The American Heart Assn. Has Changed ‘Normal’ Blood Pressure To 110/70…Every Time They Lower The Numbers, Millions Of People Need Drugs.
In 1970, Normal BP Was 160/95. In 1985 It Was 140/90. And Now 120/80 Is Considered ‘Elevated.’
That’s Not Medicine. That’s $40B Marketing.… pic.twitter.com/mS89u0iCCH
— Valerie Anne Smith (@ValerieAnne1970) October 4, 2025
In a recent eye-opening vid, Dr. Adam J. Story that exposes the shifting sands of blood pressure guidelines. The video, titled “The History of Blood Pressure Numbers,” details how what was once considered normal—160/90 in the 1970s—has been steadily lowered over decades, now pushing for targets as low as 120/80 or even 110/70 under new 2025 guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. Dr. Story questions whether this is genuine science or just corporate greed from pharmaceutical companies aiming to hook more Americans on lifelong medications. As the post bluntly states, “That’s Not Medicine. That’s $40B Marketing.” This isn’t an isolated incident; it’s part of a broader pattern where the medical establishment, in cahoots with Big Pharma, tweaks numbers to expand the pool of “patients” needing drugs, all while ignoring the real toll on our health and freedoms.
The blood pressure saga is a prime example of how these manipulations work. Back in 1970, high blood pressure was defined as 160/95, and doctors often allowed for age-related increases—100 plus your age for systolic was acceptable. By the 1980s, it dropped to 140/90. Then, in 2017, the threshold plummeted to 130/80 for hypertension and 120/80 as “elevated,” instantly labeling nearly half of U.S. adults as having high blood pressure—an increase of 30 million people. This change was based on studies like SPRINT, funded by federal dollars but backed by pharma interests, which touted a 25% relative risk reduction in heart events. But as critics point out, the absolute risk reduction was a measly 2% for high-risk groups and zero for average folks. Yet, doctors are now incentivized—through pay structures tied to meeting these targets—to prescribe antihypertensives aggressively, even starting with two drugs at once. The result? Millions more on meds, facing side effects like dizziness, falls, kidney issues, and even increased stroke risk from over-lowering BP.
Dr. Andy Lazris, a primary care physician, warns that pushing too low can cause harm, like hip fractures from fainting, but doctors still get paid for hitting the numbers. And with the latest 2025 shift to 110/70 as “normal,” it’s clear: This isn’t about health; it’s about creating a captive market for Big Pharma’s $40 billion annual haul from BP drugs. This numbers game extends to cholesterol, where guidelines have been similarly rigged to funnel Americans into statin dependency. Statins, those ubiquitous cholesterol-lowering pills, were once reserved for those with sky-high levels or existing heart disease. But over the years, thresholds have been lowered, expanding the “at-risk” population dramatically. A 2004 Fox News report questioned whether healthy people should even take these drugs, noting that for a 58-year-old with no major risks, diet and exercise should suffice under earlier guidelines.
Yet, Big Pharma’s influence has pushed for broader use, with studies funded by drug makers emphasizing relative risks while downplaying absolute benefits and side effects like muscle pain, diabetes risk, and cognitive issues. One conservative voice highlighted how drug companies manipulated perceptions: Fresh out of training, doctors were taught to prescribe statins liberally, only to later realize the data was skewed. Now, millions of Americans without heart disease are on these meds, contributing to Pharma’s massive profits. It’s no coincidence that as guidelines drop, prescription rates soar—turning preventive care into a profit machine that overlooks natural alternatives like cutting trans fats and saturated fats from diets.
Critics argue this over-medicalization distracts from real wellness, burdening taxpayers and patients alike with unnecessary costs and harms. The overdiagnosis epidemic hits even harder with conditions like ADHD, where Big Pharma’s tentacles have turned childhood energy into a diagnosable disorder ripe for drugging. Recent reports, including one from RFK Jr.’s highly anticipated MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) initiative, paint a grim picture: Prescriptions for ADHD meds have surged 250% in recent years, with overdiagnosis being the strongest evidenced issue.
