Ask Why Medicine

Why can't I control my blood pressure and why does it matter?

March 23, 2022 Gina, Witt, Patti, and Lora Episode 28
Ask Why Medicine
Why can't I control my blood pressure and why does it matter?
Show Notes

In this episode, the hosts are joined again by Ellie Campbell, DO. Ellie Campbell is a Double Board-Certified Physician who specializes in family medicine and holistic care. For more on Dr. Campbell’s, tune in to episode 27 of the Ask Why Podcast, where she was recently featured.

Dr. Campbell discusses her new book “The Blood Pressure Blueprint,” and the dangers of accepting a “common” blood pressure reading as a “normal” reading. She describes tips for clinicians on how to properly check blood pressure, as well as some root causes of blood pressure. Dr. Campbell details her blood pressure care plan, and five simple tips to quickly lower ones blood pressure. The team also discuss the importance of patients empowering themselves to take care of their own health.

“Sudden death is something terrible to happen to someone that you love. But having a stroke where you’re paralyzed on one side of the body is a preventable condition in most cases.” -Ellie Campbell, DO

References:
Book: “The Blood Pressure Blueprint”

Social Media:
Instagram: @campbellfamilymedicine