Well, according to Attia, the explanation is twofold.
When you go to the doctors office, youre not really getting an accurate blood pressure, he declares.
Firstly, youre probably a bit nervous.
Youre very susceptible to white coat hypertension1, Attia calls it.
Essentially, the nervous energy simply from being at the doctor can easily skew your results.
Still, youre likely not in the best state for an accurate read.
Your legs should also remain uncrosseda detail some practitioners may forget during their rounds.
This means no talking, no movement, and a clear mind (read: nonervous thoughts).
In Attias practice, the most successful readings have actually been those that patients conduct at home.
Don’t worry; managing your levels doesnt need to be extremely complicated.
At the very least, keep Attia’s tips in mind when getting a reading at your doctor check-ups.
