I have htn, and can testify to certain behaviors that have lowered my pressure drastically. Sitting still, breathing in and out evenly for 3 minutes, clearing my mind, and going from 150/90 to 120/72 after practicing that.
This is exactly what I've found also. I can bring mine down from 140/90 to 122/78 in about 4 minutes by using this technique. Focusing on the breath and nothing else is the key for me. I can get overly agitated by thinking about politics, etc., which can immediately raise my blood pressure.
A Doctor, when you walk in their office should always let you sit and rest for five minutes. If they’re asking you questions tell them to come back and give you time to calm down. I have the white coat syndrome. Every time I go to the doctors my blood pressure is high at home it’s fine.
Wanted to comment on cheryleverard488 comment. I have noticed that none of the nurses wait 5 minutes probably bc they are moving people through like cattle through a gate! But this is absolutely true. You must wait at least 5 minutes to check pressure. Thanks Cheryleverard for saying this.
Like a pilots checklist before takeoff... No Doctors office BP checks home readings best No rush no white coat syndrome Use cuff machine not wrist ones Go to bathroom if needed Don't be cold No coffee before No pets around kids nearby Sit quietly 5 min Breath in 5 secs hold 5 Exhale 8 5x Think happy thoughts Keep cuff at heart level Sit up straight feet flat on the floor Discard 1st reading and wait 3 min repeat Do again and compare And as my former GP said "Stop taking your BP too often once a week enough or you'll drive it nuts" Lower stress, exercise, eat right, don't smoke all good too
I agree with 99% .. Apply all of these steps, but take your BP at 5 mins, 10 mins & 15 mins. Twice a day, for two weeks, morning & night. Then find your average and that will be your truest BP.
I did all this and mine went from 160/81 to 155/74. Did all that before first reading as well. Still failed my CDL medical. gonna have to try fasting and donating some blood to try and bring it down even if temporarily. (Stupid government and their stupid mandates) Edit; ok is a week and half later and succeeded, but kinda cheated a little bit. Didn’t end up donating blood. Don’t feel bad about it because govt is bunch of @$$hats.
As someone who has been on various (increasing) meds for hypertension for a little over 10 years - never has anyone suggested any of these easy tips to me. I've sat in my GPs chair many times with the Dr saying "it's a little high, just relax and breath" but that's it. Great stuff Dr. 👍🏅
If they keep giving more meds to control the bp go see a kidney specialist, I was on 6 meds , sent to kidney specialist, he gave me a med that attacked the cause, in my case the adrenal glands were causing the problem, know down to 3 meds and well controlled
@@JamesAnderson-mr2sg That's exactly where I am now mate. Have had the saline suppression test and a CT an am having an AVS Monday with the look to potentially either remove one of my glands or if both are overproducing then meds to control it.
Taking my blood pressure automatically raised my worry level so I did some research. I read that emptying your bladder, and sitting relaxed, back in the chair with your feet flat on the ground makes a difference when taking your blood pressure, so I tried it. I was actually stunned by the difference it made. So that with the breathing gives me a more realistic reading.
I check my BP regularly like this. Sit totally upright, not slouched, in front of a table, measure your BP on your left arm, hold this arm in front of you using a pillow if necessary so that the cuff measure point is at the same height as your heart, give yourself min 5 minutes and ideally 10 minutes to fully relax, carry out some breathing exercises if you like, and only then take your BP measurement. Take measurements at the same time of day (or at multiple times) for a week, then determine the average from these. This will likely give you your most accurate BP level. Hope this helps. Note: not a doctor but have levels between pre-hypertension and stage 1 hypertension and otherwise live a healthy lifestyle.
If you extend the exhale in the box breathing technique, it's even more effective, because when you exhale, your body secretes a chemical that slows your heart rate. So I breathe in for 4 seconds, hold it for 4 seconds, then exhale for 12 seconds. This is what I do when I have panic attacks.
When doing the Valsalva Maneuver my heart rate jumped from about mid 80s to low 90s and then very quickly went down to 60 and then 57. It went back up to mid 70s after about a minute. I can believe it went that low, I also felt very calm. Thank you so much!
