There are many questions surrounding the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units on muscles. In short, TENS units aren’t considered to be the best and most effective tool for muscles but they can have their uses. In this article we delve into what a TENS unit does (and …
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Yoga has grown massively in popularity over the past few years, with passionate yogis stretching around the world. The facts show that it has many health benefits, particularly for those suffering from back pain, and with the spend on yoga products growing annually the trend shows no sign of slowing …
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A few months ago PowerDot launched its smart muscle stimulator that connects via bluetooth to mobile devices. It’s a super exciting product that’s pushing the boundaries and revolutionizing the field of electric muscle stimulation. We were fortunate enough to get the opportunity to put some questions to Eric Glader, CEO …
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What does TENS stand for? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation What does EMS stand for? Electrical muscle stimulation The similarity between TENS and EMS: Both deliver low voltage electric impulses to stimulate TENS vs EMS: the main difference between the two: TENS stimulates the nerves – the rationale being that the …
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To be your happiest and healthiest self, we bring you a wide selection of health facts from fitness to food to hydration. These top tips and random health facts provide you with information to keep you fighting fit. Table of contents Table of contents General Health Facts Mental Health and …
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Your feet work tireless day in and day out. Often times they are one of the most under-appreciated parts of the human body. To help you better understand and appreciate your own feet, we bring you the most interesting facts about feet. Table of contents Table of contents Anatomy Foot …
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Dr. Kai Tiltmann is a chiropractor who’s passionate when it comes to returning his patients to an active life. In fact, before it all started he was one (a chiropractic patient) himself! Since 1999, he’s been practicing in San Francisco and in 2005 opened his practice, Financial District Chiropractic where …
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There is a lot of choice out there in the marketplace when it comes to choosing the best massage cushion. Do you go for a chair pad that you can use at home or something smaller that you can pop in your bag to use whenever you need it? You …
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Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) has been around for a long time – but over recent years we’ve seen numerous companies promising their products will give you strong, toned abs in a matter of weeks. And what’s more, they claim you can achieve all this while doing the chores or watching …
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I’ve been using both TENS and EMS for years and own a box full of units but surprisingly, I didn’t have a wireless machine in there. That was until I got my hands on iReliev’s PlayMakar Therapeutic Wearable System, an exciting new product from this burgeoning brand. It’s an all …
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