Podcasts about Hypertension

Nitric Oxide Explained: Vascular Health, Exercise Performance, and N1o1 with Dr. Nathan Bryan, international Leader in Molecular Medicine, the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. He details NO as a ubiquitous messenger affecting blood flow, erectile function, cognition, exercise performance, endothelial dysfunction, and aging-related declines in NO production. Bryan explains why PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra prolong cyclic GMP signaling but don't fix NO deficiency, and why beet products often fail due to variable nitrate content and inadequate dosing. He outlines his NO lozenge approach that generates NO gas from sodium nitrite and magnesium ascorbate, plus a fermented beet powder drink (NOBeets), and emphasizes the role of oral bacteria (and harms of antiseptic mouthwash/fluoride) in nitrate conversion. They review published endpoints, including flow-mediated dilation, blood pressure effects, inflammation markers, triglycerides, stem cells, plaque regression, applications to Alzheimer's, glaucoma/microvascular disease, safety/dosing considerations, risks of arginine supplementation, and a dual-chamber topical NO serum developed from wound-healing experience.

Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Watch TrueHealth TV for FREE: https://www.healthpromoting.com/tnhtv Please get the book here now! To get a copy signed by Dr. Goldhamer: https://www.healthpromoting.com/can-fasting-save-your-life To buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674191?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=1570674191&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Dr. LIsle and Dr. Goldhamer's book The Pleasure Trap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570671974?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570671974&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Dr. Alan Goldhamer is the co-founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a state-of-the-art facility that provides medical and chiropractic services, psychotherapy and counseling, as well as massage and bodywork. He is also director of the Center's groundbreaking residential health education program. Dr. Goldhamer has supervised the fasts of thousands of patients. Under his guidance, the Center has become one of the premier training facilities for doctors wishing to gain certification in the supervision of therapeutic fasting. Dr. Goldhamer was the principal investigator in two landmark studies. The first: "Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting in the Treatment of Hypertension" appeared in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Its publication marked a turning point in the evolution of evidence supporting the benefits of water-only fasting. The second study: "Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting in the Treatment of Borderline Hypertension," appeared in the October 2002 issue of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Currently, Dr. Goldhamer is directing a team that is developing a prospective study, incorporating random assignment and long-term follow-up on the cost and clinical outcomes in the treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure with fasting and a health-promoting diet. After completing his chiropractic education at Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Goldhamer traveled to Australia, where he became licensed as an osteopathic physician. He is the author of The Health Promoting Cookbook and co-author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering The Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness. Dr. Goldhamer is speaking at the NHA Virtual Conference (June 27-30, 2024). Use this link to get your tickets now: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/nha-conference-2024/registration?utm_campaign=Chef+AJ&utm_source=Affiliate For coaching services: https://www.healthpromoting.com/clinic-services/health-services/coaching-services To register for a stay at TrueNorth: https://www.healthpromoting.com/registration

(00:00:00) 221: Itchy & Bitchy ClinicCrawl: Your Dog Brought a Killer Into Your House; Skipping Your Meds could Kill You (00:00:11) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:34) Hypertension and Medication Compliance (00:03:52) The Importance of Taking Medications as Prescribed (00:07:40) Ticks and Tick Prevention (00:11:34) Closing Remarks and Call to Action Two Silent Threats: What's Hiding on Your Dog and in Your Medicine CabinetItchy & Bitchy is the podcast for anyone who has ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health and hormone health to autoimmune disease and chronic pain, we investigate what science actually says. We examine functional medicine, holistic health, and alternative medicine with the same skeptical If it's pseudoscience, we'll call it. If it's medical gaslighting, patient advocacy failure, or misdiagnosis we'll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers, and wellness skeptics WE OFFER  No filters. No BS. Just the truth your doctor didn't have time to tell you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we'll call that too.  For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER  No BS 

Heart Failure and Hypertension.Welcome to the Hypertension Resistant to Treatment Podcast, the #1 Hypertension Podcast in the world, with listeners from more than 152 countries who depend on our content. We are your primary resource for obtaining straightforward, practical, evidence-based information about high blood pressure management, regardless of your situation as a patient, healthcare provider, or family member. High blood pressure isn't always simple. The condition known as resistant hypertension affects many people who have high blood pressure that does not respond to medication or lifestyle changes. The medical field identifies treatment-resistant hypertension as a demanding yet vital medical condition that doctors encounter in their practice. The Hypertension Resistant to Treatment Podcast, website, and YouTube channel highlight the most challenging cases because these individuals have attempted multiple solutions without achieving any resolution. This podcast is here for them, but also for anyone touched by high blood pressure. Whether you're just starting your journey with prehypertension, you're living with long-standing hypertension, or you're a provider searching for better strategies to help your patients.The right place exists for those seeking answers, motivation, and success tools. The podcast Hypertension Resistant to Treatment presents blood pressure information in an easy-to-understand format that helps people control their condition. The Hypertension Resistant to Treatment podcast is hosted by Dr. Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC. Send us Fan Mail Support the showSupport the podcast by subscribing using this link: click here. We appreciate your support, thank you! Log your blood pressure and share with your provider (click here). Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.Royalty-free music: Turn on My Swag 2 Epidemic Sound****Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”

More than 60% of maternal deaths occur during the postpartum period, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a major, preventable driver of that statistic. For too long, the transition from labor and delivery to home has been a vulnerable blind spot—leading to high rates of avoidablereadmissions. But the landscape has shifting. In this episode, we are diving deep into why OB providers must optimize blood pressure control before and after postpartum discharge. We'll be breaking down the landmark 2025 MOPP study, which shook up our traditional targets by examining tight versus standard blood pressure control, alongside the recently released May 2026 ACC Expert ConsensusDecision Pathway.What is the actual "goal BP" for a safe postpartum discharge? When should we initiate outpatient tight control, and how do we prevent these patients from bouncing back to the ED? Grab your coffee and pull up a chair. Let's look at the evidence.20% DISCOUNT: https://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/CHAPANOSPINOBG1.          Gibson K, Hameed A. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Checklist forpostpartum discharge of women with hypertensive disorders. AJOG, 2020. 2.          Farahi N, Oluyadi F, Dotson AB. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. American Family Physician. 2024. 4.          Lindley KJ, Bello NA, Berlacher KL, et al. Optimization of Postpartum Care for Patients With and at Risk for Premature and Long-Term Cardiovascular Disease: 2026 ACC Expert Consensus. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. May 2026. 5.          ACOG Task Force on Hypertension in Pregnancy, 20136.          Rosenfeld EB, Sagaram D, Lee R, et al. Management of Postpartum Preeclampsia and Hypertensive Disorders (MOPP): Postpartum Tight vs Standard Blood PressureControl. JACC. Advances. 2025.

