tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:04:38 +0000Your avenue of medical technology and health and fitness.http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/njanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)Blogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-7621651780817589067Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:44:00 +00002010-02-08T04:47:22.752+08:00Health ManagementWhen the cell growth and division goes awry, cancer begins to emerge. In this case, there are new cells being formed, which are not needed by the body. Old cells, on the other hand, do not extinguish from the body as they normally do. And that extra cells formed can create a mass of tissue which can now be called a growth or tumor. A malignant tumor in the ovary or ovarian cancer can grow and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/MRcJykC1D0k/ovarian-cancer-who-are-at-high-risk-of.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/MRcJykC1D0k" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2010/02/ovarian-cancer-who-are-at-high-risk-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-4356290593545580011Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:03:00 +00002010-02-01T05:05:16.053+08:00Laboratory TestsA friend called last weekend requesting me to give him some clues about the “TNTC” written on his urinalysis report. Well, for those of you who are not aware of its definition, TNTC is an acronym for too numerous to count. In urinalysis, we, laboratory technicians or better known as medical technologists, count the number of cellular elements, such as WBC, RBC, we find under a microscope. If http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/pzyWP1JCPHs/urinalysis-tntc-definition.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/pzyWP1JCPHs" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2010/02/urinalysis-tntc-definition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-5950073756272465334Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:04:00 +00002010-01-25T04:17:26.479+08:00Health ManagementTennis, swimming, and drinking Herbalife shake are just few of the ways I mentioned to help you lose weight. The next method I’ve recently discovered can truly help you lose weight and assist me in maintaining my current weight. This recent discovery is dancing with Zumba Fitness. It is a fitness program based on salsa, meringue, cumbia, reggaeton and other Latin music. Just a few seconds of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/4S3uwyIt4Sk/lose-weight-how-to-lose-weight-with.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/4S3uwyIt4Sk" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2010/01/lose-weight-how-to-lose-weight-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-659112908770470710Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:57:00 +00002010-01-18T05:03:00.966+08:00Health EducationHealth ManagementNot everyone likes to drink milk, but I love it. I always drink this liquid that contains various vitamins and minerals two times a day. This habit will help me prevent osteoporosis, according to doctors. Some of the commercial milk today contains nano-calcium. This type of milk enters into the inner layer of the bone thereby building your bones, not just from the inside but also from the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/PJ9Ce5WbE3o/prevent-osteoporosis-drink-milk.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/PJ9Ce5WbE3o" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2010/01/prevent-osteoporosis-drink-milk.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-6035646772816855436Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:46:00 +00002010-01-11T05:49:56.410+08:00Health ManagementHealth CareYesterday, my mom had her bone scan for free at Gaisano Mall of Davao. Free bone scan was conducted by Anlene—a low-fat high calcium milk. Fortunately, my mom’s result was satisfactory. She is at low risk of osteoporosis. But I still doubt the accuracy of the said examination. Anyway, they presented us with ways on how to prevent osteoporosis. First of all, you need to eat a healthy diet. A http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/leJsN3bUPDg/osteoporosis-how-to-prevent.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/leJsN3bUPDg" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2010/01/osteoporosis-how-to-prevent.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-4932036548763999207Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:44:00 +00002010-01-05T13:47:44.619+08:00Health ManagementApple is good to keep doctors away, according to one saying. It is true. But how about foods that can stop heart surgeon from experimenting on your heart? You do not have to be a vegetarian to achieve healthy heart. According to experts, you can have a heart healthy heart without eliminating meat from your diet. You may consume lean beef along with garlic, vegetables, and a glass of red wine. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/80ghWT1iaMo/foods-to-eat-to-stay-away-from-heart.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/80ghWT1iaMo" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2010/01/foods-to-eat-to-stay-away-from-heart.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-4242723367727133235Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:38:00 +00002009-12-28T05:44:05.420+08:00Health CareNoche Buena is a Filipino's way of celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus. We are supposed to be awake at Christmas Eve to dine with the rest of the family members, but not me. I just slept and was not aroused by a pandemonium of feasting. Yes, I had deep sleep that night. So, how did I manage to have deep sleep? I just poured two teaspoons of AIM Global's My Choco into a glass of cold water http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/jbJXZW2IdJM/how-to-get-deep-sleep.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/jbJXZW2IdJM" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-get-deep-sleep.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-2853546428065171612Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:14:00 +00002009-12-23T05:24:29.696+08:00Health EducationYes, two more days and it will be Christmas… eight more days before New Year. But for those individuals who are health/weight conscious (like me), these holidays can be crucial. So, in order to fight against holiday weight gain, there are things you can do to prevent overeating. One of the several ways to stop weight gain is to eat smaller meals. If you will attend a party, you should never go http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/hge3b_hlw8M/how-to-fight-weight-gain-during.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/hge3b_hlw8M" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-fight-weight-gain-during.