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Heart Rate Monitors

September 5th, 2008 | Add a Comment

At one time, heart rate monitors were the exclusive property of physicians and nurses, but that’s all changed as the technology has become available to just about anyone who wants it. Got an afternoon workout scheduled? If your treadmill doesn’t have a built in heart rate monitor, you can still use the heart rate monitor built into your watch or the newest model that clips to your belt. Also known as a cardiac monitor, a heart monitor is a piece of electronic equipment that can be used to continuously track or observe heart functions. It allows you to place a numerical value on your healthiness based on your heart rate. Today, heart monitors are produced by the millions and designed to cater to specific individuals with specific needs. Some heart monitors are … Read entire article »

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Free Blood Pressure Report

May 8th, 2008 | Add a Comment

Dealing with high blood pressure? I just came across a free report on Blood Pressure Insights, a website dedicated to disseminating information about blood pressure issues and hypertension. You can download your complimentary copy directly to your computer without having to sign up or give them your email address. The report explains what your blood pressure readings mean, how to take your own blood pressure, the various medicines used to control blood pressure, and even some of the natural alternatives that are available. You can pick up your complimentary copy at the bottom of the page in the left-hand column here: Blood Pressure Health … Read entire article »

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Diabetes In Children

April 13th, 2008 | Add a Comment

Diabetes is a leading cause of health risks among children today. Typically type 1 diabetes was the most common form among children, however, type 2 diabetes in children has become a major health concern in recent years. This is largely attributed to unhealthy eating habits and a lack of exercise. The root cause of childhood diabetes is still not completely understood, though in the case of type 2 diabetes, the environment and poor habits do play a major role in childhood diabetes. Children with diabetes share many of the same symptoms as adults. They may suffer from weight loss or weight gain, experience unquenchable thirst, feel sleepy throughout the day, experience stomach discomfort and sometimes even suffer some behavioral problems at home or at school. All of these things can be … Read entire article »

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Arthritis Remedies

March 30th, 2008 | Add a Comment

If you’re suffering from arthritis and are like most people … you want to relieve the pain in the simplest, least intrusive manner possible. There are simple arthritis remedies to try first. For instance, many people are able to minimize their pain using nothing more than aspirin or another over the counter painkiller. If you aren’t one of those fortunate ones, there are other arthritis remedies you may want to try before moving to prescription drugs. Recent studies have found that Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate work at least as well as Celebrex or NSAIDS, without the obvious safety issues that have popped up in the past for those prescription drugs. You can find this combination in Flexicose, which comes in a liquid form and was designed specifically to provide safe and natural … Read entire article »

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Thyroid Weight Gain

March 16th, 2008 | Add a Comment

You may not be aware of it, but your thyroid plays a major role in your metabolism. This is why thyroid problems can often result in a dramatic shift in your weight. You may suddenly experience weight gain or weight loss, or you find that losing weight is harder than usual. Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid, which often leads to an overactive metabolism. If this is your situation, you’ll likely find it easy to lose weight quickly. While this certainly can sound like a wonderful situation if you eager to lose weight, it can actually be hazardous to your health. Aside from the medical difficulties (inability to concentrate, insomnia, shortness of breather, bulging of the eyes, heart problems, etc.), you may actually experience difficulty keeping weight on. This can be very dangerous … Read entire article »

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Interpreting Food Labels

March 1st, 2008 | Add a Comment

More than ever before, you do yourself and your family a favor when you know how to interpret food labels. It’s unfortunate, but you aren’t careful in the way you read food labels, you can really deceive yourself. This can be particularly dangerous if you’re a diabetic, battling high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol, or a dealing with a heart condition. Okay, so let’s take a look at the information you’ll find on a food label. What you’re really most interested in reading is the Nutrition Facts section. This should contain basic information such as calories, fat calories, total fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fibers, sugars, proteins, and ingredients. The single most important piece of information that people tend to overlook on this label is the serving size. Too often, … Read entire article »

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Vitamin B12 Information

February 19th, 2008 | Add a Comment

Vitamin B12, which contains cobalt (sometimes referred to as cobalamin), is an essential vitamin. Its primary function is the generation of healthy red blood cells, though all of the cells in the body require Vitamin B12, including white blood cells and nerve cells. While Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, and most such vitamins cannot be stored, B12 is an exception. In fact, the liver can store B12 for years. This helps to reduce the odds of a deficiency. On those rare occasions when the body does experience a B12 deficiency, the result can lead to anemia. Common symptoms are extreme exhaustion, lack of energy, easily losing your breath, and the body’s struggle to fight infection. Realizing the importance of the role of Vitamin B12 within your body, you may be surprised … Read entire article »

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Herbal Remedies For Menopause

February 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment

While many women once swore by Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), concerns began to grow after a Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial found that women taking the combination estrogen-progestin (Prempro) resulted in an increased risk of heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, blood clots, and dementia. The results were so disturbing that women began to look for alternatives to minimize their menopause symtptoms. In a 2005 National Institutes of Health (NIH) State-of-the-Science fact sheet on the management of menopause-related symptoms, they addressed six botanicals — black cohosh, dong quai root, ginseng, kava, red clover, and soy – commonly used as alternatives to hormone replacement therapy. Because so little research has been done on these botanicals in relation to menopause, conclusions have been mixed. Here’s an overview … Black cohosh studies have found mixed results … Read entire article »

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Why You Should Be Breastfeeding Your Baby

December 4th, 2007 | Add a Comment

For a time, there was a huge debate about breastfeeding your baby, but that debate has been put to rest for the most part. Breastfeeding your baby is in the best interest of your baby. It’s as simple as that. It’s cheaper (you don’t have to purchase formula). It’s more convenient (there’s no preparation involved). And for those times when breastfeeding just isn’t an option, you can still have breast milk available by using a breast pump and storing the extra milk. More important … breastfeeding creates an important bond between you and your child. Most important … breastfeeding makes for a healthier baby. This is because antibodies from the nursing mother are transferred through her milk to the baby. There is also some evidence to show that breast fed baby’s have a … Read entire article »

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