RESPeRATE Blood Pressure Lowering Device Reviews

• UPDATE: Most important is whether you are willing to put in the effort required to make this work...

  
  By A1B4917VQ36TVX on 2005-03-30
  ...and if you need some motivation, factor in long-term medication cost into your buying decision.
  
  BOTTOM LINE: Buy this ONLY if you are willing to put in both the time and the effort required to see results. That translates into roughly an hour a week for at least a month--for the buy/keep decision--and 45 minutes a week indefinitely. Also, keep the receipt in case you find it isn't right for you, for whatever reason.
  
  Other reviewers have accurately pointed out that using this device is, in effect, meditation. That's true. I've used meditation CDs--including one specifically on meditation through breathing. They were helpful. But in my experience, none of them have been as easy and as foolproof to use as this device.
  
  BACKSTORY:
  My blood pressure gradually crept up over the years, and the diagnosis of "labile hypertension" changed to simply "hypertension." Saw this device online, and decided to give it a try. It has made the difference between starting medication and not having to take one. TWO YEARS LATER, I've maintained the gains and then some. As a resulted I still don't require meds for hypertension--a diagosis my MD has dropped.
  
  Yes, this IS pricey. But so was the non-generic medication my cardiologist was considering. I have prescription drug coverage, but copayments quickly add up, especially for non-generic. (NOTE: Many of the newer meds are not yet available as generics.) So, I bought the Resperate, knowing I could try it and return it if I didn't like it and/or it didn't have the desired effect.
  
  But overall, I do like it--a lot. And it has had a beneficial effect on my blood pressure. After less than two weeks using this, at my next MD visit I learned that my systolic blood pressure (top number) had dropped 14 points, the diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) had dropped 3 points. Two years later, I now average 110/70.
  
  When the Resperate arrived, I was a little overwhelmed, so I asked a techie person to walk me through the set up. Turns out it was a LOT easier than I'd anticipated.
  
  The basic premise is that blood pressure can be changed by breathing more slowly and deeply. This little machine actually "analyzes" your breathing pattern in the here and now. It first "senses" where you are using feedback from the sensor on an elastic belt, then gives you immediate feedback (initially through the screen, then through the melody) about how to slow your breathing, breath by breath. The default time for a training session is 15 minutes. The goal, however, is to accumulate 45 minutes of EFFECTIVE breath training per WEEK. (Effective is defined as breathing fewer than 10 times per minute.) The manual states that while your breathing will return to a higher rate, the positive mpact on your sympathetic nervous system carries over.
  
  Scheduling the use of the Resperate into my routine as part of bedtime preparation has worked best for me. Initially I used it every night to help establish its use as a habit. Using the Resperate is relaxing; I also find I sleep more deeply on the nights I use it.
  
  I did try the different "melodies"--there are five to choose from. I like three. (One of them I found irritating, another was so-so.)
  
  NOTE FOR TECHIE TYPES: There is a statistics function that can provide detailed info, but if more than one person uses the device, the stats would be meaningless. Two years later, the manufacturer (Intercure) now offers a slightly more expensive version--called RESP@RATE Duo--which incorporates two separate memory functions for each of two users. However, as another reviewer noted, that won't work for clinics or group settings; there, tracking statistical results would stilll need to be done with paper records, or using an Excel worksheet.
  
  A word of caution for those with pets, small children or grandchildren: Don't leave this out, with its tempting cords and elastic belt! The manufacturer suggests stuffing the cords and belt into the device. I found this tiresome, since the cords tended to tangle. However, the headphones do store well on the device itself. A gallon size freezer bag is easier to use. This will keep those tempting cords away from inquisitive pets. Or just put it back into the box or store it in the drawer of your bedside table. (OCD can purchase a travel/carry case from Intercure.)
  
  

• Unexpected benefits!

