirt. Growing a garden and trying them again, plain or pickled, I like them. The worst issue, the day after eating quite a bit with dinner, I freaked out after a bowel movement until I remembered what I ate for dinner the night before. Lol
Thank you for all your encouragement. And for being so helpful to help us to change our blood pressure, I do all this and also I take hawthorn and hibis fruit tea,that does help,and pomegranate juice,Amen❤❤
I love you guys ive only been subscribed for just over a week and watched loads of your videos, they are extremely informative 👍🏻🥰 i have just been fasting on just water for 72 hrs and feel amazing also my blood pressure has gone from 136/97 to 117/79 which is fantastic. I will now do a low carb diet too to lose my excess weight now i have had a kick start 😊 I am so pleased with my blood pressure now ❤️👏🏻
Hi Dorian. They have some of the same benefits but the darker red vegetables do has specific chemical characteristics that are unique. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’m 5’4” and weigh 115 lbs so I can’t lose more weight and my diet is perfect but I still have high BP. I’ve tried two different BP meds both with horrible side effects. I just started on Aged Garlic which many doctors are recommending so I hope that helps. Any suggestions are welcome!
Good morning Doctors. Thanks for your health talks. Please I want to know how to treat high blood pressure after delivery. My daughter’s BP went up immediately after her delivery. Please what causes this.
So there are many causes. Diet and gentle exercise are a start. Stress reduction. And then her doctor can rule out more serious causes with testing. Good luck to her. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I love that you guys are so comfortable with each other. Kudos to you guys. I am determined this year to start doing something. The more I watch you, the more incentive I feel. I thank you for that.
I am a believer in beet juice helping to lower BP. I have been drinking it every day for a couple of months. My recent BP was 120/60. My BP had been averaging 135-140/60.
@@Gr8Stowe I have been drinking 6-8 oz organic beet juice with breakfast and dinner. Some people may prefer to make their own with a juicer. I do not know if there is increased health benefit by juicing it fresh.
@@Gr8Stowe ,, Drink 1/2 glass in the morning before breakfast . Blend 3 medium size beets with a piece of ginger and 2 garlic cloves. No blood pressure medicine needed after!!!!!!
Just found your channel. You guys are the quintessential teachers of a healthy diet/healthy living. Growing up(In my 50s), the most memorable teachers/professors were the ones whom would ALWAYS make learning FUN!!! That's how I view you two. Thank You.. I shall now, subscribe, to continue this learning cycle from you. Oh and yes, I shall also share it with my family members.
Good evening to you both 😊 l do have Flaxseed on a regular basis and grow my own vegetables including Beetroot which l happen to love.Maybe that's why my blood pressure is OK.Thankyou so very much for sharing this video.All the very best hugs from England 🇬🇧
Good one - I've got tons of beetroot in the garden - I'm gonna grate some into my serve of greens. Does cooking the beets reduce the effect? THANKS GUYS!
Hi Alison. Great question. Some of the nutrients are lost on cooking for sure. Probably why the raw juice is so good. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great information Docs! You can find beets in grocery stores. I like beets in vinaigrette. Nice in salads. I like ground flaxseed in oatmeal, yogurt, and smoothies. Thanks for the great video ❤️
This is literally a God send at the right time for me. Starting the beet root juice and flaxseed. Will be shopping for fresh beet's too. Not sure about beet soup yet lol. Thank you so so much for these videos.
Love you guys. Just wondering if you could do a session on Parkinson’s. my sister has it and since that diagnosis I’ve realized what little understanding people have of this disease. Thx.
Hi Denise. We can add it to the list and work to get a neurologist to come on our show to help address this very important topic. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks. I actually had a hypertensive crisis and adverse reaction to Apresoline this week. I will definitely incorporate these 2 items daily. Love you videos. Fellow healthcare work. Registered Respiratory therapist for 37 years
FYI - I tried both beet juice and flaxseed, didn't do much. Most important thing is to lose weight if you are not at your optimum weight, and to exercise.
I've tried both also. I broke out in a rash from the flaxseed also. Stopped flaxseed; rash went away. Didn't do anything for my BP. I'm not over weight and I exercise 5 days a week.
I'm 78 and recently my BP went from 120/66 to 210/90 over a two week period and has remained elevated. My question for you is; Is Hardening of the arteries and plaque buildup on the coronary arteries the same thing? Thanks. I know you're busy.
