The article describes a personal journey of discovering the factors influencing blood pressure, particularly stress during driving and hydration habits. Initial concerns of high blood pressure during doctor's visits were alleviated by consistent readings at home. The author explores the influence of pharmaceutical companies on blood pressure guidelines, suggesting potential bias in new definitions of high blood pressure. This raises questions about the integrity of medical advice amidst industry relationships, while advocating for critical thinking instead of assuming conspiracies regarding health guidelines.
My systolic blood pressure was 145. My doctor was concerned and asked me to monitor my blood pressure.
I found that one cause was the stress of driving: I'm hyper-vigilant when I drive and my blood pressure spikes.
Looking into the change, it turns out that the pharmaceutical companies that sell blood pressure medication were instrumental.
While I will not assume a conspiracy, it is rational to be concerned.
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