I love technology and the endless amount of free information I can get by simply spending a little time on my computer. One day I decided to research possible causes for my fatigue and ran across an App for my iPod touch that I would like to share for those who are also having fatigue problems. What is also nice about this app is that it has other ideas, remedies and sources to go to for other symptoms.

The App is called Cures A-Z, and was “developed by world-renowned integrative physician, researcher, and best-selling author Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., with his wife, nutritionist Laurie Teitelbaum, Cures A-Z shows you how to combine the best of natural and prescription therapies to live your life in optimal health. As a leading patient advocate for over 25 years, Dr. Teitelbaum refuses to take any money from pharmaceutical or natural product companies, and 100% of the royalties for the products he makes go to charity. He does this because his one and only concern is to advocate for your health” (End Fatigue App / Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum).

It is a simple to use App that has the conditions in alphabetical order. All the user needs to do is select the condition and the description and treatment are given in the next view. When I selected “fatigue” it told me the SHINE Protocol. SHINE stands for “sleep”, “hormones”, “infections”, “nutritional supplements”, and “exercise”. Each one of these guidelines tells you what you need to do to improve in these five areas of treatment. I have started using the SHINE Protocol and I have seen improvements in my life and that is why I want to spread the word to others with the same symptoms.

Word of warning I am not in the medical profession. If you have symptoms that are giving you problems you should always consult a doctor first. There are numerous tests that they can do to improve your symptoms. After I sought professional medical advice I use this App as a secondary source of information. I think the Cures A-Z App, as well as their web resources are a great source of information.

With this post I hope I am able to point people with the same symptoms in the right direction so they can get their normal lives back. If you have any questions or comments you would like to share to help the fight against fatigue please feel free to do so.

Recently, I was faced with some of these symptoms (palpitations) and made a doctor’s appointment immediately for further diagnosis. There are many different tools and resources a doctor can use to identify what could be the reason for causing what may be causing heart trouble. If you are lucky it might not be anything at all, but the only way to know is to seek medical advice. On my visit I was hooked up to an Electrocardiography, otherwise known as an ECG/EKG. An EKG is a “transthoracic interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart over time captured and externally recorded by skin electrodes” (Wikipedia). This gave the doctors a quick visual to see if there were any irregularities with my heart at that point in time. Since there wasn’t, the doctor had other options he could undertake such as blood test, stress tests, and in my case a Life Watch heart monitoring system.

How to Hook Up a Heart Monitor

The doctor suggested I take the heart monitoring test for one week. I have never had a test like this done before so I expected the worst. I had visions of all of these stickers all over my body with wires attached to them hooked to a box that I would carry around would be miserable. However, much to my surprise it wasn’t all that bad. All I had to do was place two ECG conductive adhesive electrodes on my body.

The first electrode was placed just to the left of my right shoulder and the second electrode was placed on the left side of my body between my second and fourth rib bone. Each electrode attaches to a wire that looks like a snap button and each wire/button has an “L” for your left and an “R” for your right. These wires then connect to a little box that looks like an pager that can be carried on your belt or can be hung around your neck.

How to Transmit a Heart Monitor Recording

The Life Watch heart monitoring system can hold up to three recordings that the user chooses when they feel their symptoms occur. Once the user reaches the max of 3 recordings then they need to call Life Watch to transmit their heart recordings. It’s a “1-800” number which makes it convenient and the menu options are quick and painless. They will ask you the reason for the call and then the insurance group you belong to. Once you finish consulting with the operator, transmit your recording by holding the phone receiver over the “Record” area of LifeStar box.

Press the “send” button on the right hand side of the box. Each transmission will take between 1 to 3 minutes.  When finished the operator will analyze the transmission(s) to make sure the user is ok.  If an issue does not exist, the operator hangs up and your LifeStar box will reset for another 3 recordings. While on this heart monitoring program the user needs to transmit at least once every 24 hours regardless of the amount of recordings. When transmitting please make sure you disconnect the wires from the LifeStar box.

I’m sure there are many other devices that can monitor the heart. If you have any other recommendations please let us and other readers know. Having a heart problem can be scary even if it doesn’t amount to anything. However, after this event I think it’s even scarier not knowing what the problem is and not seeking treatment will only make things worse.

