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Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - Pessimism
Dear medicineman,
Thank you for your email. Here are a number of points that should answer your questions:
First of all, our studies have shown that for most people, the bulk of the reduction in blood pressure occurs within 3-4 weeks of regular use. However, additional reduction...
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Can yoga cure bp?
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: Can yoga cure high BP without taking medicine?
A: Regular exercise, such as yoga, can help control blood pressure. Depending on how high the blood pressure, drugs may also be needed. Neither a regular exercise program nor medication is a cure for high blood pressure. Once you stop either one, high blood pressure will return.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
Topic - Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
(Medical News Today) A French study reported in the January 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly".
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