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An Introduction to Stethoscopes -
Stethoscopes are simple yet effective tools that allow doctors to listen to the internal sounds in a patient’s body. Doctors can use stethoscopes to listen to a patient’s heart, intestines, breathing, and blood flow. A French doctor named Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec invented the first stethoscope in 1816. Dr. Laennec used a hollow wooden tube to listen to the heartbeat of his female patients so that he wouldn’t have to come into improper contact with them by touching his head to their chests. He discovered that the hollow wooden tube amplified the sound of the heart beating, making. . .
The Modern EKG Machine -
Perhaps one of the most useful 20th century technologies for the diagnosis of heart disease is the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine. Although much more bulky and heavy than the modern EKG machines in use today, the first device was built at the turn of the century and was considered a huge advancement in medicine. Unlike its bulky ancestors, the modern EKG machine is lightweight and portable; most clinics have them on rolling tables that can be easily transported from room to room. The use of electrodes for an EKG reading is a relatively new procedure. In the beginning phases of EKG technolo. . .
The Role of Rhythm Strips for Interpreting EKGs -
Each time the heart beats it emits electrical currents. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a method in which electrodes are attached at various points on the body. These electrodes are attached to wires that are attached to the EKG machine. The electrodes send waves and impulses to the machine that amplifies the results on a monitor and prints them onto graph paper. Heart rates and palpitations are commonly diagnosed from the EKG results. Heart rhythm can help to detect medical problems. Arrhythmia, heart valve disease, coronary artery disease and impending heart attacks can be determined by int. . .
Antacids: The Truth About Antacids
Antacids. I'm sure you know of someone who suffers from heartburn on a regular basis and takes antacids like they're candy. It might even be you. Most people think the answers to all their stomach problems can be resolved by taking over-the-counter antacids. In reality, their digestive problems typically stem from low stomach acid, very few digestive enzymes, and huge meals that were not chewed well enough. These meals cause food to sit in the digestive tract longer than they should.As a result, food ferments, causing gas and bloating when it is not properly digested. As gases rise and reac. . .
The Home (Page) is Where the Heart Is
Copyright (c) 2003 Heather Reimer I know your online business has heart... miles and miles and miles of heart. But how come when I visit your site, I can't find it? The "heart" of your website is the thing that makes your company tick. It's the compact yet vital nugget that lets me know in short order what you do and how you can help me. It's the thing I need most when I arrive at a site for the first time. But instead, here's what I get from many webmasters:-Corporate jargon -Blustery self promotion-History lessons in past achievements-Nothing! -Everything! -Banner farms -Graphic design ma. . .
Cardio Enthusiasts: Discover a More Effective Training Me...
It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. Most often, the recommendations constitute something along the lines of "perform 30-60 minutes of steady pace cardio 3-5 times per week maintaining your heart rate at a moderate level". Before you just give in to this popular belief and become the "hamster on the wheel" doing endless hours of boring cardio, I'd like you to consider some recent scientific research that indicates that steady pace enduranc. . .
Healthy Heart. Happy Life.
Get Your Heart A-pumping As we reach middle age we're suddenly aware that we're not immortal. In fact, our bodies are very delicate and need lots of TLC. Most of us, however, in our youth don't give things like arteries a second thought. We live life to the full and then we find that we're suddenly overweight, leading stressful lives and not particularly healthy. The good news, however, is that whatever the state of your body and your general health, it's never too late. By simply looking at three aspects of your life you can radically change your health and, probably, your outlook on life.. . .
What Good and Bad Fat can Do to Your Health
The fat types and their effects:High consumption of fat or of the combination fat and carbohydrates causes obesity, heart disease and other health problems.. However the different types of fat have very different effects on the health. Here is a survey of the different fat cathegories and their effects:Mono-unsaturated fat - This type of fat prevents heart disease and circulatory disease in moderate amounts.Omega-6-poly-unsaturated fat - This fat type prevents heart disease if you do not consume too much of it. However it causes inflammatory reactions. This type of reactions are benign when. . .
Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies - Part 2
Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies - Part 2by Rudy SilvaIf you have acid reflux or heartburn, using natural remedies to rebalance your stomach is what nature intended. Listed are four natural remedies that you can use to rebalance the acid in your stomach.CinnamonCinnamon has many medicinal uses aside from being great for various pastries. It has an antiseptic effect and has been historically used for colds and flu’s. It has fighting power against Candida albicans and has the ability to settle acidic stomachs.Here’s how to use cinnamon for an acid stomach or heartburn:- Toast raisin. . .
Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies - Part I
Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies - Part Iby Rudy SilvaHere is a list of natural remedies that you can use when you have acid reflux or heartburn. No need to use antacids, which have unwanted side effects and contain aluminum, which has been associated with senility and Alzheimer’s disease.Anise, peppermint, and lavenderHere’s a tea that you can make to help you with acid reflux or heartburn. It will help you reduce the amount of acid you have in your stomach. Mix together equal amounts of aniseed, peppermint and lavender. Make an infusion of this tea:- boiling 2 1/2 cup distilled . . .
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