The speaker, Dr. Alexander Yuryevich Shishonin, discusses the causes of hypertension and shares four exercises to help manage it. According to Dr. Shishonin, hypertension is often caused by a lack of oxygen in the brain, which can be due to impaired mobility in the neck or shallow breathing. He recommends the following exercises:
1. Neck twists and self-massage to improve blood flow in the brain.
2. Breathing exercises, such as holding one's breath for 5-10 seconds, to increase oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
3. Squats to activate the capillaries in the legs and reduce pressure on the heart.
4. A reflex chest massage to relieve tension on the heart and improve blood flow.
Dr. Shishonin emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to managing hypertension, rather than relying solely on medication. By incorporating these exercises into one's daily routine, individuals can experience significant relief from hypertension and improve their overall health.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker, Alexander Yuryevich Shishonin, is a practicing doctor with extensive experience in treating hypertension.
2. Dr. Shishonin treats patients with hypertension who are no longer helped by medications, with several thousand patients a year.
3. Dr. Shishonin's method of treatment involves improving blood flow to the brain by working with the cervical spine.
4. The cervical spine can become pinched with age, affecting blood flow to the brain.
5. A lack of oxygen in the brain is a primary cause of hypertension.
6. The brain lacks oxygen mainly due to issues with the neck.
7. A simple exercise to improve blood flow in the brain is to turn the head from side to side for one minute.
8. Another exercise is to massage the back of the neck from top to bottom using the hands.
9. Breathing exercises can help saturate the body with oxygen and carbon dioxide.
10. Inhaling for 5-10 seconds and holding the breath until feeling discomfort can help reduce blood pressure.
11. The cardiovascular system is a muscular organ that pulsates automatically.
12. The capillaries are compressed when there is a lack of movement in the body.
13. Squatting can help turn on the capillaries in the legs and reduce blood pressure.
14. The heart needs to be relaxed to reduce blood pressure.
15. A reflex chest massage can help relieve tension on the heart.
16. The pericardium is a bag that contains the heart and is connected to the heart muscle.
17. Massaging the pericardium can help improve blood flow to the heart and relax it.
18. Dr. Shishonin's method of treatment has helped many patients with hypertension reduce their blood pressure.