Comments for LowerPressure™ http://www.lowerpressure.com Take Control of High Blood Pressure Fri, 18 May 2012 11:41:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on Blood Pressure Creeping Up After 6 Years Successfully Using RESPeRATE by Ev Spear http://www.lowerpressure.com/blood-pressure-creeping-up-after-6-years-successfully-using-resperate/comment-page-1/#comment-5321 Ev Spear Fri, 18 May 2012 11:41:53 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5303#comment-5321 I agree it is a pain to get hooked up, but I did get used to it and dont mind anymore. I was also nervous at the start, but eventually Resperate started to work. I hope this continues. I also wwould like a Resperate with out the hookup, but cant imagine that happening. Has any one looked into asking for a larger blood pressure cuff. this also worked for me. In Drs. office I am very high, but having a weekly check by a nurse who used the larger cuff I am almost normal while on 100 Losarten. Good luck. I agree it is a pain to get hooked up, but I did get used to it and dont mind anymore. I was also nervous at the start, but eventually Resperate started to work. I hope this continues. I also wwould like a Resperate with out the hookup, but cant imagine that happening.
Has any one looked into asking for a larger blood pressure cuff. this also worked for me. In Drs. office I am very high, but having a weekly check by a nurse who used the larger cuff I am almost normal while on 100 Losarten.

Good luck.

]]> Comment on Eating eggs and hypertension. by anne venezia http://www.lowerpressure.com/eating-eggs-and-hypertension/comment-page-1/#comment-5320 anne venezia Fri, 18 May 2012 11:38:19 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5270#comment-5320 I'm on blood pressure medication but sometimes my heart starts racing and I feel my pressure is up but it's not, what do you think that is? I’m on blood pressure medication but sometimes my heart starts racing and I feel my pressure is up but it’s not, what do you think that is?

]]> Comment on Does Apple Cider Vinegar Control Blood Pressure? by Dr Tariq http://www.lowerpressure.com/does-apple-cider-vinegar-control-blood-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-5315 Dr Tariq Fri, 18 May 2012 03:21:39 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5299#comment-5315 I was reading about Apple Cider Vinigar --- Hear in this part of Asia-- we use 1 cup of pur honey in 2 cups of apple cid Vinegar with 20 crushed organic cloves of organic Garlic--- lEave it in a fridge with tight bottle to ferment for 14 days -- and after this period keep it on normal temprature ----have 2 table spoons every day -- if acidity have it after meals ---- The effect of the vinegar enhances 10 times to lower the blood pressure --- Unfortunately all blood pleasre medicines are recepter blockers --- witch has great adverse effect--- specially in males--Especially interfares with active sex phase I was reading about Apple Cider Vinigar — Hear in this part of Asia– we use 1 cup of pur honey in 2 cups of apple cid Vinegar with 20 crushed organic cloves of organic Garlic— lEave it in a fridge with tight bottle to ferment for 14 days — and after this period keep it on normal temprature —-have 2 table spoons every day — if acidity have it after meals —- The effect of the vinegar enhances 10 times to lower the blood pressure — Unfortunately all blood pleasre medicines are recepter blockers — witch has great adverse effect— specially in males–Especially interfares with active sex phase

]]> Comment on Should I Go on More Meds While Waiting to See if RESPeRATE Will Work For Me? by marmotte http://www.lowerpressure.com/should-i-go-on-more-meds-while-waiting-to-see-if-resperate-will-work-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-5314 marmotte Fri, 18 May 2012 00:54:07 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5305#comment-5314 Suggest a 24-hour monitor. Also whatever happens check Dr John McDougall's website for nutritional information or even join a 10-day program. He appears to have good results. I have been following the McDougall program for a few years and my BP has come down considerably, although not to the point where I wish it would be. However it is below the point where my doctor would prescribe medication. Main reason I can not follow the McDougall program 100% is because of sabotage by family members and friends - and my own occasional failings! Suggest a 24-hour monitor. Also whatever happens check Dr John McDougall’s website for nutritional information or even join a 10-day program. He appears to have good results. I have been following the McDougall program for a few years and my BP has come down considerably, although not to the point where I wish it would be. However it is below the point where my doctor would prescribe medication. Main reason I can not follow the McDougall program 100% is because of sabotage by family members and friends – and my own occasional failings!

