New Articles at Henry Ford Health Products http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/ Articles on Health and Wellness Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/ en Defibrillator http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=11 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=11 A defibrillator is a device that delivers an electrical shock to the heart in order to stop certain types of rapid heart rhythms or arrhythmias. Also known as an automated external defibrillator or (AED), the AED can check a persons heart rhythm and recognize a rhythm that requires a shock. It can advise the rescuer through voice prompts lights or text messages to tell the rescuer the steps to take.

Automated external defibrillators are now available for use by persons with minimal medical training in emergencies when medical personnel are not available. There are some models designe… ]]> Belly Fat can be linked to Diabetes http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=19 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=19 Belly Fat Linked to High Risk of Diabetes, Premature Death… ]]> Riding for a Cure http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=20 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=20 Diabetes Patients Inspire Novice Bicyclist to Pedal Onward… ]]> Diabetes and Foot Complications http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=16 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=16 Foot Problems Common Among People with Diabetes … ]]> Energy-Dense Foods affect Diabetes http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=17 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=17 Energy-Dense Foods Trigger Diabetes
… ]]> CPAP on Pop http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=4 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:10:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=4 Living with a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine can be challenging to adjust to. It's a new part of your daily routine and while it improves your quality of life it can be tough to deal with the changes to your lifestyle that you may be making at the same time. Those changes could consist of losing weight, quitting smoking, or adopting a new exercise regimen. That can lead to some misplaced resentment of the CPAP machine.

It's important to recognize when this happens to you and to keep in perspective that this challenging time will be rewarded by a better quality of l… ]]> Exercise and Stress http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=10 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=10 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 t… ]]> Using a Peak Flow Meter http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=9 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=9 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 ze… ]]> The Importance of Taking Vitamins http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=12 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=12 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-so… ]]> Tips from Dr. Huggiebear http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=6 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:04:00 +0000 http://www.HenryFordHealthProducts.com/article.cfm?article_ID=6 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 le… ]]>