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An even more dangerous issue is that many do not even know they have it, as there are often no visible symptoms until it is too late. It can also lead to heart or failure and stroke if allowed to get out of control. It can also lead to other conditions that are not generally public knowledge; these are kidney failure, dementia and blindness.

People generally discover that they have high blood pressure at a standard doctor's visit as this is routine at the beginning of a visit. Many people do not visit their doctor regularly, and having a home kit can make it possible to become aware of hypertension in a safe amount of time to start treating it. Sometimes people's pressure and heart rate are elevated when the reading is done at the doctor's office, which would result in distorted results. This can be alleviated by using a home blood pressure kit.

There are some things to keep in mind when looking for a good blood pressure kit. A nice option is a heart monitor that is linked to remote monitoring equipment, if it is affordable to the patient. The doctor may advise other features that are desirable.

Arm cuff monitors are the old standard, but this is awkward and bulky to use when a person is checking their own blood pressure alone. There needs to be a hand to pump the bulb, while at the same time monitoring the rate of blood flow and pulse with the other. Therefore, this form of monitor is geared to use by doctors and nurses. Finger and wrist devices have been shown to give inaccurate readings due to body temperature or position changes.

Now there are electronic blood pressure monitors that can be purchased in a home kit. This includes a sensor that rates the blood flow as the pump is working; easy to read digital readings let the user instantly see their readings. These come both with electronic hands-free pumps or manual pumps.

There are some required features that should be checked for when purchasing a blood pressure kit. Make sure that the numbers on the readout are easy to see and that they will be viewable based on personal sight requirements. The cuff should be checked to see if it is a good fit on the arm - without this, the reading will be unreliable. The stethoscope should allow hearing of the heartbeat. A good idea is to bring the kit to the doctor shortly after purchasing so that he/she can check to see that all features and functions are working correctly. Another tip is to use the bathroom before checking pressure, and trying to become very relaxed before and during is very important.

A home blood pressure kit should definitely be a staple in the home of someone who suffers from hypertension. It should also be a serious consideration in the first aid kit supplies of anyone. As this condition can be a silent killer, checking the blood pressure regularly will alert the user to a problem that otherwise might go dangerously unnoticed. When the blood pressure is not monitored on a regular basis, it could result in a fatal error for the sufferer.

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Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for Polomercantil

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/two-more-choices-of-career-paths-in-the-medical-sector.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/two-more-choices-of-career-paths-in-the-medical-sector.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:46 -0600
If you are trying to figure out whether or not to go into healthcare, do not overlook that there are other places to work besides the hospital and doctor's offices. The pharmacy is an integral component of healthcare also. Where else do you go for prescription medicine? The local pharmacy is one of the more important aspect of a health-conscious community.

To work in a pharmacy, you must be a certified pharmacist. The requirements for certification vary from states to states. You can also be a certified pharmacy tech, another position whose requirements vary from states to states. But in all cases, taking formal classes help. And online pharmacy tech schools will do with the added convenience for most students.

The duty of the pharmacy tech is to simply assist the pharmacists. The pharmacy technician is a job that requires helping customers, supply stocking such as over-the-counter medicine, filling-up prescription medicine as directed by the pharmacists, and other duties that will allow the pharmacy to run smoothly.

An alternative job to consider in the health care industry is in the healing practice. An example of a career in this branch of healthcare is the massage therapist. The practice of massage therapy requires the manipulation of soft tissue, such as skin and tendon, for healing and relaxation. Other parts of the bodies that can be treated include the gastro intestinal organs.

Massage therapist schools offer formal training to become a certified massage therapist. In many states, getting a certification, along with the education and training, is necessary before being able to work as a licensed massage therapist. The examination for the certification are given by the NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork).

The biggest opportunity for massage therapists are in the personal care and luxury industry. Their services are stables at resorts and vacation facilities. But more and more, health care centers such as nursing facilities are hiring massage therapists as their skills are incorporated in the healing and preventive maintenance practice of many health programs.

It is best to explore options when looking for a health care career. As health care expands, more and more possibilities are available. With the focus that Congress, the Obama administration, and private sector are giving healthcare today means that the demand is there. That is good news to professionals in this profitable industry.

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More details on Pharmacy Technician and Massage Therapist as your alternative health care career. The author writes freelance on various subjects including career choices in the healthcare industry.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/atlas-chiropractic-adjustments-treat-hypertension.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/atlas-chiropractic-adjustments-treat-hypertension.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:38:16 -0600
Atlas Orthogonal Care Reduces Blood Pressure

Dr. David Nygaard, founder of Atlas Family Chiropractic in Asheville, NC, has had success in reducing hypertension though a specialized form of chiropractic care known as Atlas Orthogonal. Dr. Nygaard revealed that the Atlas bone is a small bone at the base of the skull and the beginning of the spinal cord, "The Atlas bone is named after the Titan Atlas, who in Greek mythology, supported the weight of the world."

