Hypertension Resistant To Treatment Podcast with Dr. Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC

Three things you must do if you have high blood pressure to reduce your risk of stroke, heart attack, cardiovascular disease, and other cardiovascular consequences. Small-sized validated blood pressure cuff 9-17 inches here. Regular-sized validated blood pressure cuff 13-17 inches here ; Large-sized validated blood pressure cuff up to 16.5 to 21.25 inches here. Extra-large validated large cuff up...

Ivermectin, Supplements & COVID-19. In this episode, you will hear a physician-scientist' s compelling testimony about an old drug that should be considered for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.  In addition, a Harvard and Yale-trained ophthalmologist will give his recommendations on alternative COVID-19 prevention tips. Thanks for listening! US validated devices (list of validate...

Which Vaccine is the Game-Changer Right Now? The vaccines are getting better and a potential game-changer is on its way.  In this episode, I share my reaction to this news and what could be done while you wait for the vaccination and immunity. Update 3/15/2021-Germany, Italy, and France suspended the Astrazeneca vaccine for further investigation due to blood clotting concern that took the life of...

In this episode, I will give you a brief update on high blood pressure and COVID-19. I also talk about tele-medicine and touch on where to get the best vaccine recommendation. Thanks for listening! If you found this podcast helpful, please subscribe, and share with your family and friends so they would know what everybody ought to know about hypertension to live a long healthy life free from hyper...

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects and Vitamin D In this episode, I will tell you the updates on the COVID-19 vaccine, vitamin D deficiency, and more. ***** Track your symptoms and find out where the hot spots are using the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App . ***** *Vitamin D HOME TESTING KIT here (Deficiency is less than 30 ng/ml and Optimal=50-60 ng/ml for the general public, ask your doctor what's g...

How Does Dehydration Affect Your Blood Pressure? Why do we say eight glasses of water would be required for health? I will address these questions and more about water in this episode. Thanks for listening!   **** The Blood Pressure Solution **** If you received value from this podcast, please leave a rating and share it with anyone who could benefit from it. ******* Small-sized validated blood pr...

Hypertension, FLU, Herd Immunity, & COVID 19. In this episode, I share what the experts have to say about COVID 19 and hypertension, the flu, and herd immunity.  I also share one patient's experience, regrets, and advice. Track your symptoms and find out where the hot spots are using the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App . Best thermometer Accurate Pulse oximeter (If you have COVID-19, seek me...

Is it safe to go to the doctor's office at this point during COVID-19? In this episode, I will discuss this issue and hear from a hypertensive expert about primary care and blood pressure control. Correction: An oral temperature takes approximately 4-15 seconds in the medical office. COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App https://covid.joinzoe.com/us-2 **** Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any...

Vitamin D deficiency, sufficiency, toxicity, and benefits. How would you know if you have enough vitamin D, why it's important to know, and what to do about it? I cover these topics and more in this episode referring to the vitamin D experts and other experts in their own words.   **** The Blood Pressure Solution **** While we wait on the vaccine to protect us from contracting COVID-19, new r...

Should You Trust Office Blood Pressure Measurements? In this episode, I will discuss the new hypertension guidelines for office blood pressure measurements. I have included soundbites from the co-chair of the hypertension committee to help answer this question. **** Ask your doctor if you would benefit from vitamins: Vitamin C with rose hips , Zinc , D3 & K2 , Magnesium or this one , B complex...

What Can You Do Now to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & High Blood Pressure? There's a lot going on that might be causing unnecessary stress, anxiety, and blood pressure higher than your target goal. Here are some easy solutions that are not medical advice. I will tell you exactly what to do.   **** The Blood Pressure Solution **** Never do anything without your doctor's advice especially...

What's the Best Time to Take Your Blood Pressure Medicine? In this episode, I will tell you the best time to take your blood pressure medicine and why it's important. **** I announced the winner to Fonceur's newly released book Eat to Prevent and Control Disease . It is on sale now on Amazon. **** Hypertension Resistant to Treatment podcast, website , and YouTube channel : Helping Y...

What to Eat For High Blood Pressure: Pharmacist Reveals Top Superfoods? In this episode, I interviewed La Fonceur, a pharmacist in India, who reveals top superfoods for blood pressure control to prevent and control high blood pressure. She tells us what we ought to know about superfoods and hypertension for good blood pressure control. This is more than information about the Dietary Approaches to...

How Would Your  Doctor Know When To Take You Off Of Medication? Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what you need to do for your high blood pressure. Consult your doctor or health care provider for medical advice. Notably, research indicates that the majority of individuals with hypertension will require lifelong medication for its management. Nevertheless, some...

When is the Best Time to Check Blood Pressure at Home? Considering the fact that adrenaline is the highest in the morning and your lowest blood pressure is expected in the evenings, when should we monitor? There are expert recommendations, and there are scientific findings. I will discuss both in this brief episode. Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what you n...

Should You Ask Health Questions In Facebook Groups? In this episode, I will tell you what I think about asking health questions in a hypertension Facebook group .  Be wise about the information you share on social media including Facebook groups because the information may be shared with unintended consequences. Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what you need...

High Blood Pressure Treatment & Pregnancy. In this episode, I will tell you what blood pressure medication to avoid in pregnancy and what could be safely substituted for methyldopa. Everybody is different and you should check with your doctor about your options. Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what you need to do for your high blood pressure. Consult you...

Blood pressure: How Low Is Too Low? In this episode, I will tell you what blood pressure is considered too low, according to science. Everybody is different, and you should check with your doctor about your parameters. At the end of this episode, I will give you a tip that we use in the clinic to screen for dehydration. Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what y...

Does amlodipine cause ankle or leg swelling? In this episode, I answer this question that was posted in my private FaceBook group. I hope that this brings value to you; if you like this video, let me know in the comments so that I will do more videos like this. Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what you need to do for your high blood pressure. Consult your doc...

Can You Lower Chronically Severe Blood Pressure Naturally? In this episode, I will answer a question from the Facebook group. My answer is based on my past training and experience in hypertension management.  Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what you need to do for your high blood pressure. Consult your doctor or health care provider for medical advice. ****...

How to Get Your Blood Pressure Down Fast Naturally. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it really has worked for many people. Do this to see if it works for you. In this episode, Dr. Tonya will give you information to consider when your blood pressure is elevated. This information is based on her past training and experience.  Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can te...

Should You Call 911, Your Doctor, or What? In this episode, I will give you information to consider when your blood pressure is severely elevated. This information is based on my past training and experience as an emergency room nurse and the current hypertension guidelines. Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what you need to do for high blood pressure. Consult...

What you don't know about these two blood pressure drugs might hurt you. In this episode, Dr. Tonya will tell you what you might not know about two drugs that are commonly used to treat severe hypertension. Here is what everybody ought to know about Clonidine and Hydralazine. The information in this podcast is based on the current hypertension guidelines, the Physician Desk Reference, and Dr....

In this episode, I will tell you the best blood pressure medication recommended by the most recent hypertension guidelines released in 2017.  I will give you specific information that is not medical advice. Consult with your doctor or health care provider for any medical advice. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share and consider leaving a 5-star rating. **** Resources: New Hypertension Guideli...

In this episode, I will tell you how to maintain good blood pressure control, even during a pandemic. Of course, take your blood pressure medication as prescribed by your health care provider and don't start any vitamin supplements or exercises without medical approval. I will give you specific information that is not medical advice. Consult with your doctor or health care provider for any me...