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This six week class will help introduce the student to the wide world of the medical language.
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June 30, 2010
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June 17, 2010
Healthy Blood Pressure
Here are a few ways to have a healthy blood pressure.
1. Exercise. Exercise for 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times per week.
Believe me, this is an area where I am really lacking. I am trying to get with the program but I really have to force myself. I know that some say they LOVE to exercise. I unfortunately am not one of those people.
2. Low sodium diet. The Cleveland Clinic recommends under 2,000 mg of sodium per day.
3. Drink plenty of water, 6 to 8 glasses per day, with each glass being approximately 8 ounces.
4. And as with everything else—have a balanced diet. Again–this is easier said than done for me.
Do you have any tips or suggestions to share? I’d love to read your ideas.
June 10, 2010
Hypertension, High Blood Pressure, The Silent Killer
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Blood pressure is defined as the force of our blood pushing against the walls of the arteries and vessels as the heart pumps out blood through out the body.
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because there are little to no symptoms. It is usually detected when we go in for our routine physicals.
As I mentioned in a previous post, blood pressure is defined as high when it reaches 140/90. Our goal should be to keep the blood pressure below this, closer to 120/80.
When blood pressure becomes high, there can be damage and complications that arise from it. Here are just a few of the potential health problems:
Kidney damage
Heart Attack
Stroke
Vision problems
In the following posts, I will review a few steps towards maintaining or having a healthy blood pressure.
June 9, 2010
Some amazing heart facts!
We only have one heart. So it’s important that we take care of it. Here are some interesting and amazing facts about the human heart.
And as always, if you have any questions or comments, please let me know. Happy reading!
1. The heart beats about 100,000 times a day! Wow!
2. The heart is about the size of 1 1/2 to 2 clenched fists, in an adult. It always amazes me how something so small is so powerful!
3. The heart pumps around 2,000 gal. of blood every day.
4. The American Heart Association recommends blood pressure no higher than 140/90. By keeping your blood pressure below this you are protecting your blood vessels and heart.
Just a few facts about the fabulous organ, the human heart!
Interested in the medical field? Have you thought about entering the nursing field? If so, register for Understanding Medical Terminology. I’m the instructor, an RN, with over 20 years experience from home care to education. I have taught several online classes from medical surgical nursing to medical terminology. And at $30.00, it’s a great bargain!
May 23, 2010
Sun!
We spent a sun filled week-end with soccer. All three of my kids play and we were outside for so much of the time.
Thankfully, I remembered to apply sunblock on myself and the kids. AND I remembered to reapply it, which is something that I tend to forget.
What about you? Do you find that you forget to reapply sunblock? What SPF do you typically use?
March 20, 2010
A thank you!
I wanted to thank all that subscribe to my blog. I appreciate that you take the time to read my posts. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to let me know. I truly love the medical field and love sharing that with others.
Thanks again and I hope everyone has a great weekend! It’s gorgeous weather where I am and I hope it is for you as well.
Melissa
March 19, 2010
Learn the new language of the medical field…
Would you like to learn a new language, the language that your health care providers speak? If so, here is the class for you. Provided by LVS, the Leader in Virtual Studies, is offering a six week course for just $30.00!!!
Register NOW as space is limited. Hurry, this class will fill up fast. I look forward to “seeing” you in class soon!!!!
February 16, 2010
Understanding medical terminology
Would you like to learn a new language, the language that your health care providers speak? If so, here is the class for you. Provided by LVS, the Leader in Virtual Studies, is offering a six week course for just $30.00!!!
Register NOW as space is limited. Hurry, this class will fill up fast.
January 26, 2010
Kids, Doctor Visits, and Medical Terminology
As a mom of three active and busy kids, I can see a need for having an understanding of medical terminology. With all of their doctor trips, visits to the pharmacies, and multiple dental appointments, it can be a very valuable piece of knowledge to have.
If you have an interest in the medical field or are a mom, like me, who feels it would be helpful to understand more during their children and families health care visits, then here is a class for you.
http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?cPath=20&products_id=290
I teach the six week class through LVS, the Leader in Virtual Studies. And at $30.00 for all six weeks, you won’t find a more economical class…all online and at your convenience.
December 29, 2009
A Happy, Healthy, and Safe New Year!!!
It’s almost a new year! I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe new year!
Here are a few things to help you have a healthy new year 
1. Schedule a doctor’s appointment for a general physical.
2. Walk three times a day. We all know how to walk, right?
3. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.
4. Eat your fruits and vegetables. And if you need to—drink them instead.
5. Practice stress reduction.
I hope that these help and you have a very healthy, happy, and safe new year! Enjoy!
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