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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Can Reperate cause a light headed feeling?

I eat a healthy diet, am not overweight, and exercise regularly, but still have rather high blood pressure, so I recently bought a Resperate machine.

I have used my new Resperate twice. At my first session my bpm started at 21 (rather high) but by following the tones...

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Is there an alternative to medication to treat arthritis?

Topic - Medical Conditions

Q: Is there an alternative to medication to treat arthritis? My meds don't seem to work. A: A regular exercise program really helps in the treatment of arthritis. You should discuss this with your doctor. It might be appropriate for you to visit a physical therapist to get you started. The Arthritis Foundation also offers information about exercise and arthritis. To visit their website click here.

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Non-drug treatment for hypertension

Topic - Non-drug treatment for hypertension

Harness the Natural Power of Breathing to Lower Blood Pressure Breathing exercises have been known for centuries to have a beneficial impact on our health. Pranayama, Yoga breathing, meditation and other breathing techniques have been used for generations to calm the body and mind. Yet, while these breathing exercises can result in slowed respiration, scientific consensus does not support their use in treating hypertension. Because these exercises require effort and deep concentration, they can increase sympathetic nervous system activity, constrict blood vessels and actually increase blood pressure. In contrast, RESPeRATE’s patented technology does the work for you, enabling effortless therapeutic breathing to...