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Wow, what a brilliant suggestion. That's how I feel about ALL folks in White coats, not just doctors! I like Dhand MD...B.T.W. Dr.Robert Mendelsohn MD was my favorite honest Doctor! Look him up. I'll turn 78 in April. I do Hatha yoga headstands every day easily, + mini trampoline + weighted hula hoops and walk to my Planet Fitness Gym daily ( one stoplight away) to lift light weights and go there to watch girls MAINLY! Dirty old man? Umm...maybe.. 🤭🤫🤔🙄🤪🤣
@@leoncatchatoorian202 What a nice and funny comment 👍❣️ It is so important to enjoy life every day the way we like it , with no pressure from NOBODY . Stay healthy and funny 🙋♀️
My doctor is constantly trying to push drugs on me that I don't need..they take my blood pressure in the office and it's always elevated because they walk me through a long hallway to the room and immediately take my blood pressure while talking to me and asking questions. While taking my blood pressure at home it is almost always in the "normal ranges" I refuse to take blood pressure medicine or any medicines I'll trust my own body, and take my health into my own hands. I don't need unnecessary man made medicines lining the pockets of the Dr's and big pharma.
100%, I agree with you. They want you loaded up on meds for everything. Blood pressure, cholesterol, allergy meds stomach meds and a cold gets an antibiotic. It’s disgusting.
White coat syndrome is real. Get your BP taken at home with a home BP machine. They are cheap and you can track the readings with a free app on your phone.
I am 80 years old and I believe that borderline high blood pressure is less dangerous than permanently medicating yourself. I got a blood pressure machine and found out that whenever I thought about doctors, dentist or doctor's appointments, the machine would start blinking red. I stopped seeing doctors and I think that cured me. I take nothing. I plan to live to 100.
@@freidafree810 Ducking and dodging doctors and their foul potions are what keeps me healthy. What scares me is the image of an assisted living facility where the orderly hands you that cup full of pills several times a day and stands there to make sure you take them.
Back in the day doctor's taught a BP should be 100 plus your age. My BP is always higher in the Drs office. I take it everyday and at home systolic is 140's. Diastolic 70's. I am 75. NP is pushing meds all the time.
My wife made me go in for a checkup. Im not a fan of hospitals. The doctor checked my blood pressure and it was high Im sure because I was nervous going to the clinic,so first thing he did was give me a presciption for blood pressure. I took it like a good boy but this crap made me lazy and tired. I asked the pharmacist how long I have to take these and he said forever. No way, I stopped taking it,changed my diet and lost weight. This helped me. I wish the doctor would tell me how to fix it without drugs instead of throwing pills at it.We bought a blood pressure checking device and monitor my blood every day.
ALL Doctors are TRAINED by the Rockefellers, the Rockefellers add ingredients FOR HARM to all Pharmaceuticals! Scripture calls them Pharmakeia, Witchcraft and Sorcery, WHY DID YOU TAKE THEM! We DO NOT need drs, THEY NEED US! Healthy people put them OUT OF BUSINESS< get healthy!
@@laurieshouse I ran across it on YT a couple of years ago but don’t remember what channel. I remembered the numbers because they surprised me. They checked for things harmful additives, nutritional value, GMOs, preservatives, etc…
I’m 50, my blood pressure was averaging 180s/100s so my doctor put me on a couple of medications to bring it down. I refused to take them and become yet another lifelong customer of big pharma and took charge of my own health. I changed my diet began to exercise and got on a regiment of a spoonful of a paste made from garlic,ginger,lemon, turmeric,and black pepper. Within a month my blood pressure was averaging 110/68 and resting heart rate of 45. I believe most of my problem was sugar and diet. I cut out all sugar and about 80% of my carbs, started eating whole unprocessed foods. I have more energy and I’m more fit than I was in my 20s. The American diet will kill you. Cut your sugar, carbs, processed meats, and seed oils and most people can can regulate their own blood sugar and blood pressure. And a host of other ailments.
If you are exercising you might notice the BP rise of a morning. Muscle memory, Getting ready for the battle. If you ever wake in the night and take it. Low. Of coarse we all need high blood pressure from time to time it is the hearts way . If we were to take medication and kept it low all the time we would get a weak heart.
@@jw-vx8im I have been a racing cyclist. 4 years amateur , 2 years professional. In late 50s I had a constant beat pattern. Missing heart beats. 38 bmp. They are saying now too low is not good. Just finished over 500,000 kilometers of cycling over 51 years. Just went for a 30 min walk it's 105 over 72. Pulse 78. Before i walked it was 140 over 100. Pulse 65. So during sleep I wake up its rarely over 140 over 80. And I sleep heavy 9 hours. It appears the body has it worked out. 8 hours sleep is not fluctuating blood pressure. I am 70 in 3 months.
@@koolkitties8552 Aside from my sugar and carb intake I have been very fit my whole life. Its lower than average for my age but not for someone who has grown up bike riding and running. Like I said, diet accounted for 90% of my blood pressure and early signs of diabetes. Both of which are completely reversed on account of changing my diet.
Me too Rose! We were trained according to the standards practice from the dawn of the sphygmomanometer until the patent of the latest disease prevention pills. Imagine they decided to do this with fever?! No one will fall for it. It’s a shame they fall for this and many other scams.
My mother was told at 50 that she would probably suffer a stroke due to her high blood pressure. She was otherwise healthy. In a few months she will be 102, still has high blood pressure, still mobile, cognisant and otherwise healthy.
My mother had high blood pressure. She was put on drugs, and the drugs gave her dementia. Her brain doctor took her off them, and her blood pressure is normal. I was on the same medication, and I told my new doctor, he took me off them straight away.
There is a fantastic article from 2005 in the Seattle Times about how the blood pressure guidelines were changed. It used to be 100 plus your age but when the new guidelines were set by the drug companies, suddenly half the world's population had high blood pressure. This translated into billions of dollars for the drug companies.
With the lower guidelines, more people on blood pressure meds translates to more provider visits to have blood pressures checked, more adjustment of meds, more treatment for side effects for said BP meds, etc etc etc. As you said, it's ALL about money. I'm 63 this year and while I know it's probably wishful thinking, I hope to never go to a doctor again. If all doctors were like Dr. Dhand, we'd be in good hands but sadly, that is just not the case.
Reasons older folks have high blood pressure are the junks left in the blood. One is excessive fibrins, another is high platelets (average is 200,000) and constricted blood vessels (from depodited fats, calcium, etc.) Proteolytic enzymes such as Nattokinase or Serrapeptase can dissolve these protein junks and excess platelets, bringing down BP by 20-30 m.m.Hg. High-dose vitamin F3, say 10,000 i.u. daily can bring down another 10 m.m. Hg
I only can imagine how much they paid for last developments in drugs and that it is debt hole which sure is the reason to push financial success in any way.
I had 140/80 at age 20 At 55 I still had 140/80 but they said that it was bad. I told them that all my life was 140/80 and a proof that my body works well. No medecine and no wax😂😂😂😂😂
My doctor had me on labetalol since I had preeclampsia with my pregnancies. I went to see a cardiologist, who looked at my lipid panel and some other things, and said I needed to get off the meds. My blood pressure was around 120/85. She said it was totally fine, as it’s just one marker. She said all of my other tests were perfect, and she didn’t want me on drugs I didn’t need. I was so happy to find a doctor who told me that daily exercise and a healthy diet were all I needed. I wasn’t used to hearing that!
My Mom was a victim of this very practice. In her 70’s, she was always dizzy and sluggish. I checked her pressure and most times it was sub 100’s. I removed her from all BP meds and she improved. I was a paramedic for many years. We saw countless patients with med lists that covered an entire sheet of 8.5x11 paper. That’s medical malpractice.
@@ankhpom9296 exactly. I was a paramedic for many years. We gave fluid challenges to people with BP’s when they were below 90 AND symptomatic. If I’d known that my Mom’s pressure was this low earlier, I would have yanked her off the anti-hypertensive meds long before.
Grandmother was 84 years old. This was in the 90s. Never been to a doctor in her life. No health issues. She was still walking around strong doing everything she did in her younger years. Two of her daughters convinced her she needed to have a routine medical check up. Doctor said she had high blood pressure. Put her on medicine. Two weeks later she got dizzy and fell. Broke her hip. A couple weeks in the hospital and she passed away from “natural” causes. Here it is 30 years later and I’ve known two older people placed on blood pressure meds for high blood pressure. They fell and got injured due to low blood pressure. Had to have their meds adjusted. To this day I wonder if my grandmother got dizzy due to the blood pressure meds and would have lived well into her 90s like her mother (who never saw a doctor in her life) if she had never gotten that routine check up…….
My father had pressure in the 160s and was on 3 different drugs. One smart doc stopped them all. Pressure got better and more consistent. Started using just one.
As a retired nurse and one who was told she had high blood pressure, suffered side effects of all the meds they tried on me, and now medication free, I completely agree. An average of 140/70 at age 73 is NOT a concern for me and since the medical profession has been dropping their numbers to start treating earlier and earlier, I became very sure this was about pharmaceutical promotion,NOT healthy advice for me. Thanks so much for your input!
How did you manage to come off the meds? and manage with your doctor?I think I'm suffering side effects of the medication weak legs no strength sort of symptoms. no energy. I'm only 55 and feel old if you knopw what I mean. I reversed my pre diabetes, I was o statins for a while but had to come off them the side effects were awful. I feel a lot better after coming off those. I'm wondering what the side effevts for you were If you sdon't mind?
I totally agree. "They" have got my mother COMPLETELY fixated on her blood pressure. It runs her life and actually gives her high BP by worrying about it all day and night.
Yes this has just happened to me. I had to record BP for 7 days twice a day and by day 5 my BP was really high..... Anxiety and stress. I think the only way to get an accurate reading is with a 24hr trace.
But what would she worry about if it wasn't for that? Perhaps Dr. Phil or Dr Jordan Petersen would be more helpful to her than any other. Sorry for saying this but some people just aren't comfortable unless they've got something to worry about?
Sad. I had a senior client also fixated on the numbers. If it was 20 points higher she thought drinking water would lower it. She still took the pills but drank a lot of water too! 😂
I have high BP per the 120/80 fits all rule. I am sick and tired of stressing myself out over my readings. I know that blood pressure fluctuates. It's supposed to. I have white coat syndrome and it doesn't make the readings any better when my BP is taken right away. I'm going back to 140/90.
A older nurse told me that when she first got into nursing, a reading under 140\90 was okay, then they made it if over 120/80 you need medication! She said they wanted everybody on prescription drugs!! 💰💰💰
I am so happy I watched this video & read these comments! My experiences with doctors have been less than great & generally I avoid both them & meds, but all my life when I did see them one thing they were always happy with was my BP, which usually ranged between 110/70-120/80. I was told it was low BP but not worrisome & advised not to get up suddenly & be careful bending over. Now I'm in my 60s & I've noticed if I do see a Dr & say to them I have a history of slightly low BP they'll ask for my numbers then kind of laugh & shake their heads. I've been really confused over the total change in attitude toward the same info & it hadn't occurred to me they had changed the goalposts. Just one more reason to see doctors as little as possible.
I avoid big medicine as much as possible, except for optometry and the retinal specialist I see. Exercise, healthy foods, no sugar, gardening, making art, volunteering, reading my bible, and enjoying my family keep me healthy in retirement.
I am an ND. For eyes, we take Life ext. macu guard with saffron or saffron and astaxanthin. Blueberries, carrots or carrot juice, vit A 10k iu, zinc picolinate or glycinate 30 mg. And read God's Word the Holy Bible; kjv. Blessings 🕊
FYI... don't trust optometry either... you know they make a lifelong customer for every kid they prescribe glasses!! Myopia is preventable with lifestyle just like almost everything else.
Doctor, I totally agree. It’s all about money. And as a retired Metrologist (science of measurement) I could never figure out how they came up with a blood pressure standard. There are far too many variables from one individual to another. A wise old man once told me, “If it doesn’t make sense, there’s a buck involved”.
@@MyrtleMMcElrath I wasn’t a meteorologist. I was a metrologist. Meteorologists study weather, metrology is the science of measurement. I calibrated various measuring devices against known standards. However, I have noticed that my patio thermometer which has shown accuracy has recently been 11 degrees higher from what my weather app displays. This could be due to where the app is obtaining its data. However, with that in mind 11 degrees is still a large disparity. Could it be that weather apps are being manipulated to show the ambient temperature to be higher than it really is to portray global warming?
