A casual examination of the control of muscle function would lead one to the concept of this control as a switch - you turn on or off the specific function. However, the actual electrical control of muscle action is quite a bit more interesting.
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Our feet evolved over the last ~ 5 million years to not only perform the task of the rear feet of animals that walk on four legs but to also take on the tasks of the front feet, freeing these feet to become our hands
Our “primitive” gut neurology plays an active role in our experience. “Gut Feelings”, which we usually experience more quickly than our conscious thoughts, are a good example of how our guts are aware of and respond to...
I recently discovered what could be thought of as the next-generation massage ball for feet - the Yamuna Foot Waker.
The musculoskeletal systems of our bodies thrive on being on the floor. As a Manual Therapist, I am continually recommending clients that integrate a simple Yoga practice into their health routines, especially poses that require one or both...
With the controversy surrounding municipal water supplies (Flint), it seemed like a good idea to independently check up on the SF water department. This testing sample was taken from our kitchen tap in our Merced Hts. (94132) house on 5/15/16...
Near Infrared Therapy (NIR) enhances cell function and the function of the extracellular matrix in many different ways. NIR is widely used as a cosmetic treatment for regenerating collagen and elastin under the skin. Collagen and elastin are...
It is very common in my practice to encounter what I have been calling “gluten sensitivity”. Both for myself and many of my clients I consistently find that restricting consumption of wheat quickly drops 10 lbs of water weight...
Industrialized societies tend to assume that our minds control our bodies, with our bodies exerting little influence on the contents of the mind. The more comprehensive picture of mammalian neurophysiology that is emerging from...