A TENS or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation machine is a popular painkilling medication alternative used by thousands of people. It is believed by the researchers that the small electrical pulses delivered by TENS machines are capable of affecting the process of sending pain signals to the brain, this is also known as the Gate Control Theory.
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It is often said that too much of a good thing can have a negative outcome. Many people want to know if this applies to TENS machines. Electrotherapy is an age old concept that has been around for ages.
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Experts suggest that the application of electrical impulses helps relax muscles and relieve pain by obstructing the pain signals from being transmitted to the brain and spinal cord. However, before undergoing any form of treatment, it is extremely important to gain a clear understanding about its risks or side effects. What Does TENS Stand for? TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. What is a TENS Unit? TENS is a well-known pain management methodology that involves the use of a mild electrical current. This technique is administered via Tens unit...
Continue ReadingCoffee has been part of our daily routine. But if there are other healthy alternatives to be discovered, why not try it out. Resources: A Perception on Health Benefits of Coffee https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390701522445 Coffee and its Consumption: Benefits and Risks https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390903586412 l-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses by KentaKimura, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2006.06.006 Rawel, H. M., Kulling, S. E. Nutritional contribution of coffee, cacao and tea phenolics to human health. J. Verbr. Lebensm. 2, 399–406 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-007-0247-y An intervention study on the effect of matcha tea, in drink and snack bar...
Continue ReadingGrowing old is a part of the life cycle. Looking old is part of your lifestyle. But premature aging can be best slowed down with proper nutrition and diet. Resources: Soda and Cell Aging: Associations Between Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Leukocyte Telomere Length in Healthy Adults From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys by Cindy W. Leung ScD, Barbara A. Laraia PhD, Belinda L. Needham PhD, David H. Rehkopf ScD, Nancy E. Adler PhD, Jue Lin PhD, Elizabeth H. Blackburn PhD, and Elissa S. Epel PhD Larrieu, S., Letenneur,...
Continue ReadingIf you refrigerate food, it will last longer because the cold slows down bacterial growth. This does not apply to all foods though. Processed foods for example are unhealthy when highly eaten on a daily basis or not properly stored. Even when refrigerated, some foods are potentially harmful and do nothing for your health. Here are some foods usually in your refrigerated that you should consider crushing out your weekly grocery list. Resources: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302397/ Weaver CM, Dwyer J, Fulgoni III VL, King JC, Leveille GA, MacDonald RS, Ordovas J,...
Continue ReadingYour stomach is an organ where digestion of protein begins. The stomach has three tasks. It stores swallowed food. It mixes the food with stomach acids. Then it sends the mixture on to the small intestine. Every now and then we experience a tingling stomach pain and low bowel movement that may be caused by poor digestion. Resources: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (https://www.niddk.nih.gov/-/media/Files/Digestive-Diseases/Digestive_System_508.pdf) [PDF] American College of Gastroenterology (https://gi.org) Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital. February 2016 Influence Of Diet On...
Continue ReadingDo you wake up in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours, anxiously watching the clock? Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, resulting in unrefreshing or non-restorative sleep. It’s a very common problem, one that takes a toll on your energy, mood, and ability to function during the day. Chronic insomnia can even contribute to serious health problems. The good news is that most cases of insomnia can be cured with changes you can make on your own. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3133468/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30390870...
Continue ReadingRemodeling can give an old home a fresh new look. But while your home is getting its facelift, dangerous substances in older building materials may be lurking beneath floors, behind walls, and above ceilings. So before you take a sledgehammer to your kitchen, bathroom, or any room for remodeling, investigate your home's history. Resources: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. ToxFAQs™ for Formaldehyde. 2008. Accessed at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=219&tid=39 on on March 21, 2014. Coggon D, Harris EC, Poole J, Palmer KT. Extended follow-up of a cohort of British chemical workers...
Continue ReadingWhen you're thirsty and in need of a drink, which beverages are best at keeping you hydrated? It's not water. Resources: Armstrong LE. 2005. Hydration assessment techniques. Nutr. Rev. 63(6): S40-S54 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar. Armstrong LE, Costill D, Fink W. 1985. Influence of diuretic-induced dehydration on competitive running performance. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 17(4): 456-461 Crossref, Medline, ISI, Google Scholar. BLOOM WL. Fasting as an introduction to the treatment of obesity. Metabolism. 1959 May;8(3):214–220. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] Maughan RJ, Watson P, Shirreffs SM. Implications of active lifestyles and environmental...
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