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February is American Heart Month
“According to the CDC/NCHS, if all major forms of cardiovascular disease were eliminated,
life expectancy would rise by almost 7 years. Nearly 2,600 Americans die of cardiovascular disease
each day, an average of 1 death every 34 seconds.”
–2005 Update, American Heart Association.
The American Heart Association is spreading the word that early screening of risk factors and
preventative measures can help prevent heart disease. Lifestyle modification, diet and exercise
are a good start but having the proper tools and information can help save your life.
“Cardiovascular disease is mostly preventable in many cases, so understanding these serious
health threats can make a lifesaving difference.”
–Vincent J. Bufalino M.D., president of the American Heart Association Greater Midwest Affiliate. Daily Herald
Be proactive with you health, know and understand your numbers. In addition to regular visits with
your doctor, keep track of your health at home. It enables you to know where your levels are and alert
you to serious health issues that might otherwise go unnoticed without home monitoring.
There are several ways to check risk factors for you and your loved ones at home.
The CardioChek™ is an easy to use, hand-held medical diagnostics system to monitor key health indicators including:
- total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol(calculated)
- triglycerides
- glucose
- ketones
Now you can test cholesterol levels in the comfort of your own home or office. Single test capability
for both Cholesterol screening and Diabetes monitoring gives you the flexibility to take charge of a
variety of personal health tests.
High blood pressure increases your chance (or risk) for getting heart disease and/or kidney disease,
is an associated risk factor to Metabolic Syndrome and for having a stroke. High blood pressure is
especially dangerous because it often has no warning signs or symptoms.
Our blood pressure kit includes the Portable Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor for accurate and easy control
and the RESPERATE breathing control device.
RESPeRATE utilizes a patented technology to deliver certain kinds of breathing exercises. Measure your
blood pressure and use RESPeRATE to achieve sustained reduction When these exercises are performed for
as little as 15 minutes a day, 3-4 times a week they have been shown to significantly lower blood
pressure with no side effects.
With regular use of the RESPeRATE significant and sustained reduction in blood pressure can be achieved.
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