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Doctors on RESPeRATE

What doctors are saying

	"Our clinical study concluded that RESPeRATE is easy to use, did not have any side effects and delivered a significant blood pressure reduction." Dr. William Elliott, Rush University Chicago, Illinois
	"RESPeRATE allows my patients to have more of a role in their care." Dr. Joseph Marek, Midwest Heart Specialists Downers Grove, Illinois
	"By helping you exhale longer than you inhale -- it relaxes the blood vessels, and the blood does flow easier." Dr. Lyn Ann Johnson, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
	"My patients thank me for recommending RESPeRATE and see real results" Dr. Rowena Sobczyk, Family Physician Author of the book "My Body, My Health"

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Please Note: RESPeRATE users – do not reduce your blood pressure medication without first consulting with your health care professional.

Please Note: RESPeRATE should only be used as a part of an overall health program for achieving goal blood pressure, as recommended by a doctor.
RESPeRATE can be safely used in conjunction with medications and lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise.

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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 User Reviews
Topic - Splicing in meditation audio

Any thoughts on splicing in meditation audio into the audio stream coming out of the
Resperate? I'm thinking "rainstorm" or "forest brook" even Gregorian chant, though
the music might interfere. Anyone ever tried it?

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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:.

BP meds affect on sex drive

Topic - Sex

Q: Can 5mg of Altace a day affect my sex drive? A: Blood pressure medications are notorious for having sexual side effects. These include a decreased sex drive, impotence, and difficulty achieving orgasm. According to Gold Standard, Inc. 2007, a decreased sex drive is not listed as an adverse reaction to Altace. However, different people respond differently to medications. You should discuss this with your doctor to see if changing medication improves your situation.

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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:

Medication: Coreg/ carvedilol (Beta blocker)

Topic - Medication: Coreg/ carvedilol (Beta blocker)

How Coreg Reduces Blood Pressure Coreg (carvedilol) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart. Coreg slows the heart beat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering blood pressure. Other Beta Blockers include Inderal, Tenormin, Toprol XL and Ziac. Although these medications...

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