They don't think we are stupid. No. They know that the majority is stupid. They made them stupid. I remember the stupid sheep queuing around the block voluntarily to get the covid Vax. That's how stupid people are.
I'm 61 blood pressure so far has always been great I stay away from toxicity environments and also toxic people. No stress no matter the case. Walk away remove anything or anyone to create a stress free life Because Happiness is the most important in life
Thank you Sir for your good advice. 81 year old here. No doctors visits. No medications. I check my BP once in a while. . 130-140/75-80. Ok for me. Walk 5 km each day. Eat good food.
The key is exercise !!! You walk 5 KM a day that, is equivalent to approximately 3.1 miles. On a standard 400-meter track, this distance would require 12.5 laps to complete.That is fantastic! And one of the BEST things you can do for your health!!!!!
I'm 65 and was at the ER recently with a swollen jaw and pain (tooth issue). My bp was elevated. Surprise. The doctor asked me what bp meds I was taking, and when I said none, she looked disapproving. Like I should feel guilty for not taking any meds.
I agree. My blood pressure goes through the roof when I see my doctor. I am anticipating my doctor giving me grief about my numbers and my blood pressure shoots right up. When I get home and check my numbers, they are actually much lower than the recognized standards. I cannot win. I have always suffered from "White coat syndrome", and it does not matter if it is a dentist, doctor, lab tech whatever. My anxiety level goes through the roof and nothing I do seems to help.
When I was a young teenager, doctor told me I was going to drop dead. I had my blood pressure taken. I’m 61 now and I run, weight lift and just simply have the white coat syndrome.
As a retired nurse of 25 years, I was trained to take blood pressure on Left arm with a cuff that was of appropriate size to patient’s arm. Now as a senior citizen with a slim arm, I have had multiple readings taken by technicians using the cuff that was already on the device - which was far too large and wrapped around my arm 3-4 times - The machine was then started-and continued to inflate way beyond appropriate pressure - The physician (who was not present for this ) then told me that I needed meds !
When my grandmother moved , she had a new GP , her blood pressure was checked & the GP said her blood pressure was too low , she told him , no I've always had lower than average. He tried to put her on tablets but she refused & lived till she was 99 , independently.
@@Woodman-Spare-that-tree I was a low bp fainter until I was in my late 30s and still have to be careful in hot weather. I'm in the UK though and they don't treat low bp, just tell you how lucky you are, and to be careful when you stand up suddenly.
I have always had low blood pressure. I am 80, 110 pounds, single woman farmer, martial artist. Vegan. I sleep 5-6 hours a night. The only time I have to be careful is if I am super stressed or it’s really hot outside (I live in the desert). As an ex-nurse……99% of doctors are full of sh*t.😂
Medical/Biological fact! Your Blood Pressure naturally rises as you get older; especially past 45 years of age! Also the side effects from lots of those blood pressure medications are Horrific! Dr. Suneel is a most awesome, Humanitarian Man/Doctor!
I'm on one (calcium channel blocker...Diltiazem, generic for Cardizem) for afib (side effect) that began after taking 2 doses (1 a day) of Zyrtec (prescribed last year for sinusitis) in order to slow heart rate down (was in the 160s after having taken the 2 doses of Zyrtec and had to be shocked by cardioversion to get heart back into normal sinus rhythm) as well as the medicine supposedly helps reduce high bp. I went through 2 months of extreme tiredness (side effect listed of Diltiazem) when I began taking it last year and now I have other ongoing problems (side effects to Diltiazem) to deal with. Usually to have a bm, I HAVE to take laxative and not just stool softeners. Cardiologist has already increased the strength last year shortly after I began taking it and I was back in the hospital for the 3rd hospital admission from fast heart rate and afib (blood pressure was okay), and he considered during a recent visit to increase it again as my bp was quite high. I feel ok, just I stay stressed because of ongoing high-stress at home. Any advice would be appreciated. Maria in SC
My brother and I are both in our 70s. We are genetically blessed in having low blood pressure. My brother's insurance required him to be examined by a cardiologist and have a heart stress test when he reached 65. Test was absolutely normal, BP was below average as usual. Cardiologist insisted he "must" start taking BP medicine; when asked WHY, Dr. stated that everybody over 65 should be taking meds to lower their BP! I also had a stress test "because of your age"; also perfectly normal, cardiologist told my PCP I needed to be seen regularly at the cardiology office going forward due to "risk factors". When I asked what risk factors, the PCP went over the list and none applied to me. As this video states, the purpose is to make sure you are permanently "sick" requiring frequent visits to the docs to generate higher income for them. These people will kill you if you do not take control of your medical decisions!
75yr old active neighbor, bikes 3x a week. Doctor gave him BP med, he got off his bike, BP dropped and he fainted, FELL, and broke his hip...during convid. Thank God, he mostly recovered and is OK.
Really. Ive seen the same scenario so many times, prolly all of us have seen it. They put them on a bunch of meds, next thing ya know , way less active, way less coordinated, physically theyre smaller(start shrinking!), soon need assistance, (dont forget to keep your appointments!), and not long after all that theyre gone! And most people have become so doofy from that S.A.D. diet and meds, etc., their brains arent abbreviating or adding these things up, no tallies running or nothin! I think I am amongst my people here on the comments of this video, so... What are they gonna call this down the line? Lying, misleading, what about "1st do no harm?" So, slowly harming, setting in motion a dominoe effect that slowly drains the bank account and the brain, an industry doing this to the populace, Maybe they'll call it, "TIME-RELEASE FORMULA GENOCIDE??"
Grandmother was 84 years old. This was in the 90s. Never been to a doctor in her life. No health issues. She was still walking around strong doing everything she did in her younger years. Two of her daughters convinced her she needed to have a routine medical check up. Doctor said she had high blood pressure. Put her on medicine. Two weeks later she got dizzy and fell. Broke her hip. A couple weeks in the hospital and she passed away from “natural” causes. Here it is 30 years later and I’ve known two older people placed on blood pressure meds for high blood pressure. They fell and got injured due to low blood pressure. Had to have their meds adjusted. To this day I wonder if my grandmother got dizzy due to the blood pressure meds and would have lived well into her 90s like her mother (who never saw a doctor in her life) if she had never gotten that routine check up…….
Never let them take the pressure over clothing! My mom visited a nursing home for a week. When I went to visit they asked to take her vitals. I agreed… he wanted To do it with her standing 😮… I said to let’s get to her room. Then he took it over her shirt, it was 168over 89. I had them retake it on her bare are… number changed ALOT 126 over 78. Great way to convince someone they have a problem when they don’t.
Bravo for telling the truth! A mere change of diet and I was off the pressure meds in less than a month. One warning that should be included: According to recommended and globally accepted protocols for taking blood pressure, for ambulatory patients, it should be taken after a 5-minute seated rest. If a health care provider takes your BP immediately upon coming into the examination room or intake area, call them down for it and insist that they adopt proper protocol! Your BP immediately upon being seated will always be higher than it will be a few minutes later. Countless BP med prescriptions are written because health care practitioners do not follow proper protocol when taking a patient's blood pressure.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I am a registered nurse in the U.S. and yes, you are right, all the doctors here want everybody to get blood pressure medication for anything over 120/80. I have argued with so many medical people about this. We have an epidemic of frail, weak, falling down senior citizens. They want me on it and my BPs at home are fine. Also, nobody follows the guidelines for TAKING a reading in the office. 😡
Re: the guidelines for taking a reading in the office, I wondered about this too. I'm not a practitioner, but I've read instructions on at-home monitors which say to sit quietly for 10 minutes or so before taking a reading, among other things. But every time I've been to a doctor, I am whisked in, with a bunch of various people yakkity-yakking a bunch of small talk at the same time I'm trying to weed out their discussion for instructions on where to turn in the hallway, where to get on a scale, trying to remember all the things I want to ask, etc... I am overwhelmed at that point, and have barely sat down when they whip out the cuff, slap it on, and I end up with a reading of 130 or 140 over 90. I take no BP meds and I'm 64 years old. So, is my blood pressure high? Or is it situational? There was ONE time when I made it into the exam room under much less jangly circumstances. Then the staff was busy and I sat there, alone, quietly, for about 20 minutes. I concentrated on sitting still, being calm. My BP measured 117/78. I think they purposely herd us in there, quickly, with a lot of overwhelm, and slap the cuff on in a hurry just so they DO get higher measurements because then they can throw drugs at it. Maddening.
@@iamdebmillerI'm 63, I've had the same problem. My bp when measured at the DRs over the last few years Is always around 130/80, but at home when I follow the guidelines it's below 120/70. If I sit quietly and read for a while, then press the button it will be even lower at around 105/65. My monitor is a good one because I have ADHD and take an amphetamine-based medication daily. It was checked not long ago against an official NHS model when my mum had a home visit and her Dr kindly took my bp using both. It is accurate. After an unusually high (141/85) new young GP wanted me straight on meds, which I refused. He didn't seem to believe me when I told him the at-home level. I got him to look at my older records which showed, I've had a low bp my whole life, I had hypotensive syncope starting at age 9 that carried on until I was in my 30s. He hadn't looked so had no idea. I also pointed out that I was actually consulting him about my mental health. At the time, I was in an extremely stressful situation and very anxious. To add to that, they were running late and it was near closing time, so I was stressed by the wait. To top it off, the nurse had the cuff on my arm the instant I sat down and did not do a second test. So for now I'm not on meds and before my next visit will take some photos as evidence.
Our body is really smart. If it is raising your blood pressure, it's for a reason. Using drugs to lower it, without addressing the cause, will only lead to problems...
Exactly! In youth, my BP was always 112/72. As an elder with arthritis & various other pains, it fluctuates. Without meds, pain has side effects unstudied bc, where’s the money in that? No meds, refusing BP meds, my BP climbs with my pain level, very high at times! Been doing my own research since disabled with arthritis 20 years ago, so KNOW high pain = high BP. Hope my individual research helps someone :)
I havent had my pressure taken in 3 years. I take only aspirin occasionally. I feel great. I will refrain from dr appmts whenever possible...just dentist. Off sugar as much as possible. No processed boxed junk. No seed oils. No smokes or alcohol. Pretty boring life but my needs are met. ❤
I found you yesterday and I subscribed today. I'm 4 months from 70 and quite healthy for my age other than normal age related maladies. I really appreciate your honesty and common sense approach to medicine. Please continue to post because you are a breath of fresh air and a blessing.
last year I went 4 X in 2 weeks to get an ear lavage done. 3 times the nurse complimented me on my low BP (110/75) for my age (61) . The 4th time, I was in a big hurry, had to go tinkle, had ran from the parking lot to get there on it, and my BP was done over my sweater sleeve in a cold room . The reading was 135/85. The nurse declared I had Hypertension, ordered me to go to the ER to avoid a stroke, and refused to clear my ear. I showed her the 3 previous readings, as well as years-long normal readings recorded on my Red Cross blood donor app. She would not listen. I went on my day, and never went back there.
Not a very smart nurse to think you needed to go to the ER. Good grief, I worked ER and we would have told you there is no reason to be seen. It's the 190/100 pressures we are concerned about.
As a Physician...My blood pressure has always been around 141 over 85. I'm 63 and do not take anything except a vitamin once a day I very rarely get sick.......never had a surgery, I have no aches or pains daily when I was 40yo that was the same number.
My dear father was 83 years old and had this "beautiful" 120/80 blood pressure. Just after having suffered his second heart attack in two days. A few hours later he died after his third and massive heart attack in the middle of the night. I don't believe in "ideal" blood pressure anymore.😢
My mother was on blood pressure medication for many years and died age 71 from a heart attack. Would she have died earlier without medication? I don't think anyone would know the answer. But it has made me very wary of medication.
So sorry for your loss! May he Rest in Peace. It just goes to show that BP is just 'one' parameter of (heart) health, and that more broad based tests are needed including re Nitric Oxide levels, Doppler, Cortisol, Lactic & Carbonic Acid levels, plus CoQ10, and magnesium levels etc - all along with a proper dietary & lifestyle 'audit' including exercise recovery time.
I had a BP reading of 133/87 and the doctor insisted I go on a medication. I didn't think it was high and I feel fine, however I told myself I'd try it for a week and see. On day 2 I almost passed out while working out. Day 5 I could barely get out of bed feeling utterly fatigued. That day I stopped taking them and have lost even further trust in the medical profession. Seeing this video has confirmed my original thoughts that I did not need to be on medication. Thank you for that.
ridiculous being prescribed bp tablets with that reading. Quacks. i bet that wasnt an average reading taken three times a day over two weeks either was it.
