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Pulmonary Function Testing Pulmonary function testing has come into widespread use since the 1970s. This has been facilitated by several developments.1,2 Because of miniaturization and advances in computer technology, microprocessor devices have become portable and automated with fewer moving parts. Testing equipment, patient maneuvers, and testing techniques have become widely standardized throughout the world through the efforts of professional societies. French Toast French Toast Yield: About 6 slices * 1 cup Soymilk (other non-dairy milk may be used) * 2 Tbsp.

Resting heart rate Your resting heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest – such as when you are relaxed, sitting or lying down. Resting heart rate varies from person to person. Knowing yours can give you an important sign of your heart health. Top 10 Best Fruit Smoothies Well, it’s my Top 10 anyway… try these delicious recipes and be the judge yourself. Get a high end blender and use it every day, smoothies gives you nature’s bioavailable vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants and fiber to start your day. Smoothies are one of the best forms of “brain fuel” in the form of fructose and empower your immune system to protect you from illnesses. Make a routine out of it. Set apart 10-20 minutes every morning. Use the recommended fruits chart and get the majority of your daily nutrition all before lunch.

Simplified Understanding of Lung Capacity and Lung Conditions Lung capacity refers to the total amount of air inside the lungs at certain phases of the respiratory cycle. The several components of lung capacity have different characteristics and may be altered by lung and airway conditions, age and lifestyle choices. Lung Capacity and Lung Conditions How to Make a Smoothie: 15 steps Edit Article General RecipeSample Recipe Edited by Stephanie Schottel, Maria Thompson, Chris Palmieri, Jack Herrick and 170 others Your resting heart rate can reflect your current — and future — health - Harvard Health Blog - Harvard Health Publishing One of the easiest, and maybe most effective, ways to gauge your health can be done in 30 seconds with two fingers. Measuring your resting heart rate (RHR) — the number of heart beats per minute while you’re at rest — is a real-time snapshot of how your heart muscle is functioning. It’s easy to do. Place your index and middle finger on your wrist just below the thumb, or along either side of your neck, so you can feel your pulse. Use a watch to count the number of beats for 30 seconds and double it to get your beats per minute.

, Green Smoothie with Peanut Butter and Banana This simple smoothie is loaded with fresh spinach leaves, banana, peanut butter and Greek yogurt. It’s healthy and nutritious! I’m kind of obsessed with bananas. I could have them in cake form with a Nutella swirl, deep fried or even in a savory breakfast french toast. But I think I found my all-time favorite use for bananas in a green smoothie. The Ultimate Guide to Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Milks If you have decided to ditch the dairy in your diet, your body will thank you. Between 30 and 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant, and the consumption of dairy products has been linked to everything from increased risk of ovarian and prostate cancers to ear infections and diabetes. Fortunately, plant-based milks provide a convenient and healthful alternative to cow’s milk. And if you are currently making the transition to a dairy-free diet, you will find that going dairy-free has never been easier. Soy, almond, hemp, coconut, and rice milks, among others, are taking over the dairy case—and claiming supermarket aisles all their own.

10 Reasons to Avoid Soy At All Costs In the twentieth century the soybean was one of the two major new crops introduced into the U.S. (the other crop being canola). It has now become the number one export crop and one of the second largest crops for cash sales. Most soybean products are processed into oil (shortening, margarine, cooking oil & salad dressings) and meal. What Should I Eat For Breakfast Today ? September 07, 2014 I may not be such a horrible mum after all. Do you remember an idea to trick my baby that fruits and veggies are sweets? Well, I still think it will work out, but I may bake her few cookies from time to time as well. The Ultimate Beauty Smoothie This glowing green smoothie has everything you need for beautiful skin, hair, and nails. (Photo: Kimberly Snyder) Celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder feels beauty is achieved from the inside out. With clients like Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Rooney and Kate Mara, Dita Von Teese, and Channing Tatum, she says “outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.” Snyder is the founder of Glow Bio, an organic smoothie, juice and cleanse company based in Los Angeles, and author of two best-selling books.

Bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder (and originally called manic-depressive illness), is a mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression.[1][2] The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania depending on the severity or whether there is psychosis. During mania an individual feels or acts abnormally happy, energetic, or irritable.[1] They often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences. The need for sleep is usually reduced.[2] During periods of depression there may be crying, poor eye contact with others, and a negative outlook on life.[1] The risk of suicide among those with the disorder is high at greater than 6% over 20 years, while self harm occurs in 30–40%.[1] Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorder and drug misuse are commonly associated.[1]

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