Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

Causes of Hypovolemia

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Hypovolemia is a condition in which there is a decreased volume of plasma in the blood. Symptoms include tachycardia (heartbeat faster than 100 beats per minute), faintness, loss of consciousness, hypotension (low blood pressure), rapid breathing, confusion/altered mental state and a decrease in the

Home Remedies for Illnesses

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Mainstream health care can be slow to accept that folk remedies practiced for centuries have the power to treat illnesses and disorders just as effectively. This is likely tied to the fact that many of these home remedies are much cheaper than those drugs. If you want to save money and perhaps be mo

How to Use an Emergency Shower

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Emergency showers are usually located in laboratories where workers may come into contact with hazardous chemicals, toxic substances or flames. The emergency shower should be located in an area that is easily accessible. Everyone who uses the lab should know how to use the emergency shower and be ab

Maxodrol Side Effects

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Maxodrol is a prohormone supplement. It is considered an over the counter (OTC) supplement and marketed to adult males who want to increase their muscle mass. According to Pharmapro, the company that manufactures this supplement, Maxodrol increases the body's ability to synthesize protein. This pl

What Is a Cybex Test?

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A Cybex test is administered by the makers of Cybex brand fitness equipment to measure the function and movement of joints in the human body to gauge strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and activity readiness. An important function of the Cybex test has been to use it as a way to measure h

Which Vegetables Are Superfoods?

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Superfoods contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial in preventing or reducing the risk of disease in the human body. Superfoods are also excellent sources of antioxidants, which have cancer fighting abilities. Many vegetables can be considered superfoods because of their nat

How to Lose Trans Fat

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Trans fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that have hydrogen added to them to make them solid at room temperature and to give them a more favorable texture to consumers. The consumption of trans fat increases the risk of heart disease, obesity and other cardiovascular problems. A comb

How to Disinfect Stryker Beds

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Stryker hospital beds provide advanced surface comfort for patients as well as special surface designs for proactive care therapies. The Stryker surface options vary widely in design and maneuverability, but all bed surfaces provide easy cleaning with waterproof coverings. Flexible yet tough, Stryke

One Week Very Low Calorie Diet

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It's been known for years that one way to quick weight loss is cutting back on calories. But limiting calories doesn't necessarily mean starving yourself. It just means being selective about your food choices and planning your meals. Done properly, you can lose weight in as little as one week.