Thank you Dr Dhand for having the courage to speak out on this topic. I have been a hospital nurse for over 40 years and during that time I’ve seen the growing trend to prescribe blood pressure medications to any older patient who has a slightly higher than “normal” blood pressure. The result - a frightening rise in the amount of older people being admitted to hospital after a fall. Needlessly lowering an older person’s blood pressure often causes them to feel dizzy and fall. Falling as an older person is very dangerous and often results in broken bones. We are doing a great disservice to our older population. You are spot on.
Thank you, Dr. Dhand for this information 🙏 I've been lied to by my family practitioner for decades. I was under severe stress and anxiety, living in domestic violence marriage at the time I was put on high blood pressure medication. When I asked how long will I have to take these BP tablets, my family practitioner told me for the rest of your life if you want to live. I believe he was treating my symptoms and NOT the CAUSE of my high BP. Because I ended up divorcing the violent husband and found a decent 2nd husband.
After I had my 3rd child my pressure was elevated. They aggressively pushed for me to start medication. I succumbed after a few years and one day I just decided to stop because I knew I could. I felt so much better afterwards, my pressure is better than it was before and I wholeheartedly believe in the adaptation and healing abilities of the body. I no longer see a doctor for anything.
I too gave them the flick, long ago, got informed & took control of my own health. 71 very fit & healthy, I do not drink, smoke, take any drugs, consume processed junk food, & I exercise a lot.
Most of us are taking medications because we are scared ..all we need is a clean lifestyle..simple food and happiness...death is inevitable..one day we all have to go to a better place..
Being put on high blood pressure medication while in hospital and anxious and then you come home and now your BP drops, and you pass out, fall, and fracture a bone. That can be a life changing event. Going from living independently to living in a nursing home.
@@ginakelley749 Thats cool... Had a heart failure with 100% blockage a year ago. After that I studied natural cures for heart/high BP... One can get all of these from Amazon delivered to door... Loose dried Hibiscus flowers from Egypt (to make a red tea), Organic Cacao Bean Powder + Honey, and Beet Root Powder have helped me lower my BP quite a bit over the last year. Raw garlic (from USA not China) and "Texas Black Fermented Garlic" have helped improve my health as well. Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamins D3 & B3 plus ZInc supplements also helped.
Every time I go to the doctor they find another issue. At 68 years old, I sincerely believe all they are doing is documenting my glide path to heaven. ✝️
@lorimarie6887 I am 65, no prescription drugs, no comorbidities, fit and heathy. Get some exercise in, don't drink alcohol, don't smoke, stay slim, eat a balanced healthy diet and live healthier for longer.
I believe they're lining the pockets of Big Pharma. I'm not anti-medication at all. But it seems in the US most Dr.s are completely focused on treating symptoms and not the actual causes. That's a very expensive difference, both in health and financially. EVERY single prescription has side effects. If they're too serious, they prescribe another med to take care of that symptom...and the spiral goes on and on. I drew a line at the 4 that are very important to my health right now. I declined cholesterol meds and am working on lifestyle changes to get off of the medicine I'm taking now..
Oh my goodness, I absolutely agree. I have a cardiologist that always wants to increase my blood pressure medication because he says it is too high. This doctor is extremely intimidating and I've tried to explain that I monitor my BP daily and it has been within the recommended parameters. It only goes up when I go to his office! Seriously! He makes me very nervous, to the point that I almost hyperventilate on the way to his office. I think he is offended when I tell him that I'll continue to monitor it and if it remains high then I'll increase the med. Its been two years and I've not needed to increase it. I need to find another cardiologist! In contrast, I have a thyroid doctor that is wonderful (BP readings are excellent at his office), and has been steadily decreasing the thyroid medication with the purpose of weaning me off entirely. Thank you for this video!
I'm male, 66yo, 5'10" and 230lbs. No health issues except at an annual checkup, my primary care doctor told me that my BP was a bit high when measured in his office and he put me on a weight loss plan and 50mg of Losartan per day. I have one of the automatic BP machines you can buy at the pharmacy and was checking it multiple times a day for awhile. I noticed some things. 1. BP is dynamic which makes sense. If I was outside working and then measure it immediately, it will be well above the 120/80, maybe 150/100 with a pulse in the 90s. This apparently is to be expected when exercising because the heart needs to pump more to meet the oxygen demand. If I sit quietly, relax and breathe deeply for a few minutes, I can get it down to maybe 128/85. I have noticed that being nervous or stressed mentally, results in a higher reading. Also if I've just had lunch and then on a full stomach, take a reading, it tends to be higher. Drinking coffee or coke (with caffeine) gives a higher reading. Losing weight, just a few pounds, also makes a big difference in the readings. So Dr. Dhand's comments align with what I've observed personally. BP is dynamic and interpreting the measured value must take into consideration several factors. Having the patient measure at home and record readings over several days and/or weeks seems like a good idea.
And at the doctors office they use an automatic bp machine that stops and squeezes harder then stops and squeezes harder and again and again until you are screaming in pain and leave with bruises on arms. Yeah, that could increase bp.
I want you to know those automatic BP machines are not really good...Especially if your BP is high.. Only request a Manuel BP Those are quite accurate Did this in hospital..they did not like that much but they are there for the patients ..best interests Look it up ..Google will show you this is 👍 ❤❤❤
Kind of like a mammogram. The extreme pressure ( in addition to radiation) causes tissue damage which encourages breast cancer. Don't fall for it, ladies.
I am 83 years old and I have a BP machine at home. My BP ranges between 139/70 and 151/80. I am happy with this Doctors'information. I am on treatment, of course. Now I am relieved to learn that, with age, it's OK to have at least a systolic pressure of 150. Thank you so much. I ❤ this doctor .
Yes! I'm not obsessive about my blood pressure, but I do pay attention to it. I went to a "voluntary" screening through my employer and the young college grad told me that my blood pressure was high. It was something like 128/82. I told her that it was normal for me, she kept repeating that my blood pressure was high. I told her one more time that I keep and eye on it and that the results were well within my normal and ignored anything else she said.
Blood pressure varies throughout the day and according to activities. A power lifter’s BP goes sky high during a lift. When people are nervous BP goes up. When people have to wait 30 minutes in a waiting room and have urine to evacuate it will cause higher blood pressure readings.When people are in pain for example a toothache, blood pressure goes up. Best to get a good cuff BP monitor and check upon waking and perhaps before bed and once another time.
I have noticed over the years that the parameters for "normal" blood pressure have got lower and lower. I have suspected for a long time that this is due to the greed of the pharma companies. Also blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day depending on your activity and stress levels.
I agree I remember NICE changing the guidelines so more people would fall into the trap. No thanks were my words to the doctor when my bp was 140/80 at aged 60.
@@applepie9576well, guess what? Our brain is 80% cholesterol and if it's too low we get dementia!! I knew a doctor years ago who was a vegan since she was 18. She got dementia at age 65 and was put in a nursing home!!
You are so truthfully refreshing, I’m 64 and have been fed the medical marching orders but have always used my common sense. You are a blessing 🙏 thank you I’m so glad I found your channel. You have a lifelong listener!
THANK YOU, as I've always thought it's a scam. But I have little trust in the health system. My BP is high but I plan to never take pHARMaceuticals again, God willing and the creek don't rise:) I'm still able to do 60 daily pushups and am my own doctor.
I have been wondering on this myself. Especially since I went to do a UTI test and my doc took my blood pressure. I was caught off guard, have white coat, had coffee that day, and walked fast to not lose work time. My bp was 145/82 and they freaked out. Which caused me to freak out. They wanted to increase my meds. I had a smaller dose at home so I took one for a day to see (which would have been half what they wanted to increase me to) and I got light headed and dizzy. When I used a watch that read BP I was consistently 119/76. I am really believing I take a pill for no reason every day - I just have white coat syndrome and now can't test at home because the sound of the machine I feel my heart race.
One possible solution for you is to wear a 24 hour blood pressure monitor. It will regularly automatically measure. When I did that, it showed that, contrary to doctor’s opinion, I did not have high blood pressure
That reading at the doctor's office is not what I call high blood pressure at all. Especially since you had all the events you describe prior to the visit. That used to be called borderline high blood pressure (and hardly that, you diastolic is normal) there is no reason to freak out over it. Sorry, I had been a RN for over 35 years. I have taken literally thousands of blood pressures. The blood pressure is supposed to vary. It is not to be painted on 120/80 all the time, if it didn't move up and down you couldn't get through the day. I would not worry about it and I suspect you don't even need to be on medicine.
Same with white coat syndrome. The use of noise cancelling headphones (plus some birdsong audio) has made quite a difference. I no longer hear the machine. Worth a try.
Dr. Dhand is the type of medical crusader who will be remembered and written about in years to come for his heroic stand on medical malpractice! The iconic Dr. Semmelweiss would be proud to have this guy on staff or have him as his successor!
I have been saying for years that 120/80 for everyone doesn't make sense. I have fought with doctors over this for years. So good to hear a doctor say this. Everything else is a range so why not BP.
I said to my Doctor, "Why should my BP be the same as a 6'3 200 lb man (I am 5' and female). There isn't a one BP fits all, but we do need to make sure we are not going into the "Danger Zone" of BP. I so enjoy watching your videos, you are one very intelligent man. We need more Doctors like you in the USA.
I know that I have White Coat Syndrome so before I go to any of my Doctors Appointments, I always take my blood pressure readings at home before I go to the Office and they are always lower than my readings in the office. My Doctor now accepts the readings, at first he resisted and I told him I wasn’t going to take any pharmaceuticals for hypertension because it’s not necessary.
I had taken my blood pressure readings for several weeks before seeing my cardiologist. The reading she got was 12 points higher than my readings at home. I was telling her that something wasn't right as the cuff started sliding down my arm. She changed to a smaller cuff and the reading she got was in line with my readings at home.
My story is the same as yours. Check out the work by Dr. Samuel J. Mann on hypertension that is strictly caused by emotion: "neurologic hypertension". This is closely related to (or includes) white-coat hypertension. Other terms he uses are paroxysmal hypertension and labile hypertension.
Thank you, again practical advise. I think the drive to sell pills is even worse. My whole life, very incidentally measured, my BP was on or near 120/80. No problem, but a couple of years ago I came across a couple of reports of scientific research on BP. To my surprise a BP of 120/80 was described as "pre-hypertension". It looks like there was a plan to pull the same trick as done with cholesterol levels: lower the desired value to sell pills to more people.
Thank you for standing your ground, Dr. Dhand. Well done! We are living in dark times and you brought light forth through creating awareness by getting people to understand the "why's" behind a severely broken health care system in the U.S (and perhaps in the world). We are in the midst of change, which is slow but there is reason to believe that speaking up and speaking out will resonate with the masses enough for making positive changes. Carry on! I wish you the best and remember, we all stand together with you. Bonnie Mackey, PhD, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Life-Health Coach
This is so true! About 30 years ago, I was put on blood pressure medication, but after taking it for a month or two I decided to wean myself off. I am 83 years old now and take no medication’s for anything. The doctor I have presently Says I am one in a 100. I only go to the doctor once a year for the Medicare check up.
Not in Canada! You tell your doctor to piss off or refuse treatment they'll simply refuse to treat you and you'll be left without a doctor. Take your prescription, fill it and just toss the pills out.
@@cindy2616 This is why they are merging medical records and data with pharmacies and pushing home deliveries or register with one pharmacy. The quacks send the prescription to them and if you don't collect the meds, they keep track and inform the surgery who can then take you off their patient list. My nurse asks me every time and I refuse and tell her I'll go to any pharmacy. I don't bother collecting the meds! Tell the doctor you're not taking them and they don't bother with you. Sometimes people have to see the quacks for other conditions every now and then or on a regular basis so have to keep in their "good books". What a scam!!
Nit long ago the top number of 140 or higher was considered too high. They've now lowered that to 120 - its ALL ABOUT GETTING MORE PEOPLE ON THOSE MEDS.
@@kwagnertthis is so interesting! I have been out on BP meds just recently and they make me feel like a zombie with cold extremities and aches sometimes in my arms. It's not normal I know but am actually concerned about stopping the meds. Where is info about 140/90 being normal please? Thank you
@@artygirl62 if you have HBP, start taking niacin, 100 mg. twice a day a day, to start fixing your cardiovascular system. Must be the one that gives you "flush". Read about it. In a couple of months, or less, you won't need any BP medication. Must be the one that it's ingredient is Nicotinic acid. Nicotinic acid is well-known for causing the "niacin flush," a temporary reddening of the skin accompanied by a warm, tingling sensation. This occurs because nicotinic acid causes blood vessels to widen (vasodilation).
