How to Take Blood Pressure : Tips for Taking Blood Pressure

Before a blood pressure reading is taken it’s important for the patient to be relaxed. Learn more tips for taking blood pressure from a doctor in this free health video. Expert: Dr. Robin Terranella Bio: Dr. Robin Terranella has a medical degree from Bastyr University and has trained at Wu Hsing Tao Acupuncture School. Filmmaker: […]

Do You Have Divine Powers – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ?

www.tm.org Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is asked whether he has divine powers. He says that anyone can reach the divine through Transcendental Meditation. Learning the Transcendental Meditation technique is one of the most enjoyable things youll ever do. The program is taught in a standard seven-step course, which includes public lectures, private instruction, and group seminars. […]

Universum Medical Presents: Abhyanga

The body is oiled with heated natural oils containing herbs and aromas according to the individual constitution. The procedure is combined with different types of massage — mardana (pressure massage), samvahana (light pressure massage), or synchronous massage. Along with the body, the head may also be oiled — shiroabhyanga. The effect is a simultaneous detoxification […]

Adhikaar Successfully Conducts a Health Fair (On July 11, 2010)

On July 11, 2010 Adhikaar successfully organized a free health fair in collaboration with the Association of Nepali Physicians in America (ANPA). Over 100 individuals benefited from free blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other general health screening services. In addition, 42 women over forty years received free mammogram. Adhikaar organizes two mammography events every […]

Basic First Aid : How to Splint a Fractured Hand

Splint a fractured hand by using a rolled up newspaper or other rigid materials to treat and stabilize the injury. Apply a pressure bandage or gauze and some type of cold compress to reduce swelling and pain with information from afirefighter in this free video on first aid. Expert: Joe Bruni Contact: firestop.staylow@verizon.net Bio: Captain […]

JJ Krais Demonstrates a Blood Pressure Machine

During the Pitt in Tanzania 2009 program, a variety of important public health issues were addressed through the eleven student research projects. One project, conducted by JJ Krais, consisted of working on the medical equipment at the Nyakahanga Hospital. In the video, he demonstrates to one of the hospital employees, Vivian, how he fixed a […]

Free Blood Pressure Monitors

Blood pressure monitors have been in use for a long time now, but different devices provide different readings. Among the various health problems, blood pressure variations and related problems are some of the most serious. In order to study and evaluate a patient’s general condition or cardiac condition, some treatment schedules ask for a round-the-clock […]