The Best Portable Pulse Oximeter

Don't waste your money! If you need an oximeter, make sure you buy one that will actually serve you well. Now if you have money to throw around, and your health is not fragile, then a small finger unit maybe all that you need. Just remember that the type of oximeter that is completely contained on one finger may not be accurate if you have compromised circulation.

If you have advanced lung or heart disease, you can be sure that your circulation is compromised. When there is not enough oxygen in your blood, your body reduces blood flow to your extremities in an effort to protect your major organs. If your hands are frequently cold you may not get a reliable reading as well. The best idea is to bring your oximeter with you when you go to the doctor and compare the reading to your doctors oximeter. That is, if your doctor has a better quality pulse oximter. If you find that you are not getting an accurate reading, you may get better results with a higher end model. The better oximeters will have a probe that grips your finger (or ear) a little bit tighter. The most reliable reading will be obtained by using an ear probe. Your body is never stingy with oxygen and blood flow to your head!

Another thing to consider is durability. If the finger probe on a pulse oximeter is not durable, your unit will not last long. If you use it often, or travel with it, you may be throwing away money on a cheaper model.

Also keep in mind that as your disease process progresses, the accuracy of the reading becomes more important. Harmfully low blood oxygen levels (below 92%)usually occur first with activity. When this health robbing condition begins, it will quickly weaken the heart muscle. You may not see low oxygen levels (hypoxia) while the patient is at rest until the heart muscle has been harmed. Please be aware of that, and monitor yourself or your loved one carefully to assure you are using supplementing oxygen just as soon as the need arises. Dyspnea (difficulty breathing) should not be ignored. Protect your quality of life.

One last thought, if you are on home oxygen, and your budget does not allow plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, purhaps the cost of a pulse oximeter is not waranted. If you spend that money on fresh food, you may get more benefit for your buck. If your lips tend to get blue at any point during your day, use your low flow oxygen 24/7. You don't need an oximeter to tell you that. If your budget allows you all the fresh food you want, however, an oximeter could be a very valuable tool.

Just remember, the purpose of having your own personal oximeter is to more closely monitor your oxygen need. If you are using it to reduce the amount of time you supplement your oxygen, it could be more harmful than helpful.

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The FreeWay 2 Health

Aloha!

The FreeWay 2 Health is the starting point to a healthier happier life style. It is not complicated or difficult to apply. Miracles can happen when you prepare yourself for the opportunities to live fully! Nobody is just lucky. It is a matter of making yourself ready.

FreeWay Number One
Make time everyday to just "be" with yourself. Relax your mind, body, and soul. Release the tension that is making you sick.

FreeWay Number Two
Work daily on strengthening the muscles that you breathe with. Utilizing all of your lung volume is the secret to length and quality of life.

FreeWay Number Three
If you don't move it you will lose it! Finding time to be active everyday should be a top priority in your life. If it isn't, what might inspire you to do so?


For 10 years I have been teaching people with compromised health and declining quality of life, that these simple basics are the beginning of a more positive attitude as well as new found energy to inspire you to be active, enjoy your loved ones, and otherwise decorate your life.

I have enjoyed watching many people use this information to ignite a flame in their lives! Teaching people to use the FreeWay 2 Health certainly won't make me rich, but it will make your life rich!

During those years, the most challenging aspect of teaching was to avoid overwhelming the student. Making changes in your life is not easy but if you start simple you'll find yourself building on your progress. One little change at a time can create massive change. Be gentle with yourself, after all we are creatures of habit. Holding yourself accountable can be done with compassion. Your thoughts can help you or hurt you.

Start each day with FreeWay One, Two, and Three. If you find it difficult to breathe at any point during your day, FIND OUT WHAT YOUR OXYGEN LEVEL IS! If it's hard to breath don't ignore it. Describe to your doctor what type of situations you typically get short of breath doing, and insist on checking your blood oxygen level with a portable pulse oximeter. For more information about dyspnea (difficulty breathing) please go to my web site

www.alohaoxygen.net/understand_dyspnea.html

One more thought to consider, will your day be even better if you SEEK the SUN, and SIP WATER all day?

FreeWay Number Two

Aloha,
What are you grateful for today?

I am grateful for:

-laughter
-innocence
-and the beautiful cleansing rain today (wash away that vog!)


Have you taken time today to relax? I hope you enjoyed it.

Today.....


FreeWay Number Two

Most people never use the lower lobes of their lungs. The tension we talked about yesterday just won't allow the expansion of this lung tissue.

Certainly until you begin to let go of some of this stored tension, it will be difficult to make any progress in improving your lung function. If you have really given your best effort to achieving a state of relaxation, then go ahead and sigh just as deeply as you can.

Can you feel your diaphram fall? Visualize your left lower lobe inflating behind your stomach, as your right lower lobe inflates behind your liver. Pay attention and you will notice that you are pulled back as those lower lobes push your lower bowel out. Put your hand on your stomach if it helps. It may actually take some work to fully utilize your lung volume.

If you manage a good sigh 30-40 times each day, then at the very least you will strengthen your respiratory muscles. Hopefully you will improve your lung capacity as well.

Until tomorrow, relax and take a nice deep breath or two.

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