Frequently Asked Questions

What is normal blood pressure?

The standard definition of hypertension is a sustainable increase of blood pressure readings above 140/90 mmHg, however recent studies demonstrate that blood pressure above 120/80 is also dangerous in patients with accompanied diseases like diabetes.

What is a normal breathing rate at rest?

Most people at rest breathe with a rate 14-18 per minute. Most people also develop hypertension, myocardial infarction and stroke. To answer this question we have to define what "normal" means. If we define "normal" as "most widely used", then rate 14-18 is normal as is "normal" the development of hypertension. If we accept that "normal" means "the optimal breathing rate which does not cause pathological conditions", then 14-18 respirations per minute is NOT normal as it is often accompanied by so-called hyperventilation syndrome. The recent clinical studies demonstrating sustainable blood pressure reduction after slowing the breathing rate below 10 respirations per minute are another evidence that most widely observed respiration rate is NOT normal.

Why high blood pressure is dangerous?

Clinical trials have demonstrated that high blood pressure shortens the life duration. Why does it happen? Because it increases the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke, number one killers in the world. How? To compensate higher resistance, the hypertrophy develops in heart muscle and after that cardiomyopathy develops in hypertrophied myocardium. In a condition the heart is not supplied adequately with blood, it does not function properly; it does not beat regularly, which leads to the formation of thrombus inside the heart chambers and coronary vessels. The process becomes irreversible short after development of hypertension.

How big is my personal risk to have a high blood pressure?

Apprx 50 millions of Americans have high blood pressure. Regular checks help to reveal it earlier and start treatment

Can I practice breathing exercises without special devices and software?

Yes, you can. Most people can learn for a proper slow diaphragmatic breathing after one or several lessons from an instructor. However, to get the real benefit from the proper breathing, one need regular exercises during certain period. It may require visiting yoga classes, motivation, discipline, tracking the results and assurance that exercise is performed correctly.

The devices and software are designed to facilitate this way. They make breathing exercises easy and comfortable, and as long as you immediately get pleasant relaxation feelings during and after sessions, they increase your motivation and compliance.

Who benefits most from breathing exercise?

Clinical studies with Resperate have demonstrated that patients with higher blood pressure and older people benefit more from breathing exercises, than younger people and patients with lower blood pressure .