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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - BP machine
I monitor my BP daily and I don't understand why the first reading is usually above 120 like 130-138 or so and the following readings are always lower like 125 or 115. I believe in taking 3 readings in one sitting and then dividing the total by three for my...
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RESPeRATE use and pregnancy
Topic - Pregnancy & Menopause
Q: Can I use this system if I'm pregnant? Should my OB clear it first? A: As a matter of principal, when you are pregnant you should clear any change from your normal routine with your Obstetrician. Clinical studies with the RESPeRATE have not been done on pregnant women but the effect of yoga on pregnancy has been studied (Narendran S- J Altern Complement MED-01-Apr-2005: 11(2): 237-44). It is felt that yoga during pregnancy, including breathing exercises, is beneficial.
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Studies Look At High Blood Pressure Control Among Blacks, Weight-Loss Methods
Topic - Studies Look At High Blood Pressure Control Among Blacks, Weight-Loss Methods
(Medical News Today) This article summarizes studies published in the January issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association. The first study suggests that the reason why blacks have poorer high blood pressure control than whites is related to insufficient adoption of treatment regimens, not because of differences in education levels, general knowledge of the condition or access to care. The second study reviewed examines the differences in weight-loss practices between whites and ethnic minorities and lower- and higher-socioeconomic status individuals Read more
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