The last time I got my blood pressure taken in my primary doctor's office, it was 130/85. I'm 70, and the doctor said it was normal. I was glad to hear this, but thought it was high according to the 120/80 standard. Thanks for confirming his judgment! Think I'll stick with him.
not sure if the US is just all messed up but up to 140 systolic blood pressure is considered normal in Germany. I had 150+ measured sometimes and nobody said anything. im 35 years.
Unless I'm doing something strenuous (exercise) I'm generally 130-140/80-85 at age 60. I have a history of high BP on my mom's side so it's something I pay attention to. It used to be 100+ on diastolic was considered medication territory, then it was 90, now apparently it's 80...
Right. My husband is 66 years old, he takes no meds, and still runs 5 days a week and lifts weights. He won't even see a doctor for a simple blood test 👍🏻 he said the best way to stay healthy is stay out of the doctor's office. 😂
Another video I have seen was also skeptical of lowering blood pressure so aggressively saying that it could lead to a lack of blood flow to the brain causing dementia. I really enjoy your videos and insights into the racket of sickcare. Keep ‘em coming.
I recall there used to be a calculation that included age. There was this opinion, among old-time docs, that the elderly needed higher blood pressure to feel energetic and alert.
And historically the elderly with very low blood pressure are much more prone to falls, so yes it's better in most cases if their blood pressure is somewhat higher.
Last thing I read about this was something like the top number is acceptable to be in the 140s when you’re in your 40s, 150s when you’re in your 50s etc. cannot remember about the bottom number tho
OMG at last someone who believes like I do. It makes no sense that EVERYONE would have the same blood pressure !!! I had a stroke a few yrs ago, took multiple meds for about 2 yrs. Then stopped on my own. (Not telling anyone to do this) it was my choice. I made my choice because I have never believed EVERYONE’S blood pressure should be the same when we all have different bodies and lifestyles. Your heart knows what it needs. If your blood pressure is high you probably have weight to loose. I did 60 lb. But my blood pressure didn’t cause my stroke.. A clogged artery did. And the clogged artery wasnt from eating meat.. it was carbs, sugar. (That’s another topic) And taking all those blood pressure meds did nothing. My blood pressure didn’t go down at all. But loosing weight did. I believe my blood pressure was trying to adjust to my weight, didn’t cause the stroke. JUST MY OPINION! @71 YRS OLD
I'm 64, I take my BP twice a day, it can vary as much as 30 points in the span of 10 minutes. Depending on what stress's or what I'm thinking about, it can go from 155/85 to 115/75, I use the average of 3 reading which is usually 130/80, which the doctor doesn't like, but I'm going to live with it.
My doctor put me on a blood pressure med that made my heart pound, and when I looked up the most common side effects the first one was "pounding heart" and also "bleeding from the eyes"! I went off that med, started exercising and changed to the DASH diet, and my bp came down.
Dr do not work on cause , and it is in our hand to work on cause like over weight , too much salty process food , blood sugar control , stress management , potassium etc
I am 77 and the last time my blood pressure was 155 89 .I live a very busy life a lot of walking and climbing of stairs.I work 5 days a week .8 till 4.30
Fear of having a high blood pressure diagnosis leads to panic when getting a blood pressure test that makes many people seem to have high blood pressure when it is taken at the clinic.
I don’t really prescribe to the idea of continually taking your own blood pressure. It creates obsessive behavior and can change what was a normal BP, into a constantly changing one. As a Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine I ask people just to be more aware of how they “feel”. I have one client, complains of dizziness and headaches. I said “are you drinking enough water” every day? Did you eat pizza last night? Connecting the dots and paying attention to what is actually happening in your body at any given moment, and addressing those issues, is far better than thinking taking your blood pressure (a passive activity), is going to address an issue with health
Thank you thank you thank you. I am 70 years old and have been waiting to hear someone address this issue for many years. When normal bp was 140/90 then lowered to 120/80. I saw it as a money grab. Plane and simple. Thank you for being you.
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Thank you so much, Dr. Dhand for keeping us so well informed!! ❤️
Can you please explain more about insulin resistance and PCOS connection? Thank you very much!
Can you also explain why some people have LOW blood pressure please ?. Thank you.
Gee, how did this guy graduate medical school when he has so much common sense and apposes medications in some cases? 🤷♂️🙏🇨🇦
I would be interested to hear your thoughts on pulse pressure, whether this is a useful measurement to consider.
We aren't Patients in a Health System,
we are Customers in a Wealth System.
YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR COMMENT PRINTED UP AS A BUMPER STICKER AND SELL IT ONLINE! GREAT COMMENT! ONLY TOO, TOO TRUE!
That is certainly the case in the US but not in civilised countries.
@@rogerphelps9939 I live in Australia pal and I can tell you it is 100% the case here. Are we "civilised" - sometimes I don't know.
You're absolutely right!! Medicine isn't a "profession", it's an INDUSTRY.
They don't want us to die, but they don't want us healthy either.
You forgot to add a cured patient is a lost customer.
Staying away from toxic people keeps the blood pressure in a perfect range ‼️🥳
Wow, what a brilliant suggestion. That's how I feel about ALL folks in White coats, not just doctors! I like Dhand MD...B.T.W. Dr.Robert Mendelsohn MD was my favorite honest Doctor! Look him up.
I'll turn 78 in April. I do Hatha yoga headstands every day easily, + mini trampoline + weighted hula hoops and walk to my Planet Fitness Gym daily ( one stoplight away) to lift light weights and go there to watch girls MAINLY! Dirty old man? Umm...maybe..
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@@leoncatchatoorian202 What a nice and funny comment 👍❣️
It is so important to enjoy life every day the way we like it , with no pressure from NOBODY .
Stay healthy and funny 🙋♀️
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Inner peace ya'all
It's not often possible to.
My doctor is constantly trying to push drugs on me that I don't need..they take my blood pressure in the office and it's always elevated because they walk me through a long hallway to the room and immediately take my blood pressure while talking to me and asking questions. While taking my blood pressure at home it is almost always in the "normal ranges" I refuse to take blood pressure medicine or any medicines I'll trust my own body, and take my health into my own hands. I don't need unnecessary man made medicines lining the pockets of the Dr's and big pharma.
Good for you,the less medicine you take,the better your health will be.
100%, I agree with you. They want you loaded up on meds for everything. Blood pressure, cholesterol, allergy meds stomach meds and a cold gets an antibiotic. It’s disgusting.
Agree completely.
It's true. Stay away from doctors.
White coat syndrome is real. Get your BP taken at home with a home BP machine. They are cheap and you can track the readings with a free app on your phone.
I am 80 years old and I believe that borderline high blood pressure is less dangerous than permanently medicating yourself. I got a blood pressure machine and found out that whenever I thought about doctors, dentist or doctor's appointments, the machine would start blinking red. I stopped seeing doctors and I think that cured me. I take nothing. I plan to live to 100.
Same here and im 55😮 and i suffer chronic pain which is linked to pain apparantly
...your great sense of humor will keep you going for a long time...
@@freidafree810 Ducking and dodging doctors and their foul potions are what keeps me healthy. What scares me is the image of an assisted living facility where the orderly hands you that cup full of pills several times a day and stands there to make sure you take them.
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Back in the day doctor's taught a BP should be 100 plus your age. My BP is always higher in the Drs office. I take it everyday and at home systolic is 140's. Diastolic 70's. I am 75. NP is pushing meds all the time.
The best treatment for high blood pressure is ignoring the Main Stream Media.
❤😂😂😂❤ yes!
And democrats
Most excellent commentary!
Works for conspiracies as well.
Beware of the fake war on aliens.
Also helps avoid myocarditis and suddenly/unexpectedly and clots
My wife made me go in for a checkup. Im not a fan of hospitals. The doctor checked my blood pressure and it was high Im sure because I was nervous going to the clinic,so first thing he did was give me a presciption for blood pressure. I took it like a good boy but this crap made me lazy and tired. I asked the pharmacist how long I have to take these and he said forever. No way, I stopped taking it,changed my diet and lost weight. This helped me. I wish the doctor would tell me how to fix it without drugs instead of throwing pills at it.We bought a blood pressure checking device and monitor my blood every day.
This my thang why the doctors don’t tell us about the side effects and what can we do to stay off the pill
They all do.. because they want you to buy it and get sick from it as well
👍🏽way to go
Beet root powder or capsules 👍
ALL Doctors are TRAINED by the Rockefellers, the Rockefellers add ingredients FOR HARM to all Pharmaceuticals! Scripture calls them Pharmakeia, Witchcraft and Sorcery, WHY DID YOU TAKE THEM! We DO NOT need drs, THEY NEED US! Healthy people put them OUT OF BUSINESS< get healthy!
20+ nutritionists studied the food supply in 200 countries. The US came in 195th. Our food makes us sick. Our “healthcare” makes us sicker.
That's really interesting--could you point me in the right direction to find that study?
Yes. GMOs, pesticides, hormones, fluoride in our water.... Etc!
Never a truer word spoken
@@kateoneal4215yup!
@@laurieshouse I ran across it on YT a couple of years ago but don’t remember what channel. I remembered the numbers because they surprised me. They checked for things harmful additives, nutritional value, GMOs, preservatives, etc…
“Medical science is making such remarkable progress that soon none of us will be well.”
― Aldous Huxley (1894-1963)
Brave new world one of my favorite books of all time and very prophetic
Big Pharma is disgraceful, greedy crooks!
Don't forget murders.💔✌️❤️🙏✝️
And killers 🥴✝️🙏
Don't forget the doctors, who sign sign those prescriptions 😐
They're focused on people taking medications for life. That's where the money is. Not good for the patient.
This Dr is awesome ! Not bought by Big Pharma🎉
You know what raises my BP,thinking about my BP.
Amen
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And that's a real thing.. "white coat syndrome".
Same!
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I’m 50, my blood pressure was averaging 180s/100s so my doctor put me on a couple of medications to bring it down. I refused to take them and become yet another lifelong customer of big pharma and took charge of my own health. I changed my diet began to exercise and got on a regiment of a spoonful of a paste made from garlic,ginger,lemon, turmeric,and black pepper. Within a month my blood pressure was averaging 110/68 and resting heart rate of 45.
I believe most of my problem was sugar and diet. I cut out all sugar and about 80% of my carbs, started eating whole unprocessed foods.
I have more energy and I’m more fit than I was in my 20s.
The American diet will kill you. Cut your sugar, carbs, processed meats, and seed oils and most people can can regulate their own blood sugar and blood pressure. And a host of other ailments.
If you are exercising you might notice the BP rise of a morning. Muscle memory, Getting ready for the battle. If you ever wake in the night and take it. Low. Of coarse we all need high blood pressure from time to time it is the hearts way . If we were to take medication and kept it low all the time we would get a weak heart.
heart rate of 45 is kind low😊
@@koolkitties8552it's ok must have done a lot of exercise or manual work over the years
@@jw-vx8im I have been a racing cyclist. 4 years amateur , 2 years professional. In late 50s I had a constant beat pattern. Missing heart beats. 38 bmp. They are saying now too low is not good. Just finished over 500,000 kilometers of cycling over 51 years. Just went for a 30 min walk it's 105 over 72. Pulse 78. Before i walked it was 140 over 100. Pulse 65.
So during sleep I wake up its rarely over 140 over 80. And I sleep heavy 9 hours. It appears the body has it worked out. 8 hours sleep is not fluctuating blood pressure. I am 70 in 3 months.
@@koolkitties8552 Aside from my sugar and carb intake I have been very fit my whole life. Its lower than average for my age but not for someone who has grown up bike riding and running. Like I said, diet accounted for 90% of my blood pressure and early signs of diabetes. Both of which are completely reversed on account of changing my diet.
This Doctor is very brave to speak out on so many issues. God bless him!
I know. He said it aloud.
Yt fake Indian Doctor, But Ok
I’ve been a nurse for 45 years and if I could give you 100 likes I would. Thank you, sir, for your refreshing content.
Me too Rose! We were trained according to the standards practice from the dawn of the sphygmomanometer until the patent of the latest disease prevention pills. Imagine they decided to do this with fever?! No one will fall for it. It’s a shame they fall for this and many other scams.
Thank you to you too for appreciating this honest person!
