Optimizing Metabolic Health

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Optimizing Metabolic Health with Dr. Erin Glynn provides credible, no hype health, wellness, and nutrition information that actually moves the needle towards better long-term health. We are dedicated to improving individual and public health through consumer and professional education, research, partnerships, and advocacy. We discuss health, nutrition, fitness, supplementation, and general wellness topics from a scientific perspective with a focus on attainable and sustainable lifestyle changes. Dr. Erin Glynn, Ph.D., is an expert in exercise physiology, preventive medicine, nutrition, weight management, and metabolic health, with over 20 years of research experience and publications in these fields. She founded what is now MetabolicPhD in 2023 as part of her efforts to provide global access to credible, science-backed health and wellness information in a sea of confusing and often detrimental health information.

7 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: Metabolic Health Series

High blood pressure is the #1 leading risk factor for early death and poor health worldwide…but if undiagnosed and untreated, it increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and more. In this episode, learn how to test and track your blood pressure, and about 7 natural ways to lower high blood pressure. In this episode: * Importance of blood pressure and how to know your numbers * 7 natural ways to lower blood pressure without medications * Actionable ideas to incorporate tips into your routine Please note: this podcast was originally released under a different brand name. As of September 16, 2025, the brand has been renamed. If you'd like to show your support with a one-time or monthly donation, please visit: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/metabolicphd [https://ko-fi.com/metabolicphd]. Additional resources: Previous episode, DASH Diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB5uqRCDsQM&t=2082s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB5uqRCDsQM&t=2082s] Good sources of key nutrients: Potassium [https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/food-sources-of-potassium.php] Magnesium [https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/foods-high-in-magnesium.php] Direct links to previous tips mentioned in episode: Stress tips [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Tk9Y42aWI&t=1393s] Sleep tips [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Tk9Y42aWI&t=940s] Measuring blood pressure at home: How to: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings/monitoring-your-blood-pressure-at-home [https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings/monitoring-your-blood-pressure-at-home] Example blood pressure measurement device: https://a.co/d/gheLkJk [https://a.co/d/gheLkJk] Resources to quit smoking: CDC Tobacco Campaign: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/ [https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/] American Heart Association Healthy Living: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/quit-smoking-tobacco/help-i-want-to-quit-smoking [https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/quit-smoking-tobacco/help-i-want-to-quit-smoking] Resources for alcohol: Free PDF Download (no email required): https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/NIAAA_RethinkingDrinking.pdf [https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/NIAAA_RethinkingDrinking.pdf] National Institutes of Health: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help [https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help] and https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/ [https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/] Timestamps: (00:00:02) Importance of blood pressure (00:01:36) 7 actions to lower blood pressure naturally, without medications (00:06:29) Definitions and background: Blood pressure, readings, tracking (00:10:24) Healthy levels and hypertension (high blood pressure) (00:11:34) Coordinate with your doctor (00:13:08) Tip 1: Balance sodium and potassium (00:18:38) Tip 2: Move your body (00:20:57) Tip 3: Manage stress and prioritize sleep (00:25:06) Tip 4: Increase soluble fiber and reduce sugar intake (00:27:07) Tip 5: Lose weight if needed (00:28:02) Tips 6 and 7: Stop smoking and drinking alcohol (00:30:26) Closing ABOUT US: Welcome to Optimizing Metabolic Health! I'm Dr. Erin Glynn, PhD, and I've studied and researched metabolism, exercise physiology, weight management, and metabolic disease for over 20 years. My YouTube channel and podcast are here to provide credible, no-hype health and nutrition information to help people craft their own sustainable, healthy lifestyles for long-term health. We appreciate everyone here with the desire to learn and improve their health! If you find our content valuable, please subscribe and interact with us on your favorite social platform(s): Find us @metabolicPhD on: Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok. Please also visit us on our website - www.metabolicphd.com [https://metabolicphd.com] - where you can learn more and find resources! See our website for important disclaimers regarding use of the information from the Optimizing Metabolic Health Podcast and our YouTube channel: metabolicphd.com/disclaimers [https://metabolicphd.com/disclaimers] and metabolicphd/terms-and-conditions [https://metabolicphd/terms-and-conditions] Links: Website: https://www.metabolicphd.com/ [https://www.metabolicphd.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicphd/ [https://www.instagram.com/metabolicphd/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metabolicphd/ [https://www.facebook.com/metabolicphd/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuchihealth/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuchihealth/] X (Twitter): https://x.com/metabolicphd [https://x.com/metabolicphd] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nuchi-health-podcast/id1739038603 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nuchi-health-podcast/id1739038603] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JewMLMmy3r3iragFe1aos [https://open.spotify.com/show/7JewMLMmy3r3iragFe1aos] #bloodpressure #health #diabetes #healthylifestyle #hypertension #highbloodpressure #hearthealth #heartdisease #cholesterol #bloodpressurecontrol #heart #wellness #healthyliving #bloodpressuremonitor #heartattack #stroke #bloodpressureproblems #obesity

2. Dez. 2024 - 32 min