The Omron blood pressure monitor is a simple, reliable and easy to use device if your doctor has asked you to perform home blood pressure readings. In this video I give you a demonstration of how to use it and what the blood pressure sounds like whilst the cuff is being inflated and deflated.
This device should always be used under the instruction of your medical doctor and is not a substitute for medical advice.
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment in the comments section below or pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉
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Get up off your sofa and join us today as we explore the health benefits of pole dance fitness. Where just a few minutes of fun time dancing, can activate a variety of muscle groups, and get you in amazing shape.
MY FIRST TIME
As a novice, it was clear to see it is a great way to keep in shape and have fun at the same time. Pole fitness is suitable for any size or shape and often there is a lovely community and supportive feeling associated with classes. It combines dance and acrobatics and is enjoyed by many enthusiasts in gyms and dedicated dance studios. It is also being considered as an Olympic sport.
FIND OUT MORE
Did you know that our beautiful trainer Shamilla is also a pharmacist, 3rd year medical student and budding cosmetic surgeon? So be sure to follow her on her medical channel.
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
If you experience any symptoms of weakness, unsteadiness, light-headedness or dizziness, chest pain or pressure, nausea, or shortness of breath, stop exercising and seek immediate help.
In this episode we take a listen to the heart during the ‘extreme’ stress of cosmetic injections.
As we get ready for injecting, our model’s sympathetic nervous system starts to kick into play, otherwise known as his 'fight or flight’. This causes a number of changes to the body due to the release of chemicals from the brain such as adrenaline and cortisol. This impacts his heart making it beat stronger and faster and increases his respiratory rate just to name a few changes. This is paralleled with listening to his heart in real time whilst the injections get going.
Once the procedure is complete, our model’s parasympathetic nervous system takes over, otherwise known as 'rest and digest’. Here, different chemicals are released from the brain to the body, causing the heart to slow down and return his bodily functions back to normal. We can clearly hear this as he celebrates the end of his treatment. Truly fascinating.
TREATMENT
As you can see treatment time is fairly quick with initial inflammation post procedure expected to resolve after 10-15 minutes. Changes are expected to be seen around 3-5 days with optimal results at 2 weeks lasting 3-5 months in duration.
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment in the comments section below or pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
One in every ten women are affected, no amount of dieting can help and most don’t know it exists… In this episode we talk to a patient diagnosed with Lipoedema and take a listen to her fascinating heart murmur at both rest and during exercise.
Lipoedema is a condition that mainly affects women and is characterised by symmetrical swelling in the legs, thighs, buttocks and sometimes arms. It is due to the way fat is deposited under the skin in an uneven manner instead of in a regular pattern. It can be extremely painful and the areas that are affected have a tendency to bruise easily. Lipoedema can result in fluid retention in the affected areas leading to a condition known as lymphoedema. It is thought to have a genetic basis, however, the cause of the condition is not yet fully understood.
If you or someone is affected with lipoedema please see your General Practitioner for further assessment and management.