This bone, like it's namesake, is the first link in the chain of bones that supports the weight of the skull. The nerves in your spinal column relay information from all parts of your body back and forth. When the Atlas moves from it's proper or orthogonal alignment it can cause a number of problems. The rest of the spine will move to support the weight of the skull and cause surrounding nerves to become pinched and irritated.

"In the case of hypertension, a misalignment of the Atlas bone may restrict blood flow in the arteries at the base of the skull. This restriction is a trauma that can cause surrounding nerves to send signals to the brain that cause the arteries to contract worsening the problem of hypertension," adds Nygaard.

Atlas Orthogonal Care Reduces Stress

Hypertension is caused by many things including poor diet and lack of exercise, but one factor doctors always discuss with patients who have high blood pressure is stress. Dr. Nygaard explains that there are many types of stress, "Everyone knows about mental stress. Stress from work, sitting in traffic, losing a loved one, these kinds of mental or emotional stress can cause very real physical problems."

Physical stress can be caused by repetitive motions, by sleeping in a bad position or having poor posture. Injuries like whiplash are also a form of physical stress. Physical stresses often cause pain that may seem normal due to circumstances but are a sign from the body that something is wrong and should not be ignored.

Chemical stress is something people are slowly becoming more aware of. Toxins and chemicals in our environment constantly assault our nervous system and can affect muscle tone. Drugs [both prescription and recreational], tobacco and alcohol, can all do harm to the body. Cleaning chemicals, pollen and vaccinations are lesser-known offenders.

"Whatever the cause, these stresses build up," says Nygaard. "Eventually the body reacts causing subluxations."

A subluxation is a stress response. Muscles go into spasm. Spinal bones lock up. And adjacent nerves are choked or chafed. This interferes with the control and regulation of your body. This garbles communications between the brain and parts of your body.

Atlas Orthogonal Adjustments treat these subluxations allowing muscles to relax, bones to return to their natural position and surrounding nerves to heal.

Atlas Orthogonal Care Lowers Blood Pressure Without Drugs

Dr. Nygaard believes in the body's power as a self healing and self-regulating organism. By treating problems with the spine, all the body's systems are allowed to function properly. The procedure of adjusting the Atlas bone is painless and has been shown effective in relieving hypertension without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. Some patients have over time been able to stop using blood-pressure medications.

Dr. Nygaard stresses that Atlas adjustments will not help everyone with high blood pressure; only a consultation for an Atlas Orthogonal chiropractor can determine if Atlas adjustments can aid a patient in reducing their hypertension.

For more information, visit:
http://atlasfamilychiropractic.net


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Chris Wingate
Freelance journalist, outdoorsman and adrenalin junkie, Chris can be found exploring the forests of the South East where he is a white water raft guide on the French Broad River. When not wet or covered in mud Chris produces shows for his local public access TV station URTV and plays bass in an alt-country band "Hobos and Lace".
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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/chiropractic-care-and-carpal-tunnel.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/chiropractic-care-and-carpal-tunnel.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:21:13 -0600
Therefore, carpal tunnel is actually caused when a nerve gets pinched. Dr. David Nygaard of Atlas Family Chiropractic in Asheville, N.C. further explains that, "The carpal tunnel is a band of ligaments and small bones in your wrist. Painful symptoms can result when nerves are compressed by a collapse of this nerve ‘tunnel'."

Virtually every joint in the body is susceptible to fixations and malfunctions that impair function and range of motion. Trauma, micro-traumas, vibrations and repetitive motions are often culprits.

Atlas Chiropractic Treats the Body as a Whole

Just as chiropractors work to align the bones of the spine, they employ techniques that can be applied to other joints in the body. Shoulders, hip problems, knees, ankles and even jaw problems have been shown to respond to chiropractic care. Familiar with working with pinched nerves, chiropractors align bones in their best possible position. That, in turn, allows ligaments, and muscles to function properly. Once stress is removed from the nerves, they are able to begin healing naturally.

After a thorough consultation to determine if chiropractic care is appropriate for the patient, Atlas Family chiropractors begin their examinations by taking measurements of how bones are aligned in the body. They pay particular attention to the alignment of the Atlas bone. The Atlas bone is the first bone of the spinal column directly beneath the skull. Like a link in a chain, it and the rest of the spinal column, houses the central nervous system. The angle of this bone as it supports the weight of the skull is measured to ensure that it is in a natural or "orthogonal" position.