  
  By ANVVM5DX5BAN1 on 2005-03-23
  I bought the RESPeRATE as a preventative to a slightly elevated BP reading in January. It did exactly what is was supposed to do - it decreased my PB significantly (13 pts) within a few weeks. But the other effect I noticed was a general feeling of well-being and increased positive outlook on life. There is considerable evidence now that mindfulness training has positive temporary and possibly permanent effects on brain function (see http://psyphz.psych.wisc.edu/). Using the RESPeRATE seems to be having this effect for me as well. As a mental health professional, it is critical that my mind and body be in an optimal state so that my patients can achieve a similar state within themselves. Congratulations to InterCure for making such a terrific device.
  
  

• Absolutely love it!!!

  
  By AA5ZS75RGRYUN on 2005-09-17
  I purchased this device because I am 36 years old with a blood pressure reading of 150/85. The first attempt was a little difficult for me as I kept trying to keep my breathing in sync with the machine. Sometimes I would inhale too fast or exhale too fast but quickly caught on as to how to use it before my first session ended.
  
  By the time I get my breaths down to 4.0 a minute I get very sleepy and relaxed. You are supposed to use this once a day for 10-15 minutes but I use it twice. I use it when I get home from work to take away the stress and then before bed which puts me right to sleep.
  
  I noticed by several of the reviewer's here who only gave this device one or two stars. Two of you have never even tried it and gave your silly replies based on your intellectual perception. One of you claimed that it was too tedious to use. It does not take too make thought to place a strap around your waist where your stomach rises and falls in order for the machine to recognize your breathing patterns. If you have placed the belt on improperly then the device will tell you what the problem is and will tell you how to fix it. The machine will tell you when to inhale and when to exhale. You will listen to the music which will change its tone so that you will be able to follow your breathing pattern with it even if your eyes are closed. Does that sound too difficult or tedious to you? If so, then forget the breathing exercises all together for there will be nothing out there that you will find to be less tedious. I tried yoga, tai-chi and struggled for a while with focusing on my breathing and the exercises that I had to do at the same time. This device is so simple that a 5 year old can follow it.
  
  There was one guy that seemed skeptical about it requiring scientific evidence. Wow! Well here is the proof, I went from a blood pressure reading of 150/85 to 120/60 in a short period of time. If you have an electronic blood pressure machine at home then take your blood pressure reading the second after you finish using this device. Today, I took my BP reading the second my session with the machine ended and had a blood pressure reading of 110/55 with a pulse of 55. I have to make a doctor's appointment to see if I should lower or come off my BP medicine since it has dropped so much so quickly. I haven't had a BP over 140 for a while now. Yes, I did make some changes in my diet which certainly added to the benefit of this machine.
  
  Give this device a try. You will have the same thoughts that I did at first: "How can this 10 minute breathing exercise lower my blood pressure consistently?" Just try it and after about a week you will find yourself feeling more relaxed than ever. You will find yourself wanting to use this machine because after 5 minutes of using it you will be feeling absolute relaxation. The first couple of times I felt relaxed but the more that I used it the stronger the feelings of relaxation became.
  
  Try it!!
  
  

• May or may NOT work for you.....

  
  By A2Q1QD1OG1RAQD on 2006-06-13
  Purchased this machine for my wife (born 1949) who has high blood pressure (150+/90+ untreated) and Type-II diabetes. Had high hopes as this was not a drug-related therapy. But was vastly disappointed by lack of positive results. Yes, she enjoyed using it. But her blood pressure was not improved.
  
  HERE IS MY ANALYSIS for your consideration. If your high plood pressure is caused by stress and the cares of life, RESPeRATE may work for you. But there is no mechanism by which it can address or cure arteriosclerosis. So, carefully analyze the cause of your high blood pressure before buying!
  
  

• It works

  
  By A1S6VVUYD7V1WC on 2005-03-03
  I was on 6 different anti-hypertensive medications two months ago. My cardiologist saw no end in sight. At my wife's urging, I started acupuncture treatment, and my therapist recommended RESPeRATE. I have used it 15 minutes daily, and continued with the acupuncture. My blood pressure has since dropped 30 pts. and I am have been able to drop 2 of the drugs. I don't know if it works for everybody, but it certainly has for me, and I am happy to share this (entirely unsolicited) testimonial with others in the same boat.
  
