{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a9c3997036d73902b7666d/6a67b8e2a02cbcf2a1bcbc87?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 15 | High Blood Pressure Isn't a Diagnosis, It's a Symptom to Investigate","description":"<p>You've probably been told your blood pressure is the problem — but what if it's actually your body's smoke alarm, warning you about something deeper?</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Ellie Campbell, DO and Dr. Kathleen Carson, DDS discuss why hypertension is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and walk through the hidden contributors most doctors never ask about — from sleep apnea and oral bacteria to inflammation and micronutrient deficiencies. They also reveal the surprising number of ways a routine blood pressure check can be inaccurate, and how to advocate for a proper reading.</p><p>You'll learn:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why high blood pressure is a \"smoke alarm\" symptom, not the underlying diagnosis</li><li>How tongue scalloping, worn teeth, and narrow dental arches can signal sleep apnea years before diagnosis</li><li>Why nitric oxide from oral bacteria helps relax blood vessels — and how the wrong mouthwash can backfire</li><li>The American Heart Association's often-skipped rules for getting an accurate blood pressure reading</li><li>How chronic inflammation damages the lining of blood vessels and drives insulin resistance</li><li>Practical strategies for people who have a genuine fear of having their blood pressure taken</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Listen and learn more: <a href=\"https://sleepsexandsenility.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sleepsexandsenility.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/6kKSAMpVryw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/6kKSAMpVryw</a></p>","author_name":"Dr Campbell, Dr Carson"}