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Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - arms get tingly

I ijust got my machine 3 days ago. I was trying to use the machine and was getting higher readings than I should. Additionallyl, my arm started to feel like it was all tingly and numb while I was using the machine. I read that I was...

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Beta blockers and psoriasis

Topic - Medication Interactions

Q: Does taking beta blockers to lower BP cause or aggravate psoriasis? A: Yes, taking beta blockers can make psoriasis worse. You need to tell your doctor that you are experiencing problems. This is a known side effect of this type of medication.

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What is the connection between stress, salt and hypertension?

Topic - What is the connection between stress, salt and hypertension?

Stress has a greater effect on the blood pressure of people whose blood pressure is sensitive to salt intake. Mental stress has become an inseparable part of the competitive lifestyle of our modern society that relies on technology rather than physical exercise, and has a deleterious effect on our cardiovascular system. Some people display elevated blood pressure when consuming more salt (containing sodium). This genetically-inherited “salt-sensitivity” was found to cause greater blood pressure elevation in response to mental stress, even in people with normal blood pressure, suggesting that stress reduction is of special significance in this population. Scientific references: Stress, hypertension and the...