Types Of And Causes Of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is not a disease it is a condition Cerebral refers to the brain and palsy means weakness or lack of muscle control In addition, cerebral palsy is not a single problem, but a complex disease in which virtually all brain cell types could need repair Approximately 90 percent of all cases are caused by brain injury during the prenatal period (before labor begins) This condition is caused by damage to brain cells that control the movement of muscles ...

Proprioceptive Training: A Key To Sports Success Let’s talk a little bit about proprioception for a minute That’s a $3 SAT word that means your body’s ability to react properly to external forces For example: if you ride bulls for fun, you must have the ability to react to gravity and the changing forces of the bull to keep from being thrown off That’s proprioception But proprioception is also your ability to walk across a room without falling downOne of ...

Your Health How are you? Are you OK? Do you feel all right? These are the simple questions that could be asked in order to determine basic health condition of a personThe lowest level of a good health could be maintained by prevention of simple chronic diseases (like ) and muscle-skeletal injuries Basic advice is to stay away from sicknesses of any kind, especially the one that are the chronic one and could be prevented, plus it is nice if ...

Causes And Types Of Cerebral Palsy In the case of Cerebral Palsy there is no one cause of this severe condition There are many things that may increase the risk of this condition but will not cause cerebral palsy all the time In the majority of cases and average of seventy percent, it results from brain injury before the child is even born this is known as congenital cerebral palsy this would be present from birth but may take months ...

New Research Produces A Shielding Lotion That Protects Winter Skin Ward off dry skin during winter sports New research produces a shielding lotion that protects winter skin Whether your winter sport is indoor on the courts or outdoor on the slopes, dry skin can still be an issue New research has produced a different kind of lotion - a shielding lotion that protects skin from allergens and wind while outdoors and helps keep skin hydrated while in heated rooms Staying hydrated from the inside out is the key ...

Breast Cancer Myths Breast Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women, yet, did you know that men can also be affected by it? It is not solely a disease that women can get, although it is less likely, men are still at risk as well This fact may startle some, and many individuals still hold onto various myths pertaining to such a disease Let's work on dispelling some of those myths As mentioned above, the first myth pertaining to this disease is that ...

Bromelain: An Anti-inflammatory Agent What Is Bromelain ? Bromelain is the name of a group of powerful protein-digesting, or proteolytic, enzymes that are found in the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus) Discovered in 1957, and widely studied since then, Bromelain is particularly useful for reducing muscle and tissue inflammation and as a digestive aid Supplements are made from enzymes found in the pineapple stem Health Benefits Of Bromelain Bromelain is a natural blood thinner and anti-inflammatory It works by breaking down fibrin, a blood-clotting protein that can impede good circulation ...

Lifting Procedures For Reducing Or Preventing Back Pain Many people don't realize the importance of lifting objects properly in order to avoid hurting their backs One of the leading causes of back injuries are due to people lifting heavy objects improperly In this article I will go over the proper procedures for lifting heavy objects in order to avoid back pain Lifting things doesn't have to be hazardous, whether you're at home or at work Many people put lots of stress on their backs on a regular ...

Prevention Of Sports Injuries As more and more of us realize the benefits of exercise and activity, it is imperative to participate and train safely Although sports-related injuries are not totally preventable, taking relevant precautions can reduce their significance and/or severity Sports injuries are commonly associated with sudden breaking of bones, ripping of tendons or tearing of muscles but in non-contact sports most injuries come on gradually An athlete’s greatest strength can often be his greatest weakness Their competitive streak that ...

Herbal Homeopathic By Boericke Tafel INTRODUCTION: Boericke Tafel Some of the most wonderful cures in the homeopathic school have been made with the high potencies in cases which have failed to yield to the well-chosen simillimum in the lower potencies Tafel 200th 500th and 1000th potencies are all hand-made potencies, made with the finest alcohol Each potency has received twelve succussions Description of Aches Pains For temporary relief of minor aches, pains, stiffness swelling of muscles, joints or tendons associated with sports injury, trauma, repetitive strain or other over-exercising Description ...