Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Instantly Lower Blood Pressure within 60 Seconds

Dec 14, 2023

08:54

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Discover natural remedies to lower blood pressure, including increasing potassium levels, going on a low-carb diet, and taking vitamin D. Learn about the powerful technique of paced breathing, which can help lower blood pressure, increase oxygen saturation, and decrease sympathetic overdrive. Explore the connection between insulin resistance and hypertension, and the role of sodium deficiency, potassium levels, vitamin D, and insulin in blood pressure regulation.

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Increasing potassium intake is crucial for restoring blood pressure and should be prioritized over solely reducing sodium intake.

Vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance play significant roles in managing hypertension, highlighting the importance of adequate vitamin D intake and adopting a low-carb diet.

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Increasing potassium to restore blood pressure

The podcast discusses how increasing potassium intake can play a crucial role in restoring blood pressure. Contrary to popular belief, reducing sodium alone may not be effective in managing hypertension. The baroreceptors, which regulate blood pressure, can be affected by electrolyte imbalances. Sodium deficiency can lead to dysfunction in the baroreceptors, activating the sympathetic nervous system and raising blood pressure. On the other hand, increasing potassium levels can have a positive impact on blood pressure. Most individuals need approximately 4,700 milligrams of potassium daily, but few people actually consume enough. The podcast highlights the importance of prioritizing potassium rather than solely focusing on reducing sodium intake.

Introduction

2min

Factors Affecting Blood Pressure and Baroreceptor Function

3min

Insulin resistance, hypertension, and the power of paced breathing

2min

The Power of Controlled Breathing for Blood Pressure Reduction

2min

Today, I want to share an interesting home remedy that can potentially lower your risk of hypertension.

Many people with high blood pressure are told to reduce their sodium intake. However, a deficiency in sodium can lead to high blood pressure. A low-salt diet can actually worsen your blood pressure.

In my opinion, potassium is one of the key factors in restoring healthy blood pressure levels. Not decreasing sodium—just increasing potassium.

Vitamin D is also important for someone with hypertension, especially essential hypertension.

Insulin resistance is at the heart of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of hypertension, high blood glucose, fatty liver disease, and high cholesterol. It’s crucial to go on a low-carb diet to support healthy blood pressure levels.

Natural alternatives for hypertension:

1. Consume more potassium (vegetables)

2. Go on a low-carb diet

3. Take vitamin D or get more sun

You can also try an incredible and simple breathing technique to help lower your blood pressure fast. This technique is called paced breathing.

Take six complete breaths per minute. Slowly breathe through your nose using your chest, inhale for five seconds, and exhale for five seconds. Do this periodically throughout the day.

Other potential benefits of paced breathing:

• It can help increase oxygen saturation

• It can help increase exercise tolerance

• It can help decrease sympathetic overdrive

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