Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Blog

Have you been told that you have hypertension (high blood pressure)? For whatever reason, you are resistant to take blood pressure medication, and you prefer to watch and wait. You want to understand your treatment options thoroughly before starting medication.

Were you told that you have elevated blood pressure, and you need to make lifestyle modifications? You don’t know exactly what to do or where to start?

Are you on medications that do not work to control your high blood pressure? When you are in the doctor’s office, your blood pressure is uncontrolled. However, you do not want to add any more pills.

Do you want to know the scoop about trending health topics so you could have a conversation with your health care provider to select the best treatment options for you?

Then you are in the right place.

What I have found out over the last 10 years of hypertension research and clinical training is that, overall, we have failed at healthy literacy. There are certain things everybody ought to know about high blood pressure and its management. However, this essential information is likely not being taught in most clinical settings mostly due to the lack of time. The average health care provider is allowed about 8 minutes for your office visit.

So you are ready. You heard that some people are able to work with their doctor to get off of blood pressure medication or reduce the number of pills required and keep control of their blood pressure. Well, this is really possible, and I have seen both scenarios over and over again. I’m Dr. Tonya, and I believe I can help you get to your goal. I am a clinical scientist, hypertension coach, and advanced registered nurse. After about ten years of conducting hypertension research, I realized some fascinating conclusions about high blood pressure. I will share my findings with you as well as other information. I do this so you can get good blood pressure control and delay being put on blood pressure medication, avoid an increase in medication, or for you if you are looking to get off of blood pressure medication. I will provide you with evidence-based knowledge, training, resources, and support to empower you to get control of your blood pressure so you can live the life you want to live without high blood pressure.

For example, everybody ought to know their target blood pressure goal. Ask your health care provider what’s yours. Everybody also ought to know how to measure their blood pressure at home and log their blood pressure measurements for their health care provider’s review. These are the first three steps you must know to control your blood pressure.

I will teach you what everybody ought to know about hypertension and give you information about trending health topics. You will learn what to do, and I hope to inspire you to do what matters to control your blood pressure.

Hypertension Resistant To Treatment was created to provide knowledge, training, resources, and support for adults with high blood pressure.

This free blog, podcast, and YouTube channel will give you all that you need for good blood pressure control. Then, you can get on living a healthy life without excessive medication. You might even be able to help your doctor wean you off of blood pressure medication.

Here is how I can help you:I give you information and training in plain language on the blog, podcast, and Youtube channel.blog and apply the information. Subscribe to the YouTube channel and podcast and take the specific steps to lower your blood pressure.


Keep in mind that this is not medical advice. Join the membership for free for one on one help in the membership tab above. Reach out to me on Speakpipe voicemail for support, specific questions, or comments.

I look forward to helping you get control of your blood pressure!




Most Recent Blog Episodes

Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement: The Key to Diagnosing and Managing Hypertension
Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement: The Key to Diagnosing and Managing Hypertension
June 27, 2023

Discover the importance of accurate blood pressure measurement for diagnosing and managing hypertension. Learn how different methods like attended office measurement, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), and home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) can provide valuable insights into your cardiovascular health.

Understanding High Cholesterol: Causes, Risks, and Management Strategies
Understanding High Cholesterol: Causes, Risks, and Management Strategies
March 27, 2023

Cholesterol is essential for the body, but excessive amounts can cause health problems. Factors such as genetics, an unhealthy lifestyle, and poor dietary choices can lead to high cholesterol levels. To manage cholesterol levels, individuals should adopt a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and take prescribed medication if necessary.

Managing Stress and High Blood Pressure: How Prioritizing Your Values Can Help
Managing Stress and High Blood Pressure: How Prioritizing Your Values Can Help
January 4, 2023

Learn about the connection between stress management and high blood pressure and discover effective strategies for managing hypertension. In this post, we delve into the link between stress and high blood pressure and provide practical tips for managing both.

Comparing Blood Pressure Measurements and Their Effect On Treatment
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