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Experiments are underway to restore movement to paralyzed limbs by connecting artificial electrical current to the natural nerve fibers producing movement of the muscles.
The latest trend of toning shoes such as MBT, Sketcher Shape Ups and Reebock Easytone are claiming that they help you burn more calories, tone your legs and bottocks and improve overall posture.
A recent independent study from the Amnerican Council on Exercise shows that none of the "fitness shoes" tested helped the subjects burn more calories or exercise muscle groups more intensely than a typical running shoe while walking at a 3.0-3.5 mph pace on the treadmill.
Truth in advertising or just a current trend? You be the judge.
One of the most common problems associated with diabetes is nerve damage, known as diabolic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a degeneration of the nerves in the feet resulting in loss of sensation. This is a slow but progressive problem. It poses many risks for infection, injury, and wounds.
Diabetic with neuropathy need to take special care to examine their feet daily, keep them well moisturized, wear properly fitted shoes, and avoid going barefoot.
Treatments begin with well controlled blood sugar, healthy diet, exercise, and good hygine. More severe cases require oral medications which do not cure the problem but can mask the symptoms. These medications do not come with serious side effecrs and need to be take only in extreme cases.
Scientists have shown that weight loss in obese patients in many cases can restore their blood sugars to normal, and remove the need to take medicine. In light of the recent controversy with some diabetic medications, AVANDIA in particular, natural weight loss seems to be a smart choice.