Studies show that the youngest kids in a class are disproportionately labeled ADHD, leading to unnecessary stimulants that can cause insomnia, appetite loss, and long-term dependency. This isn’t science; it’s marketing. Pharma giants push screening tools and lobby for broader criteria, turning normal behaviors into billable conditions. A Daily Wire exposé warns of fake “mental health” tests in schools that justify over-prescription of psychoactive drugs, eroding parental rights and individual freedoms. Nonwhite kids might even be underdiagnosed due to biases, but overall, the system inflates numbers to sell pills, ignoring root causes like diet, screen time, or lack of discipline. This manipulation not only harms our children but threatens national security, as the MAHA report links it to broader child health declines. Perhaps the most egregious example of Big Pharma’s profiteering came during the COVID-19 pandemic, where numbers were twisted to push experimental vaccines on the masses. Tucker Carlson, in a scathing Fox News op-ed, exposed how Pfizer and others manipulated data to hype the virus and their shots, reaping billions while suppressing side effects and alternatives.
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Death counts were inflated by including “with COVID” cases, hospital protocols prioritized profits over patients, and mandates forced vaccines despite questionable efficacy. The Federalist outlined 12 ways Congress should hold Big Pharma accountable for COVID malfeasance, from rigged trials to liability shields that protected profits at the expense of lives. Heritage Foundation reports slammed the alliance between government and Pharma, noting how China’s role was downplayed to avoid scrutiny on lab origins, all while vaccines generated unprecedented windfalls. This wasn’t public health; it was a power grab that divided families, wrecked economies, and eroded trust in institutions. Conservatives have long warned about this unholy union of Big Government and Big Pharma, where metrics like case counts and positivity rates were weaponized to justify endless boosters and restrictions. These manipulations reveal a stark truth: Our health matters not to the medical establishment or Big Pharma; profits do. Doctors, once healers, have become drug pushers, graded and paid based on how many patients they medicate to arbitrary targets. Heritage analyses show how government-controlled health care illusions of cost control only exacerbate inefficiencies, leading to higher spending and worse outcomes.
Washington’s bureaucratic meddling ties doctors’ hands, forcing them to prioritize Pharma-backed guidelines over individualized care. The detriment to Americans is profound: Skyrocketing healthcare costs, dependency on pills with debilitating side effects, and a distraction from true wellness through diet, exercise, and personal responsibility. It’s time to wake up and be vigilant. When you visit your “doctor,” question every number, every prescription. Demand absolute risk data, not relative hype. Embrace natural interventions—whole foods, minerals like potassium and magnesium, movement, and meaning in life—as Dr. Gilbert Welch suggests, over Pharma’s quick fixes. Reject the games of an establishment that views you as a revenue stream, not a human being. True health freedom means breaking free from this corrupt system, reclaiming our bodies from Big Pharma’s grasp, and holding these entities accountable through conservative reforms that prioritize patients over profits.
From the people
- Medicine is no longer trustworthy profession. I’m speaking as a retired physician. Doctors being trained to follow algorithms and cookbook medicine. The art of medicine has been tossed. Insurance companies and government have destroyed the doctor-patient relationship. Doctors spend more time doing bullshit paperwork than taking care of patients. – Dennis Haley
- What a crock of shit! I’m battling my doctor now with this crap and I LOWERED by Lisinopril successfully from 40mg to 30mg. Next step is 20mg. This shifting of the goal posts is SUCH bullshit! – Rural SuperDave
- When statins hit the market in 1987, they decided to lower our combined cholesterol by 100 points, ignoring the benefits on cholesterol for the human brain. It’s amazing with a low cholesterol approach we haven’t seen a rise in dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. Oh wait… – hatchetforce
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Links
- Half of US adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines
- Should Healthy People Take Cholesterol Drugs?
- Why Statins May Not Be The Answer To Lowering Your Cholesterol
- How to have a healthy heart for life
- RFK Jr’s highly anticipated MAHA report paints dismal state of child health, national security concerns
- Articles – October 27, 2015
- The Fake ‘Mental Health’ Test Coming To Your Child’s School
- TUCKER CARLSON: If you really want to understand how powerful Big Pharma is, consider this
- 12 Ways To Hold Big Pharma Accountable For Covid Malfeasance
- Holding China Accountable for Its Role in the Most Catastrophic Pandemic of Our Time: COVID-19
- Bending the Curve: What Really Drives Health Care Spending
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