Respiratory therapists work with respiratory technicians and other healthcare professionals such as physicians, pharmacists and nurses to help provide relief to patients of all ages, right from infants to the elderly. The field of respiratory therapy involves testing a patient"s lung capacity; determining the concentration of oxygen and other gasses in the blood, measuring the patient"s pH level in the blood, etc.Education & qualifications An...more
Physical work and sports are fields of operation where unexpected injuries occur. Though rare, they may require time consuming processes or remedies to cure or at least treat the damage done. A first aid kit comes in handy in these types of situations, stocked with first hand solutions to treat the damage caused before other measures may be taken later by qualified physicians. A first aid arsenal is meant to treat the injury as soon as physically...more
Essential oils are combined by aromatherapy. Even when the same plant is used, the oil concentration and properties may be different. Any part of the plant or the whole plant can be used when extracting essential oils. The creation of the aromatherapy recipes is just the beginning of a process that starts with the distillation, the maceration, the pressing or the solvent extraction of the essential oils. The specificity of one recipe or another will therefore depend on the manufacturing of the essential oils too.Different aromatherapy formulas are appropriate for different physical and emotional issues. Many aromatherapy recipes will create a more peaceful atmosphere if you're feeling stressed at home or at work. Distillation removes essential oils from plants to use in these recipes. In use with volatile oils, this method doesn't keep the oils from vaporizing and compromising the mixture.Some aromatherapy recipes require maceration to ensure effectiveness. Herbs are soaked in water or oil to allow extraction of potent substances. The resulting liquid is filtered afterwards and used as such. One further method worth mentioning here consists in the dipping of blossoms in hot oils...more
Arthritis is the disease that affects the musculoskeletal system; in particular, it affects the joints. It is the main cause of disability among older people, and to be precise it is more commonly observed in people over 55 to 60 years old. Arthritis is group of diseases and covers many medical conditions. The most common type of arthritis is...more
On average, a person swallows 2,000 times per day, causing the upper and lower teeth to come together and push against the skull. For those who have a poorly aligned bite or missing teeth, health related problems such as frequent headaches or sleep disorders can become more pronounced because their jaw muscles are working harder to bring the teeth...more
Many people especially women dread to haves varicose veins but it is inevitable because they get pregnant or due to long hours of standing and straining the abdomen. There have been studies wherein genes and lifestyle as well as women in the menopausal stage are also connected to having varicose veins. With all these it goes to show that women are have the tendency to acquire the condition unlike men. But how is varicose veins acquired? These veins are called as such because they are engorged and become abnormal. Varicose veins are associated with legs but it can happen anywhere. Among the blood vessels, veins are the only ones who have valves and when these valves cannot push blood towards the heart, it will then enlarge. These enlarged veins causes discomfort and can lead to ulcers especially when touched or scratched. This problem is not life threatening but it can look ugly so early action the best option when treating varicosities.Various varicose treatments include natural treatments, nonsurgical treatments as well as traditional surgical treatments. The choice of treatment would depend on the severity of the varicose veins as well as the option chosen by the client....more
Massage therapy as sciatica treatment is proven to be effective and very beneficial to several patients. There are different techniques of massage that are known to be helpful in relieving low back pain. These have been proven effective as an...more
Its natural for humans to be anxious and stressful from time to time especially in this modern era where life styles have become so busy all across the world. Thus, Orange County is not an exception. Peoples use to feel very tired due to their hectic...more
No one can deny the fact that people have to suffer from depression and anxiety related problems in their life irrespective of their ages. Means, they may be kids, children, youngsters, adults as well as septuagenarian. People all over the world are...more
California State Universities (CSU) are this year offering a Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT) as the Masters of Physical Therapy program (MPT) is fast becoming a thing of the past. This article will outline those universities making the...more
When it comes to rest, many of us just arent getting enough. We overwork our bodies and our minds, creating stress, sore muscles even irritability. We suffer from arthritis pain, chronic back pain and achy, sore muscles. The fact is, a lack of rest...more
With age, the flexibility of human bone joints diminishes and the tissues responsible for joint movements deteriorate. This condition, when aggravated may create stiffness. This ailment reduces the capability of its victims to move freely and perform...more