ActiveForever Helps you Pick the Best Portable Oxygen Concentrator

July 21, 2008

If you are on oxygen therapy, chances are you know how difficult it can be to travel with oxygen tanks, especially if you are traveling by air. The invention of portable oxygen concentrators, and their approval by the FAA, has given those who limited by the constraints of their breathing ability the opportunity to travel uninhibited again.

Depending on the features you need, portable oxygen concentrators can get rather expensive. For this reason, it is important to carefully consider each option before you make a purchase. The Inogen One Oxygen Concentrator, which was the first to get FAA approval, was originally considered to be the best available. However, this was because the Inogen One was the only one of its kind available. Newer devices such as the Sequal Eclipse 2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator, Respironics EverGo, and Invacare XPO2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator now offer increased performance, enhanced reliability, and improved features at a much lower price that make the Inogen One obsolete.

Responding to the demands of its customer base, ActiveForever has created a guide for selecting a portable oxygen concentrator to help uneducated consumers find the right one for their needs: “How to Choose the Right Portable Oxygen Concentrator“. The article compares the different needs of oxygen therapy patients with the features available to them. They have also created a “Portable Oxygen Concentrator Features Comparison Chart” that makes it easier for consumers to compare the top devices by category.

For more information on portable oxygen concentrators and oxygen therapy devices, check out http://www.activeforever.com.


Whole Body Vibration with Power Plate Offers Users a Variety of Health and Wellness Benefits

January 25, 2008

Madonna uses it to stay in incredible shape well into middle age. Shaquille O’Neal used it to recover from surgery for the 2002-2003 NBA season. The NFC Champion New York Giants use it to keep their players out of the training room and on the field. Finally, in a recent independent research study, it helped senior citizens in a retirement home regain lost balance and mobility after only 6 weeks of use.

The Power Plate is an incredible machine that offers a variety of benefits for users from all walks of life by using Acceleration Training and Whole Body Vibration. Athletes enjoy the ability to get an effective strength training workout without the need for heavy weights in a fraction of the usual time. The Power Plate also helps them to heal from muscle and tendon injuries faster by improving blood pressure and helping oxygen to reach inflamed areas.

Power Plate whole body vibration exercise machine

Elderly patients and caregivers have enjoyed the Power Plate’s ability to give them greater mobility, better blood pressure, improved balance, and increased bone density while personal trainers and those looking to get in shape enjoy the way the power plate helps them to lose fat and cellulite. When used in conjunction with treatments such as Far Infrared Heat Therapy, whole body vibration can be even more effective for improving the patient’s way of life.

For more information on the technology behind the Power Plate and the health benefits of whole body vibration, click the link here: Power Plate and Whole Body Vibration Information

The Power Plate is available in 4 versions depending on your preferences and whether the machine will be for personal or commercial use. Visit http://www.activeforever.com for more information on each version of the Power Plate.


Light Relief Infrared Light Therapy Device Relieves Pain with Infrared Heat Therapy

January 6, 2008

Whether it’s muscle pain from an injury or a hard workout, or joint pain from arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, far infrared heat therapy is a great form of pain relief without the need for medication. One of the most convenient and cost-effective ways of administering infrared heat therapy is by using the Light Relief Light Therapy Device.

For me, Light Relief provided much needed pain relief for my lower back and shoulders after a tough workout. The warming, penetrating infrared heat increases circulation to sore areas and loosens up tight muscles. The included strap kept it in place on my lower back while the removable, flexible Light Pad enabled it to conform to the curve of my shoulder for even heating. Often I would find myself reaching for over-the-counter pain relievers to counter the pain of sore muscles and old injuries, but sometimes even those would not work. Light Relief Therapy gives me much needed pain relief and muscle relaxation every time I use it. I highly recommend it to anyone suffering from arthritis, sore muscles, or any other form of muscle and joint pain.


Give Your Loved Ones a Wedgy for the Holidays!

December 12, 2007

If you suffer from low back pain, you know how miserable it can be to sit in an office chair for long periods of time or take long car trips. Typically lower back problems are caused by bad posture, and while there are a variety of products available to deal with the symptoms of back pain, the key to getting rid of back pain is to treat the source of it.

