hypertension and blood pressure

You’ve probably heard that hypertension is the silent killer. Other than being a seriously anxiety-inducing statement what does that really mean? Let’s break that statement down to its two foundational parts: “Silent” High blood pressure doesn’t feel like anything. Yes, there are exceptions, but for most people, in most situations, it is symptom-free. Whether its 110/70 or 170/100, it probably feels the same. And given that high blood pressure is common, this means there are

As people navigate perimenopause, they start to become familiar with those common menopausal experiences. Hot flashes. Irregular periods. Heavy periods. Light periods. Night sweats. Vaginal dryness. Mood changes. So on and so forth. What is often a surprise is being told that their cholesterol or blood pressure has changed as well. This unexpected news may come during a routine check-up and folks may be left feeling like they’ve done something wrong. This can be particularl

In recent years, I’ve added educator to my CV. After 20+ years of private practice, I decided to share my knowledge in a different way and have had the privilege of speaking to my colleagues about integrative heart health in a variety of venues. It’s been a pretty busy two years, but 2024 is the biggest year yet! I started writing this blog on the plane back from San Diego where I spoke at the California Naturopathic Doctors Association’s Annual Conference about familial hy