What is RESPeRATE?Finally, a proven non-drug solution to lower high blood pressureHow it lowers blood pressureHarness the natural power of breathing to lower blood pressure
Clinical SupportRESPeRATE is the only non-drug solution for lowering blood pressure with such an extensive amount of clinical support.Clinical highlights:
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Join in on interesting and helpful discussions in our vibrant online community. You’ll learn how others are dealing with their hypertension and gain valuable insight on controlling your own blood pressure. Take a look at the most recent post from our User Forum:
Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - hi everybody
I'm relatively new, too. I've been "Resperating" for a few months. The results are remarkable. I hope you enjoy yours and get good results, too.
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Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
Blood pressure and heart rate explained
Topic - prescription medication
Q: Is Systolic blood pressure the same as the heart rate that you read when you are on the treadmill? Is your pulse different from BP or HR? You say that normal blood pressure shouldn't increase when doing normal activities. Doesn't blood pressure go up when you are exercising, or carrying something heavy? A: Systolic pressure is the pressure in your arteries that occurs with the contraction of your heart. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in your arteries between heart beats. With each heart beat blood is forced through your arteries creating pulsations. The number of...
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For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Medication: Avapro/ irbesartan (ARB)
Topic - Medication: Avapro/ irbesartan (ARB)
How Avapro Reduces Blood Pressure Avapro (irbesartan) is one of a new class of blood pressure medication called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Avapro works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. Other ARB medications include Diovan, Cozaar, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are...
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