  
• Works if you work at it...
  By A10BPGWQ77482G on 2005-03-20
  I recently reviewed the medical literature and there are several proven therapies (other than prescription medications) for treatment of hypertension. This machine is one of those therapies.
  
  The most effective therapy for lowering blood pressure without medication is walking (working up to 15 to 20 miles a week...less than 10 miles a week has little effect). For more on the new minimum recommendations about walking, visit the new government sponsored food pyramid and carefull read the recommendations about exercise...the new guidelines differ greatly from the old "20 or 30 minutes, 2 or 3 times a week (a recipe for obesity and hypertension): http://www.mypyramid.gov.
  
  In addition to walking, proven therapies (greatly reduced in effectiveness compared with walking) include a vegetarian diet as well as several supplements (garlic and CoQ-10 are two of several) that also may benefit.
  
  Working in synergy, a dramatic and effective lowering of blood pressure can be obtained. Use this machine in conjunction with a daily walk (with your doctor's permission) of 3 miles (7 days a week) and with a diet as recommended in "The Abs Diet" and it would be difficult to keep from lowering your blood pressure.
  
  I do have patients who were helped; those who were not helped made no other real changes. Use this machine without any other changes in lifestyle, and I doubt that you will see a worthwile result.
  
  The device is very relaxing to use. I recommend that you walk during the day and use this device as an afternoon refreshment for energy or before bedtime to improve sleep (as well as help for blood pressure). But, don't waste your money if you're not willing to walk at least 15 miles a week.
  
  --Charles Runels, MD
  Author of "Anytime...for as Long as You Want: Strength, Genius, Libido, and Erection by Integrative Sex Transmutation (A 15-Day Course for Men to Improve Life and Sex).
  
  
• Very good self biofeedback program
  By A2JUK3J8EZD5JP on 2005-02-22
  Hi
  I am a biofeedback therapist in Israel and had the opportunity to use this tool both with people suffering from HBP as well as children with ADHD and test anxiety. It was a good tool to use to teach and practice breathing exercises. Everyone that used the equipment in my clinic liked it even children although the equipment is advertised for reducing HBP in adults. I even visited their research lab and was impressed with the staff that developed the program.
  Jason Alster MSc
  Author- BEING IN CONTROL:Natural Techniques For Increasing Your Potential And Creativity For Success In School
  
  
• control of labile BP, updated
  By A1HFBMPKP8MYPM on 2005-06-27
  After being in acute renal failure I was on 5 different anti-hypertensive meds to try and control my fluctuating BP, none of which was able to get it regulated. My doctor recommended trying the resperate and getting off the lotrel and using cozaar, which is renal friendly and has virtually no side effects. Within 4 weeks my systolic BP was in the 115 to 125 range instead of 165 to 185. I am so grateful for this machine. The musical tones make me feel as if I am in the company of angels, it is so relaxing. It has now been 8 weeks and my BP has been completely stable. It is FDA approved for use to lower BP. It works without any other changes in your normal routine. Update: August 2006, It has now been over a year of faithfully using the resperate. I did have to change from cozaar to atacand because of an elevated renin level but that was last Fall and my nephrologist is very pleased with the stability of my BP. Not only has this machine helped with my hypertension but I also get hardly any colds, which was always a problem for me. My doctor says it is because I am so relaxed using the resperate. I still highly recommend this product.
  
  
• Don't see much benefit from this machine
  By A3RUQXPT2I8KAN on 2005-09-21
  When I started using the instrument, my breathing rate turned out to be already below 10 breaths per minute. What the machine does can really be accomplished by simply concentrating on your breathing. However, I don't feel that just by slowing your breathing rate you can control your high blood pressure. If that was the case I would not have high blood pressure with my low breathing rate. Maybe someone has a breathing rate of 17 or more per minute might benefit, but I feel I wasted money on quite an expensive gadget. The only benefit that I gained from the machine was to become more aware of my breathing rate. My mistake was that I should have measured my breathing rate before ordering.
  