]]> Comment on Perceptions of hypertension treatment among patients with and without diabetes by Sprockets http://www.lowerpressure.com/perceptions-of-hypertension-treatment-among-patients-with-and-without-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-5313 Sprockets Thu, 17 May 2012 21:55:14 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5188#comment-5313 marmotte, I will see that and raise you. I have gone to the source and read the studies that have been done about the supposed risks of hypertension, and it is my firm belief that there are no risks. No ine can show a correlation between blood pressure and stroje or cardiac events. It simply does not exist. Moreover, blood pressure did not become such an issue until drug comapnies came up with these very expensive medications, most of which only make people feel very bad. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but blood pressure and cholesterol are pseudo-issues which have been manufactured by drug companies. The information is out there for anyone who wants it. marmotte, I will see that and raise you. I have gone to the source and read the studies that have been done about the supposed risks of hypertension, and it is my firm belief that there are no risks. No ine can show a correlation between blood pressure and stroje or cardiac events. It simply does not exist. Moreover, blood pressure did not become such an issue until drug comapnies came up with these very expensive medications, most of which only make people feel very bad. I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but blood pressure and cholesterol are pseudo-issues which have been manufactured by drug companies. The information is out there for anyone who wants it.

]]> Comment on Perceptions of hypertension treatment among patients with and without diabetes by Sprockets http://www.lowerpressure.com/perceptions-of-hypertension-treatment-among-patients-with-and-without-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-5312 Sprockets Thu, 17 May 2012 21:50:15 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5188#comment-5312 I hear you, Wendy! I'm in the US and I've actually been "fired" by doctors for refusing antihypertensives. I'm so sick of them freaking out when they take my blood pressure. I'm finding it impossible to get medical care for anything, because none of them ever addresses my presenting complaint. I hear you, Wendy! I’m in the US and I’ve actually been “fired” by doctors for refusing antihypertensives. I’m so sick of them freaking out when they take my blood pressure. I’m finding it impossible to get medical care for anything, because none of them ever addresses my presenting complaint.

]]> Comment on Blood Pressure Creeping Up After 6 Years Successfully Using RESPeRATE by Zada Booth http://www.lowerpressure.com/blood-pressure-creeping-up-after-6-years-successfully-using-resperate/comment-page-1/#comment-5311 Zada Booth Thu, 17 May 2012 21:44:29 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5303#comment-5311 I have been switching back & forth with the type of blood pressure meds that increase your blood vessles. I am now taking Losartan Potassium 50 mg with a separate diuretic. My eyes are always swollen and I already have dry eye syndrome. What would be recommended to someone that is sensitive to all meds? I have been switching back & forth with the type of blood pressure meds that increase your blood vessles. I am now taking Losartan Potassium 50 mg with a separate diuretic. My eyes are always swollen and I already have dry eye syndrome. What would be recommended to someone that is sensitive to all meds?

]]> Comment on Does Apple Cider Vinegar Control Blood Pressure? by George http://www.lowerpressure.com/does-apple-cider-vinegar-control-blood-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-5310 George Thu, 17 May 2012 21:20:21 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5299#comment-5310 I would think if the ACV keeps it stable, then it's probably OK, but if it's not stable, that's probably not a good enough solution. I would think if the ACV keeps it stable, then it’s probably OK, but if it’s not stable, that’s probably not a good enough solution.

]]> Comment on Blood Pressure Creeping Up After 6 Years Successfully Using RESPeRATE by Scott Burger http://www.lowerpressure.com/blood-pressure-creeping-up-after-6-years-successfully-using-resperate/comment-page-1/#comment-5309 Scott Burger Thu, 17 May 2012 21:11:41 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5303#comment-5309 I have not had the swelling issue. But I know that these anti-histamines can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. If you have headaches too it could potentially be a serious combination. I hope you can get to your doctor soon. Good luck! I have not had the swelling issue. But I know that these anti-histamines can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. If you have headaches too it could potentially be a serious combination. I hope you can get to your doctor soon. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Does Apple Cider Vinegar Control Blood Pressure? by alex http://www.lowerpressure.com/does-apple-cider-vinegar-control-blood-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-5308 alex Thu, 17 May 2012 19:11:57 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5299#comment-5308 remember.. what works for you may not not work for him or her but its worth a try.. remember.. what works for you may not not work for him or her but its worth a try..