Hi doctors. Having my anterior hip replacement in a few weeks & found your channel very helpful. I have been taking BP medicine for 10 yrs now (I’m 62). I have had 3 bouts of kidney stones in the past (nothing for the last 5 yrs knock wood..) but was hoping I could try the beet juice but hesitate because it’s high in oxalates 😖😖
Thanks for making this video. I'm in the process of trying to lower mine right now naturally without meds. Currently doing dash diet and exercising atleast 5 days a week atleast 45 minutes. This video helps me out so so so so much. You guys are the BEST.
Thank you for the great information. We will start adding beets, beet juice, and flax seeds to our diet. Could you make a video discussing the benefits (or not) of using hemp hearts? Is there any reason to use them? We are trying to eat a more plant-based diet and have dropped my husband's A1C and fructosomine levels dramatically. We really enjoy all your videos...the knee replacement ones in particular as my husband will be undergoing that surgery soon.
Hi Aston. Yes they are a good source of magnesium which helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and linoleic acid which can help reduce cholesterol. Best of luck to your husband with his TKR. Thanks for watching and subscribing
All a sudden Friday with an intense headache and nausea in the morning(never before ). I went to ER , my BP was found to be 197/120 ! And stays pretty there till today ( I brought a BP apparatus ) . Found CT head negative and ECG showed T wave inversion. Dr. Says it’s my new normal and doctor says she is not worried !! But I am 😢. Am only in my early 40s That’s how I came to this video , gonna try beet juice and flax seeds doc . Thanks . ❤
Thank you for these videos! Just easy to understand tips. Usually with a caption like this you have to end up listening to a loooong explanation and then pay for something to get the actual names of the foods ! Very informative!
Thanks for the information. It is good to know that for high blood pressure there may be options for some folks to using medication. Fo those who want to avoid meds this along with the other things you mentioned can make a difference. When I was younger for some reason I was never very concerned about the side effects of medication, however being old now, the issue of side effects are a big deal to me. Seems to be the case with a lot more issues than that.
Medication can be truly life-saving BUT also can be life endangering if taken improperly Or if it's the Wrong medication for You!#SoScary!😬 And sometimes, even if the medication works well, it's side-effects can outweigh the benefits!!
You can achieve the same effect of lower blood pressure by taking a potassium supplement like potassium bicarbonate. It's the potassium in the flaxseed that is lowering the blood pressure.
Hi end the fed. Yes potassium helps lower your blood pressure as it is swapped out for sodium which leads to salt and water loss and subsequent lower pressure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks for this :0) I really enjoy your videos! The problem with beet juice is that it's very expensive. Where I live, a weeks worth of beetroot juice would cost $20, or $80 a month. Too expensive for many to be able to take a cup a day. Flax is not, so that's good! Keep up the good work!
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks for replying. Don’t feel you need reply again. I would like to do this, so looked up how many beets one would have to eat every day to match the dose in the study. I considered juicing my own, so looked it up. It tales 1 lb of beets to juice 1 cup.
I'm 57 and high BP runs in my family. I've been on meds for nearly 20 years now and my numbers are all over the place. In the past when I walked it would come down but then I stopped walking. I lost my 28 year old son in 2020 to cancer and I just went downhill in a spiral. I'm 212 Lbs and our daughter gets married next October, I've been walking on treadmill the past 2 weeks 45 minutes each session and BP has come down. It's time I put my chin up, stand tall, accept a horrible experience I cannot change and get my health taken care of for good.
If I can do it, anyone can. You will!
Wow Thomas we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are totally behind you. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
🙏❤️🙏❤️, stay strong
I am so sorry for the passing of your son. I too had a loss and the overwhelming grief also took me to a place of weight gain and not stellar health. Sending you support on your journey back to health.
Good for you 👍
TLDR
1. Beets or beet root juice
2. Flax seed (3 tablespoons a day)
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Beet Root Powder works better and longer that drugs
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So grateful I came upon this video, my doctor did absolutely nothing but medication, I scratch my head, nope I’ll check out how I can keep my blood pressure down, and I successfully did it, it takes effort, and a lot of reading, you are in charge of your OWN health is true 🙏🏻
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congratulations !!! Stay in good health!
Yes we are, and we MUST BE
Zero dairy. Zero fats which are solid at room temperature. Giant spinach salad (water soluble fiber) with an aspirin at lunchtime. Salmon, walnuts, walnut oil, cacoa. You can make an interesting grocery shopping list from the lists of foods for good cholesterol. I did it only to drop the BP and ended up losing 80 lbs without trying. I eat like a pig - all healthy foods. And I eat homemade chocolate every night before bed!