Your eyes reveal what you cannot see. Advanced OCT and OCT Angiography technology now allows eye care professionals to detect and prevent diseases that would otherwise lead to blindness and to diagnose systemic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease before symptoms appear. In this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Carolyn Majcher, a leading expert in retinal imaging and vitreoretinal disease, to explore how this breakthrough technology is transforming preventive medicine. ❤️ WHY THIS MATTERS: Early detection saves vision. Early detection saves lives. Eye imaging now detects: ✓ Diabetes (before the patient knows) ✓ Hypertension (silently damaging organs) ✓ Cardiovascular disease (showing warning signs in the retina) ✓ Retinal diseases (before blindness occurs) ✓ Systemic conditions (through the eye as a biomarker) Connect with Dr. Carolyn Majcher: https://www.instagram.com/retina_queen/

Geriatrician Dr. Mark Supiano joins the podcast to discuss the connection between heart and brain health. Citing multiple clinical trials, he breaks down what these studies and their findings mean for blood pressure management's effect on cognitive decline and how they directly impact both patients and clinicians. Guest: Mark A. Supiano, MD, geriatrician, University Hospital Geriatrics Clinic, professor, Internal Medicine, Utah School of Medicine Show Notes Read about the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) Study on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Learn about the SPRINT MIND study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.  Read Dr. Supiano's study, “Hypertension in the Oldest Old,” published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Advances on their website. Learn about the HYVET, STEP, SPRINT-HEART and China Rural Hypertension Control Project studies through their articles on the National Library of Medicine website. Learn about an ancillary study to SPRINT, “Changes in arterial stiffness under blood pressure control are independently associated with cognitive impairment,” on the National Library of Medicine website. Learn about the Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly Program (SHEP) study, published by Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, on the Taylor and Francis Online website. Learn about the ESPRIT study on The Lancet website. Learn more about Dr. Supiano on the University of Utah Health website.   Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's. All donations go toward outreach and production. Learn about Dr. Chin's book, When Memory Fades: What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Howie and Harlan are joined by Ingrid Katz, director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, to discuss why HIV continues to spread despite the existence of cheap and effective treatment, what AIDS activism can teach us about tackling chronic diseases like hypertension, and what outbreaks like Ebola reveal about the consequences of fragile health systems. Harlan reports on a breach of UK Biobank data and what it means for the future of open science; Howie highlights two recent papers illustrating the importance of vitamin C and the danger of treating it as a cure-all. Show notes: The UK Biobank Data Breach UK Biobank NIH: All of Us Research Program "UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms" "UK Biobank: Confidential patient health details still online three months after leaks, BMJ finds" Ingrid Katz HIV PEPFAR The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Differentiated Service Delivery Hypertension "Prevalence, Awareness, and Treatment of Hypertension in 37 African Countries: Trends From 2003 to 2022" Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) Treatment Action Campaign "Health & Veritas Episode 224: Nicholas Christakis: The Science of Human Connection" CDC: Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation" South African president Thabo Mbeki "More than Two Decades Since the Abuja Declaration: A Way Forward for Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030" Vitamin C Linus Pauling "High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C and Mortality and Organ Dysfunction in Severe Burn Injury: The VICTORY Randomized Clinical Trial" "High-Dose Vitamin C in Burns: Time to Stop" "A 7-Year-Old Girl with Limping and Leg Pain" In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

Howie and Harlan are joined by Ingrid Katz, director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, to discuss why HIV continues to spread despite the existence of cheap and effective treatment, what AIDS activism can teach us about tackling chronic diseases like hypertension, and what outbreaks like Ebola reveal about the consequences of fragile health systems. Harlan reports on a breach of UK Biobank data and what it means for the future of open science; Howie highlights two recent papers illustrating the importance of vitamin C and the danger of treating it as a cure-all. Show notes: The UK Biobank Data Breach UK Biobank NIH: All of Us Research Program "UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms" "UK Biobank: Confidential patient health details still online three months after leaks, BMJ finds" Ingrid Katz HIV PEPFAR The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Differentiated Service Delivery Hypertension "Prevalence, Awareness, and Treatment of Hypertension in 37 African Countries: Trends From 2003 to 2022" Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) Treatment Action Campaign "Health & Veritas Episode 224: Nicholas Christakis: The Science of Human Connection" CDC: Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation South African president Thabo Mbeki "More than Two Decades Since the Abuja Declaration: A Way Forward for Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030" Vitamin C Linus Pauling "High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C and Mortality and Organ Dysfunction in Severe Burn Injury: The VICTORY Randomized Clinical Trial" "High-Dose Vitamin C in Burns: Time to Stop" "A 7-Year-Old Girl with Limping and Leg Pain" In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

What if protecting your brain could start with your very next meal?In this episode of Happy & Healthy with Amy, Amy explains why the MIND diet may be one of the most powerful tools you have for supporting brain health and reducing your risk of cognitive decline. Rather than focusing on one “magic” brain food, Amy walks you through how this eating pattern helps create a healthier internal environment for your one and only brain. Using Dr. Dean Sherzai's “Four Horsemen of Alzheimer's” framework, Amy breaks down four core drivers of Alzheimer's progression: glucose dysregulation, lipid dysregulation, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation. Then she connects each one to her wildfire metaphor so you can understand why your food choices matter and how the MIND diet helps calm the conditions that make the brain more vulnerable. This is education, not medical advice. Please work with a qualified healthcare provider for decisions about your health or a loved one's care.What to Listen For[00:00] Why food is one of the most powerful levers for preventing cognitive decline [01:00] How this episode builds on episode 256 about the MIND diet [02:00] Amy's wildfire metaphor for Alzheimer's progression [04:00] The Four Horsemen of Alzheimer's: glucose, lipids, inflammation, and oxidative stress [05:30] What MIND stands for and why it is not a weight-loss diet [07:00] What the original MIND diet studies found about Alzheimer's risk [09:00] Why glucose dysregulation is like “low humidity” in the brain [13:00] How lipid dysregulation becomes the “dry brush” that affects blood flow [17:00] Why oxidative stress is like biological heat and cellular wear and tear [21:00] How chronic inflammation acts like strong winds that spread the fire [25:00] Why the MIND diet is about changing internal conditions, not perfection [28:00] How to get the printable wallet-sized MIND diet guideThe MIND diet isn't about eating perfectly. It's about consistently creating better conditions for your brain.As Amy explains, nutrition is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and it is not a replacement for medical care. But it is one of the most powerful tools in your prevention toolkit.RESOURCES:Book a FREE Discovery Call with AmyDownload After Mom's Alzheimer's Diagnosis: The First 8 Things to Know and learn how to support her with more calm, clarity, and confidence.Download the RESTORED Protocol: Eight Essential Protective Factors to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant BrainSchedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with AmyFollow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching  and on Facebook @amylangcoachingSubscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy

Interview with Sherry M. Wren, MD, and Baylee F. Bakkila, MD, authors of As-Needed Treatment of Postoperative Hypertension for Inpatient Surgical Patients: A Review. Hosted by Jamie Coleman, MD. Related Content: As-Needed Treatment of Postoperative Hypertension for Inpatient Surgical Patients

Interview with Sherry M. Wren, MD, and Baylee F. Bakkila, MD, authors of As-Needed Treatment of Postoperative Hypertension for Inpatient Surgical Patients: A Review. Hosted by Jamie Coleman, MD. Related Content: As-Needed Treatment of Postoperative Hypertension for Inpatient Surgical Patients

What if the pain you've been trying to escape is actually the fuel you've been looking for? Recording artist Ben Barbic walked away from alcohol, nicotine, and blood pressure medications at 28 — and built a 15-year operating system for resilience.In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Ben Barbic — chart-climbing reggae and hip-hop recording artist, San Jose-based studio owner of Where Dreams Sail Studios, and author of the new memoir Rise and Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain (Skyhorse Publishing / Simon & Schuster, October 15). They talk about the night his childhood home burned down, the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that destroyed his family's second house, the teddy bear from his young son that triggered his sobriety pivot, the redwood-tree metaphor on the book cover, kirtan and chakra meditation as his entry point to a calmer mind, and how very small daily choices — a single five-minute habit — compound into a completely different life.CHAPTERS:00:00 — Introduction01:08 — Meet Ben Barbic: Recording Artist, Author, and Self-Builder02:00 — Childhood Trauma: When the House Burned Down03:00 — The 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake and the Power of Rebuilding04:01 — Why Music Became His First Anchor as a Child05:02 — The 28th Birthday Pivot: Walking Away from Alcohol and Nicotine06:02 — The Subtraction-Then-Addition Method for Habit Change07:03 — Quitting Blood Pressure Medications and Treating the Root Cause09:04 — The Teddy Bear Moment: How His Son Triggered the Pivot12:04 — Why Tiny Five-Minute Habits Beat Big Resolutions14:05 — The First Three Habits He Added After Sobriety17:07 — Kirtan and Chakra Meditation: A Beginner's Path19:08 — Music, Memory, and the Brain's Storytelling Pathways24:09 — Writing a Memoir: The Hardest Part Is Vulnerability27:10 — Three Lessons for Self-Builders and High Performers30:11 — The Redwood Tree Metaphor on the Book Cover31:11 — Victim Mindset vs Agency: How to Reframe Adversity32:11 — Redefining Success: From Catching Up to Contributing36:12 — The Empty-Nest Pivot and the Next 5 Years38:13 — Final Thoughts: Pursue What Gives You PurposeKEY TAKEAWAYS:Subtract before you add — remove the drainers first, then layer in new habits.Hypertension is rarely solved by stacking more meds — change the upstream inputs and the numbers follow.The pivot moment usually has a single concrete trigger.Five minutes is enough — compounding does the rest.Kirtan plus chakra meditation is a friendly entry point for musicians.Redwood trees regrow tall around old burn scars.Define success by what you can contribute, not by who you can catch up to.LINKS & SOURCES:Rise and Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain by Ben BarbicBen's music catalog1989 Loma Prieta earthquake background

The ProLongevity Podcast with Graham Phillips | Episode 46 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Marcus Hawkins and His Journey 02:40 The Philosophy Behind 'The Food Fix' 05:47 Personal Health Journeys and Transformations 08:54 The Epidemic of Obesity and Diabetes 09:45 Understanding the Root Causes of the Diabetes Epidemic 14:18 Calories In, Calories Out: Debunking Myths 16:07 The Role of Carbohydrates in Our Diet 18:22 Processed Foods vs. Whole Foods 23:34 Revisiting Diabetes: A New Perspective 26:00 Measuring Success: Outcomes of Health Coaching 30:13 Transforming Medical Practice with Low Carb Approaches 31:36 Understanding Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Health 34:56 Beyond the Big Four: Addressing Broader Health Issues 40:04 Cultural Sensitivity in Health: Working with the Maori Community 48:37 The Role of GLP-1 Medications in Weight Management 57:25 TheProLongevityPodcast-Outro.mp4 The Canadian professor who worked with the Innuit, mentioned in the talk is Dr Jay Wortman. Dr. Jay Wortman's low-carb project is featured in the documentary "My Big Fat Diet" (2008). The film chronicles a study in which the Canadian Métis physician encouraged an entire First Nations community to abandon modern Western foods in favor of their traditional, low-carb, high-fat diet. The results were transformative, showing remarkable improvements in weight, cholesterol, and blood sugar control without calorie counting or exercise. Dr. Wortman was inspired to conduct this study after successfully reversing his own Type 2 diabetes using the same low-carb lifestyle. Where to Watch: The full documentary is available to stream on the Diet Doctor platform This podcast video is brought to you by ProLongevity, the multi-award-winning lifestyle change program that helps reverse and prevent and reverse avoidable killer diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, Strokes, and Hypertension. Founder of ProLongevity, Graham Phillips discusses the latest controversial yet scientifically proven breakthroughs in understanding how to live healthy for longer. View a range of topics that will offer a new understanding that will help improve your health. From the damage caused to public health, by Big Food and Big Pharma that costs the UK and US Billions, why you can't just simply run off extra pounds by joining the gym, the connection between the brain and gut, why certain diets don't always work and can even damage your health. Graham Phillips Links: website - https://www.prolongevity.co.uk/ X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/grahamsphillips Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/Prolongevity1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prolongevity_https://prolongevityessentials.co.uk/ For more great videos like this, make sure you've subscribed. Or why not join our private members Facebook Group for future events and webinars, packed with news, debates, educational resources, free health risk assessments, and much more; https://www.facebook.com/groups/278916313071738/

On today's Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Dr. Jack Stockwell, a NUCCA Chiropractor and GAPS Practitioner in SLC, UT (866.867.5070 | ForbiddenDoctor.com | JackStockwell.com), shares a holistic perspective on health news today. Dr. Jack takes a closer look at healthy blood pressure and the many misconceptions surrounding its management. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Jack discusses common myths about blood pressure, why elevated readings are often misunderstood, and the importance of looking beyond the numbers to understand overall cardiovascular health.The conversation explores the role pharmaceuticals play in blood pressure management and examines how medication-focused approaches compare with lifestyle-based strategies. Dr. Jack shares insights from his practice, as well as observations from recent emergency room experiences, to illustrate the challenges many people face when addressing heart health. He also highlights the powerful impact of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and other lifestyle factors on maintaining healthy blood pressure naturally.Listeners will learn about the critical role minerals, dietary choices, and proper nutrition play in supporting cardiovascular function and overall wellness. Throughout the episode, Dr. Jack emphasizes a holistic approach to health, offering practical insights into how informed lifestyle decisions can help promote healthy blood pressure and long-term heart health.For more on Good Day Health…Website: GoodDayHealthShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