We worked for big Pharma for years, he is so right. Stop taking Pharma RX poison America
Thank you. 👍👍👍👍
The difference between treating a disease or The Sick.
Toxic relatives are the number one cause of high BP.
Maybe they have the same reasoning.
Blaming others for your own emotional response ? Let go.
I thought it was politicians? Lol
😂😂😂 very true!!
Cut off
My mother was told at 50 that she would probably suffer a stroke due to her high blood pressure. She was otherwise healthy. In a few months she will be 102, still has high blood pressure, still mobile, cognisant and otherwise healthy.
Bravo, ignore all doctors except when you brake leg, arm.
My grandma did have a stroke, she rejected her meds...
My mother had high blood pressure. She was put on drugs, and the drugs gave her dementia. Her brain doctor took her off them, and her blood pressure is normal. I was on the same medication, and I told my new doctor, he took me off them straight away.
Thank you for sharing it brought me a great deal of peace. Just knowing I have nothing to worry about and just live.
I was told the same thing I've had one heart attack and two strokes..😢
I went to get a check-up. I was 161 over 97. When I got home and used my own blood-pressure device it was 111 over 76.
There is a fantastic article from 2005 in the Seattle Times about how the blood pressure guidelines were changed. It used to be 100 plus your age but when the new guidelines were set by the drug companies, suddenly half the world's population had high blood pressure. This translated into billions of dollars for the drug companies.
Thanks for telling us this. It helps a lot of us. I'm 75 and so I should be 175/90. I freak out if it's that high. Now I won't worry so much.
With the lower guidelines, more people on blood pressure meds translates to more provider visits to have blood pressures checked, more adjustment of meds, more treatment for side effects for said BP meds, etc etc etc. As you said, it's ALL about money. I'm 63 this year and while I know it's probably wishful thinking, I hope to never go to a doctor again. If all doctors were like Dr. Dhand, we'd be in good hands but sadly, that is just not the case.
@@marieblaszak8552whatever the age , anything above 150 for systolic puts us at risk of a stroke.
Reasons older folks have high blood pressure are the junks left in the blood. One is excessive fibrins, another is high platelets (average is 200,000) and constricted blood vessels (from depodited fats, calcium, etc.)
Proteolytic enzymes such as Nattokinase or Serrapeptase can dissolve these protein junks and excess platelets, bringing down BP by 20-30 m.m.Hg.
High-dose vitamin F3, say 10,000 i.u. daily can bring down another 10 m.m. Hg
Same with cholesterol. If it's 200, they try to put you on statins.
They didn't get rich enough from the past 3 -4 years. Thank you for making sense of this.
it was never about the money
It was for many involved and it was always the plan, make £50 billion from the jab, make £200 billion treating the people it injured@@WillyEckaslike
I only can imagine how much they paid for last developments in drugs and that it is debt hole which sure is the reason to push financial success in any way.
Safe and effective 😂
Its never enough and they want control. Thats the real goal here.
I had perfect numbers as a young man and then they changed the target. That was when I called it all bs.
I had 140/80 at age 20
At 55 I still had 140/80 but they said that it was bad. I told them that all my life was 140/80 and a proof that my body works well. No medecine and no wax😂😂😂😂😂
Good video.
As an ex-pharmaceutical senior executive, I can guarantee that his each and every word counts.
Thanks doctor!
100% BS.. why did u find the need to BS
As an MD myself, I completely agree with you. You’re on a lonely and contentious journey my brother and I wish you good luck. I’ll do what I can too
I love seeing validation from other doctors.
@@soulpowerful True! I pray this Dr is protected from repercussions from Big Pharma.
Thank you Dr
Thanks for being honest 🙌👍👏
Thank you as well….i feel alone as a RN saying these kind of things as well. Especially with the diabetic population.
My doctor had me on labetalol since I had preeclampsia with my pregnancies. I went to see a cardiologist, who looked at my lipid panel and some other things, and said I needed to get off the meds. My blood pressure was around 120/85. She said it was totally fine, as it’s just one marker. She said all of my other tests were perfect, and she didn’t want me on drugs I didn’t need. I was so happy to find a doctor who told me that daily exercise and a healthy diet were all I needed. I wasn’t used to hearing that!
I should add, my BP has stayed great without meds, and I’m focusing on lifestyle factors. Currently taking 0 prescription meds, hooray!
@@valeriereinhard2790You are blessed to have a doctor that cares about patients!
Don't forget sunlight! They warn us against this fundamental part of health.
What an honest doctor, she is an alien
@@valeriereinhard2790Way to Go!! Keep it Up!😊❤
My Mom was a victim of this very practice. In her 70’s, she was always dizzy and sluggish. I checked her pressure and most times it was sub 100’s. I removed her from all BP meds and she improved. I was a paramedic for many years. We saw countless patients with med lists that covered an entire sheet of 8.5x11 paper. That’s medical malpractice.
Half the meds are to counteract the side effects of the other half.
A systolic value of less than 100 is abnormal.
@@ankhpom9296 exactly. I was a paramedic for many years. We gave fluid challenges to people with BP’s when they were below 90 AND symptomatic. If I’d known that my Mom’s pressure was this low earlier, I would have yanked her off the anti-hypertensive meds long before.
Grandmother was 84 years old. This was in the 90s. Never been to a doctor in her life. No health issues. She was still walking around strong doing everything she did in her younger years. Two of her daughters convinced her she needed to have a routine medical check up. Doctor said she had high blood pressure. Put her on medicine. Two weeks later she got dizzy and fell. Broke her hip. A couple weeks in the hospital and she passed away from “natural” causes. Here it is 30 years later and I’ve known two older people placed on blood pressure meds for high blood pressure. They fell and got injured due to low blood pressure. Had to have their meds adjusted. To this day I wonder if my grandmother got dizzy due to the blood pressure meds and would have lived well into her 90s like her mother (who never saw a doctor in her life) if she had never gotten that routine check up…….
My father had pressure in the 160s and was on 3 different drugs. One smart doc stopped them all. Pressure got better and more consistent. Started using just one.
As a retired nurse and one who was told she had high blood pressure, suffered side effects of all the meds they tried on me, and now medication free, I completely agree. An average of 140/70 at age 73 is NOT a concern for me and since the medical profession has been dropping their numbers to start treating earlier and earlier, I became very sure this was about pharmaceutical promotion,NOT healthy advice for me. Thanks so much for your input!
I have CKD, my nephrologist would be happy if my BP was the same as yours.
Just like "cholesterol " numbers..they go lower and lower to give more drugs😡😡
Same here. I am a regestered nurse also with many years of ER practice.
Did the same with diabetes ranges
How did you manage to come off the meds? and manage with your doctor?I think I'm suffering side effects of the medication weak legs no strength sort of symptoms.
no energy. I'm only 55 and feel old if you knopw what I mean. I reversed my pre diabetes, I was o statins for a while but had to come off them the side effects were awful. I feel a lot better after coming off those.
I'm wondering what the side effevts for you were If you sdon't mind?
I totally agree.
"They" have got my mother COMPLETELY fixated on her blood pressure. It runs her life and actually gives her high BP by worrying about it all day and night.
Your absolutely right👍👍
Yes this has just happened to me. I had to record BP for 7 days twice a day and by day 5 my BP was really high..... Anxiety and stress. I think the only way to get an accurate reading is with a 24hr trace.
But what would she worry about if it wasn't for that? Perhaps Dr. Phil or Dr Jordan Petersen would be more helpful to her than any other. Sorry for saying this but some people just aren't comfortable unless they've got something to worry about?
Sad. I had a senior client also fixated on the numbers. If it was 20 points higher she thought drinking water would lower it. She still took the pills but drank a lot of water too! 😂
I have high BP per the 120/80 fits all rule. I am sick and tired of stressing myself out over my readings. I know that blood pressure fluctuates. It's supposed to. I have white coat syndrome and it doesn't make the readings any better when my BP is taken right away. I'm going back to 140/90.
A older nurse told me that when she first got into nursing, a reading under 140\90 was okay, then they made it if over 120/80 you need medication! She said they wanted everybody on prescription drugs!! 💰💰💰
I am so happy I watched this video & read these comments! My experiences with doctors have been less than great & generally I avoid both them & meds, but all my life when I did see them one thing they were always happy with was my BP, which usually ranged between 110/70-120/80. I was told it was low BP but not worrisome & advised not to get up suddenly & be careful bending over. Now I'm in my 60s & I've noticed if I do see a Dr & say to them I have a history of slightly low BP they'll ask for my numbers then kind of laugh & shake their heads. I've been really confused over the total change in attitude toward the same info & it hadn't occurred to me they had changed the goalposts. Just one more reason to see doctors as little as possible.
When my mom was in nursing school (back in the 70s), the borderline was 140/90.
It’s 120/70 now. If you’re 1mm over those values it’s considered pre-hypertension and meds will be recommended.
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My mom is having BP 155 to 160 / 90 to 100
She is fine, hale and healthy at 88
When she goes to doctor her BP goes up 20 points. 😅
My BP was 200/120. I worked hard, changed my diet, exercise 90min/day. Now without meds I've got it down to 125/80.
can you tell about your diet?
What Kindle of exercise and diet? Help me out.
Wow!! Very impressive!!👏👏👏
The person is probably on a Keto or Carnivore diet. It works miracles.
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It takes a lot of guts and integrity to be saying what you are.. Great human being
I avoid big medicine as much as possible, except for optometry and the retinal specialist I see. Exercise, healthy foods, no sugar, gardening, making art, volunteering, reading my bible, and enjoying my family keep me healthy in retirement.
Lovely! Me, too.❤
I am an ND. For eyes, we take Life ext. macu guard with saffron or saffron and astaxanthin. Blueberries, carrots or carrot juice, vit A 10k iu, zinc picolinate or glycinate 30 mg. And read God's Word the Holy Bible; kjv. Blessings 🕊
Amen amen amen
FYI... don't trust optometry either... you know they make a lifelong customer for every kid they prescribe glasses!! Myopia is preventable with lifestyle just like almost everything else.
This is Great Advice . Yes Bible and foods to use as healing & , exercise
Doctor, I totally agree. It’s all about money. And as a retired Metrologist (science of measurement) I could never figure out how they came up with a blood pressure standard. There are far too many variables from one individual to another. A wise old man once told me, “If it doesn’t make sense, there’s a buck involved”.
Very good point in questioning the blood pressure standard, just makes you think more about these medical value standards and overall medical care.
I have been in the medical field for 25 years. I don’t trust 99% of drs or big pharma
As a meteorologist did you ever notice the weather being manulipated?
@@MyrtleMMcElrath I wasn’t a meteorologist. I was a metrologist. Meteorologists study weather, metrology is the science of measurement. I calibrated various measuring devices against known standards. However, I have noticed that my patio thermometer which has shown accuracy has recently been 11 degrees higher from what my weather app displays. This could be due to where the app is obtaining its data. However, with that in mind 11 degrees is still a large disparity. Could it be that weather apps are being manipulated to show the ambient temperature to be higher than it really is to portray global warming?
You’re exactly right !! Now they’re pushing 120 over 80 is high .😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 They think we’re that stupid
It’s true I’m in the states and if you’re over 110/70 the drs start taking out the Rx pads
Apparently who instructed 120 when was normal ww2 to be 140+
Dear god man you’re 90/70??? Youre hypertensive!!!! 💰
We are that stupid! Never forget covid.
They don't think we are stupid. No. They know that the majority is stupid. They made them stupid. I remember the stupid sheep queuing around the block voluntarily to get the covid Vax. That's how stupid people are.
I'm 61 blood pressure so far has always been great I stay away from toxicity environments and also toxic people. No stress no matter the case. Walk away remove anything or anyone to create a stress free life Because Happiness is the most important in life
Brilliant l will take note of that. Thank you.
Amen
Thank you Sir for your good advice. 81 year old here. No doctors visits. No medications. I check my BP once in a while. . 130-140/75-80. Ok for me. Walk 5 km each day. Eat good food.
81 and no meds. Amazing. You are blessed.
The key is exercise !!! You walk 5 KM a day that, is equivalent to approximately 3.1 miles. On a standard 400-meter track, this distance would require 12.5 laps to complete.That is fantastic! And one of the BEST things you can do for your health!!!!!
Dum dum reply...nothing to do with the topic at hand.
This....
@@str8up574 Maybe you heard a different video -- the person commenting was on point with regard to bp control through nutrition and lifestyle.
Some doctors think all older people should be on pills of some sort & when you say you aren't on pills they are shocked.
