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Blood pressure and dental procedures

Q: My husband is a dentist. Would Resperate help patients during their appointment in our office or is this a process that takes a while to work? Is there a blood pressure limit to when the dental procedures should be rescheduled?

A: While dental patients may...

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RESPeRATE and relaxation

Q: Is it advantageous to use the Resperate for non-high blood pressure issues? My son (age 21) has problems falling asleep and once he is asleep, he wakes up often.

A: The RESPeRATE is not harmful to use. It does not have side effects. Your son...

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Feeling cold and spikes in BP

Q: My doctor put me on 25 mg. of hydrochlorothiazide for blood pressure spikes (up to 190/125). Feeling cold alerted me to the “spikes,” and I could bring it down only by jogging for a mile, taking a hot bath, or lying in front of...

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BP drugs and RESPeRATE

Q: I am taking blood pressure medicine, Norvasc 5 mg daily once a day and my BP is 138/80. I have purchased Resperate to lower the blood pressure, but have not yet received it. Can I stop taking the Norvasc?

A: Drugs for high blood pressure...

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Preparing for your visit to the doctor

Q: My wife’s blood pressure is sometimes low and sometimes high. So many times I have consulted the doctors but without success. Please help!

A: Go with your wife on her next visit to the doctor. Together you should make a list of questions you want...

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Treating atrial fibrillation

Q: Has anyone ever given any feedback about the effects of using Resperate for someone with Atrial Fibrillation? I have recently developed it and wondered if use of the Resperate might have a favorable effect. I use it daily, sometimes twice a day.

A: The RESPeRATE...

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Accupuncture and blood pressure

Q: Just wondering if you think acupuncture is a good option for lowering high blood pressure. Would acupuncture be a good Resperate adjunct?

A: RESPeRATE use is not a contraindication to acupuncture. I have a friend who is both a licensed acupuncturist and a board certified...

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Drug assistance programs

Q: How can I keep my blood pressure down without the use of meds? I plan on talking to my doctor about Resperate however my money is limited at this moment. I have been taking lisinopril and until I can get to my doctor I...

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Ecosprin gold and flatulence

Q: I am taking Metapur AM 10mg and Ecosprin gold for about one and a half years and my BP is in control. But I am facing a problem with farting resulting in lot of embarrassment. Please advise me if this problem is because of...

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Lack of health insurance and treating hypertension

Q: My blood has been running high for about 20 years and still the clinic I am going to is trying medicine after medicine. I do not believe in popping pills every time you turn around. I know I need to lose weight and I...

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