WATCH This BEFORE You Take A WATER PILL

WATCH This BEFORE You Take A WATER PILL If you or someone you love takes a “water pill” for high blood pressure, swollen ankles, or fluid retention, this video will change the way you think about salt, insulin, and metabolic health. Before we blame the salt shaker, we need to talk about what’s really going on inside the body—because in my clinic, the true root causes of fluid retention are almost never what people think. #waterpill #bloodpressure As a board-certified obesity and metabolic health doctor, I see patients who’ve been told for years that salt is their enemy… while the real culprit—chronically high insulin driven by sugar and processed foods—has been quietly stirring the pot behind the scenes. When insulin stays high, the kidneys are told to hold onto sodium and water, leading to swelling, puffiness, and climbing blood pressure. #insulinresistance #metabolichealth In this video, I’ll walk you through what I check first when someone is on a diuretic: • Insulin and carbs—why sugar raises fluid retention more than salt ever could. #lowcarbdoctor • Ultra-processed foods—the hidden salt+sugar+seed-oil combo that wrecks blood pressure. #ultraprocessedfoods • Minerals like potassium and magnesium—why water pills can leave you depleted and fatigued. #electrolytes • Stress and sleep apnea—the hormonal storm that pushes blood pressure up overnight. #stresshormones • Visceral fat and inflammation—the overlooked driver of swelling and water retention. #obesitymedicine • Kidney function and medications—the pieces nobody connects, but absolutely should. #kidneyhealth You’ll learn the root-cause approach I use with my patients: How we review diet honestly, assess symptoms and labs, evaluate the medication list, and identify the true reason the body is holding onto water. Spoiler: it’s usually not the salt shaker—it’s the carb-heavy pantry. #rootcausemedicine I’ll also share simple steps you can start today (with your doctor aware): • Lowering sugar and refined carbs • Replacing ultra-processed snacks with real food • Hydrating intentionally • Supporting minerals • Tracking blood pressure more strategically #carnivorediet #ketodiet #lowcarblifestyle This video is for anyone on a diuretic—or anyone who wants to avoid needing one. It’s for people tired of swollen ankles, tired of confusing blood pressure advice, and tired of hearing, “Just cut salt,” without getting the full story. #highbloodpressure #hypertension If you’re ready to understand your body at a deeper level and finally get answers that make sense, you’re in the right place. This is what happens when we stop treating symptoms and begin fixing the root causes. #functionalmedicine #foodasmedicine Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs it. And check the playlist in the description for more videos on insulin resistance, blood pressure, and metabolic health. #drtonyhampton #protectingyournest