  
• Seeing the sadness on my doctor's face after realizing I know longer need his prescriptions was worth the price.
  By A3CDR4G70KQ9A6 on 2005-09-20
  Well, this isn't going to be too long or technical. I used to have high blood pressure into the dangerous levels, my doctor (former) put my on meds that he mentioned "may cause some depression," well, it did that and more because for the first time in my life I considered suicide, the side effects were that bad. Well, I searched on the net like a demon trying to find something to help me, I got this and it did big time. After a few months of using this, plus using a tredmill every other day returned my blood pressure to normal. When I showed my daily record charts for months of testing my doc could not believe it, but he took my blood pressure and got to see it for himself. Frankly, I doubt he'll tell his patients about it. You know, he and other docs receive all expense paid vacations from the pharmacuetical companies and other benefits. Heal thyself.
  
  
• Effective...if you work at it...
  By AMBNBHK41GWAG on 2005-07-28
  A sample of the RESPeRATE was given to the internal medicine practice where I worked at the time.
  
  It DOES take "getting acquainted" to learn how to use this. You must actually read the manual to gather it's operation. Once you get oriented, it is pleasant-and effective-when one is RECEPTIVE to what the device is supposed to do. If an individual has issues with labored breathing for any reason, it will be a challenge to use (albeit a very soothing one). You are to breathe along with the preprogrammed music of your choosing (there are a handful of melodies), and the music gets slower and slower. The change of tempo is influenced by the feedback the belt around your waist gives the machine. You will be challenged to breathe REALLY deep and REALLY slow. I mean, like, master yoga practitioner slow!!! Challenging. Doable, but challenging. If you do it and keep with these exercises in breathing, you WILL be better for it. I want the reader to clearly understand that although this machine is very very soothing to use, it is not to be mistaken for a luxury item or a toy relative to addressing your health. It takes time-daily!-and receptivity to its relaxing powers to obtain tangible results. The RESPeRATE will teach you the good HABIT of healthy breathing while lowering your blood pressure if you actually use it.
  
  Big expense, but you'll spend the same on a year of copays for your prescription drug. It qualifies as a reimbursable expenditure if you have a flexible spending account. If it's about the end of the year and you still have funds in your FSA, go for it!
  
  Even if you don't have high blood pressure, it's excellent for relaxation right before bed, or just plain stress management. I would imagine that even children over the age of six or so would like using one.
  
  
• Using RESPeRATE to prevent migraines
  By AZ3QITTF0RQ0K on 2006-04-25
  My daughter Morgane, who is now 8 years old, has been suffering from delibitating migraines since infancy (yes, there is such a thing, unfortunately).
  The symptoms are very impressive, she usually drops to the floor and starts vomiting within a few minutes. She cannot move or open her eyes. It makes her very anxious and we noticed that she hyperventilates when she thinks she is going to "get dizzy". We tried to make her breathe slowly and calm down, to no avail. Morgane's doctor told us that breathing slowly and practicing biofeedback were the best non-drug practices against migraines, and we try to avoid giving Morgane medication as she is so young. So I thought of using RESPeRATE as my Dad has high-blood pressure and I knew it worked on the breathing pattern.
  
  Morgane immediately understood how to use the device, it was so easy and even fun for her. It relaxes her and gives her the strength to know she can do something about her migraines. Her breathing pattern has reduced considerably and so far, she has not had another migraine attack for about 6 months. She used to have them every two months.
  
  I have purchased another device for my best friend, a long time migraine sufferer. The way I see it, it is such a painful condition that anything that helps without harm is a blessing.
  
  
• The first week - Love it.
  By A2A0SX43NIPW9 on 2005-04-29
  1. It's an eligible expense in my Flexible Spending Account, or I would not have spent the money. Or at least not as easily. 2. If you have a personality like me, such a relaxation tool suits my routine-driven life. 3. I use it at work and in my commute to work. Easy to just be aware of my breath and still do other things. Good coping skills when I need them - traffic and work stress. 4. I've seen time and time again, taking blood pressure at different breathing rates and different thoughts in mind - makes a huge difference. 5. I'm in more control than I acknowledged. Allowing frenzy is a choice too. Choose differently.
  
