Being obsessed about your BP will raise your BP.

As a registered nurse that works in the US I really appreciate all that you teach us. I wish I would know more doctors like you. Unfortunately most of them are arrogant and rude. All patients deserve a doctor that is genuine and kind that went into this profession not to make money but actually help people wether physically or emotionally. You have my respect good sir.

Thank you so much for this video. I am 71 yrs old and I measure and chart my blood pressure twice a day morning and evening. My average blood pressure is 148/84 and my GP wants to start me on treatment. I am a retired anaesthetist and have always been wary of GP doctors and their pill pushing habits! I walk one hour daily and do resistance training and I reversed type 2 diabetes and gout with no help from my GP! Your video has confirmed that I should stop worrying about this and get on with my life and accept that none of us are going to live forever 😊 Thanks again!

I love this cardiologist. Your explanation puts my mind at ease.🙏 Thanks Sir!

Thank you! I think my blood pressure lowered after this video...

I am a 78 year old female. I have been on 2.5 mg of medication for HBP for a few years. On a recent visit to my GP my reading was pretty high so he decided I needed to double my dose. After viewing one of your videos, I decided to do my own research....I borrowed a machine and for six days I took my BP three times a day - the average rate was 133/75 while still on the lower dosage. I reported this to my GP and he agreed that I did not need the increase after all. So thanks to you!

Excellent video. Also, can I add that my blood pressure was always 150/90'ish when in the doctors office. My doc pondered but thought it was ok because I am a fit athlete (although aged 66). So I bought an Omron blood pressure monitor for home and found that when I relaxed that my blood pressure was normally 135/75. Then over the last year I have really improved my diet, removed all sweets, muffins, chips, added heaps of leafy greens, broccoli etc, olives, olive oil, almonds, walnuts, fish etc. Now my blood pressure in the doctors office is 135/70 and at home 115/60. Also my triglycerides have come down from 1.3 to 0.5 due my improved diet. The great thing about monitoring the blood pressure is that I have a record going back several years and I can see the changes relative to my diet over that time. And monitoring it gave me a reason/goal for improving my diet.

You just increased my quality of life!

I have worried myself sick about this for 2 weeks! This makes me feel so much better! Thank you so much!

I remember reading a report from a Military Hospital in England during WWII that stated that Combat Wounded Soldiers with higher blood pressure range (todays Mild HT) had much better recovery outcomes than those in the 120 range. Would be great if you could find that report and talk about it.

Thanks for this video doctor. Here in America they want everyone on medications.

I wish there was a doctor like Dr Gupta in every speciality so we could get sane advice for all our health problems! Thank you, doctor, for your videos. They are informative and very helpful. Please keep up the good work.

This dr is pure genius... he’s right to the point and he says what he needs to say and BAM it’s over!!

Thank you for taking the time to make! You are probably causing a mass reduction in BP among your "borderline hypertensive" viewers by these clear and well presented videos :-)

Why cant we have more doctors like you?? You are absolutely right " making the number pretty does not change anything". Thanks for this video.

I've been on BP meds for 25yrs prescribed for mild hypertension. A couple of years back I went on a low carb diet (more like lowish-carb). I kept it going for most of a year. I lost 10kg in weight. I wasn't particularly overweight in the first place - and probably in better shape than the average middle aged man (I take lots of regular exercise, gym, running, etc). The interesting thing was how much my blood pressure dropped. So much that I had to stop taking the meds. Bottom line, a cynic might say there is an association between big-pharma and big-food!!

Thanks much, i am 64 and this video hit home for me. Thanks for being a straight shooter.

Thank you so much, I needed to hear this. I have mild hbp and massive anxiety about it. This made me realise its not that bad after all

Holy crap! This video just came out yesterday and it could have described me. I've been worried about needing bp meds for my mild hypertension. (In fact, my numbers are better than what the doctor described) So, its great to know that I should just stick with lifestyle changes. Thank you for making this video!

you confirmed what I've thought my entire life! my body knows what to do … I don't think intereferring is in my best interest!

