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Spring Forest Qigong

Q: Are you aware of a system called Spring Forest Qigong by Master Lin? Does it really help improve health etc?

A: I am not personally familiar with this system. From their website they appear to offer a combination of exercise and meditation. I cannot comment...

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Systolic and diastolic blood pressure spread

Q: My diastolic and systolic numbers have a 60 point spread (pulse pressure) and sometimes more. I am not overweight, do not have diabetes or other risk factors. This high pulse pressure number occurred suddenly after an accident. Should I be concerned?

A: Pulse pressure is...

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Precautions starting medical treatment

Q: I just purchased the device and read the list of warnings for people who should not use it. Can you please explain what the danger may be?

A: There are no known contraindications to use of the RESPeRATE. It is standard medical advice to recommend...

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Difference between brand and generic drugs

Q: What is the difference between generic and brand name medications for blood pressure? If, in fact, there is little difference, why is there such a price difference?

A: Generic prescription medication is the chemical equivalent of the same brand name medication. Some people are willing...

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Salt to relieve headaches?

Q: I have had high blood pressure for 30 years, since I was 25. It really gets high sometimes! (145/117). On a daily basis, I refrain from using salt and try to avoid salty foods (i.e. chips, pretzels, fried chicken), but I was told by...

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RESPeRATE and lung/heart conditions

Q: Will Resperate work for patients with pulmonary and cardiac complications? I have a patient with tetralogy of fallot and poor ventilatory function related to frequent pneumonias and a smaller left lung.

A: RESPeRATE can help lower high blood pressure even if it is associated with...

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Finding a holistic practitioner

Q: What do you do with a patient who is sensitized to the current treatment prescriptions because of the extremely negative side effects? Where can I find a doctor who is willing to treat me with non-chemical prescription treatments like diet and exercise etc?

A: Doctors...

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Breathe for health together

Q: I am using the Resperate at this time. My husband has always had low blood pressure, but last week he suffered a heart attack and they put him on blood-pressure medicine among many others. Can he use Resperate?

A: Generally, a heart attack does not...

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Chelation therapy

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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Safe flight travel

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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