High blood pressure is a silent disease because often, you don’t realise you have it. It is under-diagnosed and leads to serious conditions like heart disease and strokes.
Functional medicine provides a new perspective on reversing and preventing the condition entirely.
Here Is A Guide To Hypertension And Your Treatment
What is Hypertension?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is where the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls of the cardiovascular system is high. Blood pressure is written in 2 numbers, the first (systolic) number represents the pressure in the blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in the blood vessels when the heart rests between beats. Normal blood pressure readings are around 120 mm/Hg 80 mm/Hg , represented as 120/80.
The diagnosis of High blood pressure, starts when the systolic reading is above 130 mm/Hg and the diastolic reading ranges from 80-89 mm/Hg. There are various stages, with stage 2 hypertension of 140 or higher mm/Hg and 90 or higher mm/Hg. Measuring blood pressure can be done at home using blood pressure monitoring kits or in clinic.
This will lead to:
Heart Disease
Strokes
Aneurysms
Kidney Disease
Retinopathy
Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
There are TWO TYPES of hypertension. Primary or Essential hypertension which is the most common type, for which there is no known causes in conventional medicine. Secondary Hypertension is caused by another medical condition or by medications
What Causes Hypertension?
In conventional thinking, essential hypertension has no known cause and is treated with medications. However, when taking a functional medicine approach we can see some clinical research indicating the triggers. They include the following:
Drug induced Hypertension: inc. NSAIDs, steroids, immunosuppressants, angiogenesis-inhibitors, birth control pills, diet/ energy pills, cylcosporin, MAO inhibitors.
Hypertension Reversal Vs. Hypertension Management
The conventional approach to hypertension is to use a range of medications to manage the blood pressure to bring it back to normal. These include diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors Angiotensin II receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, blood vessel dilators. All of these drugs are effective in their own way in managing high blood pressure. However, there is the ISSUE OF LONG TERM DEPENDENCY on these drugs, which can bring additional side effects with long term use.
With Hypertension reversal, using a functional medicine approach, we address the all the possible physiological and lifestyle factors and causes which could be contributing to the increased blood pressure.
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Review full-health history, current symptoms, lifestyle practices, medication and laboratory reports.
You’ll receive a customised diet and supplement plan, and depending on your condition we’ll optimise your hormones, improve your gut function, detox your body gently and give you specific life hacks to play with to feel great.
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Chris P.
MaleAge: 49Issue:Overweight, Tired, High cholesterol
I have really appreciated the high quality of advice & treatment I received from Miles over the last 12 months. I wanted to talk with you about how to manage my cholesterol levels in particular, but also about my general health and diet.
After an initial series of comprehensive tests, Miles explained in depth what we were trying to achieve and recommended a few diet changes and prescribed some supplements, all with the goal of managing my cholesterol levels, and do a follow up test.
After 4 months the follow up blood test showed my levels were all back to normal/healthy which was fantastic so thank you so much miles. I very much appreciated the high quality of your advice and the solution you came up with.
Agnes C.
FemaleAge: 62Issue:Eczema, GERD, Brain fog
I’ve been going to Miles for almost six years now for evaluation and treatment of Type II Diabetes, hypertension, chronic fatique syndrome, GERD, nutritional imbalance and brain fog. He has been of great help! My blood sugars and haemoglobin A1C are improved, blood pressure has been lowered, I am feeling more energetic, burping less, less confused with better focus, and I am able to put thoughts into words and retrieve my memories. I’m truly grateful.
Stephan L.
FemaleAge: 48Issue:Overweight, Low energy
Being a workaholic and neglecting my nutrition and fitness, I went to Miles to change my lifestyle and get healthy. He literally put me on track starting with a full check-up to tell me what my health status was, my risks, and what I could do to reach my goals. To my surprise I was pre-diabetic! So with a new approach, he suggested a ketogenic diet some supplements, and a fitness routine I was able to lose 20kgs and reduce my insulin and improve my energy.
Margie C.
FemaleAge: 59Issue:Cancer, Pain
After an operation in 2019, I was under Miles’ care. At that time, the root cause for my condition was still unknown. Miles was determined to find it out. A toxicity test revealed everything. The toxin level of many kinds of chemicals were off the chart. Further test revealed that I lacked the DNA to detox. I was given various kinds of supplements which helped with my recovery and energy. I was thoroughly impressed by Mile’s expertise and knowledge. He wasted no time in getting to the point in explaining which was reassuring for me. In addition, I feel empowered by his attitude towards teaching me about the body.
Julianna C.
FemaleAge: 92Issue:Diabetes, Brain fog, Low energy
I am turning 92 years of age next month! Bravo to no cane, no spectacles, no feeding tube, I enjoy eating healthy food, walking under the sun, playing my Mah-jong game! I do not need to take blood glucose medication anymore, I am able to reduce my medication dosage for cholesterol and blood pressure, and amazingly my MMSE (cognitive function test) score is up! From from 20 to now 26. See how wonderful Miles you are dealing a senior like me, haha. You should be proud of yourself of how I turn out to be.
Alicia T.
FemaleAge: 45Issue:Always getting sick, Tiredness
Having been easy to come down with colds, sore throats and sinusitises, especially after childbirth, Miles helped me reboot my immunity, and I haven’t had any of the common ailments in the past 3 years since. It jumpstarted my health to find the strength and vitality I needed to kick-start an exercise program which has given me more confidence about my body, thanks Miles.
