Are blood pressure medications saving lives—or quietly making things worse? In this episode of Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor, Miles Hassell MD takes a hard look at the role of blood pressure drugs. While medications can protect against stroke and heart damage, they also carry serious side effects—from fatigue and dizziness to diabetes and falls in older adults.
The bigger issue? Medications can distract from the most powerful treatment of all: lifestyle change. Eating better, moving more, trimming excess weight, and cutting harmful habits often work better than pills—and without the toxic tradeoffs.
Dr. Hassell breaks down:
✅ Why "all drugs are poisons with potentially useful side effects."
✅ How lifestyle medicine outperforms prescriptions in long-term health.
✅ The hidden dangers of relying on medications instead of making changes.
✅ The four key steps to lowering blood pressure naturally.
✅ Questions to ask your doctor before staying on meds.
Whether you're already on blood pressure drugs or just want to prevent chronic disease, this episode will help you make informed, empowered choices for better health.
Take control of your health. Small changes can rewrite your future.
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