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Fasting and Blood Pressure: My Personal Journey with Lifestyle Management

Please note: If you have a history of disordered eating or struggle with your relationship with food, this information may be triggering. Take what serves you and leave what doesn’t.

I recently listened to an episode of the Feel Better, Live More podcast with Dr Rangan Chatterjee, featuring Dr Pradip Jamnadas, on intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating. It struck a chord with me. As someone working to manage my high blood pressure through lifestyle changes, I’m always looking for ways to optimise my health. I’ve given myself three months to bring my blood pressure into the normal range through natural means—if I can’t, I’ll take the medication. But for now, I’m doing everything in my power to support my body before taking that step.

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I already prioritise sleep, regular exercise, a healthy diet, and avoiding alcohol and smoking, following the best medical advice available. I’ve been interested in time-restricted eating for a long time and currently follow a 10-hour eating window from 8 am to 6 pm. Sometimes, I eat just one nutrient-dense meal a day. My diet is mostly plant-based whole foods, as I’ve found that this approach aligns with both my beliefs and my body’s needs. But food choices are deeply personal, and what works for one person may not work for another. The key, I believe, is making informed choices—knowing why we eat the way we do, rather than simply following habits.

I’ve experimented with intermittent fasting before, and I find a 48-hour fast manageable, though a 72-hour one is challenging. Interestingly, when I fast, I feel more energised, both physically and mentally—an experience many people report. Of course, for those who struggle with fasting, this wouldn’t be the case!

Having listened to Dr Jamnadas’ insights, I’m inspired to try a new approach: fasting for 36 hours, three times a week. My hope is that this will be the extra boost my blood pressure needs to return to normal. I’ll monitor how I feel, how my body responds, and whether this intervention makes a measurable difference.

Managing high blood pressure—or any aspect of health—through lifestyle changes requires patience, self-awareness, and an open mind. It’s about finding what works for you, in a way that is sustainable and supportive of your overall well-being.

Have you struggled with high blood pressure? What lifestyle changes have helped you? I’d love to hear your experiences. Let’s support each other on this journey. 💙

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Sue Palmer MCSP, The Horse Physio, is an award-winning author, educator, and Chartered Physiotherapist. Sue specialises in both human health and equine well-being, with a focus on:

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