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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Extended exhale question

I have just ordered a Resperate (haven't received it yet), although I have recently begun practicing slow relaxed breathing by another method.

I find it easier for me to simply to release my exhale (while also spending more time in the fully exhaled state prior to again inhaling) than...

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What is the most effective blood pressure lowering pill?

Topic - Medication Interactions

Q: What is the most effective blood pressure pill? My doctor has tried several brands and dosages but my BP is still not at an acceptable level. A: There is no best pill to treat high blood pressure. Oftentimes it takes more than one drug to get blood pressure in control. The nice thing about the RESPeRATE is that, in difficult to control blood pressure, daily use of the RESPeRATE can often prevent the need to add another drug to gain and maintain good blood pressure control. Be sure to talk with your doctor before making any changes to your blood...

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Medication: Inderal/ propanolol (Beta blocker)

Topic - Medication: Inderal/ propanolol (Beta blocker)

How Inderal Reduces Blood Pressure Inderal is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart. Inderal slows the heart beat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering blood pressure. Other Beta Blockers include Coreg, Tenormin, Toprol XL and Ziac. Although these medications...