Nice
Ive dropped my bp in 4 weeks no carbs just fats and meat. This site is ns
what's the aspirin for?
I just came across your channel and I immediately subscribed. I was diagnosed with high BP when I reached Menopause and I was put on meds and I am also a strong believer in alternative therapies. I started juicing Beets and Carrots and I am already starting to see a big drop in my BP numbers. I have Flaxseed Powder in my Kitchen cabinets and I will now take my health seriously. Thank you Docs. for your great video.
Very cool Auntie S. best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Save the pulp and put it in your smoothies add a little juice to that.
@@dessiecoder2116Grea idea
So glad to have doctors that actually promote healthy non drug ways to keep me healthy. It's so hard and so frustrating when your own personal doctor dismisses anything you Present to them other than a drug.
Hi Jean Marie. Yes food is very powerful for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@Judy * I would love to unfortunately I live in an area where There is such a shortage of doctors now. I'm hoping that in 6 months or less I'll be moving to a much more populated area that has more selection of doctors.
I am super happy for watching this video. I've already subscribed and I hope to get more help through it .
Yes, and frustration certainly doesn't help with BP issues; finding my own doctors unhelpful too. So glad to see these two Specialist and I am following their advice.
@@calypso13100Where do you live?
The beet root suggestion is 100% spot on. I started taking it specifically for the nitric oxide and a natural athletic performance boost, and it also had a definitive effect on my blood pressure. I'm typically 120/80 or slightly lower, but on the beet root I'm consistently about 99/60.
That is awesome!
Is that not too low ? What determines it being better? Within range of 120/80 and if it’s lower it’s better but not too low?
Which brand
120/80 is a good BP
99/60 is low... anything under 100 for Systolic is too low
If you are sensitive to oxalate, be careful. Beets are high in oxalic acid.
1) Beets or beet root juice. 2) Flax seed.
Thanks
I've been using flax seeds for about 10 yrs now adding it in all our foods , growing up in Liverpool my mum would always feed us kids beetroots & tell us to drink the juice cos it was good for us ....I still eat lots today but will get back to drinking the juice again ....I appreciate your channel and thank you both kindly 🇨🇦
You are very welcome Patricia. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I appreciate you both for giving advice about natural ways to possibly reduce BP. Typically doctors encourage us to take meds. As I get older (76), I am more and more convinced that most of the healthcare community is only interested in promoting pharmaceuticals. They try to convince us older people that we should be on all kinds of meds. Thank you both for offering self care advice. ❤
We prefer less meds for sure very welcome
True
They’re drug reps
@@TalkingWithDocsThank you both for being so open. It's very rare to hear Medical Drs. Who advocate natural vs. Medications. Very refreshing
I lowered my blood pressure significantly (140/90 to 115/75) by changing my diet. It took 6 months for the complete change. I now drink beet juice every day, oatmeal and fruit every day, ground flaxseeds every day. Lots of greens and veggies. Very little if any animal products. I already exercised regularly so I couldn't change that.
Good call scott. Nice work. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Awesome, Does animal products increase bp?
Believe the beet root juice is very good Scott is Porridge oats good as well ?
Thats funny, I lowered mine in 1 week by eating butter and steak… and No, I’m not joking. Drs will Never tell you that blood pressure is related to blood sugar. High carbs equal high blood pressure!!!
@@dollymadeson3963 lowered mine as well by quitting all sugars and eat meat, veggies and butter
I have been using 3 tablespoons of beet extract along with 3 tablespoons of chopped flaxseed in a Raspberry,blueberry,banana,orange juice,yogurt smoothie for the past three days and have dropped my systolic down approx. 15-20 points and my diastolic down approx. 5-10 points and am now around the 120/80. This is after going on Chlorthalidone a month and a half ago and having to stop it because of extreme joint and muscle pain.. And the meds did not drop my blood pressure down as low. Awesome information guys!
Awesome information. I’m a good Ukrainian and make the best Borscht soup. It’s made with red beets and my Baba always said you have to add sour cream to the soup so it’s creamy rather than a dark red soup. So my hubby has high blood pressure so guess what he’s going to eat for supper. Thxs Dr. Z and Dr. W. You both are awesome. ❤️🤗🇨🇦
Yay Mandy! Good luck to your husband. Thanks for watching and subscribing
1. Beet root juice. 1 cup/day.
2. Flaxseed. 3 tbsp/day.
Nice summary Zee. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Any Flaxseed brand or the organic brand is the better choice?
