What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress represents an imbalance in the body. This imbalance is between reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and our body's natural ability to detoxify these species,… Read More
The crosstalk between the gastrointestinal hormones that promote metabolic cues is integrated by the anorexigenic proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and orexigenic neuropeptide Y (NPY) neurons localized in the hypothalamus. Furthermore, these metabolic… Read More
Hormones are the mediators of multiple metabolic, reproductive and developmental processes in our body. In addition, hormonal secretion depends on an intricate feedback loop that includes the participation of the… Read More
The quadriceps muscle consists of four muscles in front of the thigh that connects to the knee right below the knee cap. These muscles straighten the knee for walking, running,… Read More
Poor spinal health in adolescence can lead to chronic pain in adulthood. Teenagers, just like adults, can experience back pain from accidents, sports injuries, a sedentary lifestyle, part-time jobs, chores,… Read More
A non-invasive method of treating scoliosis. Yoga Has Been Shown To Help Reverse Scoliosis. Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. The spine bends inward toward the front of… Read More
Aging by definition is a “cascade of robustness breakdown triggered by a decrease in systemic NAD+ biosynthesis and the resultant functional defects in susceptible organs and tissues.”Until recently, aging was… Read More
Scoliosis in adolescents and teens can be corrected with proper bracing, adjustments and lead a normal life. For adult scoliosis correcting the problem is more difficult. Fortunately, cases of adult… Read More