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-5871858651808401797Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:15:00 +00002009-12-15T09:34:15.728+08:00Health EducationReader's Digest is no stranger to me. This is because RD is considered as the most widely-read magazine in Asia. Plus, the topics being discussed are informative. For that reason, Reader's Digest is always on top of my what-to-do list. Their November 2009 issue was a very interesting and enthralling one. They have featured the benefits of storing blood from the umbilical cord. As you know it, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/0Ox25TLuQ9M/stem-cells-research-what-you-dont-know.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/0Ox25TLuQ9M" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/12/stem-cells-research-what-you-dont-know.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-1436273573490821905Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:28:00 +00002009-12-07T16:33:30.470+08:00Health EducationIt was through a program (that I forgot) in Velvet sky-cable channel that I learned about the real reason of Bernie Mac's death. According to the report, Bernie Mac died from pneumonia. But he also suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that affects any organ in the body. Patients with the said disease are susceptible to pneumonia. Red bumps on the face, shins and arms are common http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/BaCkketPjEU/sarcoidosis-that-killed-bernie-mac.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/BaCkketPjEU" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/12/sarcoidosis-that-killed-bernie-mac.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-1476490276077382526Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:47:00 +00002009-12-01T16:49:57.141+08:00Health CareHow often do you clean your ears? Seven times a week? Or twice a week? If you answered seven times a week, then you are putting your ears in danger. This is because cleaning your ear canal more than twice can cause dryness and may lead to some inflammation and irritation, according to my ENT. However, you should clean your external ear as often as needed to get rid of the dirt. But never clean http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/pFuvyQ6uUAI/how-often-should-you-clean-your-ear.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/pFuvyQ6uUAI" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-often-should-you-clean-your-ear.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-1080582770922960170Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:10:00 +00002009-11-23T11:32:02.164+08:00Health CareMy mom underwent colonoscopy last week and it turned out to be fine—no bumps, no abnormalities. In other words, there are no signs of colon cancer. The procedure was quick that it only took less than 30 minutes. My mom was sedated during the procedure. She just strained for seconds as the fiber optic camera reached the ascending part of her colon. In general, she was doing okay while the doctorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/af81KBuPhNE/colonoscopy-procedure-part-ii.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/af81KBuPhNE" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/colonoscopy-procedure-part-ii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-839330103151041735Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:24:00 +00002009-11-16T11:27:44.313+08:00Health CareMy mom will undergo colonoscopy this week. This is an endoscopic examination of the colon. This procedure is imperative, especially when you have a family history of colon cancer. My maternal grandmother died of colon cancer many years ago and her children, including my mom, were advised to undergo colonoscopy when they reach the age of 50. This is to evaluate the risk of developing colon cancer.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/beCh9EK1X90/colonoscopy-procedure-its-cost-and.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/beCh9EK1X90" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/colonoscopy-procedure-its-cost-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-7556220269175895335Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:51:00 +00002009-11-11T14:55:16.148+08:00Health CareHDL stands for high density lipoprotein. It is also known as the "good" cholesterol because it lowers the risk of heart attack, carries cholesterol away from the arteries and sends it back to the liver, and it also wipes away excess cholesterol from the arterial plaque.HDL is included in a lipid profile test, along with LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), triglycerides and total cholesterol. Lipidhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/Rb7GdHQSfzI/hdl-cholesterol-what-makes-hdl-good.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/Rb7GdHQSfzI" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/hdl-cholesterol-what-makes-hdl-good.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-5954961714637991733Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:11:00 +00002009-11-02T14:21:39.680+08:00Health ManagementAlthough my weight is ideal for my height, I still want to try the Nutritional Shake Mix of Herbalife. It is a weight management formula that works in 3 ways: weight gain, weight loss, and weight maintenance. Since this shake mix of Herbalife is a meal replacement formulated, I can skip one full meal each day. Instead of eating cup of rice and viand for dinner, I just have to mix 2 tablespoons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/9YkO0rZ201M/lose-weight-with-herbalife.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/9YkO0rZ201M" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/lose-weight-with-herbalife.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-4310883535105272849Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:11:00 +00002009-10-27T14:29:58.398+08:00Health ManagementIf you are an American, British or someone with natural white skin, skin tanning treatment must probably be more interesting to read than skin whitening treatment. But if you are a Filipino or a person with dark skin complexion, then skin whitening treatment is more appealing to you than skin tanning.I know that you know the positive effects of taking glutathione. So, there is no need for me to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/gYhzloeiLHA/skin-whiteningthe-power-of-l.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/gYhzloeiLHA" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/10/skin-whiteningthe-power-of-l.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-5320724813910267993Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:16:00 +00002009-10-20T14:19:52.566+08:00Health EducationHealth ManagementHealth CareI had sunburn few days ago because of the obvious reason--too much sun exposure. I forgot to apply sun protection while I was practicing freestyle stroke. It got worse when I played tennis in the afternoon. My sister-in-law advised me to apply aloe vera gel of Herbalife onto the affected areas. To my relief, aloe vera gel is indeed an effective sunburn remedy. It soothed the painful burnt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/zTP3lc_tn6Y/aloe-vera-gel-as-sunburn-remedy.