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 - before and after session
I'm a new user to resperate. On Day 5 now, my 12 reading average has dropped from 127.0 /79.6 to 122.8 / 77.8 ( 4.2 drop in systolic, and 1.8 diastolic) I've been taking a reading before and after each breathing session,...
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:.
Glycemic index of foods
Topic - Diet & Exercise
Q: How does weight figure in to high blood pressure? Where can I get info on glycemic index in various foods?
A: Being overweight is a risk factor for the development of high blood pressure. Losing weight can return blood pressure to normal. The University of Sydney provides a searchable database of the glycemic index of foods here.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Understanding high blood pressure
Topic - Understanding high blood pressure
Many people don’t understand blood pressure and what their goal blood pressure should be. Here’s a primer:
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the blood is being pumped to the body. Normal systolic pressure is <120 mmHg (which stands for millimeters of mercury). Readings between 120 - 139 mmHg are considered prehypertension.
Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest or relaxed, between beats. Normal diastolic pressure is <80 mmHg. Readings between 80 – 89 mmHg are considered prehypertension.
When blood pressure exceeds either 140 systolic, 90 diastolic or both, it is...
