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Exercise and Stress

Posted By Eric Stevens on Jun 20, 2008

As we all know, every day life situations can produce an enormous amount of stress in our lives. Stress can have large scale negative impacts on the body over time. It is vitally important to reduce stress and one excellent way is through exercise.

Exercise can be intimidating to some people, it can conjure images of blood, sweat, and pain. However, there are a few simple ways of obtaining some form of exercise including jogging, biking, and even walking. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise by far for our health; it's easy to do, it has no costs, and it works! All it takes is to put on a comfortable pair of sneakers and head out for a 15-30 minute walk. On those rainy or wintry days a treadmill in the comfort of your own home can provide you with all the exercise you need. Using these tips you can be on your way to a healthier self!

An easy-to-use and setup alternative to biking is the Aerobic Exercise pedlar, which allows you to get a great aerobic workout in your own home!

You can find the Standard Aerobic Exercise Pedlar here.

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Using a Peak Flow Meter

Posted By Christine Blue on Jun 19, 2008

A peak flow meter is a portable, inexpensive, hand held device used to check your asthma by measuring how well air moves out of your lungs.

During an asthma episode, the airways of your lungs usually narrow slowly. The peak flow meter may help warn you if there is a narrowing in the airways hours before you have any symptoms.

The peak flow meter measures how hard and fast your can exhale in liters per minute.

To use the peak flow meter:

• Slide movable indicator to the zero position on meter
• Breath in as deeply as you can
• Place mouthpiece in mouth and maintain a good seal around mouthpiece
• Blow out as hard and fast as you can
• Repeat two or more times
• Record your highest reading

A peak flow meter can also especially helpful for people who must take asthma medicine daily.

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The Importance of Taking Vitamins

Posted By Christine Blue on Jun 19, 2008

Did you know that most people do not consume enough vitamins and minerals in their daily diet? The reason is that most of us do not have enough time, energy, or even money to eat enough nutrient-enriched food. Although vitamins can not replace food, they can definitely help your body stay healthy, energized, pure, and strong; just the way you want it. They may also help you live a longer life.

Most vitamins and minerals should be consumed with food to aide in absorption. A full meal is not needed, so even a small amount of food is sufficient. This is particularly true with oil-soluble vitamins, such as coenzyme Q10, vitamins A and E, and the carotenes. Water-soluble vitamins (i.e. vitamin B and vitamin C) are normally absorbed fine without food, even though it is still recommended to do so.

We offer a wide variety of different vitamins, minerals, and herb supplements that could aide you in everything from bone strength, metabolism, energy, immune support, and eyesight just to name a few. Every product is designed specifically to do one thing: keep your body at its best!

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Tips from Dr. Huggiebear

Posted By Kevin Hall on Apr 03, 2008

Frank Barnhill M.D. offers Tips on Using CPAP to Treat Your Sleep Apnea. His tips include:

• Make sure your mask fits properly - make sure to choose an experienced technician to help fit your mask
  
• Fix dry nasal passages - use a humidifier or saline nasal gel
• Fix dry eyes - check for a leaking seal and get you mask refitted to keep air from leaking and drying out your eyes at night
  
• Warm air rises - place your CPAP machine on a chair or nightstand to pull in warmer air for increased comfort
• Get a longer hose - a longer hose can keep your mask from being pulled off when you roll around at night.

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Defibrillators Save Lives

Posted By Kevin Hall on Apr 02, 2008

When you have a heart attack a defibrillator can save your life. We've all seen the movies and TV shows where the doctor yells "CLEAR" and zaps the patient back to life. In real life a heart attack is rarely so dramatic, and often the ambulance takes more than a few minutes to arrive. Every minute they take reduces your chances for survival.

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Using an Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

Posted By Kevin Hall on Apr 02, 2008

It's simple to use an automatic blood pressure monitor at home to keep tabs on your health. Watch this short video for a quick introduction to how you can monitor your blood pressure.

When you are going to take a measurement remember a few simple tips:

• Rest for at least two minutes before taking your blood pressure
• Keep your legs uncrossed and a firm back support before taking your blood pressure
• Place the blood pressure cuff correctly - see your monitor's instructions
  
• Talking during the blood pressure taking can seriously affect the results
• Your arm should be supported at heart level
• Don't wear constrictive clothing while taking blood pressure
• Always use the same arm as your doctor to ensure results are consistent for comparison
  

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Using the Inogen One Oxygen Concentrator

Posted By Kevin Hall on Mar 10, 2008

First there was stationary. Then there was portable. Now there is the Inogen One, the Independent System that defines a new category of oxygen device.

Designed to perform as both a stationary and a portable device, the Inogen One system is engineered to meet the changing demands of the oxygen industry. For patients, the Inogen One presents an opportunity for spontaneity and more active life both at home and on the road. For providers, the system can provide improved business efficiency.

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Working Out is Good

Posted By Kevin Hall on Mar 01, 2008

A recent study on exercise and longevity found that people who were active on a regular basis lived longer than their couch-potato counterparts, and the more they exercised the longer they lived.

Before you start any new exercise program be sure to consult your doctor, especially if you have any history of injuries, heart disease, or asthma that could be aggravated by the wrong workout.

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The Importance of Being Healthy

Posted By Kevin Hall on Feb 27, 2008

Everyone wants to be healthy, but so often we don't take time to pay attention to maintaining our bodies. Instead, we wait until something goes seriously wrong to do anything.

Keeping fit through exercise and eating well and seeing your doctor for regular physicals and exams can ward off more serious conditions as you age. Just 30 minutes a day of walking can improve your health and help you lose weight. Take Vitamins to supplement the nutrients you may miss in your diet and to keep your body running well. Early cancer screening can catch cancers while they are treatable. Regular physicals can catch high blood pressure and cholesterol before they cause a heart attack.

Some insurance companies will pay for your physicals and other screenings because they know that it is cheaper to treat things before they require a long hospital stay and expensive treatments. Check your policy to see what is covered and then make time to do it. If you don't have insurance there are government and charitable programs that can help you out.

Just like changing the oil on your car keeps your engine running, if you take the time to maintain your body you can live a longer, healthier life.

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ImPACT - Sports Concussion Safety Program

Posted By Dr. Ken Podell on Jul 12, 2007

Sports Concussion Safety Program

The Sports Concussion Safety Program is the only one of its kind in metro Detroit, taking a proactive and sophisticated approach to concussions.

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