The Sacro Wedgy is a great product for dealing with low back pain, sciatica, hip pain, knee pain, and other conditions. More than just a product with a funny name, the Sacro Wedgy is designed to be placed under the sacrum, which is the large triangular bone at the base of your spine and upper part of your pelvic cavity, directly between your two hip bones. The design is based on an old osteopathic technique of placing a hand under the sacrum which elevates the bone and allows your hips to relax on either side. The Sacro Wedgy holds your hips in place, giving them the ability to drop, relax, and release. When combined with a firm neck support, such as the Dr. Riter’s REAL-EaSE Neck and Shoulder Relaxer, the Sacro Wedgy creates what therapists refer to as “natural traction”.

Sacro Wedgy Lower Back Support helps relieve back pain and improve posture

Because the sacrum is shaped differently on men and women, the Sacro Wedgy is available in two models. Keep in mind that this is not an immediate solution for bad posture or back pain. The Sacro Wedgy must be used consistently for you to begin to see results and for your muscles to balance themselves properly.

REAL-EaSE Neck and Shoulder Relaxer works great with the Sacro Wedgy to create natural traction

Since so many people suffer from back pain, the Sacro Wedgy makes a great gift. So give your loved ones a “wedgy” for the holidays, and help them say good-bye to back pain! And don’t forget the Neck and Shoulder Relaxer!


Far Infrared Heat Therapy Use is Beneficial to Your Health

November 27, 2007

Far Infrared Heat Therapy is a relatively unheard of technology that is quickly growing popularity. Available in a variety of applications ranging from Far Infrared Home Saunas to Light Therapy handheld devices to Ultra Deep Kneading Foot Massagers with Infrared Heat, infrared heat therapy offers an assortment of health benefits to the user with no side effects.

What is Far Infrared Heat Therapy?

Far Infrared Heat Therapy uses infrared light which is part of the sun’s invisible spectrum of light that has the ability to penetrate human tissue without heating the air around it. This effect can be felt on partly cloudy days: when clouds move out of the way and the sun shines on you, your body immediately feels warmer even though the air around you has not had time to warm up. Far Infrared Heat Therapy products use this characteristic to make infrared heat therapy far more effective and comfortable to use than dry heat therapy and even moist heat therapy. Unlike ultraviolet rays, infrared heat rays are completely harmless and will not harm or burn your skin.

What are the benefits of Far Infrared Heat Therapy?

There are a large number of benefits to using far infrared heat therapy, as explained in this Far Infrared Heat Therapy Article. The traditional use of heat for pain relief from sore muscles and arthritis is more effective when infrared heat is used because of its ability to penetrate human tissue. It also opens up blood vessels to improve cardiovascular health and circulation, helps your body to remove harmful toxins to boost your immune system, and encourages the production of collagen, a building block of human tissue, which helps to speed up the healing process. Removal of toxins and production of collagen also restores the elasticity of your skin, removing fine lines and wrinkles while leaving it looking fresh and healthy. The DPL – Deep Penetrating Light Therapy System sits on top of a table with its enclosed stand, making it perfect for facial treatments.

DPL - Deep Penetrating Light Therapy System sits on a table to apply far infrared heat therapy to the face

Far infrared heat therapy products are easy to use and require very little electricity to run. The Far Infrared Home Sauna uses about as much electricity as a hairdryer. Because the Far Infrared Home Sauna uses infrared technology as opposed to traditional heating methods, the user gets to enjoy fresh air at much lower temperatures while still benefitting from its use. The lower temperatures enable the infrared sauna to include an integrated AM/FM CD stereo system and reading light.

Far Infrared Home Sauna is a relaxing way to enjoy far infrared heat therapy

Where can I find Far Infrared Heat Therapy Products?

Visit www.ActiveForever.com to check out an assortment of Far Infrared Heat Therapy products at reasonable prices. You can also learn more about Far Infrared Heat Therapy and the technology behind it by viewing the article titled Far Infrared Heat Therapy – The Latest Innovation in Pain Relief, Blood Circulation, and Healing”.