Top 15 Unexpected Things That Spike Your Blood Pressure!

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High blood pressure isn’t just caused by salt. In this video, we break down 15 surprising things that can raise your blood pressure — from sugar and loneliness to talking and holding in your pee. Learn what everyday habits and health conditions may be quietly increasing your risk and how you can manage them. Whether you have high blood pressure or just want to stay healthy, this video is a must-watch.  References: https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/ss/slideshow-surprising-things-raise-blood-pressure

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00:12Top 15 Unexpected Things That Spike Your Blood Pressure

00:15Salt's a known culprit, it makes your body hold water, which stresses your heart.

00:20But lots of other things can cause blood pressure, BP, spikes too.

00:24Short bursts aren't always a problem, but long-term high pressure can be dangerous.

00:271. Added sugar, high fructose corn syrup in processed foods may raise BP more than salt.

00:331.24 or soda can boost it by 15 points systolic and 9 diastolic.

00:382. Loneliness, it's not about how many friends you have, but how connected you feel.

00:43Over 4 years, lonely people saw BP rise over 14 points, likely due to stress and alertness.

00:493. Sleep apnea, breathing stocks during sleep triggers stress hormones and reduce oxygen,

00:54both of which raise BP and harm vessels.

00:554. Low potassium, your body needs a sodium-potassium balance.

01:00Even low-salt diets can raise BP if you're not eating fruits, veggies, fish, or dairy.

01:055. Pain, sudden pain, like cold water or pressure, activates nerves and causes quick BP spikes.

01:126. Herbal supplements, things like ginseng, guarana, bitter orange, and saint.

01:17John's wort can raise BP or interfere with your meds.

01:207. Thyroid issues, too little hormone stiffens arteries and slows your heart.

01:25Too much speeds it up. Both raise BP.

01:288. Full bladder, holding it in can raise your BP by 3 to 4 points.

01:32Always pee before a BP check for accuracy.

01:359. NSAIDs.

01:37Drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin can raise BP a few points, or more in some people.

01:4210. Doctor visits.

01:43White coat syndrome, can bump BP up to 10 points just from anxiety in a medical setting.

01:4811. Decongestants.

01:50Ingredients like pseudoephedrine tighten vessels and may block BP meds.

01:54Ask your pharmacist for safer options.

01:5612. Dehydration.

01:57Low water makes vessels constrict and tells your body to hold onto fluid, raising BP.

02:0213. Hormonal birth control.

02:05Estrogen can raise BP, especially if you're over 35, overweight, or smoke.

02:09Check your BP regularly.

02:1114. Talking.

02:13Speaking can raise BP for a few minutes, more so if your baseline BP is already high.

02:1815. Antidepressants.

02:19Meds like Prozac, Effexa, and MAOIs may raise BP, especially with other serotonin-boosting drugs.

02:25So, it's not just salt.

02:27These everyday things could be affecting your blood pressure, too.

02:29Stay aware, stay healthy.

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