RESPeRATE and Your DoctorTalking to your doctor about the world's first OTC treatment for hypertension.The "For Your Doctor" brochure will provide valuable information for you to share with your healthcare provider. It includes a summary of the 10 clinical trials supporting the use of RESPeRATE and a brief clinical review written by three renowned hypertension specialists.
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Get the RESPeRATE information kit by mail. The RESPeRATE Take Control LogBook will help you and your doctor evaluate the effect of your RESPeRATE therapy and other treatments on your blood pressure. What to tell your doctor about RESPeRATE.
What else should I know?Indications for Use (Over the counter/OTC):RESPeRATE is intended for use as a relaxation treatment for the reduction of stress by leading the user through interactively guided and monitored breathing exercises. The device is indicated for use only as an adjunctive treatment for high blood pressure together with other pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological interventions. Contraindications:None known. Precautions:Do not use this device without consulting your physician if you suffer or have suffered in the past from: Active ischemic heart disease/unstable angina, bradycardia, severe congestive heart failure, chronic atrial fibrillation, stroke resulting in permanent impairment, chronic renal failure, severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis and emphysema, major organ failure, sleep paralysis, have a pacemaker or if you are pregnant. Common Sense Advice:InterCure strongly recommends that you do not modify your hypertension treatments without the advice and consent of your physician. Health Insurance Coverage:
While RESPeRATE is not yet covered by Medicare or major health plans, some insurance plans have covered RESPeRATE on a case-by-case basis. You can work with your doctor to submit a Prior Authorization of Benefits form to your insurer. For the convenience of your physician, this form is available to download here. Our Customer Care Representatives will be glad to assist you and your healthcare provider through the process and do our utmost to secure coverage.* We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to let us know Important Notes:
*Please note that co-payments, deductibles and some restrictions may apply according to your insurance benefits. InterCure makes no representation or warranty that insurance coverage will be approved. |
Dr. Rowena![]() To inform you and answer some of your questions regarding blood pressure and RESPeRATE, we'd like to introduce you to Dr. Rowena. RESPeRATE Scientific Advisory BoardOur Scientific Advisory Board includes past Presidents of the American, European and International Societies of Hypertension, as well as other key cardiovascular opinion leaders: Refer a Friend...And help them lower their blood pressure too! Tell your loved ones about RESPeRATE.
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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 - Too much Yawning?
I've been using the resperate machine for about a year and a half now.
I've noticed that after I use it I have a hard time breating normal for a while? I usually get down to 3.7 BPM.
It seems my yawn reflex is in hyper-drive? This is...
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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:.
Will stones on both kidneys increase blood pressure?
Topic - Medical Conditions
Q: Will stones on both kidneys make my BP increase? A: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Kidney stones and high blood pressure fall in this category. People with high blood pressure are much more likely to develop kidney stones but it is not clear that the damage to the kidneys from stones causes the hypertension. It has been suggested that the relationship of the two diseases is caused by a calcium imbalance in the body.
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For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Lack of Sleep And Rising Nighttime Blood Pressure Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Topic - Lack of Sleep And Rising Nighttime Blood Pressure Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
(Medical News Today) - A report published in the November 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine finds that people who sleep less than 7.5 hours per day may have a higher future risk of heart disease. Kazuo Eguchi, M.D., Ph.D. (Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan) and colleagues also find an increased risk of heart disease among people who have little sleep combined with overnight elevated blood pressure. Read more
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