BRILLIANT analysis on taking meds vs not taking meds.

Thank you for your valuable comments. High b/p is overated. Some years ago I had a 24-hour b/p cuff on me that showed rather elevated b/p during my day. Yet here I am at 82 still kicking.

Thank you so much for alleviating our anxiety around this issue Great service to the community

Hi Doctor, I am really impressed that you take time out during your own time to inform us of all aspects of Cardiology. Many thanks.

Thank you doctor. You made my day. 5 years ago my doctor prescribed BP medications, but I after a year I decided to stop the medications. I always try to avoid taking medications I am basically very healthy but my blood pressure fluctuates all the time and was getting anxious, which makes my BP rise 😊 Thank you once again foe putting things into perspective. God Bless !

For the record blood pressure meds deplete you of fluids and potassium. Deplete potassium and blood pressure goes up because of the imbalance. So doctors will keep increasing the dose. Look it up. I have done extensive research on this topic. There is lots of info here.

Great video - cool to see a cardiologist recommending minimum intervention. Good to be aware of mild hypertension and making some lifestyle changes. Cool dragonfly shirt on top

I have been saying this for years about the importance of quality of life over quantity of life. My late wife and I had a policy of caring for our elderly at home. She worked in a care home for for most of the 28 years we were together and saw the best and the worst of care. The ones with active brains and were only in care because of their physical condition, and the sad ones who had little awareness. She had no problems with this but the ones that really upset her were the ones in great pain kept artificially alive by medication. Back to the subject, I had bowel cancer some 18+ years ago, right hemicolectomy and I am probably fitter now than I have ever been at age 76. A side effect of the cancer was an elevated blood pressure. Been on amlodipine and losartan for many years now. To me life is one long experiment. For the last few years I have effectively been on a Mediterranean diet and I have managed to reduce my intake of the tablets to alternate days i:e halving my dose. Average BP is now 135/ 78 measured over several weeks. Please keep up the good work, you are a mine of sensible information.

You are the best Doctor ever!

For the last 10 years Doctors have been concerned, my blood pressure averages around around 140/94. I still cut my own yard, ride bikes, and have never felt bad after doing any of those thing, I actually feel better. When I go into the Doctors office it's much higher, but I do it at home with a good machine. Thank you for the information.

Thank you Doctor for your honest opinion regarding this blood pressure issue; especially coming from a cardiologist standpoint. It seems today that most doctors treat us with a cookie cutter approach and anything over 120/80 they want to prescribe meds. Personally I believe God designed our bodies to self regulate for a reason and to artificially counterbalance this unless there is an emergency seems counter intuitive. You have restored my faith a bit and I will subscribe for more of your insight.

OUTSTANDING ! MANY THANKS ! DR. SANJAY GUPTA. FROM, U.K. (2024).

Office blood pressure measurements are like smoke detectors going off at 3am for no apparent reason: traumatizing.

As always clear and concise and understandable. What a bloke.

You are simply amazing to me. I truly wish you were in the US and I would make an appointment. You calm me down. ❣️

High blood pressure used to be over 160 over 90 until they lowered it to sell more drugs.

Thank you for this important information. I’ve learned so much from your channel.

YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING! YOU MADE ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER AND RELEASED ALL MY ANXIETY!

Bless you for putting things in perspective

Appreciate you good videos and the work you put into them!

Thank you for addressing these issues; its a great help.

Thank you Doc!!

I can see myself having a full and frank discussion with my gp over this subject. Thankyou so much for your clear explanations. I can almost feel the tension leave my body. I just wish there were more doctors like you.

Excellent observations and analysis!

Thank you, Dr. Gupta. Always look forward to your videos.

You're right on the money! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 🙏

I was having trouble of taking medication and its side effect to lower my 140/90 bp until i watch your video. Now i will sleep well tonight. Thank you doc

Thank you for posting.

