WHAT IS THERE TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTROTHERAPHY?Written by Jinky C. Mesias
For decades, electricity has been used to treat various pains in fact some of early proponents of this kind of pain treating method are called charlatans moreover there have been some current studies that further that shows additional proofs that electricity can both reduce significantly acute as well as chronic pain. However, precise methods in using electrical stimulation as well as its benefits are yet to be proven. One theory of regarding electricity pain treatment is that electrical stimulation directly blocks transmission of pain signals along nerves which results in reduction of pain felt. Aside from that, electrical stimulation is also believed to be capable of promoting release of endorphins which are natural painkillers produced by body.There are various electrical stimulation devices available which produce different frequencies, waveforms and effects. These devices are as follows: transcutaneos electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), interferential current (IFC) and galvanic stimulation (GS). These three devices are in some way similar take for example all three devices provides electrical stimulation to nerves as well as muscles through adhesive pads on placed on skin. Aside from that, these three devices are battery operated however some similar units may have adapter that allows powering from an outlet.
| | WHAT TO DO: WHEN YOU CAN’T FACE YOUR PROBLEM BECAUSE YOUR PROBLEM IS YOUR FACEWritten by Jinky C. Mesias
What exactly are you going to do when your face becomes problem that you can’t simply face? Yes, you read it write. This kind of problem is very common especially for individuals with acne. Acne does not only present a problem in surface but creates a more complicated problem and that is pertaining to big word SELF-ESTEEM. But before we get all mushy let us first try to find out what acne is all about and what are ways of preventing it or if ever you have it already, then let us discuss on ways of eliminating it from surface of your face. What is acne? Acne is term usually referring to pimples as well as complexion problems that occurs most especially in young people and very seldom in adults. However, some adults may also experience acne outbreak. This acne usually occurs in face but may also appear in some part of body including neck, chest, back and even upper arms. The good news about acne is that it is only a skin problem and does not in any way affect your general health. There are causes why acne occurs most especially in young people, and reason for this, is that during puberty oil glands of skin begins producing an oily material called sebum. This sebum is not all evil, in fact sebum is one that lubricates skin. However, there are instances wherein wall of oil gland breaks and then spills sebum on skin thus causing redness, swelling and then pus-in short a pimple. In addition, as though whole scenario is not yet worst, there is presence of bacteria that normally resides on sebum produced by skin oil glands called propionibacterium acnes. The thing is, this bacterium multiplies which then causes inflammation and finally ending up to acne.
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