More than two years ago, on July 4, 2019, I declared my independence from prescription blood pressure (BP) drugs with the help of my doctor. Beyond all the dangerous side effects that come along [...]
Category: Blood pressure
Are doctors CAUSING high blood pressure in 1 in 5 Americans?!
If you suffer from high blood pressure, your doctor probably encourages you to lose some weight or get some exercise. Maybe they’ve even hounded you about cutting out salt and fat (which is [...]
This amazing plant extract helps control blood pressure AND blood sugar
As you may recall, I declared my independence from blood pressure (BP) drugs—in consultation with my personal physician—more than two years ago on July 4, 2019. We both had growing concerns [...]
Older adults may fare better by taking fewer blood pressure drugs
Polypharmacy (taking multiple drugs at once) is a huge problem among older adults. Especially those taking multiple drugs to control high blood pressure (BP). But a new study published in the [...]
Higher blood pressure linked to LOWER death rates in older adults
All this week, I’ve been discussing the different causes and treatments for high blood pressure (BP). Today, I’m going to focus on high BP among older adults. Frankly, I’ve long believed that we [...]
“Insufficient” sunlight exposure heightens risk for this major, chronic condition
I’ve been writing a lot lately about the importance of getting regular sun exposure. For one, we know it triggers your skin’s natural production of vitamin D, the all-important nutrient that [...]
Slash your blood pressure in eight weeks by eating more marinara sauce
This fall, I told you about my journey to become independent of blood pressure medications altogether. I started the journey, appropriately enough, last Independence Day, on July 4th. There were [...]
Minerals are a gold mine for lowering your blood pressure
I’d like to round out this week with yet another way to support your cardiovascular health and manage your blood pressure without taking drugs. We’ve already looked at food and nutrients [...]
More reasons why I’ll never take blood pressure medication again
All this week, I’ve been reporting about ways to support your cardiovascular health without taking drugs. And today, I will specifically discuss four science-backed nutrients that have been shown [...]
Six foods that lower blood pressure—without drugs!
High blood pressure is the No. 1 reason people visit the doctor. It generates more than $20 billion in annual income for the mainstream-medical-industrial complex. And there’s no doubt that [...]