High BP and personal responsibility - What I learned

High Blood Pressure & Personal Responsibility: A Wake-Up Call
In this candid reflection, I share a story that’s been weighing on my heart—a friend prescribed blood pressure medication after a single reading of 135/85. She knows her lifestyle changed post-surgery, yet she refilled the prescription without question. This video explores the deeper issue: have we outsourced our health to quick fixes and rushed appointments?
We’ll unpack:
• What blood pressure readings really mean—and why context matters
• The difference between medical guidelines and pharmaceutical influence
• How to properly measure BP at home (and why most clinics get it wrong)
• The dangers of blind trust in prescriptions without personal accountability
• Why tracking your own health data is empowering, not anxiety-inducing
This isn’t medical advice—it’s a call to reclaim ownership of your wellbeing. Your doctor should be your partner, not just a prescriber. Because your health is your responsibility. And you deserve better than “just take this pill.”

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Dr. Berry’s video about how to check BP properly:
https://youtu.be/rI-ktNcbi7M?si=8x_O40S8GjW1u1cD