Q: My blood pressure is usually 140/70. But when I am anxious, it can rise to 170-180/85. How often does an anxiety-produced high blood pressure have to occur to be considered a problem requiring medication?

A: Even when you are anxious, your blood pressure should stay...

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Q: How could I stop myself from being nervous every time I have my blood pressure checked by a medical staff?

A: Think about something else.  One of the advantages of regular Resperate use is you can silently hum the music when your pressure is being...

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Q: Will RESPeRATE help control anxiety associated with having your blood pressure taken?

A: Many people suffer from “white coat hypertension”. With this condition, blood pressure readings are higher than normal when measured in a doctor’s office as compared to those taken at home. Use of...

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Q: My blood pressure is way up due to a high level of anxiety. Can this device and counseling help me?

A: Anxiety is just one of many factors that cause high blood pressure. Regular use of the RESPeRATE has been clinically shown to lower blood...

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Q: I seem to get high BP during emotional situations. When I take medication it drops too low and I don’t feel well. I meditate exercise, eat well, and am not overweight. What would you recommend?

A: Emotional stress can contribute to high blood pressure. Meditation...

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Q: I have high BP due to emotional stress. Is it better to relax or exercise to reduce anxiety and BP?

A: Both relaxation and a regular exercise program are important in the treatment of hypertension and for stress reduction. Most people find the time to...

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Q: Can the use of RESPeRATE help panic attacks?

A: To my knowledge clinical studies have not been done with the RESPeRATE and panic attacks, although some clinicians are using RESPeRATE to treat a variety of stress and anxiety related condiditons. Slowing the breath is a...

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Q: Can high blood pressure cause panic attacks?

A: Cause and effect between high blood pressure and panic attacks has not been established. During panic attacks, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring has shown there is a transient elevation of blood pressure. In addition some studies have noted...

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Q: If your BP goes extremely high under a stressful situation, does this do something to your body to cause the BP to stay elevated for several days?

A: Your body releases substances in periods of stress which elevate blood pressure. This is a protective mechanism...

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