Generally, there are two types of cardiac pacemakers. Patients with permanent artificial pacemakers should not be treated at all. Patients with supporting artificial pacemakers can use massage systems.

No. There are only two (2) types of sweetners we recommend: Stevia or a little Splenda - that's it! It tastes good by itself.

Pacemakers are powered by long-lasting lithium batteries. However, all pacemakers need to be replaced at some time. The exact replacement time for your pacemaker depends upon the type of pacemaker, the medical condition necessitating a pacemaker, lifestyle issues, and other factors. Various methods are used to indicate when the pacemaker needs to be replaced. Your physician will be able to determine the need for a new pacemaker during regular follow-up visits.

Most pacemakers will last between 8 and 10 years, after which the entire pacemaker or its battery and/or wire(s) need to be replaced. Replacing a pacemaker may be done on an outpatient basis or may include an overnight stay in the hospital.

first, you may feel the weight of the pacemaker in your chest. However, over time, most people become accustomed to the pacemaker. The generator is very small, about the size of two silver dollars stacked on top of each other, and weighs about an ounce or less, depending on the make and model of the device.

The use of therapeutic ultrasound should be okay and is not contraindicated for pacemaker recipients. There is a remote possibility of single beat inhibition of the pacemaker, which may result due to the pacemaker's inappropriate sensing of the ultrasonic waves. This possibility decreases with the therapy distance from the pacemaker. Do not use therapeutic ultrasound within six inches of the pacemaker. Inhibition is less likely if the pacemaker is programmed to the bipolar mode.

Yes. The use of ham radio or CB radio should not damage or reprogram St. Jude Medical pacemakers. There is a remote possibility that the microphone or transmitter may cause a single-beat inhibition. We don't anticipate any interaction, but your physician or health care professional may elect to program the pacemaker to a less sensitive setting. If you notice interference, verify that the antenna is at least 3 feet away for portable units and 10 feet away for base stations.

You cannot use a body fat product - as a general rule you should avoid all sources of electronic interference.

Polar and most CV equipment manufacturers use a calorie algorithm that is INCLUSIVE of your metabolic rate calories.... i.e. calories burnt in TOTAL during exercise (including those you would have burnt if not exercising). Timex, Oregon Scientific and a couple of other HRM manufacturers give calories burnt IN EXCESS of normal metabolic calorie expenditure. i.e extra calories burnt due to exercise.

No, unfortunately, the unit is not recommended to be used by those with a pacemaker. If you have a heart condition but not wearing a heart pace maker, then it is safe for you to use. Bio-electric stimulus is perfectly safe to use and is therapeutic for most people. However, people with certain health conditions cannot use this massager.

No. Jamais. We believe that the best experience is had by using only all natural ingredients. The flavors are brighter and truer; fresh is just better.

Whereas any sugar in refined form, alcohols, or stimulants will be likely to give you problems when you are a reactive hypoglycemic, the tolerance to natural sugars and artificial sweeteners differs from person to person. Most artificial sweeteners are not tolerated well by hypoglycemics, though your body's reaction may be different from your reaction to plain sugar.

It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is related to the similar task of using computers to understand human intelligence, but AI does not have to confine itself to methods that are biologically observable.

Children under 16 should not use massage loungers, because their spines are still forming. Pregnant women should not use massage loungers. Anyone who has had back problems or back surgery should check with their physician before using a massage lounger. The massage lounger is only specified to hold up to 264 pounds. Applying any weight greater than this may strain the massage heads and mechanism, which could cause damage to the massage lounger.

We are not sure but a customer reported that Medtronics, a company that manufactures defibulators, said it was not affected. (Richard Dawson) For a pacemaker we don't know.