  
• do some research
  By A1QQU6KW1QFR8E on 2005-07-26
  One reviewer (who obviously hasn't purchased or tried it out) said he wouldn't reccomend it without seeing the clinical trials. A good point, BUT with a few clicks I was able to find copies of 6 of the 7 clinical studies... PLUS many peer reviewed medical journals that had articles that were NOT written by "employees of their company".
  I won't bother with my personal anecdote- but I do believe this product works. The company's website is a good start [...]
  
  
• one person's experience
  By AXUVLTA0QMYAR on 2005-12-14
  I have tried this device daily for 2 months. Immediately after use, my blood pressure is lowered, for example from 156/101 to 141/97. But the change lasts only for a short time. A very vigorous physical workout has a larger and longer lasting effect. According to their publications the device worked for about 60% of their subjects. I myself see no long term effect yet. My breathing rate is already slow. With this device I bring it to about 2.5 breaths per minute. Because the device displays breaths per minute instead of seconds per breath, it gets unresponsive at slow breathing rates, leaving me to choose between breathing faster or having the tones drift in and out of phase. Also the belt responds only to expansion at one spot while a breath may entail a moving locus of expansion. On the other hand it is easy to use and sometimes pleasantly relaxing. I found that meditation drops blood pressure a bit less than the RespeRate and increases pulse rate while RespeRate does not. I plan to keep using it.
  
  
• Great product to reduce stress as well
  By A31PS1VR7O27TD on 2007-01-07
  I have been using Resperate for 2 weeks and when I use it my BP falls anywhere from 20-40 points. I use it 2-3 times each day faithfully. That is key to good success with Resperate. You must use it every day for best effects.
  It also is great for reducing stress. I feel much better physically after using it.
  Ask your MD if it is for you. You should use it as part of an overall program to reduce BP: lifestyle modification, diet, exercise, stopping smoking, etc... It should not be the only thing you use.
  **** Here is a helpful hint. Make a recording of one of your sessions. That way if the machine breaks you can still do the treatments. You will need a few things to get a good recording. A line in connection to take from headphones out (on Resperate) to input on computer. You will also need a headphones line splitter (so you can hear the tones on one line while the other goes into the computer, and then recording software. I use audacity which is a free download [..]
  The cables cost about 20 bucks, but it is worth it to have a back up copy of the recordings. Then when all is connected, just sit back and do a session of Resperate and record it on your computer. Then burn a cd and you have a copy should anything happen to your resperate unit.
  
  Hope this helps!
  For me it has been well worth the cost.
  
  
• Resperate Device
  By A3BQI7RIMBBOO on 2006-08-06
  Expensive...and after three months of daily use I can't say it has helped my blood pressure.
  
  I record my blood pressure every morning at the same time...after getting up from nights sleep.
  
  I use exercise equipment for 45 minutes after stretching exercises. Then breakfast and 15 minutes on Resperate Devise.
  
  My blood pressure hasn't changed significently in the last six months and I continue to take blood pressure medicine.
  
  The Resperate Device was used for the first six weeks just before bedtime - change in schedule hasn't changed blood pressure measurments to any significant extent.
  
  I continue to use the device because of the fortune spent on it but wouldn't consider buying it again.
  
  
• Don't waste your money!
  By A3OW735Y4OO004 on 2005-03-20
  I bought this device and its incredibly tedious to do the exercises. I find it difficult to believe anyone can stick with the exercises. Also I looked at the available scientific information and wasn't convinced that the device is effective.
  
  
• Mediocre results but an unexpected benefit
  By A2Q6UQ0TTUV92G on 2007-09-18
  I tried this because I wanted to see if I could lower my blood pressure enough to stop medication that had unwanted side effects. I'm still on medication. However, the device has helped me get to sleep and sleep better.
  
