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Comfortable, affordable lab coats for the health care professional.
When a health care professional uses lab coats it conveys several different messages. First, lab coats give an appearance of professionalism. It?s very important in the health care setting to be professional and new, clean lab coat portrays just that image. Second, lab coats are very functional because they have so many pockets. As silly as that seems, health care providers usually have many different tools and papers in their pockets and lab coats that have the pockets for these different items are beneficial and necessary.
Styles of lab coats.
When choosing from the many different lab coats it?s important to keep in mind the particular policies of the institution you?re working at. Some require long or short lab coats, depending on your responsibilities in that facility. Comfort and practicality are both considerations you?ll need to decide on when choosing from the different styles of lab coats for your professional career. Quality, dependable Medical Equipment is an important component of every medical practice. It can?t be overstated that while the practice of medicine is an art, Medical Equipment is the science behind the implementation of that art. Increasingly, patients are becoming more sophisticated in their understanding of the medical supplies and Medical Equipment that is being used to treat them. This means that a health care provider needs to know and understand not only how their equipment operates, but also have confidence that the Medical Equipment they use is of the highest quality.
Your Medical Equipment needs to be reliable and of a high quality.
The tools of your profession, whether it?s a stethoscope or a nebulizer, can now all be ordered online over the internet, generally at substantial savings. This means an easier approach to Medical Equipment management.
Both the professional and home health consumer are now ordering many of their Medical Equipment and medical supplies right from their computer. Prices are low and the quality is excellent. If you work in the health care field you’ll need medical supplies to help you with your work. Quality products that you know you can depend on will give you greater confidence during stressful situations.
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Arthritis: Causes, Treatments and Prevention
Arthritis: Causes, Treatments and Prevention By Natalie Katsman
http://www.natural-aid.com
Arthritis affects about 40% of Americans and about 50% of people worldwide. This ailment is more common than cancer and heart problems and dates back thousands years. It is believed that the famous Roman baths were created not only for hygiene purposes, but to help ancient people ease the aches and pains in the joints.
What is happening and why?
There are two most common forms of arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. RA is an autoimmune disorder when the body attacks its own cells, which often results in joint destruction. OA is wear and tear arthritis that comes with age or because of improper diet or lifestyle.
Cartilage, the joint lining, that acts as a shock absorber consists of water and though protein fibers, collagen. Collagen matrix, that gives cartilage its strength and shape, is insulated by a net of proteglucans. They are filled with water to protect and nourish the cartilage. Proteglucans are long molecular chains that include glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate - two important building blocks.
Glucosamine is essential to production of water-binding proteins in cartilage, and chondroitin sulfates draw fluids that provide the ease of movement and attract nutrients for cartilage repair. Injury, wear, corrosive enzymes can damage this protection, and cartilage loses the ability to repair itself. It gradually deteriorates and forms clefs and crevices that impede movement and cause pain.
Traditional approach to treating joint pain is well known: the pain is suppressed with NASDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.). Calming the symptoms, these drugs simply mask the problem, while the joints keep deteriorating.
Luckily, there are other ways to deal with arthritis. Research shows that supplementing your body with the two important cartilage building elements - Glucosamine and Chondroitin - can aid in joint restoration.
Another useful nutrient is MSM (methyl-sulfonyl-methane) - a form of sulfur found in many common foods: fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and eggs. MSM helps to relieve pain and inflammation in joints and muscles. In addition, it boosts blood supply, lessens muscle spasms and softens scar tissue.
Capsium - cayenne pepper extract (Yes! That hot spice!) has been found to be helpful in arthritis pain relief.
Emu Oil - due to its small molecular weight, Emu Oil easily penetrates skin membrane and delivers its soothing relief to sore joints. Its anti-inflammatory properties make preparations with Emu Oil more and more popular among health professionals and sportsmen.
Last but not least, your lifestyle and habits can help you avoid the discomfort. Folks who maintain their body in shape and enjoy an active lifestyle have much smaller risk to develop osteoarthritis. OA hits weight-bearing joints first. If joints have to manage extra weight, the cartilage is worn out faster than it can repair itself.
Despite the belief that osteoarthritis sufferers should not exercise, research proves the opposite. Moderate exercise helps to keep joints healthy. Even if they are already affected by arthritis, making them work stimulates the restoration process.
Here is a small exercise you can do to keep your knee joints in shape:
Bend your knees as if you were going to do at sit-up. Keeping your knees close together, move them in circular motions clockwise and then in reverse direction.
You might not feel like moving when your arthritis reminds of itself with burning pain, but a combination of diet, moderate exercise, supplements and topical preparations can prevent it and allow you to enjoy your favorite activities.
Disclaimer:
The above statements were not evaluated by the FDA. Always consult your doctor for professional advice.
(C) Natalie Katsman, 2003
Natalie Katsman is a co-founder of http://www.natural-aid.com, where you can find fine quality aloe vera products for beauty and well-being and subscribe to HealthySkin Newsletter filled with beauty tips, recipes and information on herbal healing, skin care and cosmetic chemistry.