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/zTP3lc_tn6Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/10/aloe-vera-gel-as-sunburn-remedy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-2266866986140108079Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:47:00 +00002009-10-12T11:49:01.946+08:00Health EducationHealth ManagementHealth CareI'm strong, but when it comes to migraine attack, I always falter. I'm too weak to fight it and it is too painful to see a light. Paracetamol may subdue the throbbing pain but it is not capable of completely eliminating it. According to health experts, it is easy to prevent migraine than to treat it; in which I fully agree.How to prevent migraine? Keep away from eating foods that are rich in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/cPo7bWoNLW8/how-to-prevent-migraine.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/cPo7bWoNLW8" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-prevent-migraine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-8305451606490720262Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:58:00 +00002009-10-05T15:04:33.727+08:00Health EducationHealth ManagementHealth CareBesides the sickening underarm odor, halitosis or bad breath is another unpleasant odor that can trigger my sinusitis. That's why I stay away from people who smoke and who just had a breath pollutant meal. If I could not avoid talking to these people, I might be forced to offer them oranges to alleviate their stinking breath. Why oranges? Eating oranges is one of the remedies for bad breath. The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/1FcPSKRbeqg/remedies-for-bad-breath.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/1FcPSKRbeqg" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/10/remedies-for-bad-breath.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-8894422675521575323Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:26:00 +00002009-09-28T12:28:11.577+08:00Health EducationHealth ManagementHealth CareThe most important advice given by physicians to prevent chronic bronchitis is—DO NOT SMOKE. Hence, if you still value your life, quit smoking NOW!You can also prevent catching chronic bronchitis, especially if you are working with dust or fumes, by wearing a respirator that filters the pollutants from the air that you inhale.Frequent washing of hands will also prevent you from getting viral http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/o9ra4yExiu0/prevent-chronic-bronchitis.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/o9ra4yExiu0" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/09/prevent-chronic-bronchitis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-4021714037196296302Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:06:00 +00002009-09-21T11:08:36.268+08:00Health EducationHealth ManagementHealth CareHiccup is characterized by a "hic!" sound. It comes in an inconvenient time and it usually happens when you eat too quickly or too much.So, what is an effective remedy you can try to stop hiccup? Drink water. After your last gulp, take a deep breath and hold your breath for a few seconds and then exhale. Repeat this step once or twice. This remedy usually works for me. Another remedy for hiccup http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/JXc7a3MbBxQ/remedy-for-hiccup.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/JXc7a3MbBxQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/09/remedy-for-hiccup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-863561758651940907Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:53:00 +00002009-09-14T10:56:08.378+08:00Health EducationHealth ManagementHealth CareJust play lawn tennis. You will surely lose 1000 calories in an hour of playing this game. But lawn tennis is different from badminton. You still have to acquire fundamental knowledge about lawn tennis in order to enjoy playing this favorite game of Maria Sharapova and Andy Roddick.It is not necessary to play lawn tennis every day to lose weight. You can enjoy playing this game for one hour, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/07T7kuNg8Xk/how-to-lose-weight-while-having-fun.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/07T7kuNg8Xk" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-lose-weight-while-having-fun.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-2581834563655480742Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:54:00 +00002009-09-09T15:56:30.732+08:00human diseasesVitamin D is important for the proper calcium absorption in the intestines. Your body is incapable of absorbing calcium without sufficient amount of vitamin D. In the case of insufficient vitamin D, taking of calcium supplements may deem useless.According to a research, the only reliable source to generate vitamin D is sunlight exposure. Upon exposure to sunlight, your skin will then start http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/IO9NLpin-H0/vitamin-d-prevents-osteoporosis.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/IO9NLpin-H0" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/09/vitamin-d-prevents-osteoporosis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-8815562672639562700Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:57:00 +00002009-09-02T14:59:36.405+08:00Health CareThe best thing about water is its thousands of health benefits including remedy for kidney stones. The recommended daily water intake is 6 to 8 glasses or approximately 2 liters.If you do not want to suffer from kidney stones, then you have to love drinking water. By water, it means plain water.However, if kidney stones are already formed inside, you may help flush them out by increasing your http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/kyq3OIpIpcg/kidney-stones-remedy.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/kyq3OIpIpcg" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/09/kidney-stones-remedy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385726016247385823.post-2744738926986650475Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:12:00 +00002009-08-26T09:21:23.942+08:00Health ManagementOkay, I know that by drinking coffee, your brain is stimulated and you'd feel more alive. But drinking decaffeinated coffee with chamomile will soothe your nerves helping you fall asleep. Tea or coffee containing chamomile is said to be effective insomnia remedy.You can try the Nescafe Relax. It has chamomile extract. One sachet makes two servings. But words of caution though: Do not attempt to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~3/M-V7YoPFcNY/insomnia-remedy-drink-coffee.htmlnjanejane@gmail.com (Jane Jane)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MedicalTechnologyAvenue/~4/M-V7YoPFcNY" height="1" width="1"/>http://medicaltechnologyavenue.blogspot.com/2009/08/insomnia-remedy-drink-coffee.html