Hypertension
About Hypertension
High blood pressure brings people to DrTalks when they want to understand their numbers and not just add another pill. Readings that keep creeping up, stress that seems to show up on the cuff, worry about heart attack and stroke, and risk that rises for women in midlife are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past salt. Blood pressure is tied to the lining of your blood vessels, inflammation, blood sugar, stress, sleep apnea, your kidneys and even your gut and mouth. You'll find conversations on plant-based eating for blood pressure, nitric oxide, magnesium and hibiscus tea, and how drinks affect your readings. Doctors, lifestyle medicine physicians and nutrition experts explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from home blood pressure checks to lipid and inflammation markers, and what helps, from plant-rich whole-food eating and cardio to strength training, breathing exercises, better sleep and medication when it's needed.