InterCure RESPeRATE User manual

Preparing to use RESPeRATE
1. Install the batteries
Install the 4 AA batteries into
the battery compartment located
on the bottom of the device.
Position the batteries as shown
inside the compartment.
2. Plug in the sensor
Insert the sensor plug into the
socket at the back of the device
marked with .
3. Plug in the ear buds
Insert the ear buds plug into the socket at
the back of the device marked with .
Sponges for the ear buds are provided
should you need them.
Welcome
RESPeRATE TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
Congratulations on the purchase of RESPeRATE, the first medical
device clinically proven to lower blood pressure.
RESPeRATE provides you with a personalized guide to therapeutic
breathing: slow, effortless breathing with prolonged exhalation,
powerful enough to relax small blood vessels. This allows blood to
flow more freely and significantly lowers blood pressure within 3-4
weeks.
All you need to do is breathe...
!
RESPeRATE should only be used as part of your overall health
program for achieving goal blood pressure, as recommended by
your doctor. RESPeRATE can be safely used in conjunction with
medication and lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise.
Using RESPeRATE for the first time
1. Put the sensor belt around your upper abdomen
Wrap the belt around your upper abdomen, halfway between your
navel and chest, and buckle. Buckling the belt in front, as illustrated,
will be more convenient.
SensorBelt Buckle
Make sure the label of the sensor is placed against your body and
that the sensor cable hangs downward. Slide the sensor slightly to
the left and right to ensure that it can move freely.
2. Put in the ear buds and lean back
It is important to make sure that your breathing is not being limited
in any way. Loosen restrictive clothing (tight pants, belt, etc) and
place the device in a comfortable position such as on your lap or on
a nearby table. It’s important to avoid leaning forward which may
limit the breathing movement of the abdomen or chest.
Ear buds
Breathing sensor
RESPeRATE device
Breathing exercise with RESPeRATE
The Tutorial
When using RESPeRATE for the first time, start by using the Tutorial.
It will check your sensor position, guide you through an abbreviated
session, and provide additional information.
The Tutorial will determine
where you should position
the sensor while using
RESPeRATE - abdomen or
chest. Currently you have
the sensor belt wrapped around
your upper abdomen. During the
Tutorial you may be instructed to move
the sensor belt above your chest. If so,
move the belt above your chest and
slide the sensor over to the right as
illustrated. Make sure the sensor is not
placed over a bra strap.
You will now be activating the Tutorial which will take about 10
minutes. After completing the Tutorial, return to this Quick Start
for tips on your daily RESPeRATE sessions.
Ear buds Socket
Sensor Socket
Sensor
Belt Buckle
Chest sensor position

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3. Activate the Tutorial
Press and hold the POWER button
until you see icon appear on the
screen. Place the Quick Start aside
and follow the voice instructions.
Basic Settings & Functions
Adjusting the Volume
Press the UP/DOWN button repeatedly until you reach the volume
you prefer.
Melody and Settings
To change the melody and other settings, press the button during
a session and scroll through the options.
Status Feedback
You can receive immediate feedback on how you are doing and view
the remaining time by pressing the INFO button during a session.
Refresh Function
If at any time during the session you feel that following the guiding
tones is uncomfortable, press and hold the INFO button . The guiding
tones stop temporarily, allowing you to breathe comfortably with
quiet background music. RESPeRATE adjusts itself to your comfortable
breathing pattern and then continues the guiding tones.
For more information about settings & functions, please refer to the
user manual.
Press and
hold to
activate
Tutorial
Tips
Tip 1 Be patient. An all-day blood pressure lowering result can require
at least 3-4 weeks of regular use.
Tip 2 Breathe effortlessly. To effectively lower your blood pressure,
it is very important that you breathe without making an effort
throughout the entire session.
Tip 3 Breathe gradually.
While following the guiding tones avoid
holding your breath after inhaling or exhaling. Breathing
excessively deep is counterproductive. Effortless breathing is best
achieved by a gradual inhalation through the nose, then a gradual
exhalation through the mouth. One way to prolong exhalation is
to purse your lips as if you were blowing out a candle.
Tip 4 The more therapeutic (breathing) minutes, the better!
It is recommended to use RESPeRATE daily. Be sure to accumulate
no less than 40 therapeutic minutes per week. Each session should
accumulate at least 10 therapeutic minutes. The therapeutic
minutes accumulated in the past 7 days appear momentarily on
the display each time you turn on the device.
Tip 5 This is not a competition! The slowest breathing rate and
pattern that is comfortable for each individual varies from person
to person and from day to day. Only you can decide when
breathing becomes uncomfortable. The goal is not to reach as
slow a breathing rate as possible. Making an effort to achieve
an excessively slow breathing rate may not be as beneficial in
lowering blood pressure.
Tip 6 Stay Awake. RESPeRATE is very relaxing. If sleeping, your
breathing may become faster and you will not be able to
accumulate therapeutic minutes.
Tip 7 Avoid using other breathing techniques. During the
RESPeRATE session, we do not recommend other breathing
techniques such as breath-holding or Buteyko. These types of
breathing require effort which is counter-productive to lowering
blood pressure.
We are committed to lowering
your blood pressure
Our Customer Care Representatives will be glad to help you with
questions and suggestions. Post your questions or feedback on the
RESPeRATE User Forum at www.resperate.com/forum.
USA: 1-877-988-9388 (Toll Free)
E-mail: [email protected]
United Kingdom: 0800-177-7778 (Toll Free)
E-mail: [email protected]
Israel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Other Countries: [phone] (USA)
Manufactured by InterCure Ltd.
www.intercure.com
Copyright © 2002–2009 InterCure, Ltd. All rights reserved. RESPeRATE®,
RESPeRATE Ultra™, and InterCure®are trademarks of InterCure.
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