What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a disorder of the facial nerve that causes muscle paralysis and drooping of one side of the face. This condition was named after a Scottish neurologist Sir Charles Bell who first identified it in 1821. In this condition, the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve) becomes irritated and inflamed […]
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Stress is a mind and body reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. These changes can be Physical or Environmental(e.g. extreme cold or hot, or an injury),Mental(e.g.negative thoughts), and emotional(e.g.negative emotions) responses. Stress is a normal part of life.In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid […]
HRV(Heart Rate Variability)—as a predictor of Autonomic system function. A good HRV means—good Autonomic system function which relates to good Health and Well-being in your Body and Mind. A LOW HRV value has been associated with several conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Heart conditions, Diabetes type 2, and much more. Below a Diagram with HRV […]
During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes many physiological changes and one such change is the increase in the amount of some hormones. These hormones such as progesterone and relaxin are released in a large amount which causes the stretching and loosening of muscles and ligaments in the pelvis. This causes the weakening of muscles that […]
Wearing a face mask is a protective measure to avoid the infection of many air-borne diseases especially the new strain of coronavirus which causes the disease called COVID-19 and has become a pandemic globally. Wearing a safety mask is an easy and effective way to protect yourself and others from getting infected. Role of […]
Maintaining hand hygiene is the best practice for you and your family to stay healthy and avoid catching infectious diseases. Research shows that washing hands frequently can lower the rate of transmission of infectious diseases. Washing hands is also the best strategy to lower the rate of transmission of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) which has […]
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a musculoskeletal disorder in which the median nerve is compressed due to excessive narrowing of the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway at the wrist region and is made up of ligaments and bones. It provides a channel for the median nerve […]
Overview Multiple sclerosis is a disabling disease of the central nervous system that disturbs the flow of nerve impulses within the brain and between the brain and body. In MS, the protective sheath around the nerves (myelin sheath) gets damaged due to an unusual autoimmune response in the body which causes the demyelination of nerves. […]
EXERCISES: PLIÈ SQUAT – 20 reps ✔️ DOUBLE PLIÈ – 2 UP – 2 DOWN – 12 reps✔️ PLIÈ + HOLD – go down – hold for 3 and release – 10 reps ✔️ SIDE LUNGE + LIFT – 12 reps each side✔️ Do 4 sets of each exercise. Warm-up your body […]
EXERCISES: 1. PULSE SQUAT – 4 x 12 2. CURTSY SQUAT + PULSE – 4 x 10 (each leg) 3. BACKWARD LUNGES + PULS – 4 x 10 (each leg) 4. NARROW SQUAT + NORMAL SQUAT – 4 x 15 BEFORE TO START: do 5 min warm-up. WHEN YOU FINISH: do […]