Balance and gait training are forms of exercise that help patients who have neuromuscular conditions or injuries to their lower extremities. Balance and gait training is included in physical therapy and primarily focuses on improving the patient’s ability to walk. What Does Gait Mean? Gait simply means how you walk. A gait cycle describes the…
You’re not alone if you’ve seen the term “mylk” and wondered if it’s a typo. While longtime vegans have known the term for years, it’s only recently become a mainstream way to differentiate between plant-based “mylk” and animal-based milk. What If Your Almond Beverage Still Says “Milk”? Many companies haven’t made the switch in names,…
Feeling tired is a common complaint. For some, this fatigue is related to an underlying medical condition. For others, however, some simple lifestyle changes can often remedy fatigue. Why Am I So Tired? Everyone becomes tired. However, it’s not normal to feel consistently tired even when waking up after a good night of sleep. Fatigue…
In recent years there has been a surge in the popularity of CBD products. Everything from skincare to pain relief is available with CBD in the formula. Research has continued to unveil more benefits attributed to CBD oil. One of the lesser-known benefits may be increased medical weight loss programs. What Is CBD? CBD refers…
Consuming foods that support eye health can play a vital role in maintaining good vision and protecting your eyes from conditions like cataracts. The next time you’re planning dinner, keep the eye-boosting benefits of these ten foods in mind. 1. Carrots Carrots’ orange hue comes from beta-carotene. The body needs this compound to produce vitamin…
Your mental health is critical to all aspects of your life, from physical health to work and social interactions. High levels of stress, too much social media, loneliness, and lack of physical exercise can negatively affect your mental health. However, just like there are ways to improve your physical health, you can also improve your…
The chronic inflammatory disorder rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects the joint lining, causing painful swelling. Since there is not yet a permanent cure for the condition, the treatment goal is to put a patient’s RA into remission, where the symptoms are well controlled. RA remission is more complicated than it seems, and there are many vital…
One of the most effective and easiest ways to reduce sugar consumption is limiting your soda intake. While most of us enjoy a cool, bubbly glass of cola, we could do without the dyes, sugars, acidity, and artificial sweeteners that come with it. However, one of the easiest ways to kick a soda habit is…
Candida is a yeast, which is also a type of fungus, that normally lives on the skin and in areas of the body, including the mouth, throat, vagina, and digestive system. However, in cases where candida grows out of control or in areas of the body where it shouldn’t be present, it can form a…
stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) is an stem cell therapy for autoimmune conditions in which the immune system attacks the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the central nervous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society states there are, on average, one million people in the United States living with this disease. One…
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