To learn more about conditions concerning the heart visit the American Heart Association or for warning signs of a heart attack.

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Adults generally know when they need to be seen by a physician. Often we ignore what we can’t fix in ourselves until we get better (generally in 5 to 7 days), take over-the counter medicine, or stay in bed, but if your child is sick it is often hard to determine if a call to the doctor is needed. Being a cautious parent, but not over reacting, can often help parents make the right decision.

Taking into account your child’s age will play a huge factor in what you need to do. Working from experience as a parent rather than a medical professional is the perspective of this article. Always make your determination about your child’s health based on past experiences with your child, family history, and the circumstances of the current situation.  If in doubt, call the doctor or take your child in to Urgent Care or an Emergency Room as needed.

Caring for Children Under One Year of Age

When children are very young, their bodies are more susceptible to illness and immune defenses are not as strong as in older children. Take great care when making a decision on a very young child. No one will fault you for taking a child in to see the doctor when things just don’t seem right with him or her. Childhood illnesses create various problems to include irritability, high fevers, lack of appetite, irregular bowl movements (too frequent or not enough), vomiting, and changes in physical appearance such as a rash on the skin or changes in the eyes.

Taking a fever using a rectal thermometer is the best judge of fever. This will provide the most accurate reading and allow you to make a better judgment call concerning your child’s health. If your child is under three months, a fever greater than 100.4 is a sign there is something significantly wrong. Other symptoms to look out for are uncontrollable crying where you cannot comfort your child in any way, lack of appetite, or listlessness. All of these can be signs of something serious. You should contact your baby’s physician right away.

Caring for Older Children

In older children, as with people of all ages, a fever is a natural way the body works to eliminate unwanted viruses or bacteria. The temperature can reach up to 101 in children 3 to 6 months and 104 in children older than 6 months without posing a serious risk to your child. With viruses such as Roseola, Influenza, or bacterial infections such as Strep Throat, a high fever reaching 104 is not uncommon. It is important to keep a fever as low as possible through the use of various techniques. Talk with your pediatrician about administering over-the-counter medicine such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil) to children under the age of two.  Other ways of reducing a fever include removing any tight or heavy weight clothing and using a damp, cool cloth soaked in water to wipe on the child’s forehead. The evaporation of the water from the head will help to release heat.

Looking for symptoms such as a fever that has lasted more than three days or is not controlled with simple home remedies, listlessness (may be caused by dehydration or other problems), pain with urination, earache, or severe stomach pains, could all be a sign of something more serious. Call your child’s physician or nurse line if you have questions.

Questions to Ask Your Child

Putting your child in control (once old enough to talk and communicate with you) will often provide you with the right answer. Asking your child a few questions can help to improve your understanding of the situation and judge the severity. Here are a few sample questions to ask your child:

• Do you think you need to see the doctor? (Do you feel so sick that you are worried?)
• Did you eat or drink anything that you shouldn’t have? (For example, a piece of “candy” your child found in the sofa–could be a lost pill and if consumed by your child then it could potentially make him or her feel sick)
• When did your (fill in the blank) start hurting? (Often little things can aggravate a child to the point of pain such as the sun, noise, or simply being overly tired. Understanding when the pain started, may help you to determine the cause)
• Do you think it is broken? If you have ever had a broken bone, you will understand this question.

Keep the questions simple for your child and you may discover more than expected. Placing your child in control will often lead you to the right decision when deciding whether or not to take your child to the doctor. If there is a serious problem such as blurred vision, a broken bone, blood or mucous in the stool, visible infection in an open wound (smells funny, has pus or is bright red around the wound), has yellow skin, has trouble breathing, or has been vomiting for more than 12 hours then you need to take your child to see a physician. If you have questions, call your doctor and discuss symptoms and home remedies. If your doctor (or nurse) believes the problem is serious, they will recommend a visit.

Finally, go with your parental instincts. If your child is so sick that he or she is not behaving normally and you are worried, make an appointment and take your child to the doctor.

Do you have questions or comments? We would love to hear from you.

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