There are three main nail layers, said Denny: dorsal (the uppermost layer), intermediate (just beneath this), and ventral (the last layer, which contains the newest, softest nail cells). “When water…
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Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy treatment includes symptomatic therapies and medical management to help prevent worsening nerve damage. If you have been diagnosed with chronic peripheral neuropathy, you may need ongoing treatment to…
12 Tips You Need When Cooking With Kale
While sautéing your kale will reduce the bitter flavor, you can also help take the edge off your greens by adding a bit of sweetener. Honey, maple syrup, agave, and…
Wood Therapy: Techniques, Uses, Possible Benefits
Wood therapy, also called maderotherapy or maderoterapia, is a form of massage that uses various hand-held wooden tools. Practitioners of wood therapy claim that it has benefits such as breaking…
I Tried Dry Brushing and I’m Not Going Back to Exfoliating Scrub
Key Takeaways Dry brushing is an ancient technique that involves exfoliating the skin with a bristled brush. Some social media users claim dry brushing can improve circulation, stimulate lymphatic drainage,…
Reiki Therapy: How Energy Healing Works
Reiki is a spiritual healing art and a type of biofield energy therapy. During a session, a Reiki practitioner lightly places their hands on the person, or sometimes just above…
Are Cold Showers Good for You, or Even Worth It?
Cold showers have gotten much attention for their reported physical and mental effects, including improved circulation, immunity, energy, mental clarity, and skin and hair health. However, while some benefits have…
The Longevity Review: Ekrin B37 Massage Gun for Percussive Therapy
Do you remember a time when hand held massage devices were almost the size of tennis racquets, and even made a racket while they bounced about your body like a…
Digital body map tool to examine treatment burden
Introduction It is widely known that a chronic, somatic condition can have a major impact on the lives and wellbeing of young people. It influences, for example, school outcomes,1 making…