Anytime you have gone to the doctor you have had a sphygmomanometer used on you by the nurse or doctor. Most people do not know that a blood pressure meter is really a sphygmomanometer. They are just called blood pressure monitors because it is a less technical name for the device, not to mention easier […]
Until recently most hemoglobin tests were done in a medical laboratory. They are still be done this way but nowadays we have the ability to test hemoglobin at home with the use of an in home use hemoglobin test meter. A hemoglobin test is meter is a device that is used to determine how much […]
Every single person in this world, no exceptions, feels pain and stress. Many people choose to go on medication to help with these things, even if that is not always the best answer because all medications have side effects. Biofeedback is a method that can take the place of the medication on which so many […]
An Electrical Stimulation Machine (EMS) is a lot like a TENS machine only it stimulates the muscles and causes them to contract rather than stimulating the nerves like the TENS machine does. An electrical stimulation machine can be purchased and used at home. Many professional athletes are using electrical stimulation machines to help them to […]
The Sun Ancon Chi Machine was invented by a Japanese scientist by the name of Dr. Shizou Inoue. The claims made on this machine is that it will oxygenate the blood by using passive aerobic exercise and that it will also accomplish the detoxification of the human body. It is a machine that operates by […]
Many people often have trouble sleeping. They either have a hard time getting to sleep or toss and turn throughout the night which is cause for a disruptive night. There are plenty of remedies out there – sleeping pills, masks to block light, and even memory foam to help make for a comfortable night’s sleep. […]
An electrical muscle stimulator is a device which delivers an electric impulse directly to the muscles. The electricity simulates the same impulse which comes from the nervous system and tells the muscle to move. A muscle stimulator can be used as a therapeutic tool in recovery from various injuries or muscular disorders and also as […]
Microcurrent machines may seem new but when researched, we find that they have been used since the early 1900’s. These machines and other electromagnetic therapies were used until 1934, when an uninformed physician decided that the future of medicine was in medication and surgery. Furthermore, the future of medicine was not in this type of […]
If you are dealing with sleep apnea or some other type of breathing problems you probably already know the benefits you can get by using a BiPAP machine. People who have sleep apnea are not able to breathe normally when they are sleeping. An apnea experience is when your breathing stops for a prolonged time […]
You may have heard of interferential stimulators but wondered what it is or how it could positively impact your life. An interferential stimulator is often confused with a TENS machine, and while they are similar, they are certainly not the same thing. An interferential stimulator relies on an interferential current. An interferential current is distinguished […]
If you experience chronic pain you have probably heard of the TENS machine, and if you haven’t you will want to! In some situations pain killers and other chronic pain management therapies just are not an option or they do not work as they should. In these cases the patient is looking for some other […]
Cardiovascular heart disease kills millions each year. In fact over 20 million people will die each year from heart disease. Statistics show that up to 22 million people in the world are at risk of having a sudden cardiac incident and heart failure at any point and time this year. Many lives can be saved […]
CPAP is the abbreviated term for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. A CPAP machine is used for those who have obstructive sleep apnea. When a person has obstructive sleep apnea, they stop breathing during times of sleep. This is caused by a blockage in the airway from the soft tissue in the back of the throat. […]
People with high blood pressure are at serious risk for heart attacks, heart disease, and other heart related conditions. It is important to keep denying her blood pressure so that you can determine whether or not it is an acceptable range or should be examined by a doctor. Unfortunately, heart disease is genetically inherited trait, […]