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Healthy Answers – A Guide To Healthy Living:

‘Anything But White Please!’

By Dale Brown, B.S., per se, but rather a subconscious response to the unknown New research suggests that exercises that engage
M.A., C.E.C. Dale is a consequences of the medical experience. Other elements muscles without movement may be an effective tool to
motivational speaker who may add to a negative effect of doctor visit anxiety. I’ve prevent and treat hypertension, such as wall squats and
has spent many years as a never understood why doctors always take your blood planks. This type of training, known as isometric, or
Certified Life Coach and has pressure the minute you walk into their office. After rushing static, exercise allows the muscles to contract and joints
written numerous articles to make your appointment on time, then sitting in a cold to remain stationary, facilitating stability of the body. By
and e-books relating to self- waiting room, you’re ushered into the next stop: the nurse combining both cardio and isometric exercise, the chance
improvement and ways to with the dreaded blood pressure cuff. “Oh, I see your of lowering your blood pressure reading is even greater.
build a high-performance pressure is running a bit high today!” Well, no kidding! Home monitoring: The best way to be sure your
team. She is the author of When “white coat” does occur, a person’s blood blood pressure is within a healthy range is to invest in an
the book, Small Steps... pressure may rise in a doctor’s office or hospital due automatic blood pressure monitor. Taking your pressure at
Big Changes: The Personal to nervousness. This elevated blood pressure reading home can provide a more accurate picture of your blood
Stories of a Life Coach. Her may not accurately represent a person’s usual blood pressure outside of medical settings.
education and years of experience in physical fitness and pressure and can lead to misdiagnosis or overtreatment Keep in mind that readings vary throughout the day
training of elite athletes has enabled her to sharpen her of hypertension. This is why it’s so important to measure and can depend on factors such as hydration and stress.
knowledge in many health-related areas. The following blood pressure in a relaxed, non-medical setting to obtain I was advised to try and take a reading the same time
introduces a new approach to Brown’s series of columns a more accurate assessment. each day – for example, first thing in the morning. The
devoted to many topics that deal with the mind/body Is it possible to overcome “white coat syndrome?” ranges and numbers that indicate high, low and normal
connection and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. This is a Yes and No answer. You might never rid blood pressure vary based on your age. Check with your
Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be reached at dalebrown@ yourself of this issue, but there are things you can do to doctor for the reading that’s best for you.
lovingmondays.com. alleviate the results and stress. Speak up: Give your doctor a heads-up. Explain your
Is there an unwritten rule that says doctors must wear Here are some strategies that might help: anxiety and that he not be surprised to find an elevated
a white coat? Talk distraction: Bring along a friend who loves to reading when you’re there for an appointment. Suggest
Maybe not as much anymore, but this attire has been a talk! Whenever my husband goes with me, my blood he/she take it again at the end of your exam after you’ve
long-standing tradition in the medical profession. This may pressure drops to normal levels. By talking to me and had a chance to settle down and feel at ease. Share your
account for the association of doctors and the term “white coat making me laugh, he distracts my mind. If you’re going home measurements to track your overall blood pressure
syndrome” (also known as white coat hypertension). The mere it alone, you might look into cognitive-behavioral therapy on a daily basis.
mention of a doctor appointment can create apprehension (CBT), which is a type of talk therapy that can help It’s important to work with a healthcare professional
and worry. The underlying reason may not be intentionally individuals change their thought patterns and behaviors to address “white coat syndrome” as they can provide
evident, but it’s definitely linked to physiological anxiety. related to medical visits. personalized guidance and tailor interventions to your
I have been a victim of “white coat” for many years. Relaxation techniques: Deep breathing exercises, specific needs. Over time, with the right strategies and
I’m not sure what triggers my stress, but it could possibly meditation and progressive muscle relaxation can help you support, many people can manage or even overcome
stem from childhood influences. My father was not a manage anxiety and reduce stress. Practicing these techniques the anxiety and elevated blood pressure associated with
fan of doctors, and he made it known to all of us in our before and during a medical appointment can be beneficial. “white coat syndrome.”
family. He was more inclined to find home remedies for Exercise modifications: Regular physical activity
any minor ailments we might have. Rarely did we visit a and maintaining a healthy weight can help manage
doctor unless it was something serious, which of course blood pressure overall. Studies have typically shown
caused increased nervousness. that aerobic or cardio exercises are best for lowering

It’s important to note, however, that “white coat blood pressure. For those of you who are not into cardio
syndrome” doesn’t necessarily indicate a fear of doctors workouts, there’s good news.

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