Love you guys. So reminiscent of Bob and Brad. Great chemistry and info.
Great to see Doctors giving advice with food intakes and natural therapy.
Thanks to both Doctors.
Very welcome Saranga. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Incorrect. CarboHYDRATE ….
....advice that most of the time does not work because they do not work ALONE, people need to make concessions somewhere, and ....in addition to...... consuming just those foods alone and indulging and neglecting other areas, simply won't give you ANY results.
We follow your advice but can you guide for high BP during pregnancy...kindly reply
Tank u so much drs for ur kind gestures for showing us the foods to eat in other to bring down our bloodpressure l lost a sister s mother for this silent killer called high blood pressure s am going on the part now which is nt easy may the good Lord blessed u guys
Sorry to hear that Veronica. Glad we can help
Another informative video!
Of course I have high blood pressure. Everytime I walk into a doctor's office, it's off the charts. And the first thing the doctor will ask is if I use a lot of salt. Ironically I don't. I've never been a big salter and I really don't like things very salty.
Then I learned about white coat syndrome or white coat hypertension. My doctor had me take my blood pressure at home for two weeks and write it down. I took the readings to the doctor, along with my monitor. My readings were normal at home. My reading was again high in the doctor's office, with his monitor and mine.
I was actually off blood pressure medicine for several years but then went to a new doctor. It took me four years of seeing her to have a low to normal blood pressure reading in her office. I was taking two blood pressure medicines but am down to one now.
I appreciate you giving us a couple of alternatives in the form of food that can be incorporated into our diets.
I have no problem with beets as we used to grow them. And there are ways of preparing them so they don't taste like dirt.
I've also been watching another UA-camr who has been incorporating flaxseed into her diet for it's medicinal purposes. She adds flaxseed to many recipes, especially her oatmeal bakes.
This feels like the easiest assignment you've given us! This is totally doable! And if these two ingredients can help lower blood pressure, I'm totally onboard!
Thanks again for sharing another great video!
You are welcome Vickie. And we have a followuo coming with 18 more foods. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I also usually have higher blood pressure in the doctor's office. I know I have white coat syndrome too. Recently I started deep breathing for a few minutes while waiting for the nurse to take my BP- when she did, it was perfect!
Have you got a m i r for a neurologist to check I would really get that check your brain it's important to talk to your doctor about that
Vickie i have the worst white coat syndrome. Its embarrasing as a man. My bp at home is good with meds. Stress makes a difference too
breathing excersize. Deep inhale and let it all out, all!. 10 times then let them take your BP. It will match where your BP is at home.
"you are in charge of your own health" - exactly right. Thanks for reminding me.
Welcome John
I am from bali,indonesia. I've been suffering from hbp for decades and quite difficult for me to lower it. I'll try beetroot and flaxseed. Thanks for your great information.
Good luck to you in beautiful Bali! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I can’t find beet juice in my grocery store, but I have been eating more cooked beets than I used to. I do eat at least 2T of Flax seed every day and love it.
Very nice
Me either. Must be a Whole Foods thing .
Eating flaxseed with steel cut oatmeal, apples, cinnamon, cranberry raisins , walnuts with almond milk, everyday also lowered my cholesterol .😂🎉❤
Thank you so much dotors I'm 60 years old May God's blessing u guys
I don't have high blood pressure but I do have flaxseed on my salads every other day. I do like beets but don't eat them very much.Love my whole food plant based diet. Thanks for the info!
Nice Chris! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Regarding: beet juice. If you carry a water bottle, for a swim, hike, or run, I put in 30% beet juice and 70% water. From my experience, this is just the right ratio to make the water taste good and dilute the taste of beet juice.
Also sometimes I like to put in whole milk. Maybe 25% beet juice and the rest whole or 2% milk. (I avoid skim milk, so don't know about that.)
In addition to these foods, you can try supplements that have worked for me.... 1. Stop all caffeine. 2. L-arginine 1000mg and fish oil tablets daily. These 3 things lowered my BP from 150 to 130 over 75. I am 65 yrs of age. Hope it helps you too.
Hi Michael. You are certainly correct and these will all be discussses in part 2! Thanks for watching and subscribing
You need to research the side effects of l-arginine. It is not for everyone.
