How can I get same amount of aerobic exercise from power walking as I do from my current 20 minutes a day jog?
June 11, 2011 by admin
Filed under Incontinence
I am female 54 and jog 20 minutes daily and it has helped me with so many problems (like incontinence). And it's such a great workout for my heart in such a short time. I seem to get more out of it than a long long long walk. But.... a chiropractor just told me with my slight to moderate osetopenia diagnosis I need to switch to power walking and not stress my already off balance backbone. I am upset cause I barely have time to cram in my 20 minute morning jog, it seems to do 60 minutes of exercise in a small amount of time. I simply don't have 60 minutes a day to exercise. I am hoping someone can tell me how to make power walking be a short time frame way to be healthy. I already decided perhaps to do some more arm weight type exercises to get my heart moving more without the jogging. Thanks.
My boyfriend's dad just passed away Friday night…what am I supposed to do?
December 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Scleroderma
He had scleroderma, and on friday, he had some problems with his heart and they had to do surgery on him, draining water from his heart, and finding a hole in his heart. He died during the process.
I feel devastated but I've never had any experience with death of anyone. And I just don't know how to feel. I feel sad and sorry, but what else am I supposed to do? Should I not be happy for now?
does infered heat help with the stiffness of arthritis?
My father broke his ankle in 3 places last fall and had to have screws to repair it. It will still bother him if hes on it for long periods of time. Hes almost 60 and I think hes got arthritis in it now. He is a carpenter by trade and has to be on his feet everyday. Does anyone know if infered heat will help him get some relief? Or any other suggestions? He does take meds for his heart and for cholesterol too. So yes, hes already on asprin.
My boyfriend's dad just passed away Friday night…what am I supposed to do?
November 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Scleroderma
He had scleroderma, and on friday, he had some problems with his heart and they had to do surgery on him, draining water from his heart, and finding a hole in his heart. He died during the process.
I feel devastated but I've never had any experience with death of anyone. And I just don't know how to feel. I feel sad and sorry, but what else am I supposed to do? Should I not be happy for now?
Scleroderma! My God, can you even begin to imagine the horror??????????
September 13, 2010 by admin
Filed under Scleroderma
My mother has literally been dying of "hardening of the skin" for the last five+ years. And here I always considered Alzheimers the cruelest disease. She bides her time by waiting for this disease to slowly spread then attack her heart, kidney or lung, where it will turn to STONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you even imagine the horror???????????
G*D D*MN M*TH*R F&CK%* I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS DISEASE AND WHAT ITS DOING TO HER.
Id never heard of this disease til she was diagnosed at age 52. Other than back surgery my mother always had a clean bill of health. Not much is yet known about this debilitating disease. If interested in helping please go to the scleroderma research foundation. Light shed on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Nobody seems to understand what the family goes thru watching their loved ones skin tighten, pulling their eyes open wide, mouth pulled back, crippled hands, feet. I cant stop wanting her 2 b FREE of this hell. WHO DESERVES THIS????????????
Does Everyone know that this is National Scleroderma Awareness Month?
August 22, 2010 by admin
Filed under Scleroderma
Have you ever heard of scleroderma? This is a rare condition that is increasing in frequency. It causes progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. It is 3 to 4 times more common in women than men, particularly younger African American women, but it can affect anyone. The cause is unknown, but researchers suggest that environmental and genetic factors play a role.
In typical cases, patients first develop skin thickening on the fingers or elsewhere. Patients may complain of cold, swelling, and puffy fingers and hands. Arthritic symptoms are also common throughout the body. As the disease progresses, additional organs are affected such as the heart, esophagus, joints, muscles, and lungs. Patients can develop sudden severe high blood pressure and even kidney failure. There is no specific blood test for the diagnosis, although many different tests will be abnormal. There are several treatments but no cure as yet..If you are looking for a Charity, Please give to Scleroderma.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Unfortunately it is also the least noticed of all forms of diabetes. This type 2 diabetes is unfortunately growing among children. Reading and being informed on this form of diabetes is important and this short article is created to help you do just that. Please read on and find out more about type 2 diabetes. Read more
Prevent the Risk of Heart Attack by Eating Right
January 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under Heart Disease Prevention
It is estimated that more than 80 millions are suffering from some type of cardiovascular problem alone in America. The first step to prevent from heart disease is exercising regularly and losing some of your weight. It has been depicted through recent researches that slight changes in diet reduce the risk of developing any heart related problem.
Luckily by executing the following dietary changes, any one can significantly reduce the risk of any heart related complication.
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No Cold Meds for Kids
November 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under Colds and Flu, Medical News
In the past, we have always treated our children's cold symptoms with liquids and some good ole cough medications. Well, the old school of thought has been rejected in the new era of medicinal knowledge. A major drug manufacturer recently announced that they were pulling cold medications for kids under 4 years old. The reason? They felt it didn't have any significant benefits for young ones who caught the cold. This reasoning also has the FDA considering a ban on meds for children under the age of 6. This ban may take a year or so, but it poses a very serious question. Do our kids need cold meds? Experts agree the answer to that question is a wholehearted NO! Read more
Lung Rehabilitation
November 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under Health Conditions
Lung is a respiratory organ which is essential for breathing. In most of the complex life forms and mammals there are two lungs present in the either side of the heart. Its function is to carry oxygen in to the blood stream and to carry out carbon dioxide from the blood stream. It is a paired organ situated in the chest of your body which performs respiration. It is 10 to 12 inch long and the two lungs are separated by a bone called mediastinum. Read more