Did you know that, according to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that 1.28 billion people (aged 30-79) in the world have hypertension? Surely, not all 1+ billion people with hypertension have the same cause, right? Listed below are 11 factors that can contribute to changes in blood pressure.  Each person is different and can have multiple other factors working both with or against them when it comes to managing their blood pressure. If …

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Do you know how to read your blood pressure readings? Oftentimes, Dr. Munjal does not need to know the exact details of each reading you take. We want to know what the average reading is, or what the numbers look like more than 50% of the time. This answer can sound something like this: “Most of my readings are in the 130s/80s. I have had a few high readings, but they are few and far …

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Did you know that sodium has multiple secret identities and they’re hidden right under your nose? Sodium can be hidden in food in the form of preservatives. While a food may be labeled as “No/Low Salt, “Salt Free,” or “Low Sodium,” it does not mean that it is sodium free. Let’s uncover sodium’s secret identities.  Sodium as Preservatives When looking at an ingredient list, you may not always see just “salt” or “sodium” listed on …

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Learning to read a nutrition label is one of the most important things you can do to better yourself on your journey to better health. Below, we will learn the label, what is included, and important factors to note for patients with Hypertension and/or kidney diseases.  Serving Size and Servings Per ContainerBe sure to check the serving size of the food item. Usually, the nutrition facts are based on a single serving size. In some …

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Managing your blood pressure can take multiple things working together as a well oiled machine. This can be a combination of medications, food choices, hydration, and exercise. Did you also know that relaxation techniques can play a vital role in blood pressure management as well? Let’s dive into how relaxation can help manage hypertension and how you can apply simple practices to see results.  How does relaxing make my blood pressure go down? Great question! …

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