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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Welcome: RESP RATE TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE...
  • Page 4 For other country specific telephone numbers, please refer to our corporate web site, at www.intercure.com or call to +972-8-921-2126 Manufactured by InterCure Ltd., Lod, Israel Telephone: +972-8-921-2126 Copyright © 2003 InterCure, Inc. All rights reserved. Resperate, Resperate for Lower Blood Pressure, and InterCure are trademarks of InterCure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome: RESP RATE TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE Introduction ......... . 1 Works .

  • Page 6: Resp Rate To Lower Blood Pressure

    Scientific evidence has shown that breathing exercises, when performed routinely, can lower blood pressure. These breathing exercises are difficult to perform correctly without continuous, individualized coaching. Using a patented technology, RESPeRATE provides this coaching in an extremely effective way. 1 — Introduction...

  • Page 7: How Resperate Works

    RESP RATE RESPeRATE will lead you to breathe at a rate of 10 breaths per minute or less. We call this “Effective Exercise”. To achieve best results, it is recommended that you use RESPeRATE for at least 45 minutes of Weekly Effective Exercise Time, preferably in 15 minute daily sessions.

  • Page 8: Exploring Your New

    Exercise Time Display Screen Statistical Report Melody Selection Up/Down On/Off Note: The PC communication port appears in selected models and is only needed if you are using the optional Reporting and Support System. 3 — Exploring Your New RESPeRATE Device...

  • Page 9: Resp Rate

    Be sure it is neither too tight nor too loose. Notes: • Men tend toward abdominal breathing, while women tend toward thoracic (chest) breathing. • Be sure the elastic belt is positioned horizontally, not diagonally, across your upper abdomen or chest. Women Preparing To Use RESPeRATE —4...
  • Page 10 Plug headphones into the device headphone port located on RESP RATE the right side of device, marked with the ( ) icon. You should hear a click when the headphones are fully inserted into the port. 5 — Preparing To USe RESPeRATE...

  • Page 11: Performing The Breathing Exercises

    U S I N G Y O U R R E S P E R A T E D E V I C E Performing the Breathing Exercises 1. Press the ( button. At first, displays your accumulated RESP RATE Weekly Effective Exercise Time.
  • Page 12 • The arrows disappear after one minute of melody. At this point, close your eyes, relax and follow the melody with your breathing. The goal of RESPeRATE is to guide you towards the slowest breathing rate that is comfortable for you. It does so by gradually slowing the guiding tones as you breathe in synchronization with the tones.
  • Page 13 Note: In the first few sessions, your slowest comfortable breathing rate might be higher than 10 breaths per minute. Just before the session ends, gradually decreases the volume RESP RATE of the melody. automatically shuts down when the end of the RESP RATE Exercise Session is reached.

  • Page 14: Personalizing The Device

    U S I N G Y O U R R E S P E R A T E D E V I C E Personalizing the Device Adjusting the Volume Press the button ( ) repeatedly, DOWN until you reach the volume you prefer. The volume ( ) icon is displayed, along with the current volume level.
  • Page 15 Exercise Time Press the Exercise Time ( ) button to view the remaining time of the session. After a few seconds, RESPeRATE automatically returns to the previous display. automatically switches off at the end of the selected time for RESP RATE your exercise session.

  • Page 16: Errors And Troubleshooting

    U S I N G Y O U R R E S P E R A T E D E V I C E Errors and Troubleshooting The display screen of the device will notify you if there are any RESP RATE problems with the device or if the exercises are not being performed as...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Action Problem Meaning The display does Batteries need to be Install new batteries. replaced. not light when the device is The +/- poles of the batteries Re-install the batteries with switched on. are positioned incorrectly. the +/- poles positioned correctly.

  • Page 18: Assessing Your Overall Performance

    U S I N G Y O U R R E S P E R A T E D E V I C E Assessing Your Overall Performance device can measure your overall use of the device. RESP RATE Did you meet your Weekly Effective Exercise Time goal? The quickest way to assess your performance is to ensure that every time you turn on the device the Weekly Effective Exercise Time (momentarily displayed on the screen whenever the device is turned on) is 45 minutes or...
  • Page 19 Key to Statistical Report Items A. Statistical Report of All Sessions Item Number Reports On The accumulated duration of the Effective Exercise Time, in minutes. The number of uses that have reached the Exercise Phase. (e.g. Display reads 1:78 means that 78 uses of the device have reached the Exercise Phase).
  • Page 20 U S I N G Y O U R R E S P E R A T E D E V I C E C. Statistical Report of the Last Session Only Item Number Reports On The duration of the Recognition Phase, in minutes. The duration of the Exercise Phase, in minutes.

  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    RESP RATE months. Customer Support If you are having trouble using the RESPeRATE device, call Customer Support at 1-877-988-9388 (U.S.Only) or at 972-8-9212126 (outside of U.S.) Cleaning and Maintenance — 16...

  • Page 22: Technical Information And Approvals

    Technical Information and Approvals Technical Information Model: RR-150 ; display type: LCD; power source: four alkaline RESP RATE batteries, 1.5v (type AA); battery life: two months, with regular use of 15 minutes per day; maximum audio output: 1.5mW RMS @ 32x2; respiration rate operational range: 2.5 - 30 BPM;...

  • Page 23: Indication For Use

    (COPD), like chronic bronchitis and emphysema, or major organ failure. InterCure strongly recommends that you do not modify your hypertension treatments without the advice and consent of your physician. Do not use your...
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