Ok I will...Thank you
3:21 #1 Beet-root Juice and Beets
4:19 #2 FlaxSeed (ground or whole)
Thank you! Thanks for watching and subscribing
How about black seed?
Letting people know foods to eat if they don't want to or can't take drugs is amazing!!! We need doctors to not be so negative when people try that before drugs. Surprised that you didn't mention celery. I was under the impression that it was great to lower blood pressure. Maybe it can cause other problems? Anyway, I love knowing this. Thank you!!!
Hi Are you kidding. We do have a follow up video coming with 18 more foods. These two just have the best scientific evidence. Celery does contain phthalides which relax arterial walls leading to lower blood pressure. We are alll about trying lifestyle modification before medication! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love celery in home made soups
If you have a bad gallbladder or don’t have a gallbladder I don’t know how safe big juices??? I have a gallstone that doesn’t bother me but I don’t want it irritated either. People rave about turmeric, but turmeric is very bad for people under stones, and many people do not even know this
I put ground flax in almost everything. Cranberry sauce (low sugar home made), veggie burgers, turnip fries, red lentil patties, etc, etc. unfortunately I love beats but they are not on my diet any more.
I love to watch your videos. They are very informative with a touch of humor which keeps attentions.
Thank you sooo much. I’ve just planted beets in my veggie garden. You can slightly boiled beets and shredded plus add some lemon juice. Delicious. By the way my arteries are perfectly perfect after checking (angiogram ) but I’m working as a RRT and my BP is increasing when I’m working in prolong stress. It’s easy to say to avoid the stress, unfortunately we are not living in a perfect world. Thank you sooo much for sharing this informations. I have a feeling that I’m going to review my grandma notes about veggies and herbs … they were useful for decades.Thanks from the bottom of my heart ❤️ You are wonderful!! Have a great day!!
That is awesome Ewa!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was wondering if beet root powder would be effective.
From my experience, Hibiscus is excellent for helping lower blood pressure safely, and it has been studied and proven to be effective. Also, flaxseed should be ground for optimal benefits. I usually just grind about what I’ll need for a week and store it in the fridge or the freezer.
Yes grind it for sure. And we have reqd that about hibiscus too
Hi, I'm 59 year old male, I have never had an issue with BP. I exersice regularly, I'm a vegetarian, I don't smoke, or drink alcohol. My BP has alway been in the normal to a bit lower range, with a low pulse. Within the past 4 months, I have noticed being dizzy, a pressure in my head, with ringing in my ears, and a bit out of breath. For the past 4 months, my BP has been as high as 158/90. Thank you. Al
Hi Al. Our blood pressure can increase as we age for a number of reasons. Keep a blood pressure journal and talk to your doctor. Best of luck.
Wow, you two are adorable! How have I never seen you two before now! I love that you include evidence based information!
Doing our best BeetaBear. Thanks for being an RN! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you two. You are so refreshing. Been using beets/juice for forever. Did not know about flax seeds. Have a great day!
Great info ina natural way to treat the cause of BP. No doctors when you go to visit gives such natural treatment just write medications. Thank you.
SO VERY TRUE.
I’ve been putting grounded flaxseed in my oatmeal every morning for close to a month now and I definitely have noticed a difference already. Heard it was also good for lowering cholesterol too.
It sure is P F. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I add flaxseed to cake batter,, don’t eat oatmeal wish I did I would certainly add flax. Good for you.
PF- what's that flaxseed taste like?
@@picon63 It really doesn’t have any bad taste or any taste at all that I have noticed.
Is oatmeal the same as porridge oats PF ?
I have a significant family history of high blood pressure, and am trying to be vigilant to keep my BP within healthy parameters, without going on medication. So far so good. Your videos are very helpful and entertaining. Thank you for all you do. Stay happy and well.
Do pickled beets count?
Hibiscus tea has worked very well for me in combination with flaxseed!
Very nice Debbie. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I got it, the two things are chicken wings and hot sauce! I will be changing my diet TODAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Great job!
Thank you Docs. I am watching your video right now with a bowl of apple sauce and 3 tablespoons of flaxseed. Your videos are saving lives.
That is very cool J! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Docs! Thanks for being docs. I have a question. One cup of beet juice a day = up to a 10% decrease in blood pressure. Three tablespoons of flaxseed = up to a 10% decrease of blood pressure. So…would your suggested volume of beet juice, and quantity flaxseed taken together = a 20% decrease in blood pressure?
