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Hot yoga is different from regular yoga in one aspect, that is, exercising in a room with its temperature between 80 and 100°F. Hot yoga is different from regular yoga in one aspect, that is, exercising in a room with its temperature between 80 and 100°F. One form of hot yoga is Bikram yoga that …

Cankles It is quite normal to have big ankles by birth and the condition may be hereditary in some people. Cankles is “slang” (and not a medical term) for the part of the leg where the ankle meets the calf without any defining contour of the ankle. It may be due to a large ankle that you are born with …

A cleft palate is a facial defect in babies that occurs when they are developing inside the womb. A cleft palate is a facial defect in babies that occurs when they are developing inside the womb. A baby’s facial features develop in the first 3 months. Their lips form first, followed by the mouth and palate. Clefts occur if the …

Acquired apraxia of speech can affect someone at any age although it most typically occurs in adults. Apraxia of speech (AOS) is a poorly understood neurological condition that causes problems in a child’s or an adult’s ability to speak properly. Depending on the cause, there are two main types of apraxia of speech: Acquired apraxia of speech Childhood apraxia of …

Most of the phosphoric acid produced is used to make fertilizers. The uses of phosphoric acid (H3PO4) are described below. Agriculture: Most of the phosphoric acid produced is used to make fertilizers. It is mainly converted into three phosphate salts that are used as fertilizers. They are as follows: Triple superphosphate (TSP) Diammonium hydrogen phosphate (DAP) Monoammonium dihydrogen phosphate (MAP) …

Acromegaly is a rare endocrinological disorder; only three to four cases are diagnosed per million people each year. Acromegaly is a rare endocrinological disorder; only three to four cases are diagnosed per million people each year. You can get acromegaly when the pituitary gland produces more amount of growth hormones than normal for the age. Acromegaly typically happens between 30-50 …

Jojoba oil, like any other natural oil, possesses antimicrobial, antioxidative, and anti-itching properties. Jojoba oil, like any other natural oil, possesses antimicrobial, antioxidative, and anti-itching properties. Jojoba oil is mainly good for skincare due to the advantages that it exhibits. There is abundant evidence supporting the use of pure jojoba oil as a remedy for acne, dry skin, and other …

The core is a collection of muscles that stabilize, rotate and move the spine. A healthy core translates into a stronger lower back and better balance. The most effective core exercises are dead bug, side plank, front plant, vertical leg crunches, flutter kicks, Russian twists and the hollow body hold and hang. The core is a collection of muscles that stabilize, rotate …

What is scurvy? Scurvy is usually treated with a diet change, vitamin supplements, or an ascorbic acid injectable. Many have heard of scurvy but do not know exactly what it is. Often, scurvy is thought of as “the pirate disease” due to lack of nutrition overseas. However, over the last three millennia, scurvy has been the most common nutritional deficiency …

Trapezius pain relief Getting plenty of rest and applying warm compresses are the best ways to relieve trapezius pain. It is also advised to consult a physiotherapist for persistent and recurrent pain. Getting plenty of rest and applying warm compresses are the best ways to relieve trapezius pain. It is also advised to consult a physiotherapist for persistent and recurrent …