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There is seems to be a new emphasis on tracking blood oxygen levels now that smart watches can read this metric right from our wrists or from your finger tip using a pulse oximeter. So why are blood oxygen levels so important? Using a pulse oximeter, the blood oxygen level metric (Sp02) places a numerical value on the amount of oxygen that is circulating in our blood. Oxygen is important for our bodies to function. Oxygen enters our bodies via the mouth and nose then into our lungs and …

Physical therapy is often equated with something you need if you have been injured. Physical therapy can be also be a weight management tool. For example, you may have back pain or neck pain that prevents you from exercising. Because you feel like you can't exercise you gain weight. Well, physical therapy can help with back, neck, or many other pains you may have. Once those issues are taken care then exercising becomes more doable and as a result you lose weight.If you've been injured and you'r …

Venous Thromboembolism is a combination of two medical conditions: Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (What Is Venous Thromboembolism?).Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) happens when a blood clots in a deep vein, usually in the legs. When DVT occurs it is usually brought on by being immobile because of travel, bed rest (due to surgery), hormone therapy, or pregnancy. Also having a medical condition that affects how the blood clots can cause DVT.DVT can be serious when a blood clot in the veins …

When back pain hits, its no fun! Pain in the back can come on suddenly and for what seems to be no reason at all. You can be fine one minute and then the next your back is hurting. When you have an achy back it may seem like a good idea to binge watch your favorite show while you're resting your back and letting it heal. But the opposite may be true. It could be more beneficial to go to physical therapy to decrease your back pain, increase your ability to function, and to prevent further problem …

A large number of people are turning to health coaches to help them overcome bad habits and to acquire new health habits. Perhaps you could benefit from a a health coach? What is a Health Coach?A health coach is a personal guide and cheerleader when it comes to implementing changes to live a healthy lifestyle. Health coaches generally will address six key areas of wellness and health: StressSmokingNutritionActivitySleepTime ManagementHealth coaches understand that if one of these are …