That is possible yes
Wow doctors with nutritional advice. Times are changing.
They sure are Nancy. We have a specific interest in this as so many of our patients have a host of medical problems. Thanks for watching and subscribing
High time .
It's a MIRACLE!!! SO GREAT.
Two quirky Earth Angels. Thank you sooo much for taking time out of your busy schedule to teach.🇨🇦❤️
You are so welcome Heather
I used to the same thing about beets, taste like dirt. Growing a garden and trying them again, plain or pickled, I like them. The worst issue, the day after eating quite a bit with dinner, I freaked out after a bowel movement until I remembered what I ate for dinner the night before. Lol
Thank you for all your encouragement. And for being so helpful to help us to change our blood pressure, I do all this and also I take hawthorn and hibis fruit tea,that does help,and pomegranate juice,Amen❤❤
Ok Frances! Thanks for sharing
I love you guys ive only been subscribed for just over a week and watched loads of your videos, they are extremely informative 👍🏻🥰 i have just been fasting on just water for 72 hrs and feel amazing also my blood pressure has gone from 136/97 to 117/79 which is fantastic. I will now do a low carb diet too to lose my excess weight now i have had a kick start 😊 I am so pleased with my blood pressure now ❤️👏🏻
Very cool Angela. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Wow
Doctors. I. Am. Anurse. Thanks. You. Two. Are. Awsome. Fort. Mill. South. Carolina. My. Bop. Was. Treated. Author. Almondine. And. Linsinapril
Sadly ,one of them is already married and has three kids while the other had a break up but now has found a young boyfriend
Great job! I'm very happy for you I totally agree exercise/losing weight is the best way.
@@annkennedy6674 what's with all those periods?
Imagine... They can open up your body and work on your heart. That is very amazing work!
Yes amazing
I am growing yellow beets in my garden this year. They are nicer because they don’t “bleed”. Do you think they have the same benefits?
Hi Dorian. They have some of the same benefits but the darker red vegetables do has specific chemical characteristics that are unique. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was told by a Dr that potassium was the best to lower blood pressure. Is that accurate?
Been on ground flax seed fo4 several years. On 2 tbl, works for me with exercise.
Very nice Tink. Thanks for watching and subscribing
How about pickled beets Docs?
Would the pickling degrade the health benefits?
I’m 5’4” and weigh 115 lbs so I can’t lose more weight and my diet is perfect but I still have high BP. I’ve tried two different BP meds both with horrible side effects. I just started on Aged Garlic which many doctors are recommending so I hope that helps. Any suggestions are welcome!
Sounds like you are doing the right things. Good luck
Where do you get this?
Thx
Good morning Doctors. Thanks for your health talks. Please I want to know how to treat high blood pressure after delivery. My daughter’s BP went up immediately after her delivery. Please what causes this.
So there are many causes. Diet and gentle exercise are a start. Stress reduction. And then her doctor can rule out more serious causes with testing. Good luck to her. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I love pickled beets. Aunt Nellies is a good brand.
Yes pickled beets. Yum
I'm going to try some
Thank you
Thank you to you both. I, as a loyal viewer of yours feel blessed. Docs, you are a blessing to me.
I love that you guys are so comfortable with each other. Kudos to you guys. I am determined this year to start doing something. The more I watch you, the more incentive I feel. I thank you for that.
Ok now we’re talking Audrey!
How about beet juice in powder form ? Is it good to take or not? Please advise
Better than nothing but not as good as beets or the juice
I am a believer in beet juice helping to lower BP. I have been drinking it every day for a couple of months. My recent BP was 120/60. My BP had been averaging 135-140/60.
Hi Myal. That is awesome. Congrats. Thanks for watching and subscribing
How much beet juice do you consume?
Organic beet juice in the glass bottle right?
@@Gr8Stowe I have been drinking 6-8 oz organic beet juice with breakfast and dinner. Some people may prefer to make their own with a juicer. I do not know if there is increased health benefit by juicing it fresh.
@@-myal-8691 ok thank you
@@Gr8Stowe ,, Drink 1/2 glass in the morning before breakfast . Blend 3 medium size beets with a piece of ginger and 2 garlic cloves.
No blood pressure medicine needed after!!!!!!
you guys are fun, reminds me of the Smothers Brothers, only with health!
I went on the carnivore diet, and am now off of blood pressure medicine. It's a huge blessing.
BS
Thank you for sharing this. I've heard this over and over..
