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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 Support Forum
Topic - Wish I could set a baseline
I love using my resperate, but I'm getting frustrated with it always taking me to a BPM that is lower than where I want to be. I usually start anywhere from 13-18 BPM, and am under 10 BPM in less than one minute. At around 5 minutes I...
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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:.
Benefits of coconut water
Topic - Diet & Exercise
Q: What are the health benefits of coconut water? A: Coconut water is a good source of potassium. Low potassium intake may be a risk factor for getting high blood pressure. In addition, some studies have shown that potassium supplementation can lower blood pressure. I believe this is why some websites claim that coconut water consumption is effective for lowering blood pressure. Coconuts and the water they contain are a food staple in many countries where coconuts are readily available.
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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:
Overview: Types of anti-hypertensive medication
Topic - Overview: Types of anti-hypertensive medication
Sometimes, making lifestyle changes is not enough to lower your blood pressure. In such cases, your doctor may prescribe medication. There are a variety of types of hypertension drugs (called antihypertensive agents), that work in different ways. In determining the drug of choice, your doctor will take into account a variety of factors: the severity of hypertension, other medical conditions, age, etc. Doctors will often recommend a combination of drugs for hypertension. Studies have shown that in order to reach their ideal blood pressure, most people need to take two or more different types of medication. Sometimes, it may take...
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