Leptin-Induced Hypertension Linked to Adrenergic Activation As a quick review, leptin is a hormone released by fat cells that help to control appetite and metabolism. More fat = more leptin = less hunger and faster metabolism. However, in some patients a leptin resistance occurs and leptin levels increase in the bloodstream. This study identifies that […]
Toning down BP: nonpharmaceutical device approved for OTC sale An article for this device was featured on Heartwire and I thought it was very interesting. Overall, it sounds like a biofeedback-like device that lowers blood pressure. With clinical studies to back up the effectiveness, it seems prudent to add a device like this to a […]
Soy Milk Lowers Blood Pressure in Mild to Moderate Hypertension Soy milk is such an easy thing to add into a healthy lifestyle. It’s nice to see a study on the food as opposed to extracts. Nutrition.org — Abstracts: Rivas et al. 132 (7): 1900 Read entire article here
CRH Stimulation Test in White Coat Hypertension Recall that the adrenal axis is the route by which the body responds to stress. Epinephrine can raise blood pressure. Here we see that white coat hypertension may be due to hypersensitivity of this system. Overreaction can be modified in several ways, including exercise, adaptogenic herbs such as […]
Ambulatory blood pressure and brain atrophy in the healthy elderly I have many elderly patients coming into my office on antihypertensive drugs. It is not unusual to find many with “controlled” BP over 150 systolic. Their doctors seem okay with this number and yet it has always worried me. Now my worries appear to have […]
