Glossary

Anniversary sayings

Any wise or not so wise saying that reflects on the journey to a milestone.

Assisted Suicide

Generally in reference to physician assisted suicide, though the assistance could come from someone other than a physician.

Benefits of Yoga

1. Pulse and respiratory rate decrease.
2. Blood pressure decreases.
3. Cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency increases.
4. Gastrointestinal function normalizes.
5. Flexibility and joint range of motion increases.
6. Grip strength increases.
7. Eye-hand coordination improves.
8. Posture improves.
9. Strength and resiliency increase.
10. Endurance increases.
11. Energy level increases.
12. Weight normalizes.
13. Sleep improves.
14. Immunity increases.
15. Pain decreases.
16. Steadiness improves.
17. Depth perception improves.
18. Balance improves.
19. Integrated functioning of body parts improves.
20. Mood improves and subjective well-being increases.
21. Self-acceptance improves.
22. Anxiety and Depression decrease.
23. Hostility decreases.
24. Concentration improves.
25. Memory improves.
26. Attention improves.
27. Social skills increase.
28. Glucose decreases.
29. Sodium decreases.
30. Total cholesterol decreases.
31. Triglycerides decrease.
32. Hematocrit increases.
33. Hemoglobin increases.
34. Lymphocyte count increases.
35. Total white blood cell count decreases.
36. Thyroxin increases.
37. Vitamin C increases.
38. Total serum protein increases.

Caregiver

1. a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled.
2. an adult who cares for an infant or child.

Colonoscopy risks

1. A perforation is a tear in the wall of the intestines. This can occur from the scope nicking the mucosa or from air that distends the bowel during the procedure.
2. Bleeding may occur as a result of the test though usually resolves on its own. When a polyp is removed, there is a 30 to 50% chance that bleeding will occur anywhere from 2 to 7 days after the colonoscopy. This type of bleeding my resolve on its own as well, or it may require surgery if severe.
3. Postpolypectomy syndrome occurs as a result of a burn to the wall of the intestine during removal of a polyp. Symptoms appear within 12 hours to a few days of the procedure, and consist of fever, abdominal pain, and an elevated white blood cell count.
4. Anesthetic Medication medication pose risks anytime they are used, from allergic reaction or respiratory problems. Other possible reactions from this type of sedation include: reaction at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure.
5. Kidney Damage has been linked to certain colon cleansing drugs given before the procedure to enable to doctor to visualize the bowel wall.

Emotional health

Emotionally healthy people have:

• A sense of contentment.
• A zest for living and the ability to laugh and have fun.
• The ability to be flexible in their lives.
• A sense of meaning and purpose.
• A balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc.
• The ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships.
• Self-confidence and self-esteem.

Global Warming Facts

An increase in the earth's atmospheric and oceanic temperatures widely predicted to occur due to an increase in the greenhouse effect resulting especially from pollution.

How Does a Heart Attack Effect the Body?

Be aware that heart attack symptoms may be vague and time is of the essence!  Get help quickly.

• Pressure, tightness and squeezing pain across the chest
• Pain radiating down the arm, shoulders, jaw, neck, and back, particularly on the left side
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness, sweating, weakness, overwhelming fatigue
• Feeling of impending doom
• Headache, blurry vision, lightheadedness, feeling faint
• Gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, nausea and vomiting
• Coughing and palpitations

Low Oxygen Level

• Oxygen hitches a ride on your red blood cells in order to travel around your body.
• If your oxygen level is too low (below 92% blood oxygen saturation) the oxygen molecules can’t make the leap. The pressure is too low.
• With low oxygen level you will not get oxygen to your cells, and your body will deteriorate.
• Low oxygen levels can cause immediate cardiac arrest by stimulating the vagus nerve.

New Years Revolution

Setting a goal on New Year's Day that you would like to achieve in the new year.

Oprah Effect

The term "Oprah Effect" refers to the explosive effects of Oprah Winfrey's influence and how her impact on business is worth billions.

Powerful Miracle Prayer

1. Focusing your mind on what you want as though you had it right now, is power miracle prayer.
2. The act of forgiveness is a powerful miracle prayer.
3. Send your idea of a powerful miracle prayer to alohakineinc@gmail.com

Therapeutic Communities

Typically therapeutic communities are treatment centers for addiction and mental health concerns.  At Heart Failure Solutions, we recognize a therapeutic community as any positive social gathering place.  It is difficult to build health in isolation.  Nurturing community builds emotional health.

Universal Health Care

a Term that refers to a governmental system meant to ensure that every citizen or resident of a region has access to the required medical services.

What Is Facebook

Facebook is a social networking site where you can quickly connect with all of the people in your life who are important to you. You can display there "what are you up to" updates all on one page, so you can get updated at a glance.

Why Is Exercise Important

1. Improves your heart and blood vessel health.
2. Avoid long term weight gain.
3. Increase energy.
4. Reduce cholesterol.
5. Protect psychological health.
6. Helps to control blood sugar and blood pressure.
7. Makes you sexy!