Many patients try to manage high blood pressure with traditional remedies, but medical experts warn that these methods cannot cure the condition and may lead to serious health risks. This view is echoed by a Life cardiologist from the Evroonko clinic, a candidate of medical sciences, Sergey Kadin, who stresses that relying on folk methods does not address the underlying causes of hypertension.
According to Kadin, while some herbs may offer minimal effect, they are not a cure for hypertension. In the present market, a wide range of nutritional supplements are marketed based on these herbs, yet evidence of meaningful, lasting blood pressure reduction remains limited. The focus should be on proven medical strategies rather than unverified natural products.
Regarding popular beliefs about baths and saunas, the cardiologist notes that these practices should not be considered a primary treatment for hypertension. For a healthy individual, heat exposure can temporarily stress the cardiovascular system, enhancing vascular and heart conditioning and potentially improving stress tolerance and recovery after exercise. However, when someone has hypertension, the same heating processes can place excessive demand on the heart and may trigger a hypertensive crisis, especially if the blood pressure is not well-controlled.
Therefore, safe bathing during hypertension is possible, but it should occur during periods of stable blood pressure and in moderate amounts, under medical guidance when needed.
Research from respected institutions adds another layer to the message. A study from a prominent heart institute highlights that treatment-resistant hypertension affects about one in ten patients with high blood pressure. The investigation also identifies the most effective treatment options for this subgroup, underscoring the importance of individualized patient care and the careful selection of medications and therapies. The study emphasizes that persistent high blood pressure despite multiple interventions requires a systematic approach, including reassessment of diagnosis, lifestyle factors, and adherence to prescribed regimens. This work from a leading cardiac center reinforces the need for ongoing monitoring and a personalized plan for those who do not respond to standard therapies, guiding clinicians toward evidence-based choices for difficult cases.