Dr Rice, thank you so much for teaching these techniques to lower blood pressure. My blood pressure was 134 and 77 and was feeling chest discomfort and tight. Then i did your exercises, it went down to 128 and 76 instantly. Then i repeated your exercises again and my bp went down again to 113 and 74 instantly and now my chest feel more relax. May i know do you have exercises for high pulse rate and also yoyo blood pressure, my blood pressure is sometimes very high or low or normal. How can i have normal blood pressure and pulse rate? Thanks again. So happy today i bump into your youtube channel.
My doctors nurse resembled jLo and when she took my vitals my blood pressure was 160/110 and my HR 105. This was average even with medication. One appointment she was on vacation. My vitals were 127/70 65. The temp nurse was 60 years old and over weight. My doctor now takes my vitals. No meds everything good.
What a good time , this video popped up, I need it, just I tried to help my mom for decreasing her BP, I did it by my own Teqnic , these tips also good , I wanna try now Thank you Dr 🙏
@@isobelpullen5870I faced same issue today in clinic . First it was 163/108 . They were shocked it is very high. After doing some physical exam before going home I sat in chair I followed some mudra ( apana vayuu mudra) n breathing technique for 3-4 minutes and doctor called me inside to recheck my bp it was 128/78
I developed a breathing technique that involves a specific ratio of 1-4. That is, the inhalation is a specific time and the exhalation is 4 times the inhalation. I've been using a metronome for timing. I started with the inhalation at 4 seconds and the exhalation is 16 seconds. I am now at 6 seconds in and 24 seconds out. I do this twice a day for 15 to 20 minutes each time. The breath needs to be smooth to full lung inhalation and slow smooth exhalation to clear the lungs. After the session I relax for about 3 to 5 minutes before checking the BP. It's important that the body and the heart be relaxed before the BP is taken or it won't be as accurate as possible. My readings tend to be in the low 120s/68-9 to high to mid-teens 115/68. When the BP goes up it is due an external or internal factor such as being cold (I think that's why hospitals and doctor's offices are kept cold), having to urinate, pain or some other physical problem. Try it. I think you'll like it.
Truly helpful. Thank you. Have tried it, and it works for me, specially when I notice my blood presure is high (head blows up, headache, polygon vision), I need something to lower it fast. (I am 78 and have had high blood pressure since 40)
Awesome doctor Mitch that's really good to know because this BP problem is a pain in the neck knowing some tricks to handle besides pills is very helpful thanks for the info keep up the good work
It's my understanding that the carotid sinus "thermostat" for normal blood pressure will "reset" to a higher blood pressure mark if the BP has been elevated for an extended period of time. Two questions: 1. If the BP resets at a higher mark, is this a bad/dangerous conditon? 2. If it's a bad/dangerous condition, HOW do you reset the carotid sinus back to normal? Great video btw! 👍
THANK YOU!!! I did all three (box breathing for 3 minutes but exhaling for 12 seconds and humming while doing it) My pressure went from 161/113 to 122/83
In all this utube video that I am watching this dr is one of kind . Less lengthy talk , get to the point and talks about subject that video title says . And great technics
Thank you Dr. Mitch for these amazing techniques... Lately I have been stressed out getting married and planning the wedding so I just checked my blood pressure, it was 142/72. I felt a bit dizzy and my head was swinging.:)
@@DrMitchRice If you do this in the waiting room just before they call you in to take your BP, could the normal reading be a false positive? Also, should one tell the Doctor that these "tricks" were used before the BP was taken? Just curious.
😮 amazing. It worked. I have a salt/weight blood pressure problem. Once in a blue moon it can get extremely high eating too much salt. On those rare days this could save my life . Thanks
Wow! Tried all three started at 138/90. 1st did breathing square 133/85, then valsalva 128/80, then carotid massage 114/76. Impressive, but how long do such exercises maintain these lower pressures? In the evening I drink 2 (no more no less) glasses of red wine. It drops my pressure to 110/70 enjoyable relaxing and long lasting. Why is this never discussed. I told my doctor about and he laughed.
Heck, I believe you because I get the same results from drinking a glass of New Amsterdam Gin and orange juice mixed cocktail. I only drink it at night and it lowers my BP when nothing else will. I've gone from 185/100 to as low as 94/60 before in approximately one hour drinking it. There are no other all natural supplements that work for me when my BP spikes out of control. Guess I'm just different.
Dr. Mitch Rice, thank you so very much for your easy way to lower HBP. I've been so stressedout that my doctor had to increase losartan from 50 to 100 mg.