I am 65,also take no prescription drugs. My secret prescription is cycling exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
yeah.. i was on the pill,,,still got pregnant 😊
lol@@thomasfisher5742
Yes shocked, as in how did we slip through the cracks! No Drs for me in 20 years except a dentist.
I'm 65 and was at the ER recently with a swollen jaw and pain (tooth issue). My bp was elevated. Surprise. The doctor asked me what bp meds I was taking, and when I said none, she looked disapproving. Like I should feel guilty for not taking any meds.
I agree. My blood pressure goes through the roof when I see my doctor. I am anticipating my doctor giving me grief about my numbers and my blood pressure shoots right up. When I get home and check my numbers, they are actually much lower than the recognized standards. I cannot win. I have always suffered from "White coat syndrome", and it does not matter if it is a dentist, doctor, lab tech whatever. My anxiety level goes through the roof and nothing I do seems to help.
Same. It's normal to have increased BP from stress
It's a well known condition of Doctors and their peers called White Coat Syndrome. That's why they rush you in and get you all worked up.
Exactly mines do the same went to the dentist the other day 170 /90 left got home it was low go to the doctor it does the same thing
When I was a young teenager, doctor told me I was going to drop dead. I had my blood pressure taken. I’m 61 now and I run, weight lift and just simply have the white coat syndrome.
Same here. When DOT physical is due, it means my job is on the line. Otherwise mostly normal at home
As a retired nurse of 25 years, I was trained to take blood pressure on Left arm with a cuff that was of appropriate size to patient’s arm. Now as a senior citizen with a slim arm, I have had multiple readings taken by technicians using the cuff that was already on the device - which was far too large and wrapped around my arm 3-4 times - The machine was then started-and continued to inflate way beyond appropriate pressure - The physician (who was not present for this ) then told me that I needed meds !
I don't do doctors or drugs. That's the best way to stay alive and thrive.
I do do doctors. Thank you all doctors out there.
But you're watching a video by a doctor? So, you do doctors, then?
@@TT-fq7pl.... close as I gotten in the last 30 yrs.... in this day and age ignorance is a choice
You wont keep that going forever. Its inevitable that you get sick or get injured.
@@davebboggs2000 Time will tell on you eventually I'm afraid, its natural, but l hope its a very long time off for you. 👍
When my grandmother moved , she had a new GP , her blood pressure was checked & the GP said her blood pressure was too low , she told him , no I've always had lower than average. He tried to put her on tablets but she refused & lived till she was 99 , independently.
Unless her low BP is causing her to faint all over the place, why would anything need treatment?
@@Woodman-Spare-that-tree I was a low bp fainter until I was in my late 30s and still have to be careful in hot weather. I'm in the UK though and they don't treat low bp, just tell you how lucky you are, and to be careful when you stand up suddenly.
I have always had low blood pressure. I am 80, 110 pounds, single woman farmer, martial artist. Vegan. I sleep 5-6 hours a night. The only time I have to be careful is if I am super stressed or it’s really hot outside (I live in the desert). As an ex-nurse……99% of doctors are full of sh*t.😂
Medical/Biological fact!
Your Blood Pressure naturally rises as you get older; especially past 45 years of age!
Also the side effects from lots of those blood pressure medications are Horrific!
Dr. Suneel is a most awesome, Humanitarian Man/Doctor!
I'm on one (calcium channel blocker...Diltiazem, generic for Cardizem) for afib (side effect) that began after taking 2 doses (1 a day) of Zyrtec (prescribed last year for sinusitis) in order to slow heart rate down (was in the 160s after having taken the 2 doses of Zyrtec and had to be shocked by cardioversion to get heart back into normal sinus rhythm) as well as the medicine supposedly helps reduce high bp. I went through 2 months of extreme tiredness (side effect listed of Diltiazem) when I began taking it last year and now I have other ongoing problems (side effects to Diltiazem) to deal with. Usually to have a bm, I HAVE to take laxative and not just stool softeners. Cardiologist has already increased the strength last year shortly after I began taking it and I was back in the hospital for the 3rd hospital admission from fast heart rate and afib (blood pressure was okay), and he considered during a recent visit to increase it again as my bp was quite high. I feel ok, just I stay stressed because of ongoing high-stress at home. Any advice would be appreciated. Maria in SC
PS...I am 71 and average bmi.
@@mariaw593 C yorkcardiology on 'ere
Very true
Yes, Yes and Yes!!!! Dr. Dhand is a gem.
My brother and I are both in our 70s. We are genetically blessed in having low blood pressure. My brother's insurance required him to be examined by a cardiologist and have a heart stress test when he reached 65. Test was absolutely normal, BP was below average as usual. Cardiologist insisted he "must" start taking BP medicine; when asked WHY, Dr. stated that everybody over 65 should be taking meds to lower their BP!
I also had a stress test "because of your age"; also perfectly normal, cardiologist told my PCP I needed to be seen regularly at the cardiology office going forward due to "risk factors". When I asked what risk factors, the PCP went over the list and none applied to me. As this video states, the purpose is to make sure you are permanently "sick" requiring frequent visits to the docs to generate higher income for them. These people will kill you if you do not take control of your medical decisions!
Well that’s the agenda isn’t it?
I figure that it's especially true if you are on Medicare! They see dollar signs when you walk in the door!
75yr old active neighbor, bikes 3x a week. Doctor gave him BP med, he got off his bike, BP dropped and he fainted, FELL, and broke his hip...during convid. Thank God, he mostly recovered and is OK.
Really. Ive seen the same scenario so many times, prolly all of us have seen it. They put them on a bunch of meds, next thing ya know , way less active, way less coordinated, physically theyre smaller(start shrinking!), soon need assistance, (dont forget to keep your appointments!), and not long after all that theyre gone! And most people have become so doofy from that S.A.D. diet and meds, etc., their brains arent abbreviating or adding these things up, no tallies running or nothin! I think I am amongst my people here on the comments of this video, so... What are they gonna call this down the line? Lying, misleading, what about "1st do no harm?" So, slowly harming, setting in motion a dominoe effect that slowly drains the bank account and the brain, an industry doing this to the populace, Maybe they'll call it, "TIME-RELEASE FORMULA GENOCIDE??"
Grandmother was 84 years old. This was in the 90s. Never been to a doctor in her life. No health issues. She was still walking around strong doing everything she did in her younger years. Two of her daughters convinced her she needed to have a routine medical check up. Doctor said she had high blood pressure. Put her on medicine. Two weeks later she got dizzy and fell. Broke her hip. A couple weeks in the hospital and she passed away from “natural” causes. Here it is 30 years later and I’ve known two older people placed on blood pressure meds for high blood pressure. They fell and got injured due to low blood pressure. Had to have their meds adjusted. To this day I wonder if my grandmother got dizzy due to the blood pressure meds and would have lived well into her 90s like her mother (who never saw a doctor in her life) if she had never gotten that routine check up…….
@@sarahhood4423 They call it “Good business strategy”
Covid
Likely so. There is a whole generation of us now watching our parents suffer from all this manipulation.
I wish doctors were like Dr Dhand
Never let them take the pressure over clothing!
My mom visited a nursing home for a week. When I went to visit they asked to take her vitals. I agreed… he wanted
To do it with her standing 😮… I said to let’s get to her room. Then he took it over her shirt, it was 168over 89. I had them retake it on her bare are… number changed ALOT 126 over 78.
Great way to convince someone they have a problem when they don’t.
Not true for me, mine was low in the Dr office taken over my long sleeve top, and it was low after I got home in a t shirt.
Drs are wrong 47% of the time ( Lancet Magazine) My Drs reply was " I think it would be Higher!😮
Yikes.
Thank you.
Interpretation: We found that there was no significant difference
in blood pressure recorded over a sleeve or on a bare
arm. For practical purposes, the decision to measure blood
pressure on a bare arm or over a sleeved arm should be left
to the judgment of the health care professional taking the
blood pressure.
Abstract
CMAJ 2008;178(5):585-9
From the Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Que.
CMAJ • February 26, 2008 • 178(5)
© 2008 Canadian Medical Association or its licensors
Bravo for telling the truth! A mere change of diet and I was off the pressure meds in less than a month.
One warning that should be included: According to recommended and globally accepted protocols for taking blood pressure, for ambulatory patients, it should be taken after a 5-minute seated rest. If a health care provider takes your BP immediately upon coming into the examination room or intake area, call them down for it and insist that they adopt proper protocol! Your BP immediately upon being seated will always be higher than it will be a few minutes later.
Countless BP med prescriptions are written because health care practitioners do not follow proper protocol when taking a patient's blood pressure.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I am a registered nurse in the U.S. and yes, you are right, all the doctors here want everybody to get blood pressure medication for anything over 120/80. I have argued with so many medical people about this. We have an epidemic of frail, weak, falling down senior citizens. They want me on it and my BPs at home are fine. Also, nobody follows the guidelines for TAKING a reading in the office. 😡
Re: the guidelines for taking a reading in the office, I wondered about this too. I'm not a practitioner, but I've read instructions on at-home monitors which say to sit quietly for 10 minutes or so before taking a reading, among other things. But every time I've been to a doctor, I am whisked in, with a bunch of various people yakkity-yakking a bunch of small talk at the same time I'm trying to weed out their discussion for instructions on where to turn in the hallway, where to get on a scale, trying to remember all the things I want to ask, etc... I am overwhelmed at that point, and have barely sat down when they whip out the cuff, slap it on, and I end up with a reading of 130 or 140 over 90. I take no BP meds and I'm 64 years old. So, is my blood pressure high? Or is it situational? There was ONE time when I made it into the exam room under much less jangly circumstances. Then the staff was busy and I sat there, alone, quietly, for about 20 minutes. I concentrated on sitting still, being calm. My BP measured 117/78. I think they purposely herd us in there, quickly, with a lot of overwhelm, and slap the cuff on in a hurry just so they DO get higher measurements because then they can throw drugs at it. Maddening.
Does this explain Joe Biden?
@@iamdebmillerI'm 63, I've had the same problem. My bp when measured at the DRs over the last few years Is always around 130/80, but at home when I follow the guidelines it's below 120/70.
If I sit quietly and read for a while, then press the button it will be even lower at around 105/65.
My monitor is a good one because I have ADHD and take an amphetamine-based medication daily. It was checked not long ago against an official NHS model when my mum had a home visit and her Dr kindly took my bp using both. It is accurate.
After an unusually high (141/85) new young GP wanted me straight on meds, which I refused. He didn't seem to believe me when I told him the at-home level.
I got him to look at my older records which showed, I've had a low bp my whole life, I had hypotensive syncope starting at age 9 that carried on until I was in my 30s.
He hadn't looked so had no idea. I also pointed out that I was actually consulting him about my mental health. At the time, I was in an extremely stressful situation and very anxious. To add to that, they were running late and it was near closing time, so I was stressed by the wait. To top it off, the nurse had the cuff on my arm the instant I sat down and did not do a second test.
So for now I'm not on meds and before my next visit will take some photos as evidence.
They always takes my b.p. with a heavy shirt on.And wrong size cuff!
@@johnmartin3517 Makes one wonder if it's intentional or just inept.
Our body is really smart. If it is raising your blood pressure, it's for a reason. Using drugs to lower it, without addressing the cause, will only lead to problems...
Ding ding ding! Exactly
Exactly! In youth, my BP was always 112/72. As an elder with arthritis & various other pains, it fluctuates. Without meds, pain has side effects unstudied bc, where’s the money in that? No meds, refusing BP meds, my BP climbs with my pain level, very high at times! Been doing my own research since disabled with arthritis 20 years ago, so KNOW high pain = high BP. Hope my individual research helps someone :)
@@crystalbelle2349 Found my pain meds lower my blood pressure!😲😲
@@crystalbelle2349it helped me. Tysm
Plz take regular test of ur kidneys.i wish u health.pain meds can cause irreversible kidney damage n one indication is high bp.@@crystalbelle2349
I havent had my pressure taken in 3 years. I take only aspirin occasionally. I feel great. I will refrain from dr appmts whenever possible...just dentist. Off sugar as much as possible. No processed boxed junk. No seed oils. No smokes or alcohol. Pretty boring life but my needs are met. ❤
If you care to, your local fire department will check your BP with a manual cuff and the fancy digital one too. They are usually happy to help.
Why the aspirine?
@russmartin4888 what do you try to say? .. be more clearly please
Fish oil thins the blood also, and some other supplements. @russmartin4888
My dentist now takes a BP reading. Mine is extremely high at the dentist to the point they say I need to reschedule. This is ridiculous.