They would then make adjustments, as needed, to help heal Sublaxations. Sublaxations occur when a misaligned bone causes nerve interference. This interference alters nerve output, either increasing it or decreasing it, resulting in malfunction.

"Malfunction, left long enough, often results in a lack of ease or dis-ease. Dis-ease will eventually lead to symptoms. Many are surprised to learn that the cause of their wrist problem may be due to functional changes to one or more joints of the neck, shoulder, elbow or wrist", says Dr. Nygaard.
Sometimes called the "Double Crush Syndrome," sublaxations in the upper spine can compromise the workings of anything between it and the tip of your little finger.

Chiropractic Care is a Non-Invasive Treatment

The problem with many treatments for carpal tunnel is that they don't treat the source of the problem. Some people try to self-treat symptoms of carpal tunnel by wearing a wristband. While it may alleviate some of the symptoms by adding stability and reducing mobility, it doesn't treat the joint that's causing the nerve to be pinched.

Prescription medications that dull the pain can cause similar problems as left untreated the pain, numbness and tingling associated with carpal tunnel can worsen possibly causing serious nerve damage. Should damage to the area be severe, surgery might be recommended.

Chiropractic care is a non-invasive alternative to consider before surgery. By restoring proper motion and alignment and strengthening the surrounding muscles, nerves are allowed to function properly. Working with a chiropractor to align the body and strengthen the wrist, patients are often able to resume their regular activities without drugs, surgery or bracing.

For more information, visit:
http://atlasfamilychiropractic.net


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Bryan Sullivan is the Executive Vice President of Write Away, Inc. - a public relations and marketing firm based in Weaverville, NC. He also often writes for regional& national publications about local history, farming, culture and food. He graduated with a degree in communications from Alfred University in New York State and then went on to attend culinary school in NYC where he graduated in the top percent of his class. He proceeded to work in high-end restaurants in New York City, Martha's Vineyard, MA and Naples, FL. Bryan currently lives in Asheville, NC with Liisa and their Black Lab, Annie.
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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/benefits-of-athlone-hypnosis.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/benefits-of-athlone-hypnosis.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:42:03 -0600 Athlone hypnosis? If so, you have probably heard about the many benefits. Hypnosis has been used for many years to cure a number of serious problems. Despite the fact that there are many benefits of hypnosis, some people never consider this because they continue to believe things that are not true - such as that hypnosis is not safe.

Some of the benefits of hypnosis include:

1. It is 100 percent safe. Despite what some people will tell you, hypnosis is safe at all times. If you are worried, talk to a couple of hypnotists before you decide on one to work with. This should put your mind at ease.

2. Hypnosis gives you the powers to change your way of thinking about a number of things including smoking, eating, phobias and fears. For instance, many people use hypnosis to stop smoking. The same holds true for those who want to lose weight or are afraid of a particular detail of their life.

3. It is not as expensive as you may think. While hypnosis may not be covered by your health insurance, it is not very expensive. Call around to a few Athlone hypnotists to get a better idea of how much it will cost you per session. You may be surprised!

Now do you see why Athlone hypnosis is so popular? The three benefits above are just the start. Once you begin to think more about hypnosis you will come across even more advantages.

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Hypnosis will give you the tools to change your feelings about food, smoking, fears and phobias and whichever areas of your personal life you would like to improve or change.
To find out more about Athlone Hypnosis make sure to visit http://www.hypnosischangeyourlife.com/.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/swine-flu-a-brief-awareness.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/swine-flu-a-brief-awareness.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:07:20 -0600
The popular myth earlier was that people eating pork or pork products contracted this virus, but this proved to be incorrect. The fear of being another verge of pandemic, swept the entire world, but was immediately proved that it did not occur even due to water contamination; and in reality it is an airborne respiratory disease.

Swine flu evolved as a critical ailment, now it has been identified, diagnosed and accordingly proper treatment is given. The disease is diagnosed clinically taking into consideration the people with whom the patient has association, and if they have this ailment or symptoms. This is done by taking a quick test called nasopharyngeal swab sample to see if that person is infected with influenza virus A or B.

The tests can also be negative indicating no flu infection or can give positive results indicating A or B virus. In case this test proves to be positive indicating B type influenza virus, it is safe as it is not Swine flu. A positive result indicating A type virus can result in that person having conventional flu or Swine flu. The accuracy of such tests is challenging, and owing to this, a comparative study is being done. Recently, CDC has reported that Swine flu can be detected in an hour; however, right now it is available only to the military.

