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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
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This exercise will strengthen the extension muscles in the upper back.
How to do it: lie face down with your head lifted off the floor. Your lower back needs to be slightly hyper-extended. Stretch your arms straight out in a y position with your thumbs pointing up. Pull your arms back in an arc until your hands are in a ‘handcuff’ position. Slowly reverse your arms until you’re at the start. Repeat 2 or 3 times.
•wall sliding (wall angels)
this exercise will strengthen the scapular r...more
How to do it: lie face down with your head lifted off the floor. Your lower back needs to be slightly hyper-extended. Stretch your arms straight out in a y position with your thumbs pointing up. Pull your arms back in an arc until your hands are in a ‘handcuff’ position. Slowly reverse your arms until you’re at the start. Repeat 2 or 3 times.
•wall sliding (wall angels)
this exercise will strengthen the scapular r...more
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Bad posture can contribute to the severity and appearance of pectusexcavatum. Strengthening your postural muscles can help. Because we often work on our front body — especially when strengthening our chest to help with pectusexcavatum — this exercise will help balance your body by strengthening your posterior chain — those muscles on the back of the body.
1.Lie on your stomach on a mat with your arms extended in front of you and your forehead resting on the ground.
2.As you inhale, lift ...more
1.Lie on your stomach on a mat with your arms extended in front of you and your forehead resting on the ground.
2.As you inhale, lift ...more
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Calisthenics is, by and large, a kind of physical training that involves the use of your own body weight to improve strength and build muscles. This type of workout often involves activities that allow multiple large muscle groups to work together, like standing, grasping, and pushing. Apart from all of that, you don't need much equipment to do calisthenics, which makes it a great workout option for people who want to stay fit without going to the gym.
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What are essential amino acids?
An essential amino acid can be best defined as an amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own, unlike nonessential amino acids. It must instead be obtained through food sources, diet, or supplementation.
Furthermore, it must be noted that out of the 20 amino acids your body needs for growth and function, as many as nine are considered essential. And as mentioned above, a human body is not capable of producing them on it...more
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Diuretics, also known as water pills, are a type of medication that helps to rid the body of salt (sodium) and water. These medicines essentially work by letting the kidneys release more (than usual) sodium into the urine.
The sodium then helps to remove water from the blood. It subsequently decreases the amount of fluid flowing through arteries and veins. This simply means these pills can help lower blood pressure.
When are diuretics prescribed?
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