]]> Comment on Blood Pressure Creeping Up After 6 Years Successfully Using RESPeRATE by Jerry Cooke http://www.lowerpressure.com/blood-pressure-creeping-up-after-6-years-successfully-using-resperate/comment-page-1/#comment-5307 Jerry Cooke Thu, 17 May 2012 17:24:40 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5303#comment-5307 Or it could be you have been under more stress than usual. As your body ages your stress hormones (I can't recall the medical names for thes hormones)decreasess and unable to do their job as they used to. I know my blood pressure goes up during times of stress and I can't handle stress as good as I did when I was younger. Glad to hear resperate works for you. It didn't work for me. The wire plug in my ears and the belt and trying to follow the music at the same time made me nervous and my blood pressure actually went up while I was hooked up. Im hoping they will invent one without all the hook up . LOL Or it could be you have been under more stress than usual. As your body ages your stress hormones (I can’t recall the medical names for thes hormones)decreasess and unable to do their job as they used to. I know my blood pressure goes up during times of stress and I can’t handle stress as good as I did when I was younger. Glad to hear resperate works for you. It didn’t work for me. The wire plug in my ears and the belt and trying to follow the music at the same time made me nervous and my blood pressure actually went up while I was hooked up. Im hoping they will invent one without all the hook up . LOL

]]> Comment on Blood Pressure Creeping Up After 6 Years Successfully Using RESPeRATE by coskun Toktamis http://www.lowerpressure.com/blood-pressure-creeping-up-after-6-years-successfully-using-resperate/comment-page-1/#comment-5306 coskun Toktamis Thu, 17 May 2012 16:44:13 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5303#comment-5306 I think I should. At present,the most of the swelling has gone down,after having taken anti-histamine pills. But I am still anxious ..!! Thank for your reply. Have you had any experience of this or do you know anyone who has had it?? I think I should. At present,the most of the swelling has gone down,after having taken anti-histamine pills. But I am still anxious ..!! Thank for your reply. Have you had any experience of this or do you know anyone who has had it??

]]> Comment on Blood Pressure Creeping Up After 6 Years Successfully Using RESPeRATE by Scott Burger http://www.lowerpressure.com/blood-pressure-creeping-up-after-6-years-successfully-using-resperate/comment-page-1/#comment-5305 Scott Burger Thu, 17 May 2012 16:21:30 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5303#comment-5305 It sounds like you really need to see your doctor fast. If you are having head pains, that could be very serious. It sounds like you really need to see your doctor fast. If you are having head pains, that could be very serious.

]]> Comment on Blood Pressure Creeping Up After 6 Years Successfully Using RESPeRATE by coskun Toktamis http://www.lowerpressure.com/blood-pressure-creeping-up-after-6-years-successfully-using-resperate/comment-page-1/#comment-5304 coskun Toktamis Thu, 17 May 2012 16:07:13 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5303#comment-5304 I keep getting swelling of my lips and face and I don`t know why this id happening of late. I have been on Ramipril,10 mg and now I have been taking Losartan 25 mg. Twice within 2 weeks I woke up with a very bad scull pain and swollen lips and the half of my face. Does taking Iboprofen and anti- histamine tablets and or nettle tea has any adverse effect on me....??I have got some allergy to something but I don`t know what it is yet...!! Can anybody say something about it?? I keep getting swelling of my lips and face and I don`t know why this id happening of late. I have been on Ramipril,10 mg and now I have been taking Losartan 25 mg. Twice within 2 weeks I woke up with a very bad scull pain and swollen lips and the half of my face. Does taking Iboprofen and anti- histamine tablets and or nettle tea has any adverse effect on me….??I have got some allergy to something but I don`t know what it is yet…!! Can anybody say something about it??

]]> Comment on Does Apple Cider Vinegar Control Blood Pressure? by Trent http://www.lowerpressure.com/does-apple-cider-vinegar-control-blood-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-5303 Trent Thu, 17 May 2012 15:32:31 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5299#comment-5303 Wow! Wow!

]]> Comment on Does Apple Cider Vinegar Control Blood Pressure? by Jason http://www.lowerpressure.com/does-apple-cider-vinegar-control-blood-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-5302 Jason Thu, 17 May 2012 15:22:16 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5299#comment-5302 That's great that ACV is working well to keep BP in the normal range. I haven't tried this yet, but cocoa has worked reasonably well for me in the past. The thing that worked the best for me in getting off meds was to follow a plant based nutrition program along with plenty of vigorous exercise. I don't take meds regularly anymore but still have some on hand in case of a spike, but I rarely go over 130/70 these days. That’s great that ACV is working well to keep BP in the normal range. I haven’t tried this yet, but cocoa has worked reasonably well for me in the past. The thing that worked the best for me in getting off meds was to follow a plant based nutrition program along with plenty of vigorous exercise. I don’t take meds regularly anymore but still have some on hand in case of a spike, but I rarely go over 130/70 these days.

