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Cellulite is an aesthetic problem that—although not life-threatening—affects millions of women. It is essentially a weakness of the connective tissue. If you notice cellulite on your thigh or buttock, waste products have accumulated in the dermal layer of your skin. They attract water from the surrounding tissues, creating a lumpy surface that resembles the peel of an orange.
The number of cancer patients worldwide is increasing. Some pessimistic estimates suggest that nearly 40% of men and women in developed countries will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. (1) Although there are continual new discoveries in cancer research, treatments and potential cures, reality still shows the same trend — cancer is becoming more common and your risk is high […]
Cycling will make my legs too bulky! If you belong to those who worry about this, don’t panic. Contrary to the myth, cycling alone won’t give you huge legs. To get that you’d also have to focus seriously on increasing muscle size with weight training. However, you can build nice muscles just by cycling! Strengthen your leg muscles with the following exercises Low-cadence “Grind”: set […]
Did you know who benefits from vibration training and why? Many beliefs and misconceptions circulate about vibration trainers. Let’s go through the questions you should be aware of if you want to experience the beneficial effects of vibration. I find it interesting to mention that on many forums vibro training receives mostly praise — the majority of commenters are fully satisfied with the device. […]
Weight loss… a difficult question. Pounds come on much more easily than they can be shed. Let’s examine some concepts related to weight loss and their meanings. Understanding these can help you more purposefully get rid of excess weight. I will also review the data of two diet-related studies that show what the optimal method might be.
“The opposite of relaxation is a tense state in which the muscles contract. During stretching we train ourselves to let go of the muscles' cramped, contracted state. A full stretch results in complete relaxation” Iyengar If you already find traditional stretching exercises boring, call in the vibration trainer to help with stretching too! Just a few minutes, and you'll feel reborn. […]
In the United States and Western Europe, one of the fastest-growing industries is that related to the long-term preservation of health: consumption of dietary supplements is increasing rapidly. Millions of people take various extracts, vitamins, minerals, probiotics and other similar substances.
If you live with cystic fibrosis (CF), or your child is affected by this disease, you know how challenging daily life can be with thick, sticky secretions. Respiratory physiotherapy, inhalers and medications are part of everyday life. But is there anything else that can help make breathing easier?
The answer is yes: salt therapy — scientifically known as inhalation of hypertonic saline — is now a recognized adjunctive method in CF treatment. It is not alternative medicine or a miracle cure: a trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine and a Cochrane meta-analysis have both confirmed its effectiveness. In this guide I will show what salt therapy can do in CF and how to integrate it into your treatment protocol.
Among patients who require long-term home care, unfortunately many need artificial feeding. In such cases, a nutrient-containing solution is delivered directly into the stomach — therefore it is also called enteral feeding. If this method of feeding is carried out "roughly," it burdens and stresses the already weakened body. Fortunately there is a solution to make the patient’s life easier. The simplest method of feeding […]
In recent years the vibration trainer was a major fitness trend. You’ve probably heard of it. Lately it seems to have lost some popularity, although a host of medical studies has confirmed its beneficial effects on health. Everyone could benefit from regular use, especially older adults and those who dislike heavy sweat-inducing workouts. Let’s see what both healthy and ill people can gain from vibration training […]
If you went through pneumonia, you know how exhausting this illness can be. High fever, painful coughing, chest pain and persistent weakness can confine you to bed for days or weeks. And when the worst is over, the recovery period follows – which is often slower and harder than you might expect.
The good news is that alongside medical treatment there are complementary methods that can help dissolve mucus and clear the airways. One of these is salt therapy – or as it is called in the scientific literature, halotherapy. In this guide you will learn everything about how salt therapy can help recovery after pneumonia and how you can use it at home