Same with my weight. It’s always three or four pounds heavier at the docs. 😂 Recently my BP was 140/75 and the nurse was not concerned. That was high for me. But I was getting ready for a medical procedure and she said it was fine. Mine is usually 115/68.
@@DrMitchRice I just tried it out. My diastolic value was 100, after pressing the aorta for 1 minute, it dropped to 84. Now, I'm gonna check the science behind it. _so cool_
Try the Shepard Reflex: vigorous back scratching lowers blood pressure. This hasn't been formally documented but we tried it in the operating room at work.
I love this. I have white coat hypertension which is always alarming when I have it taken. But then if a nurse or doctor jokes about enough, it drops to normal range.. or at least drops enough for them to be reassured. And also if they take it properly with a stethoscope rather than a machine, it's normal.. so I do wonder if those machine cuffs don't help. IDK. But now I'll try this also before getting it taken. And I'll invoke the unicorns, very helpful to know about them 😂😇
I agree! Those cuffs send me into a panic. I once had one ( Later found out it was malfunctioning but the nurse filling in that day didn't know) squeezing so hard that I was screaming.....and you don't want to know THOSE resulting numbers. I had my doctor take it again with his own 'gizmo" and the numbers were way lower. Hard to shake that memory...
I have htn, and can testify to certain behaviors that have lowered my pressure drastically. Sitting still, breathing in and out evenly for 3 minutes, clearing my mind, and going from 150/90 to 120/72 after practicing that.
I'll try the deep breathing again, maybe I'm not doing it right.
I only go from 150 to 144 fml.
Wow
That is great. It's a good natural way to do it.
This is exactly what I've found also. I can bring mine down from 140/90 to 122/78 in about 4 minutes by using this technique. Focusing on the breath and nothing else is the key for me. I can get overly agitated by thinking about politics, etc., which can immediately raise my blood pressure.
A Doctor, when you walk in their office should always let you sit and rest for five minutes. If they’re asking you questions tell them to come back and give you time to calm down. I have the white coat syndrome. Every time I go to the doctors my blood pressure is high at home it’s fine.
I have exactly the same problem. It would be nice if some expert talked about this white coat syndrome to help us with our BP.
yeah thats funny!! when have ever been to a doctor and walked right in??
never!!
@@carlos-cs8ysI have the same problem.
@@carlos-cs8ysSame here. Always high at the Dr office, just fine when I’m home.
Me too
Wanted to comment on cheryleverard488 comment. I have noticed that none of the nurses wait 5 minutes probably bc they are moving people through like cattle through a gate! But this is absolutely true. You must wait at least 5 minutes to check pressure. Thanks Cheryleverard for saying this.
Like a pilots checklist before takeoff...
No Doctors office BP checks home readings best No rush no white coat syndrome
Use cuff machine not wrist ones
Go to bathroom if needed
Don't be cold
No coffee before
No pets around kids nearby
Sit quietly 5 min
Breath in 5 secs hold 5
Exhale 8 5x
Think happy thoughts
Keep cuff at heart level
Sit up straight feet flat on the floor
Discard 1st reading and wait 3 min repeat
Do again and compare
And as my former GP said "Stop taking your BP too often once a week enough or you'll drive it nuts"
Lower stress, exercise, eat right, don't smoke all good too
Love this! Thanks!
I agree with 99% ..
Apply all of these steps, but take your BP at 5 mins, 10 mins & 15 mins. Twice a day, for two weeks, morning & night. Then find your average and that will be your truest BP.
Thank you...that is helpful ❤
Thank you Sir ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
I did all this and mine went from 160/81 to 155/74. Did all that before first reading as well. Still failed my CDL medical. gonna have to try fasting and donating some blood to try and bring it down even if temporarily. (Stupid government and their stupid mandates)
Edit; ok is a week and half later and succeeded, but kinda cheated a little bit. Didn’t end up donating blood. Don’t feel bad about it because govt is bunch of @$$hats.
As someone who has been on various (increasing) meds for hypertension for a little over 10 years - never has anyone suggested any of these easy tips to me. I've sat in my GPs chair many times with the Dr saying "it's a little high, just relax and breath" but that's it. Great stuff Dr. 👍🏅
Thanks Joe!! Next time you see your GP -- shock them with one of these haha
If they keep giving more meds to control the bp go see a kidney specialist, I was on 6 meds , sent to kidney specialist, he gave me a med that attacked the cause, in my case the adrenal glands were causing the problem, know down to 3 meds and well controlled
@@JamesAnderson-mr2sg5:23
Exactly
@@JamesAnderson-mr2sg That's exactly where I am now mate. Have had the saline suppression test and a CT an am having an AVS Monday with the look to potentially either remove one of my glands or if both are overproducing then meds to control it.