In this Diving Deep episode, Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr examine the rapid advance of generative AI, along with the growing conflict between medicine's mission to heal and doctors' need for financial security. The conversation begins with a question now echoing across every profession: Will AI replace highly trained workers? In medicine, Dr. Pearl argues, the answer is less about replacement than redefinition. Drawing on recent changes in software development, he explains how “vibe coding” has allowed programmers to stop writing much of the code themselves and instead use generative AI to build, test and refine applications from plain-language instructions. Rather than feeling diminished, many coders report greater satisfaction because AI has taken over the repetitive, error-prone work and left them more time for problem-solving. Pearl sees a similar possibility in healthcare. Like coding, medicine relies on years of training, structured reasoning and repeatable processes. Chronic disease management offers the clearest example. Hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol are leading causes of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure, yet proven treatments often fail because doctors lack the time to monitor patients continuously and adjust medications quickly. With home devices, physician-set targets and generative AI support, care could shift from occasional office visits to ongoing management, helping more patients achieve control while freeing physicians to focus on complex cases. The second half of the episode turns from technology to mission. Using Tim Cook's legacy at Apple as a case study, Pearl examines what happens when values and financial incentives collide. Cook's tenure produced extraordinary business results, but critics have questioned whether some of his choices conflicted with his own values and Apple's public statements around privacy, dignity and human-centered technology. Pearl uses that as background for a similar question about medicine: What happens when doctors, who train to help and heal others above all else, feel increasingly forced to make career decisions shaped by money? For generations, medicine was understood as a calling. Today, most physicians no longer own their practices. Many now work for hospitals, health systems, insurers or private equity-backed groups, while others have moved into concierge or direct primary care models. Pearl stresses that these choices are rational. But the financial upside comes with psychological and moral consequences that are rarely discussed — and that may shape the future of physician fulfillment. For more, tune into this month's episode and check out the links below. Helpful links The AI Revolution In Coding Offers A Preview Of Medicine's Future (Forbes) What Tim Cook's Legacy Teaches Doctors About Money And Mission (Forbes) Monthly Musings on American Healthcare (RobertPearlMD.com) * * * Dr. Robert Pearl is the author of “ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine.” Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on X and LinkedIn. The post FHC #217: GenAI, physician fulfillment & the future of medical practice appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Drs. Saver and Sanossian discuss ISC 2026 data highlighting neurologists' frequent inaction on markedly uncontrolled hypertension in high‑risk stroke patients and the need for specialists to “own” blood pressure management at every visit. They also review refinements in patent foramen ovale (PFO) risk stratification, including Pascal algorithm-defined “possible” PFO cases, and explore how a “clinical trial effect” may lower stroke risk through greater patient engagement.

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika VijayToday is World Hypertension DayIn this episode, I will talk about  latest medications for hypertension The Podcast is for all- doctor, pharmacologist, med student, pharmacist and laymen interested in science of Pharmacology, drugs and medicinesMy podcast is featured in "TOP 20 PHARMACOLOGY PODCASTS"- Check the link here:https://podcast.feedspot.com/pharmacology_podcasts/My podcast is featured in " 40 BEST INDIA EDUCATION PODCASTS"- Check the link here:https://podcast.feedspot.com/india_education_podcasts/My podcast is featured in "BEST SCIENCE PODCASTS"- Check the link here:https://podcasts.feedspot.com/india_science_podcasts/My podcast is featured in "BEST INDIAN MEDICAL PODCASTS". Check the link here:https://podcasts.feedspot.com/india_medical_podcasts/?feedid=5503395For all the updates and latest episodes of my podcast, please visit www.ispharmacologydifficult.com where you can also sign up for a free monthly newsletter of mine."Pharmacology Further" E-Newsletter and Podcast:The links for these are at all my websites and specifically:Link for E-Newsletter: https://pharmacologyfurther.substack.com/Link for the E-Newsletter Podcast: https://www.pharmacologyfurther.comIt actually contains lot of updates about the medical sciences, drug information and my podcast updates also.You can follow me on different social media handles like twitter, insta, facebook and linkedin. They all are with same name "IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT". If you are listening for the first time, do follow me here, whatever platform you are consuming this episode, stay tuned, do rate and review on ITunes, Apple podcasts, stay safe, stay happy, stay enlightened, Thank you!!Please leave Review on Apple podcasts!My E-Newsletter sign up at Substack!Connect on Twitter & Instagram!My books on Amazon & Goodreads!

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By age 35, Javant Benton found himself at a crossroads. He was 85 pounds overweight, prediabetic, prehypertensive, and undergoing tests for cancer. Confronted with his own mortality, he knew something had to change. What began as a personal search for greater well-being became a journey of creativity, discovery, and transformation in the kitchen, where familiar comfort foods were transformed into something nourishing and satisfying.  In this episode, Javant shares the wake-up call that altered his trajectory, the lessons he learned along the way, and how his determination to feel better grew into a community of more than one million followers and a bestselling cookbook that proves eating well doesn't have to mean giving up the foods you love. What we discuss: The health challenges Javant witnessed in his family and how they shaped his view of what was normal. The diets, discoveries, and searches that ultimately led him to a plant-based lifestyle. Javant's favorite healthy sweetener. The mindset and philosophy Javant brings into the kitchen. Blending vs. juicing and the benefits of each. Javant's four pillars of health. The legacy Javant hopes to leave behind. Resources: Make Your Own: 120+ Minimally Processed, Oil-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Free, Plant-based Recipes: Benton, Javant: 9780306836695 Javant's Healthy Vegan Recipes (@healthyveganeating) • Instagram photos and videos HealthyVeganEating - YouTube Healthy Vegan Eating (@100082340305996) - Mentions | Facebook Healthy Vegan Eating https://www.makeyourowncookbook.com/ Click the link below to learn about the FISCAL Act https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good