I lowered my BP by keeping my BMI two points below the overweight level. Simple stuff works. 104/79 at age 65. :)
Just found your channel. You guys are the quintessential teachers of a healthy diet/healthy living. Growing up(In my 50s), the most memorable teachers/professors were the ones whom would ALWAYS make learning FUN!!! That's how I view you two. Thank You.. I shall now, subscribe, to continue this learning cycle from you. Oh and yes, I shall also share it with my family members.
Yay Kiss Kiss! Doing our best to keep it real and fun. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Can beetroot supplements (pills) substitute for the juice and what dose would be good? 63 year old male. 150/90
Good evening to you both 😊 l do have Flaxseed on a regular basis and grow my own vegetables including Beetroot which l happen to love.Maybe that's why my blood pressure is OK.Thankyou so very much for sharing this video.All the very best hugs from England 🇬🇧
That is awesome Joyce! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Good one - I've got tons of beetroot in the garden - I'm gonna grate some into my serve of greens. Does cooking the beets reduce the effect? THANKS GUYS!
Hi Alison. Great question. Some of the nutrients are lost on cooking for sure. Probably why the raw juice is so good. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great information Docs! You can find beets in grocery stores. I like beets in vinaigrette. Nice in salads. I like ground flaxseed in oatmeal, yogurt, and smoothies. Thanks for the great video ❤️
Good suggestions Isabel. Thanks for watching and subscribing
What stores carry the beet root juice though? Can't find it.
@@lindao7887gotta make it yourself
This is literally a God send at the right time for me. Starting the beet root juice and flaxseed. Will be shopping for fresh beet's too. Not sure about beet soup yet lol. Thank you so so much for these videos.
Very welcome Camille. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I can not thank you both enough. BIG GOD BLESS YOU BOTH. The beets would it be raw or cooked?.
Either but raw typically has the most nutrition. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love you guys. Just wondering if you could do a session on Parkinson’s. my sister has it and since that diagnosis I’ve realized what little understanding people have of this disease. Thx.
Hi Denise. We can add it to the list and work to get a neurologist to come on our show to help address this very important topic. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs Yeah, that would be great. My mom has Parkinson’s. She’s now 88.
Can prediabetic/diabetic person take beetroot juice? Won't it raise sugar level? Thank you.
Thanks. I actually had a hypertensive crisis and adverse reaction to Apresoline this week. I will definitely incorporate these 2 items daily. Love you videos. Fellow healthcare work. Registered Respiratory therapist for 37 years
Hi Airmaiden63 our fellow healthcare worker! Hope they work for you. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks, I just rounded up my beet root powder had some an hour ago. Just had flax seeds in my salad today. Growing beets in the garden.
Pretty good little day
I find tea has the same effect as beet juice, relaxes the vessels, instantly lowers pressure, regardless of caffeine content.
Very nice Ford. Thanks for watching and subscribing
After watching this I am buying beetroot juice and flax seeds thanks for saying how much 🙂 thanks doctors
Good luck Jean. Very welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing
FYI - I tried both beet juice and flaxseed, didn't do much. Most important thing is to lose weight if you are not at your optimum weight, and to exercise.
Yes those are both very important
I've tried both also. I broke out in a rash from the flaxseed also. Stopped flaxseed; rash went away. Didn't do anything for my BP. I'm not over weight and I exercise 5 days a week.
I love beets...we grow them and find they taste best when roasted. Ground flax seed is good sprinkled on a salad.
Yes Dinahsoar! Thanks for watching and subscribing
The folk singers of health….I’m waiting for you guys to do the musical version of singing with docs!
Now that’s an idea Jerre! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm 78 and recently my BP went from 120/66 to 210/90 over a two week period and has remained elevated. My question for you is; Is Hardening of the arteries and plaque buildup on the coronary arteries the same thing? Thanks. I know you're busy.
This doctors are very funny we love u guys Gods blessing s guide upon ur life’s amen
Yes...many blessings
Hi doctors.
Having my anterior hip replacement in a few weeks & found your channel very helpful.
I have been taking BP medicine for 10 yrs now (I’m 62).
I have had 3 bouts of kidney stones in the past (nothing for the last 5 yrs knock wood..) but was hoping I could try the beet juice but hesitate because it’s high in oxalates 😖😖
Good afternoon docs! Love talking about health food my blood pressure is always been pretty low no matter what I eat. Thanks for this video!😊
Very welcome Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Pretty low is not always good. How low is low? Love, a nurse who cares - not hist that you subscribed :)
@@Jennifer-gr7hn 105 over 53
@@alidavalentinagosgnach700 ,, Don't go any lower. That's good.
