InterCure RESPeRATE User Manual - What Is
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guides you to slow down your rate of breathing.
RESPeRATE will lead you to breathe at a rate of 10 breaths per minute or
less. We call this “Effective Exercise”.
To achieve best results, it is recommended that you use RESPeRATE for at
least 45 minutes of Weekly Effective Exercise Time, preferably in 15 minute
daily sessions. As with other exercises, you should expect to see notable
results within approximately six to eight weeks, and maitain benefits with
routine use.
What is optimal blood pressure
Optimal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure puts you at
increased risk for stroke, heart attack, and other life threatening disorders.
What is
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RESP
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is the only non-drug medical device clinically proven to lower
blood pressure.
How Does it Work
RESP
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analyzes your breathing rate and pattern, then interactively guides
you through breathing exercises that reduce your breathing rate, slowly and
effortlessly. Your inhalation and/or exhalation rates are prolonged
according to your personal need. After each exercise, your breathing
returns to its normal rate and pattern; however the beneficial effect on blood
pressure accumulates.
Why Does it W
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breathing exercises reduce neural sympathetic activity and relax
the muscles that surround your small blood vessels. Over time, these effects
allow blood to flow more easily through your blood vessels, resulting in
sustained lower blood pressure.
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