RESPeRATE Blood Pressure Lowering Device
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Product Reviews of RESPeRATE Blood Pressure Lowering Device
Product Review: Don't waste your money:(
Summary: 1 Stars
This machine is a big waste of money! It is an interesting concept that allows some peaceful time but does NOTHING for Blood Pressure! It should be sold as a meditational aid for $25.00!!! They should be ashamed for advertising it as a medical device:( I sent it back after 6 Weeks of devoted Review: Easiest way to relax in the world!!!Summary: 5 Stars If you have trouble sitting down and relaxing, this is for you!!! I have a hard time sticking with things like this, but I've hardly missed a day in about 3 months so far. It is so enjoyable! Give it a try...... worth the money!
Product Review: Easy to use
Summary: 4 Stars
Update, I've been using this now for 7 months and my blood pressure has improved so much that after 3 months my doctor let me cut my dosage in half, then after 6 months, he said I could stop altogether! (though I still take one-quarter). He's quite amazed that it works for me, but he's satisfied and so am I. I use it 2-3 times per week in the morning or evening and it's quite simple. Once in a while the speed/melody is off, but I just restart it and it's fine. I've been singing it's praises to my friends. I followed a reviewer's adviice and keep the device in a zip lock bag, the cords tend to get tangled, and I take my blood pressure right after I use it and sometimes randomly, just to be sure. My rate is a steady 3.8-4 breaths per minute. Persistence is the key.Product Review: Effective...if you work at it...
Summary: 4 Stars
A sample of the RESPeRATE was given to the internal medicine practice where I worked at the time.
It DOES take "getting acquainted" to learn how to use this. You must actually read the manual to gather it's operation. Once you get oriented, it is pleasant-and effective-when one is RECEPTIVE to what the device is supposed to do. If an individual has issues with labored breathing for any reason, it will be a challenge to use (albeit a very soothing one). You are to breathe along with the preprogrammed music of your choosing (there are a handful of melodies), and the music gets slower and slower. The change of tempo is influenced by the feedback the belt around your waist gives the machine. You will be challenged to breathe REALLY deep and REALLY slow. I mean, like, master yoga practitioner slow!!! Challenging. Doable, but challenging. If you do it and keep with these exercises in breathing, you WILL be better for it. I want the reader to clearly understand that although this machine is very very soothing to use, it is not to be mistaken for a luxury item or a toy relative to addressing your health. It takes time-daily!-and receptivity to its relaxing powers to obtain tangible results. The RESPeRATE will teach you the good HABIT of healthy breathing while lowering your blood pressure if you actually use it.
Big expense, but you'll spend the same on a year of copays for your prescription drug. It qualifies as a reimbursable expenditure if you have a flexible spending account. If it's about the end of the year and you still have funds in your FSA, go for it!
Even if you don't have high blood pressure, it's excellent for relaxation right before bed, or just plain stress management. I would imagine that even children over the age of six or so would like using one.
Product Review: Excellent Product ... 1 Thing to watch out for
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent product that I've been using for 15 months. I use Resperate several times a day. My blood pressure was rising, typically reading around 135/90. Resperate alone brought that down to a normal level. Since then I've improved my exercise program, diet, and added dark chocolate drinks (that's pure cocoa and hot water). My normal blood pressure now is usually around 115/75.
Here's a prescription that can't hurt you. Use Resperate, stretch, watch your favorite comedy show while sipping a half a glass of red wine (or relaxing beverage of choice). Use Resperate and stretch again. In doing so I've seen my blood pressure drop to ridiculously low levels like 100/62.
Ok, here's the gottcha. I don't recommend ever letting your breathing rate drop below 4.5 breaths per minute (will vary per individual), especially right before bed (the manufacturer suggests never dropping below 5 BPM). I've experienced sleep apnea after doing so (which I've never experienced any other time). It's a temporary thing and only an annoyance, but easily avoided. If you do like to use Resperate right before bed, be sure to maintain a high enough breathing rate for you or work in 5 minutes of stretching or some light activity (even brushing your teeth) before you actually go to sleep. I've never heard of anyone else having this problem so I could be unique.