Amazing, i went from 165/100 to 127/80 ,many thanks Dr.
Which one did you use?
For reals?
Seriously?
Taking my blood pressure automatically raised my worry level so I did some research. I read that emptying your bladder, and sitting relaxed, back in the chair with your feet flat on the ground makes a difference when taking your blood pressure, so I tried it. I was actually stunned by the difference it made. So that with the breathing gives me a more realistic reading.
Makes a big difference!
I check my BP regularly like this. Sit totally upright, not slouched, in front of a table, measure your BP on your left arm, hold this arm in front of you using a pillow if necessary so that the cuff measure point is at the same height as your heart, give yourself min 5 minutes and ideally 10 minutes to fully relax, carry out some breathing exercises if you like, and only then take your BP measurement. Take measurements at the same time of day (or at multiple times) for a week, then determine the average from these. This will likely give you your most accurate BP level. Hope this helps. Note: not a doctor but have levels between pre-hypertension and stage 1 hypertension and otherwise live a healthy lifestyle.
Blood pressure goes up and down normally, just take your blood pressure while talking, it goes up! This video is very good information.
Appreciate it!
If you extend the exhale in the box breathing technique, it's even more effective, because when you exhale, your body secretes a chemical that slows your heart rate. So I breathe in for 4 seconds, hold it for 4 seconds, then exhale for 12 seconds. This is what I do when I have panic attacks.
Great idea!
I’m going to try this. From Isle of Wight UK
I use to do box breathing but I can lower it more by breathing 7 seconds in and 7 seconds out
Oblong breathing 😊
Great to know. Thank you.
When doing the Valsalva Maneuver my heart rate jumped from about mid 80s to low 90s and then very quickly went down to 60 and then 57. It went back up to mid 70s after about a minute. I can believe it went that low, I also felt very calm. Thank you so much!
AMAZING!!! I just took my BP, it was 128/90. I did the Valsalva Maneuver, took it again and it was instantly down to 106/83.
Doctor, that was excellent! Thank you for taking your time to help us. I am going to try these exercises .
Since I am currently out of my blood pressure medicine, this came in quite handy for me!!! Thankyou so much❤
... " breathing is literally everything we do" !!
tell my heart that !
Dr Rice, thank you so much for teaching these techniques to lower blood pressure. My blood pressure was 134 and 77 and was feeling chest discomfort and tight. Then i did your exercises, it went down to 128 and 76 instantly. Then i repeated your exercises again and my bp went down again to 113 and 74 instantly and now my chest feel more relax. May i know do you have exercises for high pulse rate and also yoyo blood pressure, my blood pressure is sometimes very high or low or normal. How can i have normal blood pressure and pulse rate? Thanks again. So happy today i bump into your youtube channel.
Short and sweet and to the point. Thank you.
No problem!
Thanks Dr for these practical and useful tips. God bless.
My doctors nurse resembled jLo and when she took my vitals my blood pressure was 160/110 and my HR 105. This was average even with medication. One appointment she was on vacation. My vitals were 127/70 65. The temp nurse was 60 years old and over weight. My doctor now takes my vitals. No meds everything good.
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🤣
Respectful question, are you Diddy?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@josemontes6225 😂
🤣
What a good time , this video popped up, I need it, just I tried to help my mom for decreasing her BP, I did it by my own Teqnic , these tips also good , I wanna try now
Thank you Dr 🙏
Will give it a try.every time I go to the clinic for my check up BP very high..I wonder why
Techniques mentioned by him really worked for me,thanks for sharing these techniques with everyone.
Fabulous, very helpful. Thanks Doctor. ❤
I'm doing this next time I am in the waiting room of the doctors. My BP always freaks them out and me too. It's never that bad at home.
I’m the same,normal Bp at home,but go to doc and it’s up…..it’s called white coat syndrome 😊
@@isobelpullen5870I faced same issue today in clinic . First it was 163/108 . They were shocked it is very high. After doing some physical exam before going home I sat in chair I followed some mudra ( apana vayuu mudra) n breathing technique for 3-4 minutes and doctor called me inside to recheck my bp it was 128/78
I have same issue 😂.