Someone in your family has it. You just don't know yet.1 in 3 adults in Kampala has high blood pressure right now. Diabetes has doubled in 10 years. And the patients living with it? Some of them told our guest, a world-class researcher, that they wish they had HIV instead.Because at least HIV has care.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Francis Xavier Kasujja, Public Health Researcher at MRC UVRI and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine — a man who has spent 15 years quietly doing the work that is reshaping how Uganda treats its sickest people. His research has been published twice in The Lancet, the most prestigious medical journal in the world. And his findings helped change government health policy.But he didn't come here to talk about accolades.He came to tell you the truth.In this conversation, you'll discover;

Welcome back, everyone. Today we're diving into one of the most hotly debated topics in obstetrics- should we be treating preeclampsia without severe features with antihypertensive medications during expectant management? Now, if you've been following the literature- and our show, you know that the landmark CHAP trial changed the game for chronic hypertension in pregnancy. It showed us that targeting a blood pressure below 140 over 90 reduces serious maternal complications, without harming the baby. That was a big deal. But here's the thing, CHAP studied chronic hypertension. Then there was the CHIP trial- that also found that tight control of gestational hypertension and nonproteinuric chronic hypertension was also beneficial. These did not address preeclampsia without severe features, and yet, the ripple effects of that trial have sparked a global conversation about whether we should be extending those same treatment principles to women with preeclampsia who don't yet have severe features. And this is where it gets really interesting, because the guidelines don't agree. In the United States, ACOG and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine still say: hold off on antihypertensives unless blood pressures hit the severe range at 160/110. But step outside the US, and you'll find the World Health Organization, the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy, FIGO, NICE, and Hypertension Canada all recommending treatment at 140 over 90, regardless of whether the diagnosis is chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, or preeclampsia. So who's right? And more importantly what does this mean for the patient sitting in front of you right now, at 34 weeks, with a blood pressure of 150 over 95, some proteinuria, but no severe features? Today, we're going to break this down. We'll review the controversy, walk through the divergent guidelines, and most importantly talk about the real, practical implications that favor treating these patients during expectant management. Because when you're watching someone with preeclampsia, waiting for the right time to deliver, there's a strong argument that controlling their blood pressure isn't just reasonable…may be protective. So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's get into it.1. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Statement: Antihypertensive Therapy For mild chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy-The Chronic Hypertension And Pregnancy Trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2022. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; Publications Committee. 2. Preeclampsia. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2022. Magee LA, Nicolaides KH, von Dadelszen P.3. Antihypertensive Drug Therapy for Mild to Moderate Hypertension During Pregnancy.The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2018. Abalos E, Duley L, Steyn DW, C.4. Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Stroke. 2026. Miller EC, Bello NA, Chen PR, et al.5.Hypertension in Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Blood Pressure Goals, and Pharmacotherapy: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Hypertension. 2022. Garovic VD, Dechend R, Easterling T, et al.

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Katlego Ngobeni who is a Clinical and medical practitioner (Clinical Associate) registered with the health profession council of South Africa (HPCSA) about high blood pressure which is no longer just an older person’s condition with more adults under 45 in Gauteng being diagnosed with hypertension and many are only discovering it after a medical scare. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with hypertension researcher Dr. Farah Allouch to discuss the growing global hypertension epidemic affecting over 1.7 billion people worldwide. We explore the widening healthcare inequality gap between high- and low-income countries, barriers to treatment, prevention strategies, the role of AI and digital health, and why uncontrolled blood pressure is becoming a major driver of cardiovascular disease and dementia. A must-watch conversation for clinicians, public health professionals, and anyone interested in the future of global healthcare. #Hypertension #HighBloodPressure #CardiovascularDisease #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #AIinHealthcare #PreventiveMedicine #HealthcareInequality #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #Medicine #HeartHealth #DigitalHealth #DementiaPrevention #podcast On Youtube  @thelebanesephysicianspodcast  On all podcast apps Website: https://thelebanesephysicianspodcast.podbean.com   @Tulane   @tulaneuniversityschoolofme3851 ​

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The Great Metabolic Hijack: How Modern Food Is Rewiring Your BiologyOver the last 40 years, chronic disease has exploded in the United States.Type 2 diabetes.Pre-diabetes.Hypertension.Fatty liver.Abnormal lipids.Heart disease.Stroke.This didn't happen because humans suddenly became lazy.It happened because the food environment changed faster than our biology could adapt.In this episode of The Thrive Forever Fit Show, Jay Nixon breaks down what ultra-processed food actually is, how it alters metabolism, and why this is not a willpower problem but a metabolic signaling problem.This is not about fear.It's about awareness.And more importantly, it's about taking control back.In This Episode, Jay Covers:What Changed in the Last 40 YearsThe rise of ultra-processed, rapidly absorbable “food-like products”Why cheap starch and sugar became industrial ingredientsHow the grocery store shifted from food to engineered consumablesWhat Ultra-Processed Food Does Inside the BodyRapid glucose absorption and insulin spikesLiver fat accumulation and fatty liver developmentHow excess fructose drives metabolic dysfunctionWhy “empty calories” are not just empty but disruptiveThe Brain HijackHow hyper-palatable foods stimulate reward circuitsWhy fullness signals get overriddenWhy this is not about discipline but designJay references concerns raised by former FDA commissioner David Kessler, who questioned how industrial food ingredients entered the supply without adequate scrutiny.The Metabolic Cascade ExplainedIn this episode, you'll learn how repeated exposure to rapidly absorbable carbohydrates leads to:Elevated triglyceridesFat accumulation in the liverInsulin resistanceChronic inflammationCardiometabolic diseaseJay explains why cholesterol has been misunderstood and why metabolic overload, not dietary fat, is often the root driver.This Is Not About PerfectionOne of the most important messages in this episode:You are not broken.Your metabolism is responding appropriately to a modern environment it was never designed for.And the solution is not obsession.It's awareness and consistency.Practical TakeawaysJay outlines simple, actionable steps you can implement immediately:Add protein to every mealReplace one ultra-processed snack per day with whole foodRead ingredient labelsShop the perimeter of the grocery store more oftenStabilize blood sugar before chasing fat lossSmall upgrades.Repeated daily.That's how metabolic health is rebuilt.Why This Episode MattersMetabolic disease does not happen overnight.It develops through repeated signals that tell your body to store, inflame, and protect.When you change the signals, you change the outcome.This episode is your wake-up call and your roadmap forward.If You're Ready to Go DeeperIf this episode resonated with you and you're ready to take control of your metabolic health, learn more about the Thrive Metabolic Blueprint and how personalized bloodwork analysis and strategic implementation can accelerate your progress.Because awareness is powerful.But implementation changes everything.

