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Lifesource Blood Pressure Monitor

The UA-853AC and the UA-85X Series

Lifesource Blood Pressure Monitor

Blood Pressure Monitor Review

The Lifesource Blood Pressure Monitor – UA-853AC Stand-Up – This Workhorse just Works.

Many of my readers know that I really get into blood pressure monitor reviews. Being a long time member of the medical product review community, I know all too well, how dangerous not being proactive about your health can be. HCL (Health Care Laziness) is how I refer to it, and it causes more health problems than any other risk factor I can think of.

For those in their ‘Golden Years’, or those fast approaching them, blood pressure monitors can be invaluable in helping them maintain good cardiovascular health. I don’t write these reviews, because I enjoy them; I write them because they provide information to people about important products. If it were my decision, I would make blood pressure monitors in the home mandatory.

Well enough small talk, let’s review the Lifesource UA-853AC Stand-Up Blood Pressure Monitor. Being on the road a lot myself, I really appreciate the portable type blood pressure monitors. However, I must admit that the best of those cannot compete with the accuracy or reporting features, of a unit like the UA-853AC. This monitor does everything and more that you can ask from a home pressure monitor.

The Lifesource monitor boasts solid engineering and first-rate accuracy. While not so cheap as some home monitors you will find; it is less expensive than some other less capable BP monitors. If you consider all of the features offered by this monitor, then it is definitely one of the better values available.

Most important of the units many features is the invaluable Irregular Heartbeat Detection technology, found in this Lifesource monitor. IHD allows a user to know when irregularities occur that could be signs of arrhythmia issues. IHD Detection information provided by the monitor will help a physician in properly charting a course of action I cannot begin to tell how very important this feature could prove for many people who suffer arrhythmia conditions. In only a few years, the IHD technology has already saved countless lives with early detection. Early detection leads to a better chance of correcting a defective condition.

Another very useful feature of this particular monitor is the TimeWise system of automatically differentiating between morning and evening BP readings. The system can automatically calculate average readings for both. This can help a physician determine medicine dosages. Many that suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure know that morning and evening medication doses can be different. Taking these reports to your doctor will only to serve to make him more effective in your treatment.

The Lifesource monitor will also remind you to take your medication with audible alarms that can be programmed for three alerts a day. In addition, the monitor also provides for logging of your last ninety blood pressure readings. Your doctor will also really like the logging feature, because the log helps him to gauge the effectiveness of your medication. The monitor has a very large LCD Display, which means the results are easy to read, even at a distance.

This monitor is very well made and designed to last. Lifesource offers a full lifetime warranty on its BP monitors.

The Lifesource Monitor UA-853AC is a Blood Pressure Monitor of the highest caliber. This monitor is not really designed to be portable, so taking it with you on quick trips won’t be as convenient as with some smaller units.

This Lifesource Monitor is a dependable and reliable Blood Pressure Monitor that will provide you with very accurate monitoring results, and should serve you for many years with proper care and use. The UA-853AC monitor is a very good value for the money. This  monitor has everything you need and nothing you don’t. This workhorse just works, and works well.

What’s in a name? If the name is Aloe Cure, it represents one of the great healing plants of all time. Science is forever trying to compete with nature and it is ironic that often they come round full cycle to promote what has long been there for the taking. Natural remedies usually come without harmful side effects. That is what is so remarkable.If you can find a natural cure for what ails you there are also hidden benefits. The most obvious benefit is that you are dealing with the immediate problem. The added bonus is that almost always the fruit, plant, herb, juice that we come by naturally will supply additional vitamins, minerals and much needed fiber.

The Aloe Vera plant has become the forgotten plant now that resveratrol, acai and green tea have received so much recent press. It makes sense considering peoples fascination for the latest thing. The  “big three” are certainly miracles of nature and it is not our intention to speak ill of them. They have been around for thousands of years, like most of nature’s wonders.

The publicity the current crop of favorites is now receiving is long overdue. Not exactly a newcomer, pure aloe has been used to treat burns, cuts and bruises and the juice has long been touted as a remedy for digestive problems.

Used by Native Americans of the Southwest for centuries and, most recently, by herbalists and botanical healers in the U.S., it has the most amazing restorative powers and is one of nature’s cure-alls. It has the power to soothe the digestive tract, reduce or eliminate inflammation, facilitate waste removal, repair, heal and act as a corrective. For those who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome aloe vera juice has been recommended for years.

In the last half-century we have grown dependent upon pharmeceutical companies to tell us what we should consume as medicine. It is not scientific research that is the enemy, but we must take responsibility for our own health. Remember that many of the so-called discoveries have been around for thousands of years, aloe being just one of them.

There are scientists who would tell you that you can not extend your natural life; you can only shorten it. Stress is a major factor; this we can all agree upon. But, what of internal stress conditions? Stomach acid, for example can be gently mollified. The Aloe Vera Plant, its gel and extract offer just such a possibility. If you use a natural cure for what ails you, especially when it comes to digestion, you will reduce the possibility of long term side effects.

Aloe is a gentle corrective that can very conceivably reeducate your system. This has been touted and there have been proven results. It may not work like a pill – we all want instant gratification and freedom from discomfort – but it works well and, in the long run, the benefits will be many; the side effects, few.

If you feel that your teeth are far from being pearly whites then you might want to try a natural teeth whitening remedy at home. A homemade whitening remedy has the advantage of being cheap, chemical free and easy to use.

Many of these remedies have been used for years with success, long before the advent of teeth bleaching and whitening strips. So the next time you want to keep your teeth looking nice have a look in your kitchen for some natural teeth whitening product. 

Kitchen Fixes For Natural Teeth Whitening Remedy

Baking soda is not just for baking, you can use baking soda as a natural teeth whitening remedy. Baking soda can be mixed with many other ingredients to make up homemade toothpaste that you can use daily or a few times a week to keep your teeth healthy and white. Best of all it doesn’t cost much and can be stored easily. 

A basic natural teeth whitening remedy you can use is a tooth powder made from baking powder, orange rind, and salt. Put two tablespoons of dried orange peel in a food processor and process until you have a fine powder. Add a quarter cup of baking soda and two teaspoons of natural salt. Process until you have a well combined powder.

One can brush his teeth with this powder. Baking soda is great at removing stains, when used with salt it can be extremely effective. This natural teeth whitening remedy helps to kill bacteria and keep plaque at bay. 

If you really want to step up the whitening process then you can use a teaspoon of this basic natural teeth whitening remedy and add a quarter teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide might seem like an unusual ingredient to put into your homemade natural teeth whitening remedy but it is present in many whitening toothpastes. Brush your teeth with this mixture and you should see visible results.

Another way to clean your teeth and keep your breath fresh is to eat fresh uncooked vegetables that have a little bite. Have some celery or carrot sticks with lunch, or add cucumbers to a salad to help keep your teeth white. Broccoli is another vegetable that can help with dental hygiene. The teeth can look more whiter than before if these vegetables are eaten regularly.