I am so thankful I found your videos

You really are great at easing my concerns about blood pressure and a-fib. Thank you so much!!

You do great work and it is appreciated. Thanks.

You are incredibly helpful and you always put so many people at ease with your scientific based information. Stay safe

Thumbs up again, well done doc!

Thank you for information. I've been asking this question myself and now I have the answer. Much appreciated.

Thank you, again for your wise information.

Thank you for another helpful video.

Thank you, Doc. 😊

I am so glad that people like you post your comments. I am 65 years old and regularly go to the gym - quite honestly, I can smoke people 1/2 my age in both cardio and strength ... my BP is about 144/80 .. . I have resisted BP meds for years - I have a background in public health and always try and make my own decisions BASED ON EVIDENCE ... the problem today is, particularly in the US (I am in Canada), is that the pharmas have way too much influence and politicians are bought off and so they peddle their crap with impunity. Thanks for your voice of reason - so much appreciated.

I appreciate your videos👍👍💕. Thank you, Dr. Gupta!

Thank you, Dr Gupta. You give great info and hope.

Thank you Dr. Gupta.

Awesome! This is just the confirmation bias I was searching for! Thanks!

Bless you Mr Gupta! That completely answered my question about my husband's BP and medication. Very many thanks indeed

Nothing raises my blood pressure than telling me I have blood pressure. I found my cure, greens, greens, greens, olive oil in the AM, pure celery juice and elliptical at least twice a week. Love this doctor.

Thank you, so good and easy to understand

Wow, my mind is now at ease 👍Thank you

You are wise beyond your years. Thank you.

I am extremely grateful to you for sharing your knowledge, many blessings to you ! Namaste 🙏

Thank you very much!

Thank you so much dr. Gupta for what you do. God bless you🙏🏾

I follow you because you are the most honest, straightforward doctor I have ever seen. I go to doctor as little as possible because I just don’t agree with all the testing and drugs. I’m 55, healthy, Irish, have a BP of anywhere from 137/75 to 145 over 90, and yet I’m pushed into atenolol 100mg. Longevity is in my favor due to family history. No one has had cancer or heart disease or diabetes in my family. My mother has had hypertension most of her adult life (she’s 100% Irish), but otherwise fit as a fiddle. I went off the atenolol for three months due to reactions and that’s when my readings were as above. I question the need for it. I’m back on it now but I’m not very compliant. Doctor wanted to know when I was getting a colonoscopy. I said never. Age doesn’t seem a symptom enough to get a test.

THANK YOU DOCTOR.......excellent info....made my day.

You are an excellent Dr. Thanks

Thanks for posting this video. Excellent Info presented in very nice manner. just the idea that one should not be so obsessed with the numbers , should help to bring it down. Keep up the great videos.

The best and most honest Dr. we know! He cares about everyone and always goes out of his way to help out. We are so thankful that he took the time and called us to discuss the concerns we had with my husband’s heart issues. Thank you again, Dr. Gupta!

Great advice as usual need more Doctor like you

Thanks so much for your wonderful contribution Dr Gupta.... you are the real deal.

thank you so much for yet another informative video and for the sheppard info.

Thank you so much. You help me not to worry unnecessarily.

Very helpful. Thank you!

Oh THANKYOU so much for this video!! I needed this!!

Great video Dr. Sanjay Gupta!!!!!

Thanks and that answered a lot of the issues I had. I started taking BP medication and a side effect was blackouts. I stopped taking them, my GP doesn't know yet and no doubt my BP has risen.

Recently discovered this channel. It's excellent and inspires me to take responsibility for my quality of life.

You are a gem Dr Sanjay Gupta. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. You are a true friend and much more than a doctor. 👏🌟😘

That's brilliant doctor thank you for that 👍🏻

Thank you Doctor! This video is for me too!

I am another who is super grateful for this information … thank you Dr Gupta!

