Stem cells are un-programmed cells that could divide forever. Since stem cells can become bone, muscle, cartilage or other specific cells, they may help cure diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. They are found in embryos and in some adult organs. Basal cells are stem cells. Mitochondria play a key role. Human bone…
Zygote A zygote is the 1st cell in an organism’s development, often a exchange between an ovum and a sperm cell, forming a single diploid cell, containing DNA from both. Prior to cell division, a process called mitosis takes place, in which cells create 2 copies of their DNA. One is called RNA. Cell growth,…
The major parts of human cells are: Nucleus: the cell’s command center. It sends directions to the cell to grow, mature, divide, or die. It also houses DNA, the cell’s hereditary material. The nucleus is surrounded by a membrane that protects the DNA and separates the nucleus from the rest of the cell. Cytoplasm: a…
Cells: the Basic Building Blocks of all living things There are about 100 trillion cells in the human flora (skin, gut, etc.) of which 90% are bacteria, mostly rendered harmless by the immune system. The electrical potential of one cell is 1.17 V. The remaining 10 trillion body cells have an accumulated electrical potential of…
If non-invasive methods did not cure it, then synthetic drugs with potentially detrimental side-effects are next: Anti-Inflammatory medications. Oral Steroid Medications reduce inflammation around the compressed nerves. Medications, such as muscle relaxers are used to treat spasm of spinal muscles. This spasm can be worse than the pain from the disc pressing on the nerves….
Diagnosis & Initial Hernia Treatments Making the diagnosis of a herniated disc depends on: the symptoms experienced by you, the physical examination findings, such as testing sensations, muscle strength, and reflexes, and the X-ray and MRI results. Treatment usually begins with: Rest & Activity Modification. Ice & heat applications, to relax the back muscles. Physical…
Do you live a Butt-bound, Tech-driven life? If so, you may suffer from what’s called the ‘sitting disease’. More and more people with back or leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. It may occur suddenly as an accident, or gradually with repetitive spine-straining, as in a…
The Back & Bounce Butt Ball ? The importance of ‘stability ball’ training to core strength cannot be underestimated. Core strength refers to the muscles of the abs and back and their ability to help produce movement, balance the body, stabilize the spine and hold the body in a safe, neutral position. They are the…
Can a Big Ball save your Back? People using conventional office chairs and computer furniture often suffer from pain in their lower and/or upper back, due to a lack of movement and a high-compression load on their spine. Compression results from performing repetitive, harmful activities like bending, lifting or twisting. Even prolonged sitting can create…
Blood pressure is the measure of how hard your blood is pushing against the inside of the arteries throughout your body. If that pressure is too great, you have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Each heartbeat sends a pressure wave through the bloodstream. The higher number (systolic blood pressure) is the peak of the wave,…
One of the most important palm trees is the Sugar palm. In the tropics it is widely appreciated for its multi fold benefits at different stages in its life. Some grow as tall as 30 meters. The female trees bear large edible fruits at different stages. The unripe fruits contain 2-3 locules. They contain a…
Pain-Catcher’s characteristics have to do with: attitude posture memories relationships moral standards language phrasing sensual preferences opinions and beliefs habits and addictions imagined self-importance chronic pains and emotions facial and physical expression The face of testicular pain: Doctors at Queen’s University thought they were going nuts when they saw what appeared to be…
