Ivermectin, Supplements & COVID-19. In this episode, you will hear a physician-scientist' s compelling testimony about an old drug that should be considered for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.  In addition, a Harvard and Yale-trained ophthalmologist will give his recommendations on alternative COVID-19 prevention tips. Thanks for listening!

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Track your symptoms and find out where the hot spots are using the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App. Become involved in being part of the solution. We need you to track your symptoms even if you are COVID-19 negative.

Best thermometer
2nd best thermometer
An accurate Pulse oximeter (If you have COVID-19, seek medical help if less than 95% at rest after 1 minute, which could mean you have pneumonia)

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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any of the following vitamins or supplements that could reduce severe COVID symptoms:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotic or this one, Melatonin, Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar, and NAC.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where I hold various positions. I spent the past decade studying hypertension management. I am an author of six first-authored publications in scientific journals. You can read my work HERE. Connect with me on Facebook or Twitter.

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Which Vaccine is the Game-Changer Right Now? The vaccines are getting better and a potential game-changer is on its way.  In this episode, I share my reaction to this news and what could be done while you wait for the vaccination and immunity.

Update 3/15/2021-Germany, Italy, and France suspended the Astrazeneca vaccine for further investigation due to blood clotting concern that took the life of a few people. However, the World Health Organization says the vaccine is safe.

US validated devices (list of validated blood pressure monitors)

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Track your symptoms and find out where the hot spots are using the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App. Become involved in being part of the solution. We need you to track your symptoms even if you are COVID-19 negative.

Best thermometer
2nd best thermometer
Accurate Pulse oximeter (If you have COVID-19, seek medical help if less than 95% at rest after 1 minute, which could mean you have pneumonia)

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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any of the following vitamins or supplements that could reduce severe COVID symptoms:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotic or this one, Melatonin, Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar, and NAC.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where I hold various positions. I spent the past decade studying hypertension management. I am an author of six first-authored publications in scientific journals. You can read my work HERE. Connect with me on Facebook or Twitter.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”

In this episode, I will give you a brief update on high blood pressure and COVID-19. I also talk about tele-medicine and touch on where to get the best vaccine recommendation. Thanks for listening! If you found this podcast helpful, please subscribe, and share with your family and friends so they would know what everybody ought to know about hypertension to live a long healthy life free from hypertension complications.

US validated devices (list of validated blood pressure monitors)

Small-sized validated blood pressure cuff 9-17 inches here. Regular-sized validated blood pressure cuff 13-17 inches here; Large-sized validated blood pressure cuff up to 16.5 to 21.25 inches here. Extra-large validated large cuff up to 16.5-23.6 inches click here.

List of validated blood pressure monitors click here.

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Track your symptoms and find out where the hot spots are using the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App. Become involved in being part of the solution. We need you to track your symptoms even if you are COVID-19 negative.

Best thermometer
2nd best thermometer
Accurate Pulse oximeter (If you have COVID-19, seek medical help if less than 95% at rest after 1 minute, which could mean you have pneumonia)

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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any of the following vitamins or supplements that could reduce severe COVID symptoms:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotic or this one, Melatonin, Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar, and NAC.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where I hold various positions. I spent the past decade studying hypertensi

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects and Vitamin D
In this episode, I will tell you the updates on the COVID-19 vaccine, vitamin D deficiency, and more.

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*Vitamin D HOME TESTING KIT here (Deficiency is less than 30 ng/ml and Optimal=50-60 ng/ml for the general public, ask your doctor what's good for you.)
*COVID-19 HOME TESTING KIT here
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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any of the following vitamins or supplements that could reduce severe COVID symptoms:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotic or this one, Melatonin, *Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar, and NAC.
*Quercetin may be contraindicated in people with thyroid disease. Ask your doctor and get a TSH, FREE  T3  & T4 , and aTPO before use.
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Don't forget to sign up for the vsafe.cdc.gov/en/ when you get your COVID19 vaccine to help the CDC collect accurate data on the side effects and safety of the vaccine.  Report any side effects you may have to vaers.hhs.gov

US validated devices (list of validated blood pressure monitors)

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Best thermometer
2nd best thermometer
An accurate Pulse oximeter (If you have COVID-19, seek medical help if less than 95% at rest after 1 minute, which could mean you have pneumonia

Track your symptoms and find out where the hot spots are using the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App. Become involved in being part of the solution.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingh

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”

How Does Dehydration Affect Your Blood Pressure? Why do we say eight glasses of water would be required for health? I will address these questions and more about water in this episode. Thanks for listening!
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Small-sized validated blood pressure cuff 9-17 inches here. Regular-sized validated blood pressure cuff 13-17 inches here; Large-sized validated blood pressure cuff up to 16.5 to 21.25 inches here. Extra-large validated large cuff up to 16.5-23.6 inches click here.

List of validated blood pressure monitors click here.

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Zero Water filter for the best tasting water: click here
10 Stage Water Filter
Shower filter
**Test your dehydration level at home using Vivoo test strips and a free app: click here
**Urine test strips to test for dehydration (A PH greater than 1.010 might indicate dehydration and the higher the number, the more dehydrated you may be): click here
**Hydralyte Hydrating Electrolyte Power: clinic here

Track your symptoms and find out where the hot spots are using the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App.

Best thermometer
An accurate Pulse oximeter (seek help if less than 95% at rest after 1 minute, which could mean you have pneumonia)

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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any of the following vitamins or supplements that could reduce severe COVID-19 symptoms:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotics or this one,

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”

Hypertension, FLU, Herd Immunity, & COVID 19. In this episode, I share what the experts have to say about COVID 19 and hypertension, the flu, and herd immunity.  I also share one patient's experience, regrets, and advice.