Thankyou….so pleased I came across your videos. I wish I’d seen them 2 years ago, it would have saved me a lot of anxiety. First Dr visit that they said I needed to go on medication straight away. They said it was hereditary. (I don’t know how they thought that as I did not have family history on record. my mother did have it, but she was overweight, smoked, and had a bad diet and other lifestyle bad habits. I did take their tablets for 4 weeks, it reduced my blood pressure a bit, but not significantly. They made me feel nauseous all the time. I decided I did not want to take them. Let the Dr know and started moving more and eating healthier. (My lifestyle had changed due to Covid. Lost job, which was active, isolation didn’t help either, became lazy and put on weight and ate too much. I knew I had to work on that and did. Watching your videos has reassured me that I did the right thing. I’ve stressed occasionally wondering if I had. All is better now.

I just want to Thank YOu DOC . People like you area few. GODSPEED!

This is me. I'm 140/100. If I'm measuring correctly. I have a manual arm cuff but my friend showed me the proper way to measuring it. Im pretty slender, lost some weight, taking beat root and carrots, green tea with pomegranate. Going on walks, running or starting to. Doing it over weeks now. I attribute it to age and genetics. I will keep monitoring it. But hopefully gets lower. Otherwise I'm feeling fine but I know it can affect other organs. I rather not take meds but we'll see

I have a doctorate... in Maths. And have studied molecular biology because it absolutely fascinates me. So When I was diagnosed high BP a few years back I did loads of research: systolic, diastolic, pulse pressure, averages different times of day, different meds, a dozen or more papers mostly relating to my high (mostly diastolic - at late 50s) BP (and mostly for different age groups and often for ppl with pathologies). I worked out the optimal time to take meds, ended up with a suitable one (fit, my resting pulse is 47, so I didn't want it slowed e.g. by Ca channel blockers). But it was REALLY hard to find mortality outcome data, though there were a couple of OLDER papers suggesting no difference. Lots of info was clearly out of date and following old assumptions (e.g. that diastolic was more important). Minefield. This paper at 2018 is later than when I did all that work, and I am very grateful to know about it. Great communication. Thank you, my friend! Keep safe!

Perfect video Thank You 🙏

Thank you for your excellent videos.

That's very reassuring, many thanks!

You are such a phenomenal Dr. Thank you so much for such great and honest sharing of important information.

Thank you so much for your sincere and honest opinions and observations regarding mild hypertension Dr. Gupta. You are really amazing! Doctors like you are rare to find in present times. There is hardly any concern for lifestyle issues when treating patients whereas the thrust is only on medication. I exactly fit in to your case study and had a short tryst with my GP recently. His sole objective was to get me into medicines. He wouldn't listen to my complaints on side effects despite my pleadings. I was compelled to stop all my meds after 2/3 months. Lifestyle and food habit changes thereafter have helped me a lot. I appreciate your advice from the core of my heart and look forward to hear more from you in future. God bless!

This is profoundly interesting to me as I fall into that blood pressure range and have been "hounded"by my GP for the past couple of years.Indeed it has affected me so significantly that I now have white coat syndrome.Interestingly I went for a routine blood test with the practice nurse and whilst chatting explained that I had just arrived back from norther England after trying to sort out family matters---mother with vascular dementia,stepfather with advanced Cancer;long drive;dealing with social workers,and so on.So I was stressed !Suddenly the nurse wrapped my arm into the cuff and took my blood pressure.How not to take blood pressure.You will not be surprised that my blood pressure was raised.Presumably in my notes it says something to the effect that I am at risk,uncooperative or whatever.Incidentally I have never even had a full 24 hour monitor to get a more comprehensive idea of my BP range/s.There are other socially inept/counterproductive exchanges that I won't go into.Hence I am thinking of changing GP's.Incidentally,my stepfather passed away and I managed to get my mother down to Sussex with all of the bureaucracy that that entails.I monitor my BP.Sorry for the length of this !!!

Thank you thank you confidence restored !

Would be interesting if you can make a video about the importance of measuring BP on the right arm vs. on the left arm