Could A Blood Pressure
Lowering Device Work for You?

A blood pressure lowering device might supplement other things you are doing to gain an ideal blood pressure. I'll cover a few of the different types for you.

I haven't noticed any results from using one myself, but can't discount it as my blood pressure has dropped steadily over time.

I'm doing several things to lower blood pressure naturally: normal blood pressure diet, supplements, exercise, and the device. Hence the problem: how do you tell which is doing what?

One thing I do know: It did not quickly lower blood pressure. I don't yet have ideal blood pressure. It averages 137/74 in the morning. That's down from around 170/85 several years ago.

I haven't tried each blood pressure lowering device, but I'll list them for you with short description for each.

Breathe Easy - Inexpensive system that uses proper breathing and relaxing music to lower blood pressure.

Learn paced breathing while relaxing to music. Simple, enjoyable and effective method utilizing scientific discovery about the relationship of breathing to lowering blood pressure.

BP Down - A reasonably priced system which includes two squeeze balls and a CD.

Following the instructions on the CD, one squeezes the balls and paces breathing at a slow rate, then doesn't squeeze the balls while repeating the paced breathing. After about twelve minutes you're done. You do this 5 to 7 times a week. Takes about 4 weeks to see real results.

This is the one I use and know most about.

Hand Grips - Only cost is for the grips, which you can get at any store selling exercise or strength building equipment.

You squeeze one hand grip for two minutes at about 70 percent of a full pressure squeeze. Rest for a minute, then squeeze a grip with the other hand for two minutes. Relax a minute, then repeat the cycle again with each hand. Total time 12 minutes 5 to 7 times a week.

I tried this for a while, but didn't notice anything. Maybe, I didn't give it enough of a chance.

Resperate - A blood pressure lowering device costing several hundred dollars, which teaches you a breathing rhythm that promotes normal blood pressure.

When your breathing is right, you hear a tone from the machine. This makes it easy. Breathing at the right pace gives off this pleasant tone. This way you program yourself to breathe at the proper pace.

I'm not sure how often you use the machine, but I believe it is daily for a while until you have the pace right, then every so often as a check.

Rheos Clinical Trial - This blood pressure lowering device is not for sale yet. It is being tested in a clinical trial that you might qualify for if you have uncontrolled (difficult to treat) hypertension.

In our necks are what are called baroreceptors. These baroreceptors send signals to the brain when blood pressure gets too high. The brain then signals the heart, blood vessels and kidneys to quickly lower blood pressure. A pulse generator and electrodes for each baroreceptor are implanted in the body. The pulse generator sends electrical signals to the brain via the baroreceptors. The brain then sends out its signal to lower blood pressure.

If you wish, you can go to the Rheos web site and apply for the trial.

Breathe Easy is perhaps the most enjoyable device what with its relaxing music/breathing combo.

Zona Plus and the hand grips may operate by lowering pulse pressure. Pulse pressure is systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure. A normal adult blood pressure of 120/80 at rest would equal a pulse pressure of 40, which is good. You must keep on using these devices, or the pulse pressure will return to its original value.

BP Down is a combination of breathing pace and pulse pressure reduction. After you have reached your ideal blood pressure (or as close as you're going to get), you should be able to reduce sessions to 3 times a week.

No matter which blood pressure lowering device you choose, I recommend that you use it only as an assist to more fundamental changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle.

I know that some people will want to try their device to see if they can avoid the more difficult life changes. Go ahead and good luck. I hope it works for you.

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