I found you yesterday and I subscribed today. I'm 4 months from 70 and quite healthy for my age other than normal age related maladies. I really appreciate your honesty and common sense approach to medicine. Please continue to post because you are a breath of fresh air and a blessing.
last year I went 4 X in 2 weeks to get an ear lavage done. 3 times the nurse complimented me on my low BP (110/75) for my age (61) . The 4th time, I was in a big hurry, had to go tinkle, had ran from the parking lot to get there on it, and my BP was done over my sweater sleeve in a cold room . The reading was 135/85. The nurse declared I had Hypertension, ordered me to go to the ER to avoid a stroke, and refused to clear my ear. I showed her the 3 previous readings, as well as years-long normal readings recorded on my Red Cross blood donor app. She would not listen. I went on my day, and never went back there.
Not a very smart nurse to think you needed to go to the ER. Good grief, I worked ER and we would have told you there is no reason to be seen. It's the 190/100 pressures we are concerned about.
@@paulah317 Getting a bill from the ER would have made my BP skyrocket, so I didn't go 😂😂😂
As a Physician...My blood pressure has always been around 141 over 85. I'm 63 and do not take anything except a vitamin once a day I very rarely get sick.......never had a surgery, I have no aches or pains daily when I was 40yo that was the same number.
Did l understand this correct: our own blood pressure machine at home doesn’t work that accurately as those in the hospitals?
That's no where near stroke territory. That's insane
My dear father was 83 years old and had this "beautiful" 120/80 blood pressure. Just after having suffered his second heart attack in two days. A few hours later he died after his third and massive heart attack in the middle of the night. I don't believe in "ideal" blood pressure anymore.😢
My mother was on blood pressure medication for many years and died age 71 from a heart attack. Would she have died earlier without medication? I don't think anyone would know the answer. But it has made me very wary of medication.
So sorry for your loss! May he Rest in Peace.
It just goes to show that BP is just 'one' parameter of (heart) health, and that more broad based tests are needed including re Nitric Oxide levels, Doppler, Cortisol, Lactic & Carbonic Acid levels, plus CoQ10, and magnesium levels etc - all along with a proper dietary & lifestyle 'audit' including exercise recovery time.
Sorry for the loss of your father.
Sorry for the loss of your father.
I think blood pressure is more related to strokes rather than heart attacks.
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I had a BP reading of 133/87 and the doctor insisted I go on a medication. I didn't think it was high and I feel fine, however I told myself I'd try it for a week and see. On day 2 I almost passed out while working out. Day 5 I could barely get out of bed feeling utterly fatigued. That day I stopped taking them and have lost even further trust in the medical profession. Seeing this video has confirmed my original thoughts that I did not need to be on medication. Thank you for that.
Drama queen
That BP would have been considered very low decades ago in many countries
133/87 is good . I was 177/111 and the bp tablets got me down to 120/80 but had bad side effects on my gums .
ridiculous being prescribed bp tablets with that reading. Quacks. i bet that wasnt an average reading taken three times a day over two weeks either was it.
@@robertwalker9130. Ambulance services normally worry big time if you get to 200 or more plus. So you’ll be ok.
Thank you Dr Dhand for having the courage to speak out on this topic. I have been a hospital nurse for over 40 years and during that time I’ve seen the growing trend to prescribe blood pressure medications to any older patient who has a slightly higher than “normal” blood pressure. The result - a frightening rise in the amount of older people being admitted to hospital after a fall. Needlessly lowering an older person’s blood pressure often causes them to feel dizzy and fall. Falling as an older person is very dangerous and often results in broken bones. We are doing a great disservice to our older population. You are spot on.
Thank you, Dr. Dhand for this information 🙏
I've been lied to by my family practitioner for decades.
I was under severe stress and anxiety, living in domestic violence marriage at the time I was put on high blood pressure medication.
When I asked how long will I have to take these BP tablets, my family practitioner told me for the rest of your life if you want to live.
I believe he was treating my symptoms and NOT the CAUSE of my high BP.
Because I ended up divorcing the violent husband and found a decent 2nd husband.
Good for you,and your health. I am glad you were able to be with a person you love and trust.
Very sorry to hear of your past situation. Glad you're much better now!...❤❤
Glad your life has been changed for the better for you.
Smart lady.😊
congrats!!!
After I had my 3rd child my pressure was elevated. They aggressively pushed for me to start medication. I succumbed after a few years and one day I just decided to stop because I knew I could. I felt so much better afterwards, my pressure is better than it was before and I wholeheartedly believe in the adaptation and healing abilities of the body. I no longer see a doctor for anything.
I too gave them the flick, long ago, got informed & took control of my own health.
71 very fit & healthy, I do not drink, smoke, take any drugs, consume processed junk food, & I exercise a lot.
I didn’t see a doctor in ten years. The most healthy years in my life 👍❤️
68, 28 years since seeing a medical doctor. I may be dying, but I don't have stress.
Start to donate blood and watch what happens . 2 to 3 Times a year
@@martinanoppeney8591Can you tell us?
Most of us are taking medications because we are scared ..all we need is a clean lifestyle..simple food and happiness...death is inevitable..one day we all have to go to a better place..
fear monger is a powerful things and hence fear of the Lord is wisdom
Being put on high blood pressure medication while in hospital and anxious and then you come home and now your BP drops, and you pass out, fall, and fracture a bone.
That can be a life changing event.
Going from living independently to living in a nursing home.
Thank-you for standing up and pushing back against the over reach of the industrial medical complex.
Me too! I'd actually have a PCP.
It is all about profits, not our health. I'm a herbalist since childhood - my parents where as well!
@@ginakelley749 Thats cool... Had a heart failure with 100% blockage a year ago. After that I studied natural cures for heart/high BP... One can get all of these from Amazon delivered to door... Loose dried Hibiscus flowers from Egypt (to make a red tea), Organic Cacao Bean Powder + Honey, and Beet Root Powder have helped me lower my BP quite a bit over the last year. Raw garlic (from USA not China) and "Texas Black Fermented Garlic" have helped improve my health as well. Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamins D3 & B3 plus ZInc supplements also helped.
Finally a doctor who tells the truth and solutions
Pharma & chemical co & food industry go hand in hand ... both make us unwell
Every time I go to the doctor they find another issue. At 68 years old, I sincerely believe all they are doing is documenting my glide path to heaven. ✝️
I'm the same age and on the same path.
@lorimarie6887 I am 65, no prescription drugs, no comorbidities, fit and heathy. Get some exercise in, don't drink alcohol, don't smoke, stay slim, eat a balanced healthy diet and live healthier for longer.
@@stevezodiac491 and don't get the jibby jab.
Change your doctor. My doctor never tries to put me on pills. You can pick another dr that aligns more with your ideas.
I believe they're lining the pockets of Big Pharma. I'm not anti-medication at all. But it seems in the US most Dr.s are completely focused on treating symptoms and not the actual causes. That's a very expensive difference, both in health and financially. EVERY single prescription has side effects. If they're too serious, they prescribe another med to take care of that symptom...and the spiral goes on and on. I drew a line at the 4 that are very important to my health right now. I declined cholesterol meds and am working on lifestyle changes to get off of the medicine I'm taking now..
Oh my goodness, I absolutely agree. I have a cardiologist that always wants to increase my blood pressure medication because he says it is too high. This doctor is extremely intimidating and I've tried to explain that I monitor my BP daily and it has been within the recommended parameters. It only goes up when I go to his office! Seriously! He makes me very nervous, to the point that I almost hyperventilate on the way to his office. I think he is offended when I tell him that I'll continue to monitor it and if it remains high then I'll increase the med. Its been two years and I've not needed to increase it. I need to find another cardiologist! In contrast, I have a thyroid doctor that is wonderful (BP readings are excellent at his office), and has been steadily decreasing the thyroid medication with the purpose of weaning me off entirely. Thank you for this video!
I'm male, 66yo, 5'10" and 230lbs. No health issues except at an annual checkup, my primary care doctor told me that my BP was a bit high when measured in his office and he put me on a weight loss plan and 50mg of Losartan per day. I have one of the automatic BP machines you can buy at the pharmacy and was checking it multiple times a day for awhile. I noticed some things. 1. BP is dynamic which makes sense. If I was outside working and then measure it immediately, it will be well above the 120/80, maybe 150/100 with a pulse in the 90s. This apparently is to be expected when exercising because the heart needs to pump more to meet the oxygen demand. If I sit quietly, relax and breathe deeply for a few minutes, I can get it down to maybe 128/85. I have noticed that being nervous or stressed mentally, results in a higher reading. Also if I've just had lunch and then on a full stomach, take a reading, it tends to be higher. Drinking coffee or coke (with caffeine) gives a higher reading. Losing weight, just a few pounds, also makes a big difference in the readings. So Dr. Dhand's comments align with what I've observed personally. BP is dynamic and interpreting the measured value must take into consideration several factors. Having the patient measure at home and record readings over several days and/or weeks seems like a good idea.
And at the doctors office they use an automatic bp machine that stops and squeezes harder then stops and squeezes harder and again and again until you are screaming in pain and leave with bruises on arms. Yeah, that could increase bp.
Yes, it's hard to relax when it feels like your arm is getting pinched off!
I want you to know those automatic BP machines are not really good...Especially if your BP is high..
Only request a Manuel BP
Those are quite accurate
Did this in hospital..they did not like that much but they are there for the patients ..best interests
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Kind of like a mammogram. The extreme pressure ( in addition to radiation) causes tissue damage which encourages breast cancer. Don't fall for it, ladies.
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Those machines infuriate me! How is causing pain good patient care?
Money is at the center of it!
I am 83 years old and I have a BP machine at home. My BP ranges between 139/70 and 151/80. I am happy with this Doctors'information. I am on treatment, of course. Now I am relieved to learn that, with age, it's OK to have at least a systolic pressure of 150. Thank you so much. I ❤ this doctor .
Yes! I'm not obsessive about my blood pressure, but I do pay attention to it. I went to a "voluntary" screening through my employer and the young college grad told me that my blood pressure was high. It was something like 128/82. I told her that it was normal for me, she kept repeating that my blood pressure was high. I told her one more time that I keep and eye on it and that the results were well within my normal and ignored anything else she said.
I’ll take those numbers all day long.Cheers
The trouble with the education... they become tex book cowboys & don't have a creative idea in there heads ‼️
The old BP standard was 120/80. So if your reading is in range of those numbers, what is the problem?
High blood pressure is a symptom and your body's cure for not enough blood flow. Your body is not defective. Your body is not trying to kill itself.
Spot on, it's an adaptation not a disease, and taking pills makes it worse.
@@rfmlets6713I have a theory that it might be causing problems like Dementia, Alzheimer, loss of hearing and sight in the elderly.
@@RollingThunder808 Nope, all caused by various stages of type 2 diabetes.
@@LondonSteveLeeWhat causes Stage 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistant
Blood pressure varies throughout the day and according to activities. A power lifter’s BP goes sky high during a lift. When people are nervous BP goes up. When people have to wait 30 minutes in a waiting room and have urine to evacuate it will cause higher blood pressure readings.When people are in pain for example a toothache, blood pressure goes up. Best to get a good cuff BP monitor and check upon waking and perhaps before bed and once another time.
Thank you Dr. Dhand, for being a great doctor and true healthcare advocate.
When I’m older 70+ I’m never going to the doc. I’m not consuming my life with stupid appointments and tests.
After you are 70 get on natural supplements for what ails you, they work.
I have noticed over the years that the parameters for "normal" blood pressure have got lower and lower. I have suspected for a long time that this is due to the greed of the pharma companies. Also blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day depending on your activity and stress levels.
I agree I remember NICE changing the guidelines so more people would fall into the trap. No thanks were my words to the doctor when my bp was 140/80 at aged 60.
Exactly. They also lowered the cholesterol numbers that are almost unattainable unless you live off of oatmeal and lettuce.
@@applepie9576well, guess what? Our brain is 80% cholesterol and if it's too low we get dementia!! I knew a doctor years ago who was a vegan since she was 18. She got dementia at age 65 and was put in a nursing home!!
The same goes for sugar levels and cholesterol levels always going down
In an effort to capture more potential health risks, the standard BP value was decreased to 115/75.
We are being lied to about a lot of things.
About everything!
please don't say a round earth.
@@zl1David Bug off. Everything else is round, so we live in a petrie dish? That doesn't make sense.
