Q: I recently was told I have not only a blood pressure reading of 148/95, but high cholesterol, as well. I am now 60 and have an extremely stressful life. However, I have an awesome diet and do not smoke, am not overweight, etc. I...

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Q: If I have a high blood pressure, how does a 16 hour overseas flight affect me? Do I need to be worried?

A: Check with your doctor to make sure you don’t have any condition that would make it unsafe for you to fly. Most...

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Q: I am a quadraplegic male and do not normally have high BP but I suffer from autonomic hyper-dysreflexia quite often. The past two months I have had several headaches with high pressures up to 220/175. I genrenally run 125/70. I have been taking 4...

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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...

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Q: I am 50 years old and my BP has always run a little high, 140/90 even when I was in marathon condition. But I notice it drops to as low as 90/60 when I take it lying down immediately as I wake. I often...

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Q: I have high blood pressure. What does it mean when my face (mostly ears) gets beet red and feels hot?

A: Most likely, skin flushing is occurring when your face, or just ears, gets hot and red. Flushing can be the result of non-worrisome things...

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Q: Is 107/95 blood pressure normal?

A: A single blood pressure reading should not be used to determine if someone has high blood pressure. By definition, normal blood pressure is a reading of 120/80 or less. If either the top number or bottom number is higher,...

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Q: I am having an operation in a fortnight [2 weeks] and although my BP was a bit high at pre-op tests, it has been checked since and is now 150/105. Is there any way I can help to get this down in time for...

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Q: I have had (essential) hypertension for years. I am on eight rx’s and nothing seems to lower my blood pressure for any length of time. I take 8 pills a day for now, am 68, weigh 134 lbs, white female and am very afraid...

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Q: What happens if I fall asleep using Resperate?

A: Many people report falling asleep while using the RESPeRATE. It is very soothing and relaxing to use. Falling asleep while using the RESPeRATE, is not harmful to your body. That session you may not get in...

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