Month: March 2009

DNA

Too Much Sun Exposure Can Alter Your DNA!

We all love basking in the sun, don’t we? Our skin synthesizes Vitamin D in the presence of sunlight. Doctors recommend soaking in the morning sun for at least 30 minutes for good health, especially for those suffering from bone deterioration.

How To Stretch Your Hamstrings The Right Way

Hamstrings are muscles that are situated on the back portion of our thighs. They are essentially used in all the activities done by our legs like sitting, standing, walking, jogging and in sports which involve jumping and running.

Recommended Immunizations When You Travel Abroad

One of the most neglected yet important things to consider before you travel is the risk of contracting disease. Depending on your intended destination, you could be at increased risk of catching several infections, many that you may not have immunity against. While the risk is always higher in developing countries, there is a long […]

Human Growth Hormone Treatments in Middle Aged Individuals

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) treatments are intended for middle aged men and women, i.e. those over the age of 35 years having symptoms of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD). These treatments help accelerate wound and injury healing, reverse the biological and physical effects of aging and improve the physical performance.

Best Viewing Angle For Large Flat Screen Televisions

So, you’ve gone and purchased that beautiful flat panel TV that you’ve been eyeing for a while now at your local electronic store. Great, but where are you going to put it? Up over the mantel or the fireplace?

Kidney Disease Symptoms

The kidneys are responsible for filtering out waste products, secreting hormones and regulating blood chemicals. When the kidney starts to have problems with function the part that is most affected is the filtration system.

Oxygen Therapy – An Overview

Oxygen therapy is the process of administering oxygen at concentrations higher than that in room air for treating or preventing hypoxemia i.e. not enough oxygen in the blood. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a type of oxygen therapy in which the patient is placed in an airtight chamber with oxygen under pressure.

Stretching Your Calves to Keep Them Toned

The calf muscles are located at the back portion of the leg, below the knee. This muscle is actively used in all our leg movements like walking, jumping and running. It is important to have flexible calf muscles so that all our leg activities can be carried out without any difficulty.

Risks of Kidney Disease

The kidneys are two small, bean-shaped organs that are located in the lower back on either side of the spinal column. The kidneys may be small, but they serve a very important purpose. The kidneys are responsible for removing waste from the body through their unique filtering system.

Got Pain Try TENS

Are you looking for a pain relief solution?  Then maybe you should consider Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS).  The American Physical Therapy Association defines TENS as the application of electrical current through the skin for pain control.  Electrical current to facilitate pain relief is not new.  In fact, we can go back to 63 AD […]