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 - naturally slow breathing
I've been using Resperate for about 4 weeks now, 6 times per week. I am naturally a slow breather. My starting bpm is usually around 7. This is with no effort. By the end of the session I am at about 3.5 bpm. I still am...
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:.
Can high blood pressure cause stomach viruses?
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: My BP was high one night and I woke up the next morning with a stomach virus. Is this common?
A: In my opinion, the two events are probably not related but if you were getting sick and take blood pressure medicine, the drug might not have been absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract as a result of the virus. You should check with your physician.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
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...