Listen to today's podcast... May is Hypertension Month and health professionals from across Canada are encouraging Canadians to know their numbers to help prevent and control hypertension and avoid its serious and deadly complications. Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of death and disability around the world, and can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia. Over 7.5 million Canadians have hypertension, and 7.4 million more have high blood pressure that will lead to hypertension without preventative action. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating World Hypertension Day: In those who have hypertension, about 30% is related to increased salt consumption, and about 20% related to low dietary potassium, so chose foods wisely. Physical inactivity is related to about 20% of hypertension, so get moving and active. Obesity is related to about 30% of hypertension, so keep your weight in check. Excess alcohol consumption also causes hypertension, so don't over-indulge. Being tobacco free is especially important for people with hypertension. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Most individuals with hypertension are unaware that their blood pressure is high, so get checked and keep your blood pressure in check. Remember, If you like the tips in this briefing, please leave me a review on amazon or in your #alexa app. Looking for more ways to build your resiliency? Take my free on-line vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr

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CommonSpirit Health hosted a Grand Rounds session discussing updates in hypertension diagnosis and management. Speakers:Kavita Chawla, MD, FACP, MHA, CRC, Medical Director, Value Based Arrangements and Provider Engagement, Director, Evidence-Based Medicine Dissemination and Implementation, Department of Primary Care, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health — Kirkland Medical PavilionDebra Rockman, RN, MBA, CPHRM, CPHQ, System Vice President — Ambulatory Quality, CommonSpirit HealthModerator:Gary Greensweig, DO, FAAFP,  National Primary Care Service Line Leader, CommonSpirit Health

As part of our special monthly series with Concord Hospital we discuss high blood pressure and how preventative care when it comes to blood pressure can be incredibly helpful for your overall health. Thank you to our guest Meredith Milligan, MD. Resources mentioned in this episode: www.concordhospital.orgwww.validatebp.orgwww.cardiosmart.orgwww.heart.org

This week, we conclude our 4-part series on Strokes, the #4 cause of death in America.  In this episode, you'll discover:—How the number one thing we can do to prevent Strokes is to not smoke cigarettes.  And the dangers of Vaping which Dr. Prather says "can actually be worse" because of the Heavy Metals that are being inhaled. —Why Dr. Prather says it is "a testament against our government" that  only 2% of a cigarette is required to be composed of tobacco, with the rest being cardboard soaked in addictive chemicals. —The Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy, and Homeopathy treatments offered at Holistic Integration that are incredibly effective in helping people to overcome cigarette and other addictions. —How birth control pills are the leading cause of younger women to have a Stroke because they reduce Copper levels in the body, which leads to a weakening of the arteries.   Plus, the dangers of legal pharmaceutical amphetamines like Ritalin, which are "basically cocaine".—How the ECP (External CounterPulsation) Therapy at Holistic Integration prevents Cardiovascular Disease, will reverse Cardiovascular Disease, and even reverses Stroke effects by duplicating 5 years of marathon training for the heart in just 7 weeks. —The role obesity plays in increasing the risk of a Stroke.  And the Body Composition Analysis at Holistic Integration that measures your Body Fat Percentage more accurate,y than the Body Mass Index measurement. —Why TIA events should be taken seriously because they will make you 10 times more likely to have a Stroke within the next year.  And why Dr. Prather says you need to react to a TIA as if you have had a Stroke. —The amazing amount of information you get from the Autonomic Nervous System ANS Test that is given to every new patient at Holistic Integration and helps Dr. Prather really know if a patient is in trouble. —Why your Cholesterol ratio matters more than just your overall Total Cholesterol number.  And how Cholesterol is actually an antioxidant there to protect you from Free Radical damage.—The importance of proper Chiropractic Care in Stroke Prevention, particularly the Atlas Orthogonal Adjustment.  And why Dr. Prather says you are not going to correct Hypertension caused by a Vagal Nerve issue unless you correct the Atlas first. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com*Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community:https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

Too much salt and animal-based low-carb diets increase cardiovascular risk—while plant-focused eating lowers blood pressure and inflammation. #HeartHealth #SaltFacts #LowCarbRisk #HealthTalks

Sara Gerke is an associate professor of law and at the European Union Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. S. Gerke, R.B. Parikh, and I.G. Cohen. Utah's Prescription-Renewal Pilot Program — Autonomous AI Managing Patient Care. N Engl J Med 2026;394:1561-1563.

The landscape of hypertension management is evolving, and the 2025 guidelines offer significant updates since their 2017 predecessors. Our new video provides a concise overview of these changes, covering critical areas from detection and evaluation to new treatment strategies. We delve into updated measurement recommendations, the emphasis on primary aldosteronism screening, and revised treatment targets. This informative resource is designed to help you understand the latest insights and implications for patient care.Guests: Dr. McGinn, Dr. Sagar, and  Dr. Kavita Chawla, Director of EBM Education, Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthGuidelines:  https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000249

A landmark study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that hypertension control is no longer just about prescribing medications—it's about systems, teams, and sustained engagement.

We are in week three of a four-part series on the 4th-largest killer in America.  This week, we talk about how Holistic Integration is able to know exactly why a patient has Hypertension—and how to fix it—after running the proper diagnostics.  In this episode, you'll find out:—How men are 20% more likely to have a Stroke, but Women are 40% more likely to die from a Stroke.—Why it is more dangerous for "the bottom number" of your Blood Pressure (Diastolic) to be high than "the top number" (Systolic).—The surprising meaning of the diagnosis "essential" or primary Hypertension, which is 90-95% of all the Hypertension diagnosed.   And how Dr. Prather has found that 70% of all Hypertension cases actually are because of low Kidney function.—The importance of knowing your GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate), which measures how well your Kidneys are working.—Why it's considered "unusual" for Kidney function to be improved, but Holistic Integration has been able to prove is possible"time and time again".—What is revealed by the ANS (Autonomic Nervous System) Test that is done for all new patients at Holistic Integration.   And how the ANS Test is "the Gold Standard" test for measuring Nitric Oxide, which is an important factor in Hypertension. —Why the Cardiac C-Reactive Test is "probably the most important test for Stroke besides Blood Pressure".—How you are 10 times more likely to have a Stroke if you have had a TIA (transient ischemic attack) in the previous year. —The importance of the proper balance between the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic systems for reducing your chances of a Stroke.  And how the Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Adjustment is able to help Hypertension cases where the root cause is a Vagus Nerve issue. —How a Hair Analysis reveals the imbalances of your body's Mineral levels, which increase your risk of a Stroke.http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com*Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community:https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

