Blood Pressure Control- A Map to Medication Freedom.
Blood Pressure Control- A Map to Medication Freedom.
This is a self-led 8 week course designed to help adults lower their blood pressure. This course goes way beyond 'eat less salt and lose weight'. It will help you understand the many facets of food that can significantly lower your blood pressure whether or not you are on blood pressure lowering medication.
The 'textbook' for this course is Blood Pressure Down- The 10-Step Plan To Lower Your Blood Pressure In 4 Weeks Without Prescription Drugs, by Janet Bond Brill PhD,RD,LDN.
Each week reviews a unique lifestyle therapy. You will learn how to embrace each lifestyle change by reading, watching a video lecture, taking a review quiz, and best of all, watching 'how to' videos!
The 'how to' videos include cooking demonstrations featuring Chef Mark Ferrante and Registered Dietitian Georgia Boley. Whether it is soy, greens, beans, or chocolate, together we will show you how to prepare delicious blood-pressure lowering foods. All recipes will be provided!
To monitor your improved blood pressure progress through the course, a registered nurse will demonstrate how to take your blood pressure properly and accurately from home.
To further help lower your blood pressure, there are video demonstrations using biofeedback measuring devices and guided imagery with health coach Amy Steel.
Last but not least- this course includes basic deep breathing and yoga demonstrations presented by certified yoga instructors Michele Fritz and Evelyn Ferrante.
If you strongly desire to use food as your medicine instead of prescriptions, this is a course for you.
(Note- this course is not intended as a replacement or alternative to medical advice from your doctor. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice or discontinue medical treatment because of information in this course. Individuals with high blood pressure should first consult with their personal physician before making any of the lifestyle changes suggested in this course).
Greatly lower blood pressure with lifestyle changes. Learn 7 key nutrition messages. Includes cooking demonstrations.
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What you will learn
- By the end of this course, you will understand what lifestyle therapies can significantly lower blood pressure.
- You will gain a deeper understanding of what high blood pressure is and how it impacts health.
- You will learn how to use a home blood pressure measuring device correctly.
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Rating: 4.2
Level: Intermediate Level
Duration: 3.5 hours
Instructor: Georgia Boley MS,RD,LD,CSO
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