Category: longevity
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Time for Sleeping (2 of 2)
Credit: BrilliantEye Time for Sleeping (2 of 2) LaMar Sheppard, DC, CSCS, QME Sleeping is a dynamic process that consists of integrated stages with each supporting key functions in the body and brain. The stages are broadly divided into two categories: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. 1. NREM Stage…
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Necessary Curves
The human spine illustrates a unique design that contributes to its shape and function. Primary and secondary curves provide flexibility, support balance and distribute the body’s weight. At birth, the fetal spine displays a C-shaped curve before growing and developing in response to environmental inputs. Primary curves include the thoracic and sacral curves. The thoracic…
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Protected Self
The immune system relies on specialized cells and molecules to defend the human body against infectious threats. Cellular and humoral immunity perform unique and collaborative functions that bolster the response to harmful pathogens. This dynamic relationship strengthens the overall immune response. Cellular immunity depends on specific cells to mediate the process of targeting and removing…