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Fumesucker

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5. I have a unit similar to this, it goes on the inside of the wrist

Wed Jan 16, 2013, 05:28 PM

Jan 2013

http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-CardioTech-Premium-Pressure-Technology/dp/B005FTK7F4/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1358370438&sr=1-5&keywords=digital+blood+pressure

Take a reading every minute or two as you relax in a reclining position and breathe deeply with slow inhalation and exhalation maybe five to ten times per minute. The longer you do it the more effective it is.

I just try to let my body melt into the chair, I have some relaxation music/tones/surf sounds on an mp3 player and I put headphones on.

Something like this for music works for me, but whatever floats your boat.

It's important to relax for a few minutes and be silent when you're having your BP checked at the doctor's too, as I said, just speaking will drive your BP up.

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I work out but have high Blood Pressure [View all] Xyzse Jan 2013 OP

You should probably go back to your cardiologist and tell him/her LeftofObama Jan 2013 #1

Thanks Xyzse Jan 2013 #2

I've found that I can deliberately lower my blood pressure in minutes with relaxation and breathing Fumesucker Jan 2013 #3

Hrm... Xyzse Jan 2013 #4

I have a unit similar to this, it goes on the inside of the wrist Fumesucker Jan 2013 #5

That's cool. Xyzse Jan 2013 #6

try L'arginine (amino acid) womanofthehills Jan 2013 #7

Interesting... Xyzse Jan 2013 #9

Fasting womanofthehills Jan 2013 #8

I guess so... Xyzse Jan 2013 #10