Swine flu is diagnosed by taking a test in a specialized laboratory and the best treatment available now is prevention by vaccination. The effort and work by many laboratories has resulted in producing vaccines to prevent the disease and the first vaccine was a nasal spray vaccine released in October, 2009. This vaccine has been approved for all age group individuals from 2 to 49, except for pregnant women who are not recommended to inject this vaccine.

However, another injectable vaccine made using killed H1N1 became available from October second week, and is approved from 6 months child to elderly, besides including pregnant females. These vaccines have received approval by the CDC only after undergoing clinical trials in the aim of proving that these vaccines are safe as well as effective. However, this does not overrule the fact that caregivers need to be aware of the guidelines of injecting this vaccine.

There has been a report that two antiviral agents, Tamilflu (Oseltamivir) and Relenza (Zanamivir) help in reducing Swine flu affects and also prevent the A and B influenza symptoms. However, indiscriminate use of these drugs should be restricted, besides these drugs are not recommended for people suffering with flu symptoms for over 48 hours or more. Conversely, patients facing severe infections may need additional measures like ventilation assistance and treatment of infections such as pneumonia occurring in patients with flu infection. There are interim guidelines suggested by the CDC for pregnant females to the given treatment using two antiviral agents.

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Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for Polomercantil

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"Drugs are not the answer," said Etta Brown, a licensed educational psychologist, veteran social worker and author of Learning Disabilities, Understanding the Problem and Managing the Challenges from Langdon Street Press (www.understandingld.com). "Doctors and pharmaceutical companies are quick to tell parents there is a pill that will fix their kids, but it's a false bill of goods. In many cases, these drugs - like Ritalin - will serve only to dull their kids' senses and create health risks the parents could never have imagined."

The irony of Ritalin, Brown added, is that it actually damages the neural connections needed for learning. While it may calm a hyper-active child, so that he is less of a problem in the classroom and can sit still for longer periods of time, it does not create the ability to learn.

"Another well-documented side effect of Ritalin is that it may cause a permanent tic of the face, head and neck," Brown said. "There is a long fifty-year history of false advertising by drug companies that sell drugs with known side effects that are more damaging to the developing nervous system of children than the condition they are designed to treat."

Between two to 18 percent of American children are thought to be affected by ADHD, and Ritalin remains one of the most prescribed drugs for the behavioral disorder. This suggests that the medical approach to poorly nourished children who aren't getting enough exercise is to dose them with a drug that is known to interfere with the development of their brains, cause permanent ticing of the face, head and neck, and increase the likelihood of sudden death by 500 percent. And the FDA is not looking.

"As with ADHD, the incidence of learning disabilities has also been growing at a rate of 10-20 percent every 10 years since WWII," said Brown. "The difference between a learning disability and attention deficit disorder, she says, is the professional who diagnoses it.The Department of Education refers to the condition as a learning disability, and the American Psychological Association looking at the same set of symptoms labels them Attention Deficit Disorder. Add these two percentages together and 12 to 38 percent of the nation's children have learning problems."

Kids live in a world full of toxins, limited exercise, a lack of sleep, fast foods, and loads of time alone caused by the need for parents to work two jobs to make ends meet. The consequence is severe allergies to a toxic environment, obesity from a lack of exercise, an inability to learn due to a lack of sufficient nutrients to keep the brain functioning properly, and limited emotional security in 38 percent of our children.

Brown says that proper diet, exercise and adequate sleep are the key to helping a child overcome learning disabilities and improve his ability to attend.

"There is no easy solution, no pill, no magic wand, or special education program that is going to make a child a better learner," Brown said. "Learning disabilities and ADHD are not the fault of the children, or failure of the school. But, the schools have to teach each child that comes to them. "

Learning disabilities should become as much a concern for public health as it is for education, according to Brown.

"Instead of medicating kids into oblivion because they can't sit still, parents should be encouraged to cut the sodas and junk food, provide opportunities for their kids to exercise, ensure they get 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night, and take the time to interact with them on occasion," she added. "There is no substitute for parenting, and there is no replacement for proper diet, exercise and good sleep habits to enhance a child's readiness for learning."

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Rachel Friedman is a staff writer for News & Experts.

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For those who are looking for the most prominent option to cover all the expenses of medical assistance, individual health insurance plans have emerged as most reliable approach. It was really the thing of past, when the people were unable to acquire health services, due to the lack of money. Nowadays, ample of health insurance plans are available in the market which considerably assure you the financial support in case of any accident or illness. However, with the innumerable options available handy, it really becomes cumbersome for everyone to decide which health insurance plan he/she should opt for.