  I read the research on Resperate's website, and even though none of this research was referenced on the American Heart Association website, decided to try it. Here was my testing procedure:
  
  1) Over 5 day period, prior to using Resperate, I took my blood pressure twice a day, and averaged the scores. This was my baseline: 115 over 89.
  
  2) I used Resperate 15 mins. every day, prior to going to sleep. While the timed breathing seemed easy, it still required a little concentration. I consistently had breath detection and sychronization scores over 86%. My beginning breath rate averaged 8 and ending rate was 5.
  
  3) I continued taking my blood pressure as above, and always prior to using the device. Pressure readings fluctuate even within the same minute, so I took three readings and averaged them whenever I measured it. I tracked the daily pressure on a spreadsheet.
  
  RESULTS: During the first 30 days, results seemed impressive. Graphing the slope of all the daily points, the final point was 106 over 81. I continued every day, but the pressure went back up. Was this a placebo effect?
  
  Over the next month, pressure again fell, but not as low. Overall average after 60 days: 111 over 84. Systolic dropped 4 points, Diastolic 5 points.
  
  This was not like the dramatic results described on their website. I would probably sell this device except for an unanticipated side effect: better sleep patterns. I have had difficultly getting and staying asleep, using medication about every 3 nights. I have only taken sleep medication once since beginning Resperate.
  
  I also saw they dropped the price on the Resperate website, so if you want to try it, you might investigate there.
  
  FINAL NOTE: If you are diabetic (I'm not), there's clinical evidence that this approach has a low probability of working for you. I saw no reference of this point on their website.
  
  
  
  
• Way overpriced
  By A1UE59IXZMRCNX on 2006-03-21
  All this box does is make tones to slow down your breathing. I looked at it for a long time, I never found a clear explanation of what it actually is. So I tried it and it seems like it should cost about $11.99. Save your money.
  
  
• No one talks about this -- This Unit is NOT A VALUE
  By A1EEXIBAEOJOIV on 2008-01-30
  There are a lot of good reviews here on Resperate. A number of them sound so good they could have been "placed" here by the manufacturer.
  
  Look, I have no doubt that Resperate will make a reduction happen for many people who use it, because the idea is sound. It's based on good science-that meditation reduces blood pressure readings.
  
  But let's take a look at what you get here. This is basically a $30 Chinese CD player being sold with a built in "tune" for $300. It is NOT a quality product. I used it for two months, got a small reduction in my blood pressure readings. But the first unit I received was defective within a week, and the second one looked like it was going to have the same problems. Physically, it is not made well. It's chintzy. And when I spend $300 for an electronic device, MAN that thing had better be cool, and really made well. In this case, the little plastic piece that has the digital readout on it came off, the earphone jack had to be held in only a certain way in order to work, and the cheazy little monitor thing that goes around your chest is actually hard-wired right into the case, which is crazy because it is prone to shorting out. So, in short, you'd have to be really nutty to keep this thing after the 30 day evaluation because its "self-destruct" mode starts kicking in about then. The company has a great $100 product here, but they put an extra $200 into the retail price so that they could promote the heck out of it. Even the headphones that come with it are so cheaply made that they fall apart faster than the units that they give away in airline seats.
  
  What you get with Resperate is something that you could have for free just by sitting in a chair and slowing down your breathing. What you DON'T get is quality. This is a device equivalent to what you'd get for $25 or $30 in a WalMart if you were buying some kind of electronic gadget. Cheazy and without any similarity to something worth $300. And for those who believe that the blood pressure result is what you are paying for, and not the unit itself, you can get EXACTLY the same results by spending $20 on a meditation/breathing CD and listening to it an hour or two a week.
  
  
• Easy to use
  By A1G3U6YBIIMCTX on 2006-02-23
  Update, I've been using this now for 7 months and my blood pressure has improved so much that after 3 months my doctor let me cut my dosage in half, then after 6 months, he said I could stop altogether! (though I still take one-quarter). He's quite amazed that it works for me, but he's satisfied and so am I. I use it 2-3 times per week in the morning or evening and it's quite simple. Once in a while the speed/melody is off, but I just restart it and it's fine. I've been singing it's praises to my friends. I followed a reviewer's adviice and keep the device in a zip lock bag, the cords tend to get tangled, and I take my blood pressure right after I use it and sometimes randomly, just to be sure. My rate is a steady 3.8-4 breaths per minute. Persistence is the key.
  
