Functional Medicine for High Blood Pressure

Seven and a half million people in Canada, about 1 in 5 adults, live with high blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure is one of the main causes of atherosclerosis and heart disease. The elimination of high blood pressure could reduce risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 30.4% among males and 38.0% among females. In fact the elimination of high blood pressure is projected to have the largest impact on death from cardiovascular disease than the elimination of all other risk factors (diabetes, elevated cholesterol, inactivity, etc..) among females and all except smoking among males.

High blood pressure or hypertension is a common and serious condition that can lead to heart disease and early death. However, the most important thing to remember is that high blood pressure is preventable and treatable with functional medicine. Heart healthy diets can lower blood pressure up to 11 points! Diet and physical activity, the foundation to functional medicine, not only supports a healthy physiology, but it can help establish a life long foundation that promotes heart health, and reduces your risk of other metabolic diseases such as diabetes, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.

If you have questions about how you can reduce your blood pressure and improve your heart health with functional medicine, make an appointment today.

Dr. Brandon Testa, ND has received advanced training from the Institute of Functional Medicine on cardiovascular and metabolic conditions and offers advanced lab testing to help you better understand your risk of heart disease. He will work with you to provide a personalized treatment plan that can include nutritional recommendations, meal planning, physical activity guidance, and advice on supplemental and herbal treatments.