What Is High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is when the force of blood pushing agains tyour artery walls is consistently too high.
It's often symptomless, which is why it's called the silent killer.
Why Should You Be Concerned About High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is so common that sometimes people lose sight of how deadly high blood pressure can be.
Over 1,100 people die every day in the U.S. from complications linked to high blood pressure. That’s a preventable death every 80 seconds.
The latest data says that 47.7% of adults have high blood pressure. And high blood pressure becomes even more common as we age: 85% of those over 74 years old have high blood pressure.
And despite knowing exactly how to treat high blood pressure, the numbers of people who have theirs controlled is dismal – the latest data showing only 20% of people with high blood pressure have their numbers optimized.
And the result? 1,100 preventable deaths every day.
Why High Blood Pressure Isn’t Just “A Number”
While high blood pressure can fly under the radar, the truth is that it is particularly deadly.Here’s how:
Heart Attacks & Heart Failure
Long-term high blood pressure increases the risk of heart failure by 2 to 3 times and precedes about 90% of heart failure cases.
Strokes
High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and reducing systolic BP by just 10 mmHg (or diastolic by 5 mmHg) can lower stroke risk by about 40%.
Kidney Disease
Chronic high pressure damages the kidney’s delicate filtration units—making kidney failure a common consequence of untreated hypertension.
Vision Loss
Elevated pressure damages retinal blood vessels, which over time can lead to hypertensive retinopathy and vision impairment.
Dementia & Cognitive Decline
Hypertension increases the risk of vascular dementia by ~59%, and untreated high blood pressure is linked to a 36% higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease compared to treated individuals
For most people, it doesn't happen overnight. It creeps up quietly, and often, it isn't addressed until damage has already been done.
And even when they do get treatment, it’s substandard. Most feel stuck in a frustrating cycle of medications and appointments without ever understanding the root cause.
How We Prevent, Treat, and Reverse High Blood Pressure at HealthspanMD
At HealthspanMD, we don’t just treat blood pressure, we find out why it’s high in the first place. Because high blood pressure is usually a signal that your metabolism is unhealthy. And when your metabolism is off, everything else starts to break down too.
Here’s how we do it:
Know Your Numbers (Accurately)
We guide our patients to check their blood pressure correctly at home quiet setting, rested, with a reliable upper-arm monitor. Office visits alone often miss the real story.
Treat the Root Cause Is it stress?
Inflammation? Insulin resistance? Hormonal imbalance? Sleep apnea? We test deeply and broadly to uncover the real driver so we can fix it for the long term, not just mask it.
Build a Personalized Plan
Based on advanced labs, scans, and your goals, we design a step-by-step strategy that targets your biology and lifestyle. Nutrition, sleep, fitness, stress, and medication (if needed) are all optimized for you.
Minimize or Eliminate Medications
We’re not anti-medication. We’re anti-overmedication. Our goal is always the lowest necessary dose (or none at all) when your body can do the work naturally.
Remote Monitoring
We also have the technology to monitor your blood pressure remotely. This means your care team will know right away if something's off helping you stay on track with your health plan and get timely support when you need it.
This approach works. We’ve helped thousands lower their blood pressure, reduce medication, and feel like themselves again.
Real Stories. Real Results.
"I met you, and we talked and talked...and talked! I really appreciated that... Over the last year, I’ve lost 30 pounds, my A1C dropped from 6.1 to 5.6, and my LDL cholesterol went from 80 to 44.
My blood pressure is 15-20 points lower, and I did it without changing any medications. I’m in my seventies, but I feel younger than I have in years.
Nobody was trying to shove anything down my throat or force a rigid diet, it was about making small, smart changes that fit my life. HealthspanMD didn’t just help me lose weight; they helped me take control of my health and my future."
— Mr. Timothy Branson
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I battled high blood pressure, weight struggles, and even vision issues caused by hypertension for years. Medications weren’t working, and I didn’t know where to turn. Then I found HealthSpan MD. In just six months, I lost 44 pounds, reversed my diabetes, and drastically improved my blood pressure. This isn’t just another doctor’s office—it’s a life-changing approach to lasting health. I finally feel empowered and in control of my future.
— Mr. Cameron Sandoval
How To Start Getting Your Blood Pressure Under Control Today
If you’re stuck in the same frustrating loop of high blood pressure, rising medications, and zero answers, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay there.
Click below to schedule a free call with our HealthspanMD Team. We’ll answer your questions, learn about your health goals, and share how our proven approach can help you take control of your blood pressure, and your future.
Schedule My Free Call NowThis isn’t just about lowering the number. It’s about getting your life back.
P.S. High blood pressure doesn’t give warnings. This is yours. Let’s take it seriously...together.
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