I have really appreciated the high quality of advice & treatment I received from Miles over the last 12 months. I wanted to talk with you about how to manage my cholesterol levels in particular, but also about my general health and diet.
After an initial series of comprehensive tests, Miles explained in depth what we were trying to achieve and recommended a few diet changes and prescribed some supplements, all with the goal of managing my cholesterol levels, and do a follow up test.
After 4 months the follow up blood test showed my levels were all back to normal/healthy which was fantastic so thank you so much miles. I very much appreciated the high quality of your advice and the solution you came up with.
Chris P.
MaleAge: 49Issue: Overweight, Tired, High cholesterol
I’ve been going to Miles for almost six years now for evaluation and treatment of Type II Diabetes, hypertension, chronic fatique syndrome, GERD, nutritional imbalance and brain fog. He has been of great help! My blood sugars and haemoglobin A1C are improved, blood pressure has been lowered, I am feeling more energetic, burping less, less confused with better focus, and I am able to put thoughts into words and retrieve my memories. I’m truly grateful.
Agnes C.
FemaleAge: 62Issue: Eczema, GERD, Brain fog
Being a workaholic and neglecting my nutrition and fitness, I went to Miles to change my lifestyle and get healthy. He literally put me on track starting with a full check-up to tell me what my health status was, my risks, and what I could do to reach my goals. To my surprise I was pre-diabetic! So with a new approach, he suggested a ketogenic diet some supplements, and a fitness routine I was able to lose 20kgs and reduce my insulin and improve my energy.
Stephan L.
FemaleAge: 48Issue: Overweight, Low energy
After an operation in 2019, I was under Miles’ care. At that time, the root cause for my condition was still unknown. Miles was determined to find it out. A toxicity test revealed everything. The toxin level of many kinds of chemicals were off the chart. Further test revealed that I lacked the DNA to detox. I was given various kinds of supplements which helped with my recovery and energy. I was thoroughly impressed by Mile’s expertise and knowledge. He wasted no time in getting to the point in explaining which was reassuring for me. In addition, I feel empowered by his attitude towards teaching me about the body.
Margie C.
FemaleAge: 59Issue: Cancer, Pain
I am turning 92 years of age next month! Bravo to no cane, no spectacles, no feeding tube, I enjoy eating healthy food, walking under the sun, playing my Mah-jong game! I do not need to take blood glucose medication anymore, I am able to reduce my medication dosage for cholesterol and blood pressure, and amazingly my MMSE (cognitive function test) score is up! From from 20 to now 26. See how wonderful Miles you are dealing a senior like me, haha. You should be proud of yourself of how I turn out to be.
Julianna C.
FemaleAge: 92Issue: Diabetes, Brain fog, Low energy
Having been easy to come down with colds, sore throats and sinusitises, especially after childbirth, Miles helped me reboot my immunity, and I haven’t had any of the common ailments in the past 3 years since. It jumpstarted my health to find the strength and vitality I needed to kick-start an exercise program which has given me more confidence about my body, thanks Miles.
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The medical information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute professional medical advice and does not purport to be comprehensive. You should consult a doctor or other appropriate medical professional if you require medical advice.
Cavan is a passionate Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, Certified Sleep Science Coach, Certifying Oxygen Advantage Breath Coach, ICF coach, NASM certified trainer/ nutritional specialist with strong interest in optimizing (biohacking) body & mind performance. After learning about his mom’s chronic diseases in 2017, he’s turned his attention to various Integrative Medicine knowledge which may provide the key to his mom’s conditions. Along the way, he realized that optimizing ones’ wholistic health (both body & mind) is the only way to create sustainable loving relationship in life and High Performance in work.
His Mission: Combining my engineer’s innate problem solving mindset with my Functional Medicine Knowledge and corporate training facilitation skillsets, Cavan aims to deliver an adequate balance of knowledge, motivation & rewards in any engagement with his clients. He wants to cultivate a sustainable lifestyle management momentum where they can thrive in all aspect of lives.
Dr Po Sun Yeung
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CERTIFIED DOCTOR
Dr Po Sun Yeung is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with The Functional Medicine University and is the Chief Medical Director of Shiny Sky Integrated Medicine Centre in Hong Kong. Previously an orthopaedic trained surgeon from the University of Hong Kong for more than 20 years, he emigrated to the US and acquired extensive knowledge, training and practices in acupuncture, IV nutrient therapies, hormone replacement, chelation and ozone therapies at various well-known centres there.
Charmaine So
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH CERTIFIED BIOTHERAPIST
Charmaine is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and a practising Biotherapist. Although she got a business degree, her interest has always been in Psychology, interactions between people, and how the human mind works. She loves cooking and works as a recipe developer and cooking instructor on a part-time basis.
Charmaine views the body as an integrative system and that the mind-body connection is vital to overall health. She uses many mind-body medicines, such as deep breathing techniques, mindfulness meditation, and tapping (EFT), to help her clients manage their stress so they can gain focus and clarity on how to best approach and improve their health. Charmaine draws from her healing journey to help her others as she knows that it can be demanding and stressful to make changes when one is exhausted from merely managing various chronic health symptoms.
As a cooking instructor, Charmaine understands what the challenges are when it comes to making healthy meals at home. Her experiences allow her to help her clients follow specific food and diet plans, from meal planning and prepping to customising delicious, simple and healthy recipes so the clients can nourish their bodies and, at the same time, reach their health goals.
By recognising the different challenges each person faces when implementing lasting healthy habits, Charmaine aids her clients in making realistic and achievable steps to improve their health, energy and overall physical and emotional wellbeing.