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Talk To A RESPeRATE UserQuestions about whether RESPeRATE is right for you?Talk to someone who already owns one. |
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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 News & Announcements
Topic - Tylenol insert in Reader's Digest highlights RESPeRATE benefits
Tylenol, the well-known healthcare brand, chose to include RESPeRATE as part of their groundbreaking Stop. Think advertisement campaign targeting people who suffer from high blood pressure and take painkillers. The six page ad was provided to Reader Digest subscribers and devoted two full pages to the blood pressure lowering benefits...
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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:.
Hot tubs and blood pressure
Topic - Misc
Q: Will going in a hot tub lower your blood pressure or raise it? A: Most people will experience a lowering of blood pressure because the high temperature of the water causes blood vessels to relax and dilate. To read what the American Heart Association has to say about hot tubs and high blood pressure click here.
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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: Cozaar/ losartan (ARB)
Topic - Medication: Cozaar/ losartan (ARB)
How Cozaar Reduces Blood Pressure Cozaar (losartan) is one of a new class of blood pressure medication called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Cozaar works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. Other ARB medications include Diovan, Avapro, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are...
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