Lifestyle Factors that Lead to High Blood Pressure

Could our modern lifestyles – including the Western diet, too much stress, and too little sleep – be the big reason for rising blood pressure? Find out what Dr. Lipman and Dr. Rountree have to say about what affects blood pressure, hypertension symptoms, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle for your heart.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

• High blood pressure as a lifestyle issue [1:54]
  • Modern society and high blood pressure [2:20]
  • Influence of western diet [3:05]
• Lifestyle factors for high blood pressure [4:08]
• Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome [5:00]
• Salt sensitivity [5:47]
• Diet and high blood pressure [6:47]
• Stress and high blood pressure [7:29]
  • Lack of sleep and exercise [8:00]
• What to do about high blood pressure [8:36]
  • Addressing lifestyle issues [8:48]
• Consequences of high blood pressure [10:48]
  • Symptoms [11:20]
• Measuring blood pressure [12:20]
• Supplements [13:30]
  • Fish oil [14:48]
  • Methyl-Guard [15:08]
  • Olive oil and olive leaf [18:08]
• Questions for the community [20:00]
  • How does blood pressure work? [20:20]
    • Understanding systolic and diastolic numbers [20:30]
    • Hypertension [22:27]
  • What to look for if you have high blood pressure [22:48]
  • How can I lower blood pressure immediately? [22:43]
  • Why is blood pressure called hypertension? [25:12]
  • Does blood pressure vary by age? [26:02]
    • Blood pressure going up with age [26:26]
  • What is the best kind of yoga for dealing with blood pressure? [27:06]
  • Why does anxiety increase blood pressure? [29:11]
    • Stress chemicals [29:20]
  • How to maintain healthy blood pressure [31:00]
  • Understanding low blood pressure [32:15]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

Nutrition For Healthy Blood Vessel Elasticity

The Benefits of Healthy Blood Vessels

What’s the Connection: Understanding How Weight Affects Blood Fats

Heart Disease Increasing in Young Women

Metabolic Syndrome Guide

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