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Too much desk work and too little exercise. This is one of the things that worry me now that I work full time using my computer and the Internet. Except for my fingers, no other part of my body seems to be getting the exercise it rightfully deserves. The result, unwelcomed and unsightly body fats, most of them in the middle section. Plus, too much sitting down is not working wonders for back either.

Lack of exercise is perhaps one of the biggest problem of those who have to be in front of their computers at least 15 hours a day. I don’t even have the time to go to the gym or just walk around the neighborhood. Solution? A home medical equipment that would give me the opportunity to exercise while doing my work—well, most of the time.

I found what I was looking for in Battle Creek’s The Pedlar, a very sleek and compact exercise machine that is touted to provide cardiovascular strength. It is said to be effective in exercising both the upper and lower parts of the body although I’m not sure about the upper body part since I imagine myself still sitting down and tinkering with my keyboard while doing the pedals. For sure, it will exercise my knee joints and othr parts of the feet.

The rubber pedals and the straps assure me that I do not slip easily and my feet remains where it is supposed to be.

Exercise? Finally, I hope.

Tagged with: cardovascular exercise • Home Medical Equipment • Increasing exercise time with battle creek the pedlar • unsightly body fats

The cabbage that we know is not just good for coleslaw. Instead of including it in our menus at least two to three times a week, this vegetable remains unnoticed in supermarkets. Why? Because a lot of people are not aware of the therapeutic effects brought about by cabbage.

In the Middle Ages, cabbage was used for medicinal purposes aside from being a staple food in countries other than the US. As proof, here is a quick list of its many health benefits:

Cabbage is an excellent source of essential vitamins A, B, C and E. Raw cabbage is rich in folic acid which helps prevent birth-related diseases. It is also rich in fiber, and it contains chemicals which help prevent colon cancer. Ulcer, rheumatism, heart disease and skin problems are other diseases that this therapeutic vegetable can help heal.

To enjoy the full health benefits of cabbage, you can consume it raw, drink the juice or cook it lightly along with other green and leafy vegetables for a low-calorie and extremely healthy dish.

Tagged with: cabbage • cabbage diet • coleslaw • Health Articles • Health Food • red cabbage

The Raw Facts about Raw Food

What started as a trend in California a few years ago is now a way of life for many people in many areas of the country. They are known as Raw Foodists, but that doesn’t mean that they must only eat raw foods, it just means that they eat some type of raw food every day.

When the public first became aware of the “Raw Food Diet”, it was primarily hyped as another “miracle weight loss diet”. Little attention was given to the facts about the nutritional benefits that raw foods actually provide for health. Although modern science has made it possible to process and preserve food without losing all of the natural nutrients, raw food is still the healthiest. The vitamins, minerals, and natural enzymes found in fresh foods touched by nothing other than nature are believed by Raw Foodists to be the most healthful to our bodies.

If you would like to find out more about the nutrition facts related to the raw food diet, http://www.newstarget.com/019322.html.

Tagged with: Health Articles • health benefits of raw food • minerals • natural enzymes • Nutrition Facts • raw food • vitamins

I am worried I might already be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. I am a heavy computer user and I have already accepted that among the possible illnesses I will suffer from due to my work, it would either be eye strain or wrist strain.

Most of those who suffer from the syndrome are people who have diabetes, arthritis or are obese. I am not a diabetic nor do I have arthritis and I am positive I am still below obesity range so it must be prolonged periods of computer use.

My doctor suggested a home medical equipment like the Reversible Wrist Splint by Alex as a short term treatment. However, he advised me not to constantly use the splint while working on the computer if I do not want my wrists to weaken. The splint is comfortable though since it is elastic and literally fits like a glove.

Well if you are feeling the same symptoms—-painful wrists, weakness and a tingling sensation—chekc with your doctor first because the splint is not recommended for self- treatment.

Well, I have avoided all activities that will make use of my wrist but I could not keep myself from the computer. It’s work.

Tagged with: Alex • arthritis • carpal tunnel syndrome • diabetes • Home Medical Equipment • obesity • Reversible Wrist Splint Black • temporary relief for computer users

Asthma is on the rise these days maybe because of the increasing pollution in the surroundings. It’s funny how the increasing number of vehicles on the roads have resulted to a corresponding increase in the number of people getting asthma and related diseases.

If you travel to work or to any destination everyday then you are exposed to a lot of bacteria and pollution. The emission of cars, the sneeze of another person….these are only some of the factors that contribute to the rise in bronchial diseases.

This may be the reason why most people have gotten accustomed to wearing a home medical equipment like 3M’s Nexcare All-Purpose Mask. It is effective because it is able to filter out up to 99% of the airborne bacteria that could have been inhaled by the wearer if not for the mask.

It may look unomfortable but it actually makes breathing easier while reducing the amount of bacteria that is usually inhaled by a person.

I used to sneer at people who started wearing masks at the height of the SARS outbreak. But after acquiring asthma (no thanks to smoke-belching vehicles) I began to appreciate the necessity of wearing masks as soon as I leave the safety of my home.

Tagged with: airborne bacteria • asthma • Drive Bacteria Away Through 3M Nexcare All Purpose Mask • Home Medical Equipment • SARS • smoke belching vehicles

At first glance, the Littmann Veterinary Stethoscope by 3M looks just like the ordinary stethoscope being used by my doctor or his aide when I go to the clinic for a check up. After reading the home medical equipment’s name for the second time though, I realized this was not for humans but for animals needing veterinary care.

I have seen my veterinarian use this home medical equipment on my pet dog when he wants to physically assess him or dianose whatever it is he may be feeling. There are occassion when Polka does not feel well so I call the Veterinarian now and again.

Most animals are uncomfortable when an alien object like a stethoscope is placed on their body Not this stethosope though as it is very comfortable with a non-chill diaphragm and rim.

This equipment is very light too so doctors can easily carry them anywhere. And you thought only humans suffered from being poked around by a doctor’s stethoscope.