EMS Workouts Seem Cool — But Are They Safe?
You have probably come across photos of Ashley Graham or Hannah Bronfman on Instagram, exercising in futuristic suits with wires linked to their muscles. Perhaps you have heard about the new workout that “shocks” the muscles into exercising. Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) workouts are a type of physical therapy that deals with injuries. Ryan Yelle, […]
8 Foods to Never Eat if You Have an Autoimmune Disorder
There are more than 80 types of autoimmune disorders. Although they are known with different names, the symptoms of the autoimmune disorder are almost similar. They include: Hair lossPain in the chestFeverSwollen lymph nodesPainful or swollen jointsMouth ulcersRed rashes on the face and body As the name suggests, autoimmune disorders (diseases) affect the immune system, forcing […]
Deadly Venoms May Drive Medical Advances
Even if the medical industry’s treatments are rapidly advancing, there are still several diseases that resist treatment. A paper recently published asks whether deadly venoms may drive medical advances. Venomous Plants and Animals There are many venomous plants and animals in the world. According to the authors, they comprise 15 percent of the earth’s biodiversity […]
Are Tanning Lotions Safe?
The tanning products mostly contain the active ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This is a color additive that darkens your skin. It is the only such ingredient that is permitted to be used by Drug Administration and US Food. For many years, DHA has been available for use in cosmetics. Dermatologist, say that this approach of achieving […]