@@user-ci1kz1cc6t we're on the same page. flat earth beliefs are relegated to the utterly ignorant.
Yeah like who is really supposed do be president
You are so truthfully refreshing, I’m 64 and have been fed the medical marching orders but have always used my common sense. You are a blessing 🙏 thank you I’m so glad I found your channel. You have a lifelong listener!
THANK YOU, as I've always thought it's a scam. But I have little trust in the health system. My BP is high but I plan to never take pHARMaceuticals again, God willing and the creek don't rise:)
I'm still able to do 60 daily pushups and am my own doctor.
I believe curcumin helps with BP
Yes, I heard that too. Turmeric contains that too!
pHARMaceuticals - I see what you've done here - nice!
Try to increase your potassium level. Potassium competes with sodium for a parking spot in the body.
I have been wondering on this myself. Especially since I went to do a UTI test and my doc took my blood pressure. I was caught off guard, have white coat, had coffee that day, and walked fast to not lose work time. My bp was 145/82 and they freaked out. Which caused me to freak out. They wanted to increase my meds. I had a smaller dose at home so I took one for a day to see (which would have been half what they wanted to increase me to) and I got light headed and dizzy. When I used a watch that read BP I was consistently 119/76. I am really believing I take a pill for no reason every day - I just have white coat syndrome and now can't test at home because the sound of the machine I feel my heart race.
One possible solution for you is to wear a 24 hour blood pressure monitor. It will regularly automatically measure. When I did that, it showed that, contrary to doctor’s opinion, I did not have high blood pressure
I suffer from that also and I never got any help from the BP meds, I guess that if you have no problems all the meds can do is cause problems.
That reading at the doctor's office is not what I call high blood pressure at all. Especially since you had all the events you describe prior to the visit. That used to be called borderline high blood pressure (and hardly that, you diastolic is normal) there is no reason to freak out over it. Sorry, I had been a RN for over 35 years. I have taken literally thousands of blood pressures. The blood pressure is supposed to vary. It is not to be painted on 120/80 all the time, if it didn't move up and down you couldn't get through the day. I would not worry about it and I suspect you don't even need to be on medicine.
I understand! I have gone through white coat syndrome too! Just the sight of the machine can send my pressure rising. Thank you for sharing.
Same with white coat syndrome. The use of noise cancelling headphones (plus some birdsong audio) has made quite a difference. I no longer hear the machine. Worth a try.
Dr. Dhand is the type of medical crusader who will be remembered and written about in years to come for his heroic stand on medical malpractice! The iconic Dr. Semmelweiss would be proud to have this guy on staff or have him as his successor!
Wasn't he the one who said wash your hands and the other doctors laughed at him?
@@marieblaszak8552 Yes, you’re right!
I have been saying for years that 120/80 for everyone doesn't make sense. I have fought with doctors over this for years. So good to hear a doctor say this. Everything else is a range so why not BP.
I HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY DOCTORS & TOLD THEM IT WAS FINE BY ME.
I said to my Doctor, "Why should my BP be the same as a 6'3 200 lb man (I am 5' and female). There isn't a one BP fits all, but we do need to make sure we are not going into the "Danger Zone" of BP. I so enjoy watching your videos, you are one very intelligent man. We need more Doctors like you in the USA.
I know that I have White Coat Syndrome so before I go to any of my Doctors Appointments, I always take my blood pressure readings at home before I go to the Office and they are always lower than my readings in the office. My Doctor now accepts the readings, at first he resisted and I told him I wasn’t going to take any pharmaceuticals for hypertension because it’s not necessary.
I had taken my blood pressure readings for several weeks before seeing my cardiologist. The reading she got was 12 points higher than my readings at home. I was telling her that something wasn't right as the cuff started sliding down my arm. She changed to a smaller cuff and the reading she got was in line with my readings at home.
I, too, have "white coat system and do the same thing before I have it taken at the Dr's office
My story is the same as yours. Check out the work by Dr. Samuel J. Mann on hypertension that is strictly caused by emotion: "neurologic hypertension". This is closely related to (or includes) white-coat hypertension. Other terms he uses are paroxysmal hypertension and labile hypertension.
Thank you, again practical advise. I think the drive to sell pills is even worse. My whole life, very incidentally measured, my BP was on or near 120/80. No problem, but a couple of years ago I came across a couple of reports of scientific research on BP. To my surprise a BP of 120/80 was described as "pre-hypertension". It looks like there was a plan to pull the same trick as done with cholesterol levels: lower the desired value to sell pills to more people.
Seen suggestions somewhere it should be 75/115. What bilge!
If your cholesterol is 200, they try to put you on statins.
Thank you for standing your ground, Dr. Dhand. Well done! We are living in dark times and you brought light forth through creating awareness by getting people to understand the "why's" behind a severely broken health care system in the U.S (and perhaps in the world). We are in the midst of change, which is slow but there is reason to believe that speaking up and speaking out will resonate with the masses enough for making positive changes. Carry on! I wish you the best and remember, we all stand together with you.
Bonnie Mackey, PhD, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Life-Health Coach
This is so true! About 30 years ago, I was put on blood pressure medication, but after taking it for a month or two I decided to wean myself off. I am 83 years old now and take no medication’s for anything. The doctor I have presently Says I am one in a 100. I only go to the doctor once a year for the Medicare check up.
Been doing intermittent fasting 16 hrs a day. Brought my glucose level A1C down to 4.9 which is perfect. I'm 75.
measuring BP in a hospital environment changes it significantly
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Don't be afraid to tell your Doctor to piss off, "I'm not taking that crap." Do your own research and study up on these poisons they call "medicine".
Not in Canada! You tell your doctor to piss off or refuse treatment they'll simply refuse to treat you and you'll be left without a doctor. Take your prescription, fill it and just toss the pills out.
I have said something similar to my doctor but not rude 😂😂
@@cindy2616 This is why they are merging medical records and data with pharmacies and pushing home deliveries or register with one pharmacy. The quacks send the prescription to them and if you don't collect the meds, they keep track and inform the surgery who can then take you off their patient list. My nurse asks me every time and I refuse and tell her I'll go to any pharmacy. I don't bother collecting the meds! Tell the doctor you're not taking them and they don't bother with you. Sometimes people have to see the quacks for other conditions every now and then or on a regular basis so have to keep in their "good books". What a scam!!
I wouldn`t dare say that to my doctor in case he remembered next time he checked my prostate.
BP pills = rat poison
Nit long ago the top number of 140 or higher was considered too high. They've now lowered that to 120 - its ALL ABOUT GETTING MORE PEOPLE ON THOSE MEDS.
Exactly! 140/90 is the correct figure. NOT 120/80
@@kwagnertthis is so interesting! I have been out on BP meds just recently and they make me feel like a zombie with cold extremities and aches sometimes in my arms. It's not normal I know but am actually concerned about stopping the meds. Where is info about 140/90 being normal please? Thank you
@@artygirl62 AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) and others
@@artygirl62 if you have HBP, start taking niacin, 100 mg. twice a day a day, to start fixing your cardiovascular system. Must be the one that gives you "flush". Read about it. In a couple of months, or less, you won't need any BP medication. Must be the one that it's ingredient is Nicotinic acid. Nicotinic acid is well-known for causing the "niacin flush," a temporary reddening of the skin accompanied by a warm, tingling sensation. This occurs because nicotinic acid causes blood vessels to widen (vasodilation).
@@artygirl62in Holland ,it is also 140 /85 or 90 , thats ok for a person over 60 yrs
The last time I got my blood pressure taken in my primary doctor's office, it was 130/85. I'm 70, and the doctor said it was normal. I was glad to hear this, but thought it was high according to the 120/80 standard. Thanks for confirming his judgment! Think I'll stick with him.
not sure if the US is just all messed up but up to 140 systolic blood pressure is considered normal in Germany. I had 150+ measured sometimes and nobody said anything. im 35 years.
Unless I'm doing something strenuous (exercise) I'm generally 130-140/80-85 at age 60. I have a history of high BP on my mom's side so it's something I pay attention to. It used to be 100+ on diastolic was considered medication territory, then it was 90, now apparently it's 80...
That’s a great blood pressure at your age
Thank you. This is the same as I believe also. I hope many listen to your message.
I completely agree with you Dr. Dhand- best to avoid doctors and hospitals as much as possible; eat healthy and spend time outside
Right. My husband is 66 years old, he takes no meds, and still runs 5 days a week and lifts weights. He won't even see a doctor for a simple blood test 👍🏻 he said the best way to stay healthy is stay out of the doctor's office. 😂
Another video I have seen was also skeptical of lowering blood pressure so aggressively saying that it could lead to a lack of blood flow to the brain causing dementia.
I really enjoy your videos and insights into the racket of sickcare. Keep ‘em coming.
I recall there used to be a calculation that included age. There was this opinion, among old-time docs, that the elderly needed higher blood pressure to feel energetic and alert.
And to stay warmer also. Blood thins and if no body fat I'm always cold.
And historically the elderly with very low blood pressure are much more prone to falls, so yes it's better in most cases if their blood pressure is somewhat higher.
Last thing I read about this was something like the top number is acceptable to be in the 140s when you’re in your 40s, 150s when you’re in your 50s etc. cannot remember about the bottom number tho
@@axmxi03Would like to know where you read that, I too remember it saying those numbers increase with age and that was "normal," for elderly people.
I seem to recall that way of calculating blood pressure. Perhaps it can be found in some archive online. Thanks for pointing that out!
OMG at last someone who believes like I do. It makes no sense that EVERYONE would have the same blood pressure !!! I had a stroke a few yrs ago, took multiple meds for about 2 yrs. Then stopped on my own. (Not telling anyone to do this) it was my choice. I made my choice because I have never believed EVERYONE’S blood pressure should be the same when we all have different bodies and lifestyles. Your heart knows what it needs. If your blood pressure is high you probably have weight to loose. I did 60 lb. But my blood pressure didn’t cause my stroke.. A clogged artery did. And the clogged artery wasnt from eating meat.. it was carbs, sugar. (That’s another topic) And taking all those blood pressure meds did nothing. My blood pressure didn’t go down at all. But loosing weight did. I believe my blood pressure was trying to adjust to my weight, didn’t cause the stroke. JUST MY OPINION! @71 YRS OLD
I know an older lady 91 years old. She has for years a blood pressure of 160. But she eats healthy
I'm 64, I take my BP twice a day, it can vary as much as 30 points in the span of 10 minutes. Depending on what stress's or what I'm thinking about, it can go from 155/85 to 115/75, I use the average of 3 reading which is usually 130/80, which the doctor doesn't like, but I'm going to live with it.
At your age in fact at 20 years younger that’s an acceptable reading.Your doctor is a quack. Sack your doctor.
I’m 72 my BP has been 130/80 for 15 years
My doctor put me on a blood pressure med that made my heart pound, and when I looked up the most common side effects the first one was "pounding heart" and also "bleeding from the eyes"! I went off that med, started exercising and changed to the DASH diet, and my bp came down.
Best advice is to stay away from that "Dr."
@@timdavis6088indeed! I never went back.
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Agree 👍
Dr do not work on cause , and it is in our hand to work on cause like over weight , too much salty process food , blood sugar control , stress management , potassium etc
I am 77 and the last time my blood pressure was 155 89
.I live a very busy life a lot of walking and climbing of stairs.I work 5 days a week .8 till 4.30
Fear of having a high blood pressure diagnosis leads to panic when getting a blood pressure test that makes many people seem to have high blood pressure when it is taken at the clinic.
always ask that they take it again later. it will be lower
@@nancywolf3786 mine would stay high the entire time at the doctor's office, then 30 points lower at home
I don’t really prescribe to the idea of continually taking your own blood pressure. It creates obsessive behavior and can change what was a normal BP, into a constantly changing one.
As a Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine I ask people just to be more aware of how they “feel”.
I have one client, complains of dizziness and headaches. I said “are you drinking enough water” every day? Did you eat pizza last night?
Connecting the dots and paying attention to what is actually happening in your body at any given moment, and addressing those issues, is far better than thinking taking your blood pressure (a passive activity), is going to address an issue with health
Thank you thank you thank you. I am 70 years old and have been waiting to hear someone address this issue for many years. When normal bp was 140/90 then lowered to 120/80. I saw it as a money grab. Plane and simple. Thank you for being you.
I have a feeling my blood pressure will be much better once I retire-it’s always better on the weekends.
Absolutely agree. And when kids finish school!
I take BP meds but cut them in half after I retired.