Category Archives: Gentle Care

Protein Digestion and Absorption

Since proteins are used by the body for repairing and building cells, understanding howprotein digestion and absorption work is essential. Proteins are also used for creating enzymes and neurotransmitters, as well as the creation of DNA and RNA. Thus, the importance … Continue reading

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Shin Splints (Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Many athletes get shin splints — also called tibial stress syndrome — at one time or another. Whether you jog daily or just had to sprint to catch a bus one day, you may have shin splints when you feel throbbing and … Continue reading

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Achilles Tendon Injury

An Achilles tendon injury affects professional and amateur athletes alike. The Achilles tendon is one of the longer tendons in your body, stretching from the bones of your heel to your calf muscles. You can feel it — a springy band of … Continue reading

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Spontaneous Pneumothorax….

  Collapsed lung Air around the lung; Air outside the lung; Pneumothorax; Spontaneous pneumothorax Had it!!  The most painfull thing ever along with the chest tube you are unable to do anything. A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, is the collection … Continue reading

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Fish Oil Side Effects…

With any suppplement it is important to always read between the lines. Do your research, something like fish oil supplements are always talked about to be safe and good for you but here are some things that you might no … Continue reading

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