Fat burner myths
A surprisingly high number of books by physicians and
nutritional consultants teach that foods in combinations,
or special supplements, can “turn up your fat burners”.
Publications by the Mayo Clinic, US Government, and other
reliable sources all say this is TOTAL NONSENSE.
If one could ignore calories and eat “fat burner” foods to
lose weight, the combinations would have to work the same
as weight loss drugs, which pose significant health risks.
Here are real ways to “cheat” on weight loss, with drugs /
herbs, surgery.
a) Ingest fewer calories
? take something to kill appetite
b) Burn more calories (exercise is safest way)
? induce fever
? induce agitation & hyper activity
c) discard body mass by artificial means
? diuretics, to expel water faster than normal
? steam room, sauna, hot clothes, wraps to lose water
? laxatives, to interfere with digestion, lose water
? induce vomiting
? cut off or suck out parts of the body
All of these cheats are risky, most are temporary, most can
cause damage to the body even up to death. Dehydration can
kill quickly.
A safer way is to stuff the stomach with low calorie
vegetables, plus a few almonds, which will satisfy hunger
and leave no room for steak or pie.
“Reality is
not what you think it is
nor what you want it to be
Reality IS”
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* Diet with FACTS, not Fat-Burner MYTHS. *
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The Cardio Question
I get many questions regarding “losing those extra few pounds and
extra layer of fat.” This always brings me to the cardio/aerobics
question. “What is it and how much should I do??
Well, let’s start with what it is. “Cardio” literally
means “having to do with the heart and blood vessels.” It is essentially low-
impact repetition training that helps to improve
your overall cardiovascular health.
Cardio is one of the best ways to burn a lot of
calories while losing extra bodyfat and giving your metabolism a big boost.
Cardio exercises are those that raise your heart
rate to 65-90% of your maximum heart rate. Now,
you may be thinking: “How do I find out what my
maximum heart rate is?”
An easy way to figure out your maximum heart rate is
to subtract your age from 220. For instance, the
maximum heart rate for a 28-year-old should be
192 ( 220-28=192). To figure out your cardio range,
multiply your maximum heart rate by 65% and 90%.
So, the cardio range for that same 28-year-old should be
between 125 and 173 ( 192 times .65 = 125 and 192 times
.90 = 173).
Just remember, a general rule of thumb to follow is
that if you are having trouble talking because you
are gasping for air, you are working too hard. On
the other hand, if your breathing rate hardly
changes, you aren’t working hard enough.
Cardio has many benefits, from; reducing blood
pressure, improving heart health to improving lung
function. Amidst all of these good reasons to do
cardio work, the biggest reason for most people is to
lose fat. How much should you do though?
If you are a beginner, or if you just haven’t done
any cardio activities for a few months, you
should limit your first few sessions to only 10-15 min.
After you’ve done it for a few weeks and have built up
some endurance, you should increase your cardio
sessions to 20-60 min. You begin to burn more fat
than carbohydrates after 20 minutes. Because of this,
shorter cardio sessions are best for maintaining your
current weight, while longer sessions are best for losing
weight.
If you just want to maintain your current weight then
60-90 minutes PER WEEK will usually be adequate. How
you choose to split that time up during the week is your
choice and depends on your level of endurance.
If your goal is to burn as much bodyfat as you can,
2-5 hours of cardio PER WEEK will be sufficient.
Your sessions should be 40-60 minutes in length.
The best time to do your cardio sessions
for maximum fat loss is right away in the morning before
you eat anything. After you’ve been asleep for 6-8 hours,
the level of sugar (glucose) in your blood is very low and your
body will use stored fat as an alternative energy source.
If you are consistent with your cardio workouts and
can incorporate them into your life, you will see results!
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The Importance of a Nutrient-Packed Breakfast
It?s been proven that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The reason for this is simply due to the fact that, for the typical person, the longest duration of time passes between dinner (or an after dinner snack) and breakfast. Your body is like a machine that needs to be fueled. The longer that passes between feedings, the worse your body performs-that?s why you feel so sluggish if you haven?t eaten in 5-8 hours. Come breakfast time, your body is screaming for food and will soak up anything you feed it. In addition, your metabolism is fastest at this time. It should now be obvious why breakfast is so important- your body is in the ideal state to supply it with healthy, nutrient-packed food.
There are many great breakfast combinations that you can eat to start your day off right. I am going to share my usual breakfast combination with you that has been starting my day off right for months for a good example. It?s a combination of breakfast foods that are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. The main part consists of Kashi Granola cereal, Dannon Light yogurt, and fruit (please note that I am not mentioning these brands for the sake of advertising- they just happen to be the brands I enjoy eating). I mix the three together, with the fruit being mandarin oranges, strawberry?s, or bananas. The Kashi Granola cereal is packed with nutrients, fiber, and protein; the Dannon light yogurt is packed with nutrients such as calcium; and the fruit provides some vitamins and fiber. The second part of my breakfast usually consists of one hard boiled egg or a small bran muffin. The egg provides a little bit of protein and fat, while the small bran muffin provides some carbohydrates and fiber. For a liquid (aside from the cup of orange juice I enjoy with my breakfast), I?ll mix some protein powder with water and crushed ice. This shake is entirely for the healthy dose of protein it delivers. I feel this low-calorie drink helps to keep hunger at bay and definitely is good nutrition for my muscles.