I developed a breathing technique that involves a specific ratio of 1-4. That is, the inhalation is a specific time and the exhalation is 4 times the inhalation. I've been using a metronome for timing. I started with the inhalation at 4 seconds and the exhalation is 16 seconds. I am now at 6 seconds in and 24 seconds out. I do this twice a day for 15 to 20 minutes each time. The breath needs to be smooth to full lung inhalation and slow smooth exhalation to clear the lungs. After the session I relax for about 3 to 5 minutes before checking the BP. It's important that the body and the heart be relaxed before the BP is taken or it won't be as accurate as possible. My readings tend to be in the low 120s/68-9 to high to mid-teens 115/68. When the BP goes up it is due an external or internal factor such as being cold (I think that's why hospitals and doctor's offices are kept cold), having to urinate, pain or some other physical problem. Try it. I think you'll like it.
Thank you! Just what I needed!
Magical Elves and Unicorns... we learn something new every day! Thanks
Great! Clear!
Do-able!
Blessings to you Dr. M.
Yep!
CALM AND GOOD
Truly helpful. Thank you. Have tried it, and it works for me, specially when I notice my blood presure is high (head blows up, headache, polygon vision), I need something to lower it fast. (I am 78 and have had high blood pressure since 40)
Box breathing really works... Thanks Doctor 🙏 with respect from INDIA
Absolutely!
Great information! Thank you for posting this!
You are amazing, life saving!
Thanks.
Awesome doctor Mitch that's really good to know because this BP problem is a pain in the neck knowing some tricks to handle besides pills is very helpful thanks for the info keep up the good work
Thanks for watching!!
Very good info. Thanks for sharing Dr. 💯
Good results Thanks again helpful advice
It's my understanding that the carotid sinus "thermostat" for normal blood pressure will "reset" to a higher blood pressure mark if the BP has been elevated for an extended period of time.
Two questions:
1. If the BP resets at a higher mark, is this a bad/dangerous conditon?
2. If it's a bad/dangerous condition, HOW do you reset the carotid sinus back to normal?
Great video btw! 👍
Shame, no answer. Are you any wiser? I would love to know, have got problems myself.
Thanks. Great work, right to the point!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Doc. Great stuff!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much
Simple and to the point
Hopefully I can get results
THANK YOU!!! I did all three (box breathing for 3 minutes but exhaling for 12 seconds and humming while doing it)
My pressure went from 161/113 to 122/83
Awesome!
In all this utube video that I am watching this dr is one of kind . Less lengthy talk , get to the point and talks about subject that video title says . And great technics
Thanks so much!!
Agreed!
Plus, the humor hits the 🎯
Thanks for a great video. I plan on watching more and putting this into practice
Dr. Rice, thank you for sharing your video. Tips are valuable & helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you , i have learnrd something new🌺
I’m so glad!
Thank you I love learning new things every day. And I will practice.
Practice 👌🏻
Thank you Dr. Excellent information ,will try.
Love, love, love your content! How funny but spot on at the same time.
Thanks so much!
Outstandingly excellent useful vital clip. Many thanks dear Dr. Mitch Rice.
🌹 Kindly more of these sorts of vital clips please. Thanks so much.
Thank you it does help before taking my blood pressure check on my bp monitor
Thank you Dr. Mitch for these amazing techniques... Lately I have been stressed out getting married and planning the wedding so I just checked my blood pressure, it was 142/72. I felt a bit dizzy and my head was swinging.:)
new info, thanks Doc !
Thank you verymuch doctor God bless you together with your family 🙏
I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT YOU PAID TOO MUCH FOR EDUCATION FOR SUCH SILLINESS ABOUT A SERIOUS TOPIC MITCHY!!!
WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME WACO
Those tricks really work!
another great video...thanks Doc
Thanks for watching!
Hi Doctor Rice. So when you do these "tricks" to lower your blood pressure could you also be masking a higher blood pressure?
In theory sure, but you don’t do these all the time
@@DrMitchRice If you do this in the waiting room just before they call you in to take your BP, could the normal reading be a false positive? Also, should one tell the Doctor that these "tricks" were used before the BP was taken? Just curious.
Breathing techniques has really lowered my blood pressure drastically. It really works, thank you doctor. Writing from South Africa,🙏
That's amazing!!