Track your symptoms and find out where the hot spots are using the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App.

Best thermometer
Accurate Pulse oximeter (If you have COVID-19, seek medical help if less than 95% at rest after 1 minute, which could mean you have pneumonia)


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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any of the following vitamins or supplements:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotic  or this one, Melatonin, Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar, and NAC.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where I hold various positions and spent the past decade studying hypertension management. I am an author of six first-authored publications in scientific journals. You can read my work HERE. Connect with me on Facebook or Twitter.

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Resources
Center for Disease Control recommendations for holiday celebrations
Preventing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 With Masks and Other “Low-tech” Interventions
Vitamin D sufficiency...reduced risk for adverse clinical outcomes inpatients withCOVID-19 infection.
#covidandtheflu #COVID19SymptomTrackerApp #covidholidayseason #masks #masksforall #vitdtoprotectagainstcovid #winterandvitd
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”

Is it safe to go to the doctor's office at this point during COVID-19? In this episode, I will discuss this issue and hear from a hypertensive expert about primary care and blood pressure control.
Correction: An oral temperature takes approximately 4-15 seconds in the medical office.

COVID-19 Symptom Tracker App https://covid.joinzoe.com/us-2

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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any of the following vitamins or supplements:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotic  or this one, Melatonin, Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar, and NAC.

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Click here to see how to use a home blood pressure monitor and log.

Get a validated Omron Blood Pressure Monitor here for purchase online. Use Omron MIT Elite for pregnant women due to the altered hemodynamics.
Visit Hypertension Resistant to Treatment's YouTube Channel for What to Eat?
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Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where I hold various positions and spent the past decade studying hypertension management. I am an author of six first-authored publications in scientific journals. You can read my work HERE. Connect with me on Facebook or Twitter.

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Resources
Center for Disease Control: Doctor Visits and Getting Medicines
COVID19 Symptom Tracker App

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”

Vitamin D deficiency, sufficiency, toxicity, and benefits. How would you know if you have enough vitamin D, why it's important to know, and what to do about it? I cover these topics and more in this episode referring to the vitamin D experts and other experts in their own words.
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The Blood Pressure Solution
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While we wait on the vaccine to protect us from contracting COVID-19, new research has shown that vitamin D is likely protective against the virus and other illnesses. I tell you everything you need to know in this episode.

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Levoit Air Purifier for Home HEPA filter for allergies, dust, pollen, smoke, and it is an odor eliminator. Dust may increase COVID-19 transmission and reduce the effectiveness of your vitamin D based on a recent study.  

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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from any of the following vitamins or supplements:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotics or this one, Melatonin, Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar, and NAC.
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Butter beans give you 126 mg of magnesium per cup. Click here for how to cook butter beans in about an hour.
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Click here to see how to use a home blood pressure monitor and log.

Get a validated Omron Blood Pressure Monitor here for purchase online. Use Omron MIT Elite for pregnant women due to the altered hemodynamics.
Visit Hypertension Resistant to Treatment's YouTube

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”

Should You Trust Office Blood Pressure Measurements? In this episode, I will discuss the new hypertension guidelines for office blood pressure measurements. I have included soundbites from the co-chair of the hypertension committee to help answer this question.

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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from vitamins:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotic  or this one, Melatonin & Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar
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Vitamin D Self Testing (no affiliation)
Butter beans give you 126 mg of magnesium per cup. Click here for how to cook butter beans in about an hour.
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Click here to see how to use a home blood pressure monitor and log.

Get a validated Omron Blood Pressure Monitor here for purchase online. Use Omron MIT Elite for pregnant women due to the altered hemodynamics.
Visit Hypertension Resistant to Treatment's YouTube Channel for What to Eat?
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Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where I hold various positions and spent the past decade studying hypertension management. I am an author of six first-authored publications in scientific journals. You can read my work HERE. Connect with me on Facebook or Twitter.
#relievestressandanxiety #drtonya #lowerhighbloodpressure #covid-19
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Resources
10 Year Cardiovascular Risk Calculator
2017 Hypertension Guidelines

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What Can You Do Now to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & High Blood Pressure? There's a lot going on that might be causing unnecessary stress, anxiety, and blood pressure higher than your target goal. Here are some easy solutions that are not medical advice. I will tell you exactly what to do.
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Never do anything without your doctor's advice especially if you have a chronic illness.

Download this free cheat sheet from an experienced psychiatrist for more information here.
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Ask your doctor if you would benefit from vitamins that have been shown to help prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms:
Vitamin C with rose hips, Zinc, D3 & K2, Magnesium or this one, B complex, Elderberry, Probiotic  or this one, Melatonin & Quercetin, Braggs Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar
If you enjoyed the podcast, please share and consider leaving a 5-star rating.

Vitamin D Self Testing (no affiliation)
Butter beans give you 126 mg of magnesium per cup. Click here for how to cook butter beans in about an hour.
****
Click here to see how to use a home blood pressure monitor and log.

Get a validated Omron Blood Pressure Monitor here for purchase online. Use Omron MIT Elite for pregnant women due to the altered hemodynamics.
Visit Hypertension Resistant to Treatment's YouTube Channel for What to Eat?
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Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where I hold various positions and spent the past decade studying hyp

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about your health. The views shared are those of the host and guests, and do not represent any other organization.”