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Hypertension: Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Non-pharmacologic Treatment Measures

2019-05-21T00:13:21+00:00

The current guidelines from the American College of Cardiology recommend close home monitoring of blood pressure by patients. Why is this? We are reluctant to diagnose a patient with hypertension based on only one or two readings obtained during an office visit. So many factors can immediately influence blood pressure, including sleep, stress, diet, alcohol consumption, and timing of medications. As these factors vary day-to-day, so will the blood pressure. Ultimately, it is important that the average blood pressures are at goal, even if there are some high and low readings. In the office, we might see people with white coat [...]

Hypertension: Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Non-pharmacologic Treatment Measures2019-05-21T00:13:21+00:00

Chia Seeds Aren’t Just for Chia Pets, They Pack a Powerful Nutritional Punch!

2018-04-23T10:16:05+00:00

Up until five years ago, my mind associated chia seeds with only one thing: chia pets. These are the decorative planters available in various personifications such as animals and celebrities. Once the chia seeds are planted, they magically sprout to form the “hair” and “fur” of the different figures. I became puzzled one evening when I stumbled upon a bag of chia seeds sitting on a desk in my office, with no chia pet in sight. One of our nurses must have recognized my contemplative look, as she quickly assured me that chia seeds were more than just a means of [...]

Chia Seeds Aren’t Just for Chia Pets, They Pack a Powerful Nutritional Punch!2018-04-23T10:16:05+00:00

Can We Use Diet to Treat High Blood Pressure? A Review of the DASH Diet

2018-04-23T10:14:29+00:00

How much sodium should we be consuming? The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium consumption to no more than 2300mg daily, but ideally trying to keep this under 1500mg. Most Americans consume roughly 3400mg. Almost universally, my patients tell me they do not add salt to their food. Adding salt isn’t the real culprit for most people! Most of our sodium intake comes from prepared and processed foods. Here is a list of the Top 25 foods that add the most sodium to your diet , according to the American Heart Association Website.(2) Some of the foods on the list, such as [...]

Can We Use Diet to Treat High Blood Pressure? A Review of the DASH Diet2018-04-23T10:14:29+00:00