How To Lower Blood Pressure | Dr. Steve Lome | The Exam Room Podcast

A cardiologist reveals his natural method for lowering blood pressure and treating hypertension. Dr. Steve Lome joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Key points discussed include: Hypertension epidemic: The rising rates of hypertension are highlighted, with an emphasis on the fact that individuals have more control over their blood pressure than they may realize. Blood pressure guidelines: Dr. Lome explains the American Heart Association's guidelines for normal blood pressure, which is defined as less than 120/80 mmHg, and discusses the implications of readings above this threshold. Lifestyle vs. genetics: The conversation emphasizes that while genetics can play a role in hypertension, lifestyle choices, particularly diet, have a far more significant impact. Dr. Lome shares his personal journey of weight loss and how dietary changes can reverse hypertension. Dietary recommendations: The discussion includes the importance of a whole food plant-based diet, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and the high sodium content in common foods like chicken. Dr. Lome stresses the need to eliminate animal-based foods and processed foods to improve blood pressure. Individual variability: The interview touches on the concept of individual variability in health outcomes, noting that while some may tolerate unhealthy foods, this does not mean they are beneficial for overall health. 🎟️ EVENTS 🎟️ Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and Chuck Where: Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Bash in Miami Date: March 7, 2025 Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyag... 🔗 SHOW LINKS 🔗 Dr. Steve Lome YouTube:    / @drstevenlome   IG:   / stevenlome   Web: https://www.PBNM.org Free Athlete Nutrition E-Book https://www.pcrm.org/athlete 🍍 BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP 🍍 Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip 🎧 FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE 🎧 The Exam Room Podcast Instagram:   / theexamroompodcast   Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Chuck Carroll Instagram:   / chuckcarrollwlc   Facebook:   / chuckcarrollwlc   X:   / chuckcarrollwlc   Physicians Committee Instagram:   / physicianscommittee   Facebook:   / pcrm.org   X:   / pcrm   -- About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.