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Forum - RESPeRATE Features and Suggestions
Topic - When will new units be available?

I am curious if InterCure can give us an idea regarding when some newly designed Resperate units might be available?

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Weight training and high blood pressure

Topic - Diet & Exercise

Q: Is weight training dangerous for someone with high BP? Can it cause high BP? A: Both aerobic exercise and weight training, which is known as resistance exercise, can help lower blood pressure. Regular exercise has been found to lower, not increase, blood pressure. However, weight training with an intense isometric component can cause swings in blood pressure that could be dangerous. It is best to consult with your physician prior to starting any exercise program.

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Medication: Tekturna/ aliskiren (Renin inhibitor)

Topic - Medication: Tekturna/ aliskiren (Renin inhibitor)

HowTekturna Reduces Blood Pressure Tekturna (aliskiren) is the first drug in a new class of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in the treatment of hypertension. It is a renin inhibitor or inhibitors of renin, an enzyme in the kidney, that starts a number of reactions that ultimately increase blood pressure. Tekturna works by decreasing the ability of renin to start the processes that ultimately narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control your blood pressure. Click here for additional information including side effects.