L'hypertension artérielle est une maladie chronique qui se caractérise par une augmentation anormale de la pression dans les artères. Souvent longtemps asymptomatique, elle nécessite un traitement pour éviter les risques cardiovasculaires. Selon l'OMS, en 2024, 1,4 milliard d'adultes étaient concernés par l'hypertension dans le monde, dont 600 millions l'ignoraient. Peut-on prévenir l'hypertension artérielle ? Quels sont les traitements existants ? Comment améliorer le dépistage et la prise en charge ?  L'hypertension artérielle concernait en 2024, 1,4 milliard de personnes à l'échelle planétaire d'après l'OMS et près de la moitié d'entre elles l'ignorent. La cause de ce déficit de dépistage est simple : l'absence de symptômes, de douleur ou du moindre signal d'alerte. Aujourd'hui, seul un adulte sur cinq bénéficie d'une prise en charge qui permet de maîtriser correctement cette pression artérielle excessive.   Cette  maladie chronique non traitée peut avoir des conséquences redoutables à plusieurs titres. Vivre avec une hypertension non traitée, c'est à terme courir le risque de subir un AVC, de développer des atteintes cardiovasculaires potentiellement mortelles, comme un infarctus du myocarde ou une insuffisance cardiaque, ou encore de voir ses reins gravement abîmés.  Un certain nombre de facteurs, certains évitables, vont augmenter les risques de développer une hypertension : le vieillissement et  l'hérédité, mais aussi le surpoids, la sédentarité, ainsi que la consommation d'alcool et l'excès de sel.  Faire reculer les risques liés à l'hypertension, c'est donc à la fois améliorer son hygiène de vie, changer certaines habitudes, mais aussi faire mesurer régulièrement sa pression artérielle et comprendre comment mieux la contrôler.     Avec : Pr Michel Azizi, cardiologue, professeur de Médecine vasculaire à l'Université Paris Cité. Ancien chef de Service du Centre d'Excellence en Hypertension Artérielle de l'Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, APHP, à Paris. Membre correspondant de l'Académie Nationale de Médecine en France. Prix Galien pour ses travaux en recherche clinique en décembre 2025 Dr Véronique Laubhouet-Koffi, cardiologue au Centre de cardiologie Edlona à Abidjan en Côte d‘Ivoire, Fondatrice de la ligue Ivoirienne contre l'hypertension artérielle.  Programmation musicale :  ► E.J, Eboloko – Bobo ► Kareyce Fotso - Mama Hélène.

L'hypertension artérielle est une maladie chronique qui se caractérise par une augmentation anormale de la pression dans les artères. Souvent longtemps asymptomatique, elle nécessite un traitement pour éviter les risques cardiovasculaires. Selon l'OMS, en 2024, 1,4 milliard d'adultes étaient concernés par l'hypertension dans le monde, dont 600 millions l'ignoraient. Peut-on prévenir l'hypertension artérielle ? Quels sont les traitements existants ? Comment améliorer le dépistage et la prise en charge ?  L'hypertension artérielle concernait en 2024, 1,4 milliard de personnes à l'échelle planétaire d'après l'OMS et près de la moitié d'entre elles l'ignorent. La cause de ce déficit de dépistage est simple : l'absence de symptômes, de douleur ou du moindre signal d'alerte. Aujourd'hui, seul un adulte sur cinq bénéficie d'une prise en charge qui permet de maîtriser correctement cette pression artérielle excessive.   Cette  maladie chronique non traitée peut avoir des conséquences redoutables à plusieurs titres. Vivre avec une hypertension non traitée, c'est à terme courir le risque de subir un AVC, de développer des atteintes cardiovasculaires potentiellement mortelles, comme un infarctus du myocarde ou une insuffisance cardiaque, ou encore de voir ses reins gravement abîmés.  Un certain nombre de facteurs, certains évitables, vont augmenter les risques de développer une hypertension : le vieillissement et  l'hérédité, mais aussi le surpoids, la sédentarité, ainsi que la consommation d'alcool et l'excès de sel.  Faire reculer les risques liés à l'hypertension, c'est donc à la fois améliorer son hygiène de vie, changer certaines habitudes, mais aussi faire mesurer régulièrement sa pression artérielle et comprendre comment mieux la contrôler.     Avec : Pr Michel Azizi, cardiologue, professeur de Médecine vasculaire à l'Université Paris Cité. Ancien chef de Service du Centre d'Excellence en Hypertension Artérielle de l'Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, APHP, à Paris. Membre correspondant de l'Académie Nationale de Médecine en France. Prix Galien pour ses travaux en recherche clinique en décembre 2025 Dr Véronique Laubhouet-Koffi, cardiologue au Centre de cardiologie Edlona à Abidjan en Côte d‘Ivoire, Fondatrice de la ligue Ivoirienne contre l'hypertension artérielle.  Programmation musicale :  ► E.J, Eboloko – Bobo ► Kareyce Fotso - Mama Hélène.

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Your heart doesn't “randomly” decide to have a heart attack, and that one idea can change how you react to symptoms. We sit down and explain, in plain language, what's happening inside the body when a coronary artery suddenly gets blocked and why the phrase time is muscle is not just a slogan, it's the whole game.We start with the basics: the heart is a muscle that needs its own oxygen supply, delivered through the coronary arteries. Then we connect the dots on how atherosclerosis develops over years, driven by risks like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and cholesterol that's especially atherogenic such as LDL, apolipoprotein B (ApoB), and lipoprotein(a). The real turning point is plaque rupture. When an inflamed plaque breaks open, the body treats it like an injury and forms a clot that can partially or completely block blood flow, setting off a myocardial infarction and, if not reversed, heart muscle death.Next we translate that physiology into the symptoms people actually feel: chest pressure or heaviness, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, and the confusing pain that can show up in the left arm, jaw, neck, or shoulder because of shared nerve pathways. We also talk about the hard truth and the hopeful part: not everything that looks like a heart attack is one, but it takes testing to know, and acting quickly can save heart tissue and improve outcomes.If this helped you, share it with someone you care about, subscribe for more practical patient education, and leave a review so more people can find the show. And please leave us a voicemail so we can feature your question in a future mailbag episode.Send us a (voice ) message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.Support the showProduction and Content: Edward Delesky, MD, DABOM & Nicole Aruffo, RNArtwork Rebrand and Avatars:Vantage Design Works (Vanessa Jones) Website: https://www.vantagedesignworks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vantagedesignworks?igsh=aHRuOW93dmxuOG9m&utm_source=qrOriginal Artwork Concept: Olivia Pawlowski