May i ask your weight and height?
@@michaell3711 I’m 5 foot 5 and I weigh 119 pounds..
Great video! 👍🏿 If you suffer from Gout like myself be careful with Beets
Good advice
Thanks for making this video. I'm in the process of trying to lower mine right now naturally without meds. Currently doing dash diet and exercising atleast 5 days a week atleast 45 minutes.
This video helps me out so so so so much.
You guys are the BEST.
Hope we can help SpaceBears! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Drink pure coconut water. Look up the studies, reduces blood pressure better than meds.
Dash diet is so boring. Just can't stick with it.
Any drinks recommended ? Green tea any good ?
Yes it sure is Oliver. Working on a video about that
Praise God. God Bless in Jesus Christ Name Amen.
Absolutely 💯
Thank you for the great information. We will start adding beets, beet juice, and flax seeds to our diet. Could you make a video discussing the benefits (or not) of using hemp hearts? Is there any reason to use them? We are trying to eat a more plant-based diet and have dropped my husband's A1C and fructosomine levels dramatically. We really enjoy all your videos...the knee replacement ones in particular as my husband will be undergoing that surgery soon.
Hi Aston. Yes they are a good source of magnesium which helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and linoleic acid which can help reduce cholesterol. Best of luck to your husband with his TKR. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Beets can cause kidney stones
@@pumkin6909for sure?
All a sudden Friday with an intense headache and nausea in the morning(never before ). I went to ER , my BP was found to be 197/120 ! And stays pretty there till today ( I brought a BP apparatus ) . Found CT head negative and ECG showed T wave inversion. Dr. Says it’s my new normal and doctor says she is not worried !!
But I am 😢. Am only in my early 40s That’s how I came to this video , gonna try beet juice and flax seeds doc . Thanks . ❤
Wow that seems odd that no one is concerned about those numbers. Maybe a second opinion
Great video. Good information. I know you have “guests” sometimes. How about an electrophysiologist to discuss Afib meds vs ablation.
Good idea Barbara. We could probably get Dr Heffernan to address this topic. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Don't forget beet greens! And humming increases Nitric Oxide.
That would be great
@@OceanFrontVilla3Thank you
Thank you for these videos! Just easy to understand tips. Usually with a caption like this you have to end up listening to a loooong explanation and then pay for something to get the actual names of the foods ! Very informative!
It’s all free! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks for the information. It is good to know that for high blood pressure there may be options for some folks to using medication. Fo those who want to avoid meds this along with the other things you mentioned can make a difference. When I was younger for some reason I was never very concerned about the side effects of medication, however being old now, the issue of side effects are a big deal to me. Seems to be the case with a lot more issues than that.
Hi Gregg. We totally agree. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Medication can be truly life-saving BUT also can be life endangering if taken improperly Or if it's the Wrong medication for You!#SoScary!😬
And sometimes, even if the medication works well, it's side-effects can outweigh the benefits!!
High blood pressure can't be reversed.
@@karlabritfeld7104 and why do you say that.
@@karlabritfeld7104no YOURS can't..speak for yourself
Thanks for sharing thanks for caring
Doing our best 😀
You can achieve the same effect of lower blood pressure by taking a potassium supplement like potassium bicarbonate.
It's the potassium in the flaxseed that is lowering the blood pressure.
Hi end the fed. Yes potassium helps lower your blood pressure as it is swapped out for sodium which leads to salt and water loss and subsequent lower pressure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Short and sweet but lot value. Great job.
Much appreciated!
Thanks for this :0) I really enjoy your videos! The problem with beet juice is that it's very expensive. Where I live, a weeks worth of beetroot juice would cost $20, or $80 a month. Too expensive for many to be able to take a cup a day. Flax is not, so that's good! Keep up the good work!
Maybe just eat beets then! Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks for replying. Don’t feel you need reply again. I would like to do this, so looked up how many beets one would have to eat every day to match the dose in the study. I considered juicing my own, so looked it up. It tales 1 lb of beets to juice 1 cup.
It’s important to learn about these foods as they can come really handy in emergency situations.
Many thanks for this and the other videos you guys put out. Gonna try this.
Nice Kim. Welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Awesome advice thank you men!Starting my my trial of beets and flax seed immediately!
Awesome Steve. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing