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Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - my observations about resperate
Hi everyone, I am 41 y/o who probably takes care of himself better than 90% of the population. I have been using resperate for 7 1/2 weeks. Objectively, there has been some reduction in my blood pressure,specifically with systolic blood pressure. I do not think there has been a substanstial...
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White coat hypertension
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: I've been using the RESPeRATE for 5 months and take Diovan/hctz 160/12.5 . My BP readings have been below normal at home, however the other day at the doctor's office my BP was 173/92. What advice can you give me regarding "white coat hypertension"?
A: White coat hypertension is a well recognized condition. Clinical studies have shown that regular use of the RESPeRATE can help with this problem. As this does not appear to be the case for you, perhaps you should consider some of the tips mentioned by users in the forum on this topic
(http://forum.resperate.com/index.php?showtopic=583&mode=threaded&pid=2239)
such as...
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Mediterranean Diet Plus Nuts May Cut Heart Risks
Topic - Mediterranean Diet Plus Nuts May Cut Heart Risks
(Reuters Health) A traditional Mediterranean diet that includes a healthy serving of nuts each day may help reverse a cluster of risk factors for heart disease, researchers reported Monday.
In a study of more than 1,200 older adults, Spanish researchers found that those who followed the diet had lower rates of metabolic syndrome -- a clustering of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, which includes high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, elevated blood sugar and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
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