This is just one combination of breakfast foods you can eat to supply your body with great nutrition. The most important thing is you want to look for breakfast cereals that are low in fat and sugar, and high in nutrients, fiber, and protein. Protein shakes are a matter of taste preference, but from my own experience I have found Designer Protein to be an overall solid protein shake- but experiment and find the one you enjoy. I also prefer yogurt over milk because of the consistency, but that is again, a matter of personal preference.
So start looking at breakfast as an opportunity to kick your body into overdrive because, unlike later in the day, your body in the morning is begging you to feed it nutritious food and will soak up every little bit!
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What is a Herniated Disc, how is it different from a Bulging Disc, and what you can do about it?
So what in the world is a Herniated Disc??? Well, rather than confuse you more, I am going to give you my simple, easy to understand definition?
a herniated disc is simply a protrusion, or sticking out of the disc. Think of a disc as a balloon being held in place between your hands? if you push your hands together unevenly the balloon will bulge out on the opposite side. This is what happens to the disc between the vertebrae.
A Bulging Disc is the same thing as a herniated disc? just a different name.
Herniated discs are probably one of the most common diagnosis?s for back pain out there and is often used when a doctor can?t find an explanation for the person?s pain? similar to a doctor explaining away various aches and pains as arthritis.
The problem is, many people who are diagnosed with a herniated disc don?t have pain because of it? and, for years, research has shown that in many cases, people live with herniated discs yet never have any back pain or symptoms. The point is, if you?ve been diagnosed with a herniated or bulging disc, it may not be what?s really causing your back pain!
Even if you?ve had x-rays and MRI?s done that show a herniated disc, chances are still very good that it?s not the problem? so read on to learn more and find out what?s causing your back pain?
So what causes a disc to herniate?
Well, many people want you to believe it?s old age, excess weight, stress, poor genetics, or how you lift a heavy object?
while these are all potential factors, the biggest factor or cause is uneven pressure placed on the disc. Yes, you read that right? uneven pressure on discs is the biggest cause of herniated discs.
Remember we talked earlier about the uneven pressure? Well, months and years of this uneven pressure causes discs to breakdown.
Do you have any idea what causes this uneven pressure?
It?s something so simple that it amazes me how many people, including the experts (orthopedic specialists, chiropractors, physical therapists, etc) fail to recognize it.
So what is it??? Muscle Imbalances.
You see, muscle imbalances pull your bones and joints, especially the pelvis and spine, out of place and this places excess and uneven wear and tear on the body.
This is where Chiropractors come in?
The whole concept of chiropractic care is to manually move the bones and joints back into the proper position.
Makes sense right? WRONG! Why? Because the same muscles that pulled those bones and joints out of place to begin with, will do so again, usually within days.
The ONLY way to address muscle imbalances is to first identify them, then work on correcting them with the right combination of corrective exercises and stretches? and any treatment that fails to include this formula, is doomed to fail!
To learn more about muscle imbalances, be sure to read my article titled ?Aches, Pains, and Injuries? here:
http://www.losethebackpain.com/achesandpainsarticle.html
So when does a Herniated Disc actually cause pain?
Typically, a herniated disc will cause pain when it is putting pressure on a nerve or nerves and this pain is usually felt down the backside of the leg. However, occasionally individuals experience pain in the disc itself or the area around it.
How do you know then what?s causing your back pain?
Whether your pain is in the disc or shooting down your leg, I am willing to bet that it has something to do with muscle imbalances.
In my opinion, it always makes sense to start at the beginning? so the first thing to do is identify what muscles imbalances you have and then begin work on correcting them.
DON?T try things like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cortisone shots and then feel disappointed that they didn?t work? how can they??? Remember, they don?t address the root cause of the problem!
I am not saying that these types of treatments don?t have a place, it?s just that they will not give you the long-term relief you are looking for. For example, ultrasound may be helpful in conjunction with a corrective exercise and stretching program but it?s not likely to do much on it?s own.
The real key is to not only treat the symptoms, but address the cause of the problem also. You can learn more about how to identify and correct your muscles imbalances in our video, Lose the Back Pain.
In it, we take you thru a series of self-assessments in which you?ll identify which specific muscle imbalances you have. We then show you step-by-step what to do to correct them in our Corrective Action Plans? all you have to do is follow the instructions and in weeks, maybe days, your back will be feeling great again. Order your copy online at http://www.losethebackpain.com or call 1-888-343-FITT (3488)
Article by Jesse Cannone of http://www.losethebackpain.com. Jesse is a certified personal fitness trainer and post-rehab specialist and he has helped hundreds of individuals to eliminate their back pain. Visit his site now and be sure to sign up for his free email course on eliminating back pain.
