Dr. Marvin Lipman and the editors of Consumer Reports on Health have come out with a useful little book called The Best of Health: 275 Questions You’ve Always Wanted To Ask Your Doctor.
Let’s take a look at their Q&A page about high blood pressure, or hypertension – a common risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. Over time, high blood pressure can damage our blood vessel walls, causing scarring that promotes the build-up of fatty plaque. This build-up can narrow and eventually block arteries. It also strains our heart and eventually weakens it. Very high blood pressure can even cause blood vessels in our brain to burst, resulting in a stroke.
Q: Does using a Jacuzzi or sauna raise blood pressure in people who already have hypertension?
A: No. In fact, high ambient temperature typically causes blood pressure to drop as blood vessels dilate in order to keep body temperature constant. That drop in blood pressure can cause you to feel faint, especially if you’re already taking anti-hypertensive medication. (more…)
It’s a common medical device, found in every ambulance, doctor’s office, perhaps even in your own home. And simply blowing up a 
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