Thank you Doctor it is really helpful.
Thanks for watching!
Amazing information
😮 amazing. It worked. I have a salt/weight blood pressure problem. Once in a blue moon it can get extremely high eating too much salt. On those rare days this could save my life . Thanks
You’re welcome!
That was really cool!! Thanks!
Thank you very much for your great advice Peter UK
Thanks. I found this really helpful.
Anytime!
Very helpful and so simple to apply as a daily routine
Wonderful techniques! It works!
Thanks for watching!
Well done.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you, Doctor Rice ❤
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tip!!! It works
Absolutely!
thank you so much for reducing my stress on this matter new for me
Amazing tips. I will try all 3 of them. Hope they will work on me as well 😊
Excellent - thanks, Doc👍
Appreciate it!
Great tips, thank you
Definitely gonna try ❤
Thks doc. Great video
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thanku
Thanks for watching!
yes, thank you, those first 2 techniques were new to me. I have OI
Very good information's. I have not only liked your vedio but also subscribed it. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the sub!
Really enjoyed this video 😊 thx for sharing.... smiles
Thanks for watching!
@@DrMitchRice you're so very welcome ☺️
wodderful info. Thanx!
Glad you enjoyed!
Great experience
I think your techniques are really good! Thank you!
Thank you Doctor for good advice. Will follow your good advice. USA
Thank you for your advice 😊
Wow! Tried all three started at 138/90. 1st did breathing square 133/85, then valsalva 128/80, then carotid massage 114/76. Impressive, but how long do such exercises maintain these lower pressures? In the evening I drink 2 (no more no less) glasses of red wine. It drops my pressure to 110/70 enjoyable relaxing and long lasting. Why is this never discussed. I told my doctor about and he laughed.
Haha it's a good point
Your liver isn't enjoying that wine trick.
There are plenty of natural ways to lower blood pressure. First, understand what's causing it for you.
Heck, I believe you because I get the same results from drinking a glass of New Amsterdam Gin and orange juice mixed cocktail. I only drink it at night and it lowers my BP when nothing else will. I've gone from 185/100 to as low as 94/60 before in approximately one hour drinking it. There are no other all natural supplements that work for me when my BP spikes out of control. Guess I'm just different.
Dr. Mitch Rice, thank you so very much for your easy way to lower HBP. I've been so stressedout that my doctor had to increase losartan from 50 to 100 mg.
Same with my weight. It’s always three or four pounds heavier at the docs. 😂
Recently my BP was 140/75 and the nurse was not concerned. That was high for me. But I was getting ready for a medical procedure and she said it was fine. Mine is usually 115/68.
Thank you so much ! This truly works.
Thank you for that information so needed 😊
Very helpful Doc!👍
trying and thanks
Good luck!
My blood pressure has fallen by watching this video. Thank you doc..
Love it
@@DrMitchRice I just tried it out. My diastolic value was 100, after pressing the aorta for 1 minute, it dropped to 84. Now, I'm gonna check the science behind it. _so cool_
Try the Shepard Reflex: vigorous back scratching lowers blood pressure. This hasn't been formally documented but we tried it in the operating room at work.
I'm going to try this with my blood pressure cuff and check the results. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the tips!
Thank you doc; these exercises really work for me. 👍👏👏👏
I’m glad to hear it!
If I were to have lower bp reading after the box breathing, then would that still be considered as an accurate reading?
Yes
Thanks for explaining doc.👍
Thanks for watching!
I love this. I have white coat hypertension which is always alarming when I have it taken. But then if a nurse or doctor jokes about enough, it drops to normal range.. or at least drops enough for them to be reassured. And also if they take it properly with a stethoscope rather than a machine, it's normal.. so I do wonder if those machine cuffs don't help. IDK.
But now I'll try this also before getting it taken.
And I'll invoke the unicorns, very helpful to know about them 😂😇
I agree! Those cuffs send me into a panic. I once had one ( Later found out it was malfunctioning but the nurse filling in that day didn't know) squeezing so hard that I was screaming.....and you don't want to know THOSE resulting numbers. I had my doctor take it again with his own 'gizmo" and the numbers were way lower. Hard to shake that memory...
I seriously think the BP machines are giving MANY false readings. They are a scam to get people on pills. Get manual readings!
It was very informative
Thanks for checking it out!