We are in the second week of a 4-part series on the 4th-largest killer in America.  In this episode, you'll learn:—Why Dr. Prather says that Disease Care is best for crisis care and that the Emergency Room is the place to go when you have a Stroke.  And the crucial role of pharmaceuticals to help prevent Strokes by keeping Hypertension under control.—The importance of the Heart Rate Variability diagnostic that Holistic Integration does on every patient that measures your body's ability to bring you into Homeostasis and shows if you have chronic diseases.—What role Structure-Function Care should play in treating and preventing Strokes.  And how Holistic Integration helps to heal the body so that patients can eventually reduce their Blood Pressure medications because the underlying problem has been corrected.—Dr. Prather's own story of the "life-changing" External CounterPulsation Therapy at Holistic Integration that helps Cardiovascular Disease by replicating aerobic exercise. —How Atherosclerosis is helped by the combination of ECP Therapy and proper supplementation.  And how patients with 90% blockage in their arteries were completely cleared of those blockages after ECP Therapy. —Why "the safest place you can be" if you are at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular problems is on ECP Therapy. —How ECP Therapy helps Hypertension.   And how ECP reverses Kidney Disease, which is an underlying cause of most Hypertension cases. —The regenerative ability of the heart and how Dr. Prather has seen Congestive Heart Disease patients with hearts twice their normal size be completely normalized.  And how ECP Therapy helps with Afib and abnormal heart rhythm. —The stories of patients with Stroke damage, Dementia, and Alzheimer's finding improved cognition  because ECP Therapy improves blood flow and healing to the brain.   —How Holistic Integration does Micronutrient Testing to know exactly what nutritional supplementation a patient needs to prevent the Free Radical damage that is the root cause of Strokes and Cardiovascular Disease.  And how Cholesterol actually ABSORBS Free Radicals in the body and heals the brain. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com*Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community:https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

Program notes:0:36 How low should cholesterol be targeted in secondary prevention?1:40 33% reduction with target to 552:36 Able to do it with statin and other drugs3:03 Deprescribing levothyroxine4:06 Were able to discontinue in many 5:05 Thyroid not as responsive with aging6:05 Barriers to deprescribing?6:31 Treatment of HTN in low-income patients7:31 75% unemployed8:31 Patient participates9:06 Manufacturer coupon use10:10 Annual patient use of coupons11:18 Used to drive people to use drugs that are expensive12:33 End

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Over 120 million Americans have high blood pressure! Simply reducing sodium won't always correct the electrolyte imbalance that could be keeping your blood pressure high. Uncover how to reduce blood pressure naturally by addressing the real hypertension causes no one talks about. 0:00 Introduction: Essential hypertension causes1:19 Sodium vs. potassium2:06 The sodium-potassium ratio explained3:48 Potassium for blood pressure6:06 Diuretics and electrolyte imbalance7:23 Potassium supplements9:44 Potassium and magnesium

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram explain how just nine minutes of vigorous activity can make a measurable difference for your cardiovascular health. They break down what counts as vigorous exercise, how to gauge it “old skool” without complicated gadgets, and how much is needed based on the movement patterns of the heart-healthy Hadza. Plus, they share nine practical ways to fit short bursts of higher-intensity movement into your day, from running stairs and kitchen dance parties to treading water in a pool.The episode also explores a personal experience related to the menopause transition, including the onset of salt sensitivity, water retention, and hypertension. Katy and Jeannette discuss the link between estrogen and salt management, explaining why the loss of estrogen can make women more susceptible to salt-induced high blood pressure—and what lifestyle shifts can help protect heart health.Enhanced Show Notes and Full Transcript00:00 — Introduction & Sponsors01:50 — Heart Health and Midlife Movement03:45 — What Counts as Vigorous Exercise?07:00 — How Much Vigorous Do We Actually Need? Insights from the Hadza 12:30 — Nine Minutes of Vigorous Movement: Practical Ideas to fit into your life25:00 — Listener Question: Vigorous Movement in the Pool36:20 — Warming Up for Vigorous Movement Snacks 41:30 — Salt Sensitivity, Menopause & Blood PressureLinks & Research Mentioned:Physical Activity Patterns and Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Hunter Gatherers  by Raichlen et al (2017) Lifestyle and Patterns of Physical Activity in Hadza Foragers by Sayre et al (2023)Association of wearable device-measured vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity with mortality by Stamatakis et al (2022) Postmenopausal Salt Sensitivity and Hypertension by Kim et al (2014)Estrogen negatively regulates the renal epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) by promoting Derlin-1 expression and AMPK activation by Zhang et al (2019) Salt Sensitivity of Blood Pressure in Women by Barris et al (2023)Connect, Move & Learn:Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesFollow Katy on SubstackTry Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 days!Made Possible By Our Wonderful Sponsors:Movemate: Active standing boards with smoothly articulating wooden slats. Designed to keep you moving without interrupting your focus.Peluva: Five-toe minimalist shoes that move like you do—take 10% off with code NUTRITIOUSMOVEMENTMy Happy Feet: Toe-spacing socks that gently realign toes for comfortable recovery—take 20% off with code MYDNA.Venn Design: Beautifully upholstered ball-shaped Air Chairs that encourage dynamic sitting.Ikaria Design: The Soul Seat® offers height-adjustable, multi-position sitting—get 10% off new chairs and desks with code DNA10.Smart Playrooms: Beautiful playroom design and movement-rich equipment—save 10% on monkey bars and rock-wall items with code DNA10.Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.comYour Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits 

Helping you diagnose a common cause of hypertension!Hypertension is a growing disease globally, affecting millions of individuals and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Along with the expert help of Dr. Vaidya (Brigham and Women's Hospital), we help reimagine the approach of clinicians in terms of hypertension and help them navigate common diagnostic dilemmas! @AnandVaidya17 (Bluesky) @AnandVaidya17 (X)Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Introduction and Personal Interests Advice and Wisdom in Medicine  Case 1 Defining Primary Aldosteronism Screening for Primary Aldosteronism How common is Primary Aldosteronism Challenges in Diagnosis and Testing Medication Management and Testing Protocols Managing indeterminate cases Aldosterone Suppression Testing and its role Discussing treatment options with patients Case 2 Considering genetic causes of Primary Aldosteronism The need for AVS for lateralization Upcoming imaging modalities for Primary Aldosteronism Case 3 Medical Management of Primary Aldosteronism Future Directions in Treatment Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes:Mobeen Ahmad MBBS  Infographic:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP Cover Art:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest:  Anand Vaidya MD, MMSc DisclosuresDr. Vaidya has disclosed the following: Financial Relationships: Astra Zeneca-Consulting Fee and Corcept-Consulting Fee, relationships have not ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: The Sanford GuideCurbsiders listeners can get 20% off the already very moderately priced yearly subscriptions directly at sanfordguide.com. Go to sanfordguide.com and use the code, CURB at checkout.Sponsor: MedStudy PodcastCurbsiders listeners get 15% off with code CURB15 atmedstudy.comSponsor: Panacea Legal Visit Panacea.Legal and use code CURB20 for 20% off contract review services.Sponsor: DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/CURB and use promo code CURB at checkout.