Kinetik Blood Pressure BPL1 - Manual (Page 22)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of the Blood Pressure Lowering System?
It is designed as an aid to lowering and managing blood pressure.
How does it lower my blood pressure?
By guiding you into the therapeutic breathing zone.
What is the therapeutic breathing zone?
It is breathing at a rate of just less than 10 breaths per minute.
Why is less than 10 breaths per minute a good breathing rate?
Because at this rate the muscles around the arteries begin to relax. When they relax the arteries dilate
and this reduces blood pressure
How do I get to therapeutic breathing?
By following the guiding tones.
What is the tutorial stage?
On first use the unit plays a tutorial. The guiding voice will lead you through what the unit will do and
what you need to do.