I didn’t start paying attention to blood pressure until I had no choice. Like many parents juggling family, work, and stress, I assumed I was “mostly healthy.” Then came the doctor’s visit that stopped me cold. My blood pressure readings were consistently high, and medication was recommended. I followed the advice—but deep down, I wanted to understand why this was happening and what else I could do to support my health alongside my doctor’s plan. That curiosity led me down a