Well, in this concern, first of all, you must be familiar with the types of health insurance plans available these days. Basically, all of them could be categorized under the traditional and managed health care insurance plans.

In traditional individual health care plans, you are free to consult the doctor whom you trust upon. So, it doesn't matter for the insurance providing company which medical service you are using. The only thing that matters for them is bills presented by you as the evidence of your treatment. However, in this sort of insurance plan, you have to pay all the clinical bills at your own first and then you can apply for a reimbursement. In addition, the process of accepting the claim can consume the time span of a few days to months.

And in case of managed health insurance plans, the options of cost effectiveness are emphasized a lot. Therefore, the company you have selected to insure your health will decide everything about your medical services including which hospital you should go for. You may be even asked to consult a particular doctor. The major counterpart of these insurance plans is that they don't require you to pay even a single buck from your side in advance until you cross the limit which you determined as the insurance amount.

So, it completely relies upon you which sort of individual health insurance plans you would like to go for. However, make sure that the insurance company you are going to approach holds dignity among its competitors.







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Whether you are looking for traditional or managed Individual Health Insurance Plans, always prefer to go for legitimate options only. In order to know more about these legitimate options, please visit the website at http://www.find-affordable-health-insurance-for-individuals-plans.com.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/florida-pain-clinics-and-sb-462.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/florida-pain-clinics-and-sb-462.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:54:14 -0600 Florida pain clinics. Also another recommendation was made to make it so all physicians operating in a Florida pain clinic would have the same qualification requirements. So pretty much the medical director wouldn't have to have more credentials than another physician in a multiple physician clinic. Some of the other discussed items were making the registration fee 1,500 dollars, but not to be paid until all laws are in place and inspection occurs.

For credentialing there were numerous suggestions with nothing definitive set, but 50 hours of pain management training per year with the physician having 12-18 months to complete seemed to be the most realistic. As for Doctors being grandfathered in or having to have further qualifications no decision was made. It appears a lot of the Florida office surgery rules will be used as a guide for developing the Florida pain management clinic laws. Ft. Myers pain management clinic feels that these new laws are a step in the right direction and surely supports the prescription monitoring system that could be in place as early as next year. This is a very brief overview of the minutes from the last rule making session. For more information on SB-462 and Florida pain clinics got to Florida board of medicine and read the minutes from the rule making sessions.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/blood-pressure-kit-a-revolution-in-blood-pressure-monitoring.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/blood-pressure-kit-a-revolution-in-blood-pressure-monitoring.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:31:51 -0500
As blood pressure is turning out to be a major problem in medical scenario, there has been an increase in the popularity of kits and more and more people are buying it and using it for monitoring their blood pressure regularly. As high or low blood pressure conditions do not have any significant symptoms, you can only judge it by measuring and monitoring it regularly. Hypertension is known to be a silent killer as it can result in blockages in your arteries which may result in stroke, heart attack and even heart failure.

The device that doctors use to measure blood pressure is known as a sphygmomanometer. The doctor ties a cuff around your arm which is tightened by help of a pump. He uses a stethoscope by placing it on an artery near the elbow and then releases the air pressure. Then he takes the reading when the blood gushes through the blood vessels. The standard acceptable in an adult is 120/80.

It is not possible for you to measure your own blood pressure with the above procedure. Thus, a kit comes to the rescue of those who wish to measure them on their own.

A heart monitoring device and remote monitoring equipment are two necessary equipments that are required in your home kit. For other things that you may need in the kit, you may consult and take advice from your physician. The home kit needs to be an electronic one so that you can measure it yourself without needing a third person`s help.

The electronic devices have an in built sensor which is capable of monitoring blood circulation and then they display the reading in digital format. Out of the manual or the automatic pump, you can choose one according to your convenience.

Whichever kit you buy, it is essential that you verify its accuracy from time to time. This can be done by cross checking the results at times by comparing the readings of your kit and that by a doctor in his clinic. If the kit is working fine, the results should be nearly the same.

The kits also come with variable features such as that of irregular heart beat monitoring, blood pressure classification, pressure rating feature, body fat percentage measuring etc. Apart from the devices that are used on arms, kits that measure blood pressure from the wrists or fingers are also available. However, the one which takes reading from the arms is voted to be most accurate.

While buying a blood pressure kit, proper attention must be paid to its features and accuracy and it should be from a well known manufacturer who is capable of providing after sales service. The kit must be serviced and checked at the manufacturers service center periodically. With growing cases of hypertension, the kit is becoming the necessary equipment for all.

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