Today, porosity is considered one of the most important criteria for classifying hair. Determining the degree of porosity helps in finding the right care methods. This is because the choice of the right products for washing, conditioning and styling depends to a large extent on the distribution of the hair's cuticles and their separation. What is porosity? Porosity is defined by the angle of the hair's cuticles...
Tai Chi is a specific Chinese martial art with a centuries-old tradition. It is sometimes referred to as 'soft boxing' or 'meditation in motion' because of its majestic, stately and rather slow sequences of movements. What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi, a traditional martial art, is based on energy flowing from within. The name Tai Chi itself is an abbreviation for a longer...
For almost everyone, the end of winter is associated with a distinct drop in form. We experience constant sleepiness, headaches and are less resistant to stress. In order to survive the spring solstice, it is worth focusing on regenerating the body. What is the best way to take care of it in spring? Why do we feel spring weakness? At the end of winter, we are usually hit by fatigue, a poor mood and excessive sleepiness. There is...
Numbness in the fingers usually passes quickly, however, it can be a symptom of a serious illness. The most common cause is degeneration of the spine, especially in the cervical region. It may also be caused by carpal tunnel syndrome or may be a sign of a more serious neurological condition. What are the symptoms of finger numbness? Numbness in the fingers of the hands is usually felt in the tips and pads of the...
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression, abbreviated SAD from the English name seasonal affective disorder, was first described in the 1980s by Norman E. Rosenthal. This type of depression is mainly characterised by the cyclical occurrence of symptoms and is distinguished by its treatment modality, which is mainly phototherapy. Statistics indicate that seasonal depression in the US alone ...
Qigong is the name given to breathing exercises dating back to ancient China. The term has two parts - 'qi', meaning life energy, and 'gong', meaning the perfect mastery of something. It is a variety of exercises designed to stimulate the flow of vital qi energy in the body for enhanced immunity and self-healing. What is Qigong? Qigong is an exercise with...
Depression is categorised as a mood disorder. It is characterised by sadness and anhedonia - the inability to feel pleasure. It also affects sleep, appetite, fatigue and concentration.The disorder is associated with a reduction in the ability to function and live a satisfying life. Untreated, it can even lead to suicide. Traditionally, depression is treated with pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. However, Eastern medicine takes a different approach ...
Obesity and overweight, or abnormal body weight, is an increasingly serious health problem. It is usually also accompanied by other diseases such as cardiovascular, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea or osteoarthritis. As it turns out, the use of physiotherapeutic techniques supports the diet used to reduce body weight. So what makes the rehabilitation of overweight and obese patients different? Abnormal weight...
Cervical spine pain syndromes are increasingly observed in seniors as well as young adults and adolescents. They are manifested by pain and restricted mobility of the organ in which the dysfunction occurs. They are also characterised by other unusual symptoms. These include nausea, dizziness, visual, hearing and balance disturbances. The latter most commonly occur in the course of cervicogenic syndrome, known as...
Physical therapy and physiotherapy are often confused. However, they are not the same concept. This is because physiotherapy is a more general term than physical therapy and is implemented to restore and maintain physical fitness. Physical therapy is one of its branches. It is that part of rehabilitation in which the therapeutic stimulus is not the therapist's hands, but currents, lasers, ultrasound,...