]]> Comment on Should I Go on More Meds While Waiting to See if RESPeRATE Will Work For Me? by Nathan http://www.lowerpressure.com/should-i-go-on-more-meds-while-waiting-to-see-if-resperate-will-work-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-5301 Nathan Thu, 17 May 2012 15:13:14 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5305#comment-5301 Doctors always seem to overmedicate without thinking things through. If the patient gets a high reading they jump to conclusions. I also have "white coat syndrome" and my Systolic BP jumps almost 60 points. Keep a log at home and bring it in to the doctors office so you can show him your readings at home. This is a much better indicator of BP trends. I also used Amlodipine and found it to be almost worthless but it was very effective at producing all sorts of bad side effects. Doctors always seem to overmedicate without thinking things through. If the patient gets a high reading they jump to conclusions. I also have “white coat syndrome” and my Systolic BP jumps almost 60 points. Keep a log at home and bring it in to the doctors office so you can show him your readings at home. This is a much better indicator of BP trends. I also used Amlodipine and found it to be almost worthless but it was very effective at producing all sorts of bad side effects.

]]> Comment on Should I Go on More Meds While Waiting to See if RESPeRATE Will Work For Me? by janet llerandi http://www.lowerpressure.com/should-i-go-on-more-meds-while-waiting-to-see-if-resperate-will-work-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-5300 janet llerandi Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:29 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5305#comment-5300 Years ago my doctor wanted to increase my meds but I refused because at home my BP is normal and I have white coat hypertension. Do you take readings at home and if so, are they considerably lower than in the doctor's office? Years ago my doctor wanted to increase my meds but I refused because at home my BP is normal and I have white coat hypertension. Do you take readings at home and if so, are they considerably lower than in the doctor’s office?

]]> Comment on Blood pressure medications causing pain and discomfort. by Nathan http://www.lowerpressure.com/blood-pressure-medications-causing-pain-and-discomfort/comment-page-1/#comment-5298 Nathan Wed, 16 May 2012 16:49:48 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5179#comment-5298 I'm new to this forum and also to taking blood pressure meds which were recently prescribed about three months ago. I'm also experiencing side effects that make me feel miserable. I can't see continuing like this as I'm having trouble being a productive functioning person on a daily basis. This is so depressing and I see others here are also having bad expereinces too. Has anyone found a workaround to these awful drugs? Honestly I felt better with HBP than I do with normal treated BP. I’m new to this forum and also to taking blood pressure meds which were recently prescribed about three months ago. I’m also experiencing side effects that make me feel miserable. I can’t see continuing like this as I’m having trouble being a productive functioning person on a daily basis. This is so depressing and I see others here are also having bad expereinces too. Has anyone found a workaround to these awful drugs? Honestly I felt better with HBP than I do with normal treated BP.

]]> Comment on Commuting Drives Up Weight, Blood Pressure by Emanuela http://www.lowerpressure.com/commuting-drives-up-weight-blood-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-5297 Emanuela Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:29 +0000 http://www.lowerpressure.com/?p=5286#comment-5297 Wow I knew that commuting and disliking my job not to mention the people I worked with and for was killing me. Thank god my work place closed down when it did and I was made redundant about year and a half ago...I felt sick every day and no one believed me at work. after I left I got very ill and ended up in hospital because of the stress I had to face everyday. This is now 1 and a half years since I was made redundant and I am only just getting better now and I am on an good exercise program i tailored for my self along with sensible eating and losing weight I feel that i am now on the road to recovery I still have a very long way to go. I will take it a day at a time and will continue with my Exercise program everyday until I reach my goals. Wow I knew that commuting and disliking my job not to mention the people I worked with and for was killing me. Thank god my work place closed down when it did and I was made redundant about year and a half ago…I felt sick every day and no one believed me at work. after I left I got very ill and ended up in hospital because of the stress I had to face everyday. This is now 1 and a half years since I was made redundant and I am only just getting better now and I am on an good exercise program i tailored for my self along with sensible eating and losing weight I feel that i am now on the road to recovery I still have a very long way to go. I will take it a day at a time and will continue with my Exercise program everyday until I reach my goals.

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