Are we over-relying on blood pressure medication when lifestyle changes could work?
I've been on blood pressure medication for three years, and my doctor insists the pills are working—yet my readings only dropped from 150/95 to 140/90. Meanwhile, a friend who cut out processed food and walked daily for six months saw his numbers return to normal without a single prescription. Are we over-relying on medication when lifestyle changes could do the heavy lifting, or are we just bad at sticking to them?