Blood Pressure Explained: How to Lower It Naturally & Protect Your Heart

Описание: Learn what your blood pressure numbers really mean and why keeping them in check is essential for long‑term heart and brain health in this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health. Cardiologist Dr. Desiree Dawson breaks down the risks of uncontrolled hypertension—including heart failure and stroke—and shares practical, natural ways to lower your numbers through exercise, diet, stress reduction, sleep, and monitoring at home. Whether you're newly diagnosed or trying to better understand your readings, this episode gives clear, everyday tips to help you take control of your health and avoid the “silent killer.”

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AI Summary: This episode discusses blood pressure, hypertension management, and cardiovascular risk prevention. The conversation explains what blood pressure is, why the updated guideline of 130/80 is used, and how chronically elevated blood pressure leads to atherosclerosis, heart failure, stroke, and organ damage. It also outlines evidence‑supported lifestyle interventions—aerobic exercise, weight loss, low‑sodium/high‑fiber diet, avoiding processed meats, reducing alcohol, and quitting smoking. It highlights the role of stress, hormone responses, and sleep in blood pressure regulation. The episode also covers home monitoring best practices, the difference between arm vs. wrist cuffs, white coat hypertension, and when to consider medication.