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Breathing-control lowers blood pressure.

E Grossman1, A Grossman, M H Schein

  • 1Internal Medicine D, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel. gross-e@zahav.net.il

Journal of Human Hypertension
|April 25, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Daily slow breathing exercises using the Breathe with Interactive Music (BIM) device effectively lowered blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients. This non-pharmacological approach offers a promising method for managing hypertension and improving cardiovascular health.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Hypertension is a significant global health concern requiring effective management strategies.
  • Non-pharmacological interventions are increasingly sought for blood pressure (BP) control.
  • Slow and regular breathing techniques show potential for BP reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the Breathe with Interactive Music (BIM) device in lowering BP.
  • To assess the impact of musically-guided slow breathing exercises on hypertensive patients.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 33 hypertensive patients (25-75 years) with uncontrolled BP.
  • Patients were assigned to either active treatment with BIM or a control group using a Walkman for 10 minutes daily over 8 weeks.

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  • Blood pressure and heart rate were monitored at the clinic and daily at home using an Omron IC BP monitor.

    • Main Results:

    • The active BIM group showed a significant reduction in clinic systolic BP (-7.5 mm Hg) compared to the control group (-2.9 mm Hg; P=0.001).
    • Home BP measurements revealed an average decrease of -5.0/-2.7 mm Hg in the BIM group versus -1.2/+0.9 mm Hg in the control group.
    • A higher proportion of responders (56%) were observed in the BIM group compared to the control group (14%; P=0.02).

    Conclusions:

    • Daily 10-minute breathing exercises guided by the BIM device are effective in reducing blood pressure.
    • BIM offers a viable non-pharmacological option for managing hypertension.
    • Musically-guided breathing represents a novel approach to cardiovascular health management.