 "Works as described for me" | 2008-09-01 |
| - Reviewed By rfinlay@mac.com |
I had considered this product a number of times but sat on the fence because of the price. A recent increase in my BP, despite taking the usual steps to lower it, required an increase in my medication which stabilized but did not lower it. I made up my mind then to try RESPeRATE. After a month of daily use, my BP as well as my resting pulse rate have all lowered.
The machine is easy to use and requires only 15-20 minutes per session. I also find the routine to be meditative and relaxing. I recommend finding a quiet place to use it with no distractions or interruptions.
As far the price, however, they should have included the carry/storage bag. The earphones supplied are no better than the throw-away type airlines sell for $2. They could have been better quality. Also the built in storage compartment is barely adequate for the sensor, belt and wires. |
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 "Did nothing for me" | 2008-08-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A10B0A2OZLULBF |
This was a real waste of money, I started using it everyday in June '08, and kept using it all summer without a drop in my blood pressure AT ALL.
I read it had a one month return policy, but they recommended using it for at least 6 weeks....Go figure. I E-mailed their customer support and NEVER heard from them. So between the failure to lower my blood pressure and no response from Resperate..I think my blood pressure might have actually gone up a little. |
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 "Good, but not good enough" | 2008-07-28 |
| - Reviewed By eldho |
This may look like a great invention; it may have helped many, but I just can't see anything in it that is worth the price tag. There is nothing that this device can give you a 15-minute yoga session can't give. And, if you are too lazy to do yoga for 15 minutes, chances are that you are too lazy to use this device for 15 minutes. The price tag may force you to use it for 30 days, but after that you are stuck with it and it will probably end up under the bed along with all other "easy-storage" gadgets.
Negativity apart, it is actually a great invention. It does a good job in sensing your breathing pattern and forces you to stick to a pattern for 15 minutes after which it shuts off by itself. It guides you through a pattern with ascending and descending soothing musical notes. It is quite relaxing and you will find yourself yawning by the end of the 15 minute session. But, again, it is too pricey for what it does and it is not anywhere nearly good as simple yoga.
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| "Not worth the money - higher tech snake oil" | 2008-04-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: AGGDI4VWPPZ6J |
| Doesn't work any miracles, but it provides a nice, soothing break. Allow me to save you a couple hundred dollars: learn to count your breaths--breathe in to 4-6 beats. Exhale for 10-15 seconds. Do this for 20 minutes and it can lower your blood pressure maybe 10 points (on top). But drop it below 120/80? I haven't experienced that. |
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 "Resperate" | 2008-04-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A7FAEIE2H8IJC |
| The product did help lower my blood pressure but when I told my doctor he didnt want me using it because I have an irregular heartbeat. |
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| "Excellent Product ... 1 Thing to watch out for" | 2008-03-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2PPLMB6Z0LLFP |
This is an excellent product that I've been using for 15 months. I use Resperate several times a day. My blood pressure was rising, typically reading around 135/90. Resperate alone brought that down to a normal level. Since then I've improved my exercise program, diet, and added dark chocolate drinks (that's pure cocoa and hot water). My normal blood pressure now is usually around 115/75.
Here's a prescription that can't hurt you. Use Resperate, stretch, watch your favorite comedy show while sipping a half a glass of red wine. Use Resperate and stretch again. In doing so I've seen my blood pressure drop to ridiculously low levels of 100/62.
Ok, here's the gottcha. I don't recommend every letting your breathing rate drop below 4.5 breaths per minute, especially right before bed (the manufacturer suggests never dropping below 5 BPM). I've experienced sleep apnea after doing so (which I've never experience any other time). It's a temporary thing and only an annoyance, but easily avoided. If you do like to use Resperate right before bed, be sure to maintain 4.5 BPM or higher (this will vary for you) or work in 5 minutes of stretching or some light activity (even brushing your teeth) before you actually go to sleep. I've never heard of anyone else having this problem so I could be unique.
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| "It's great. It helped lower my blood pressure by 10 points." | 2008-03-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A15FADFAVP0AYC |
| I followed the breathing tones and slowed down my breathing to around 6 per minute. My blood pressure came down from 135/88 to 120/78 in 2 weeks. |
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| "Ya Know - I think it's working, but I've only had it 3 weeks" | 2008-02-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3987XFBVX29VQ |
| I've only had the product for 3 weeks, but I think the measured breathing has lowered my blood pressure. I'm still on medication, but my readings in the middle of the afternoon, when my readings are usually higher (in the 145/80 range) have been in the 115/63 range now. So I'm going to give it another week and take my readings to the doc to see if I can cut back on the medications. I had to call the product specialist line several times because I was over-doing some things, but if this little device can lower my blood pressure w/o medication, great!! Don't like taking pills. If I can continue with these lower readings w/o the medications, I'll give it a 5-Star. |
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| "Does the job!" | 2008-02-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1A5I4LQK00J2G |
| Have used it for 3 weeks - seems to be working. Takes time but does reduce blood pressure. |
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| "RespeRate Review" | 2008-02-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3VSP1CR1YQ7K5 |
| I purchased this item at the end of December of 07. I have used it almost every day since for 15 minutes. Blood pressure has dropped by 15-20 points on the high side and about the same on the low. I have also cut my blood pressure medication in half. Before using this I was having trouble controling blood pressure. You have to use it regularly to get results. |
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