  
• Good quality, and indication of blood-pressure benefit
  By A2RJONDSN0WDPU on 2006-02-25
  The RESReRATE is neat, very easy to learn, and works as predicted. Target breathing rates are below 10 per minute, and I rapidly achieved 5 and below. I use it every day.
  
  Blood-pressure benefits of the order of 5 points are promised within 6 to 8 weeks. It is a bit early for me to provide final results, but my average reading has indeed dropped by several points. I have also been sleeping longer nights, on average.
  
  
• Lowering Blood Pressure Relief
  By A23R08310GVJDM on 2006-04-28
  Simple to use, convenient and effective way to lower blood pressure has led to a reduction, by half dosage, of one of my prescriptions. Personnally tested myself by going off, resperate and returning to confirm lower pressure. Some people who have recently reviewed the product here, clearly have not used the device, or used it correctly.
  
  
• Great alternative to treat Hypertension
  By A1O362AETEEXSA on 2007-01-15
  I have used the device for a little over 2 months now. You need to have patience, and not get frustrated/give up, because you won't see results overnight. My readings only started to improve recently. So, just stick with it. The instructions are easy to follow and straight forward. Having never done any relaxation techniques, I was a bit nervous with my first `session' as to what to expect. Nothing to worry about! The music does a nice job guiding your breathing to a slower rate, you hardly notice. And when done, there is nothing 'to come out of'. I am very much looking forward to my daily session. And: no side effects as with drugs!! It is definitely worth the money.
  
  
• Costs too much.
  By A2K978WXOYYYOJ on 2006-04-19
  Meditation will do the same thing. Buy a tape or take a class.
  
  
• It lowered my blood pressure sometimes.
  By A2TB72H10N6X2J on 2006-11-02
  At the doctors office I had a blood pressure reading on 12/05/05 of 148/82 and on 1/05/06 of 167/80. I started using Resperate on July 2006 at least 3 times a week. I have gotten as low as 125/75 but in the morning it can go to 160/88. I jog 3 miles everyday and use statins and a blood pressure lowering drug. I am 67 years old.
  
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• Good for the body but a bit expensive
  By A15N2PRDDEWA73 on 2005-03-28
  I gave it five stars because this device facilites states common to MEDITATION, but I probably shouldn't say things like MEDITATION here, because then you guys might go and look up things like MEDITATION and realize that Meditation, is free and you don't need 290 dollars to do it.
  
  However, if you bought this device and say a book on meditation well then you'd really be set. Especially if your still green to the concept. Thomas Cleary is the King.
  
  
• Naturally lower your blood pressure!
  By A373Y5UKWDY17U on 2005-03-08
  When it comes to blood pressure, the lower the better according to recent medical studies. Naturally lower your blood pressure with this easy to use device. The Resperate does not have any bad side effects and can be safety used with prescription medications.
  
  
• An amazing device that REALLY WORKS
  By AGXW65RGJ54N7 on 2006-10-15
  I purchased this device for a friend that had very high blood pressure that was out of control. At the time (4 months ago) he was taking 4 different pills twice a day and while the pills helped in lowering the blood pressure it was still way above what it needed to be and the readings weren't consistant.
  
  After a month of usage his numbers started coming down, today 4 months after begining of usage he is down to half a pill a day, even his doctor who initially was a sceptic has become a beleiver and is recommending this to his patients. This device definetly works, I've read some of the negative reviews here and don't get it, its either they didn't use the device correctly as instructed or they are talking about another device completly. I have become an evangilist for this product and have one thing to say - If you have high blood pressure - GET THIS DEVICE, you won't be sorry, its a real way to get rid of all the medication you have been taking and a way to get your blood pressure down to where it should be naturally.
  
  
  
  

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