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Aug 2020
16m 25s

Let’s Talk About Blood Pressure

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode
High blood pressure is a common condition, which can cause serious health problems. So how do we get it under control?
This episode features audio from What the New Blood Pressure Range Guidelines Mean, How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Lifestyle Changes, and Fasting to Naturally Reverse High Blood Pressure. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
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