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 User Reviews
Topic - New User

I'm brand new to the RESPeRATE forum...and device. I just did my first session today. I found it kind of hard to stay with the breathing at first. The last few minutes I think I got the hang of it. How often do...

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:.

Alistrol supplement

Topic - Diet & Exercise

Q: Do you know if taking the supplement Alistrol provides any real reduction in high blood pressure? A: The use of supplements is controversial. Some users claim great success but natural supplements are not subject to the strict scientific studies required to become a prescription medication. Also the standards for making supplements are not as controlled as for prescription medication. Personally, I feel it makes more sense to spend your money on fresh fruit and vegetables than to take supplements.

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Medication: Cardizem CD/ diltiazem (CCB)

Topic - Medication: Cardizem CD/ diltiazem (CCB)

How Cardizem CD Reduces Blood Pressure Cardizem CD (diltiazem) is a drug in a class of blood pressure medication called Calcium Channel Blockers. Calcium channel blockers block the entry of calcium into the muscle cells of the heart and the arteries. It is the entry of calcium into these cells that causes the heart to contract and arteries to narrow. By blocking the entry of calcium, CCBs decrease contraction of the heart and dilate (widen) the arteries. Other CCB's include Adalat, Plendil and Tiazac. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control your blood pressure. Click here for...