Welcome to the Younger Longer 14-Day Blood Pressure Challenge. My name is Dr. Warrick Bishop. I'm a preventative cardiologist and I'm super excited that you're looking to look after your blood pressure. It is one of the most important and really one of the simplest things you can look after to look after your heart for the rest of your life.
During this 14-Day Challenge I'm going to share with you a whole lot of stuff. Every day, a video, some resources, a challenge or a task for you to complete and a fun fact. Stay tuned, your blood pressure is super important. Let me explain to you how, what you're going to do about it and how you're going to look after yourself for the years ahead
Why Listen?
- Get practical tips and science-backed advice you can apply immediately.
- Learn from real-world examples and medical expertise.
- Gain daily challenges to help you stay engaged and track progress.
- Take charge of your heart health in a simple, effective, and engaging way.
Transcript
G'day and welcome back to Day 10. Today, we're talking about alcohol, caffeine, and water.
Let’s start with alcohol. You probably don't want to hear this if you enjoy a couple of glasses at night, but unfortunately, there is no amount of alcohol that is considered good for you. In fact, even relatively small amounts — just a couple of standard drinks a day — can start to increase your blood pressure.
It’s also possible that alcohol could affect some of your medications, so be aware of that. It’s probably a good idea to have alcohol-free days here and there. There is no truly safe amount of alcohol, so just be mindful of your intake. If alcohol is an important component of your lifestyle, respect it by consuming it wisely.
Now, let’s move on to caffeine. Personally, caffeine is my go-to in the morning, and I know I'm not alone — millions of people feel the same way. However, if blood pressure is a concern for you, it’s worth considering whether you’re someone who is more sensitive to the effects of caffeine.
You might want to reassess your consumption and perhaps mix things up a little — maybe by switching to decaffeinated coffee occasionally. This could help reduce those caffeine-related spikes in blood pressure. You probably don’t have to give up coffee altogether. It’s more about knowing your body and managing your intake appropriately.
One of my own strategies is to combine an espresso shot with a decaf, making a long black. That way, I get a strong flavor without the heavy hit of caffeine.
Tomorrow, I’ll be talking about sugar and the sugar traps we often fall into. But before we get into that, I want to emphasize something important while we are on the topic of drinking wisely — and that’s hydration.
Water, and good quality water, is incredibly important. Staying hydrated will take care of your kidneys in the long run and help regulate your blood pressure. It allows your body to flush out sodium chloride and helps your kidneys remove toxins effectively.
So, while it’s important to be cautious with your alcohol and caffeine consumption, please also make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and staying well-hydrated.
Tomorrow, we’ll dive into sugar. Until then, I hope you live as well as possible for as long as possible.
Take care, and bye for now.
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