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Hydrotherapy is water therapy that may be used in different ways. It is a treatment of using water to help with the symptoms of depression. If you suffer from depression, you may want to try hydrotherapy to see if might help your symptoms.

One way in which water may be beneficial is simply by drinking it more often. I notice that when I drink more water throughout the day, about eight glasses, I feel less depressed. This could be that being dehydrated may cause feelings of depression to worsen. Also, drinking water helps to flush toxins out your system so that may be beneficial to your emotional and mental health as well. It seems that when I make sure to drink a lot of water during the day, my energy increases a bit and my mood seems to be more elevated.

This is the reason why I have made it a point to drink about 8-10 glasses of water per day without fail, irrespective of whether I am thirsty or not due to the above factors and make it a point to study more about its benefits through an online article titled Raw water is unfiltered.

My psychologist recommended that I take a cold shower to help with depression. If you don’t like taking cold showers, you may want to at least let the water run cold for just a few minutes while bathing. I tried this and found that it does help me. Sometimes just running my hands under cold water for a couple minutes seems to lift my mood. I also notice that when the weather is cooler out, I feel less depressed, so something about the coldness might help with depression.

While showering, you may want to think of yourself as washing away your negativity, letting it all go down the drain. This is something I do sometimes when I am feeling down. I think of the cold shower as invigorating me and giving me a boost of energy, which is something that I need when I am feeling depressed.

Swimming may also help your mood as it is exercise and exercise may help boost your mood. Even simply being in water seems to help my mood, whether it be a bath tub full of water, a pool or the ocean. Something about being in a body of water seems to lift my spirits.

Another form of water therapy may be looking at and listening to water. Looking at pictures or videos of beach scenes, waterfalls or other bodies of water may help to boost your mood. You can do this by going on Youtube.com and searching for a video that has a beautiful beach scene or a scenic waterfall.

Listening to the sounds of the ocean or a waterfall might also be beneficial at helping to alleviate your depressive symptoms. You may want to buy a small water fountain for your home and listen to the sound of the running water. I feel that the sounds and sights of water really do help with my depression by elevating my mood.

Tinnitus is commonly referred to as ringing ear. People with Tinnitus do not all hear the same sounds, they can vary from ringing to throbbing, swishing, and even roaring sounds. In any case, it is very annoying and Tinnitus sufferers are always looking for relief options. It is also a very common condition and is especially prevalent with the 55 to 65 age group. So what is the cause and prevention of Tinnitus?

Cause

The onset of Tinnitus can be caused by many and varied reasons

Common causes include –

• Old age    

• Exposure to loud noises    

• Excess ear wax    

• Otosclerosis (middle ear bones become stiff)

As we age we experience hearing loss and hardening of the arteries which can result in ringing or other noise in the ears. This is just a natural side effect of growing older. However, in order to control and reduce all these symptoms, there is an effective way that is known as Sonus complete. 

Long term exposure to loud noises can cause Tinnitus. Loud music, whether from a concert or from listening to music too loud, industrial equipment, firearms are all loud noise sources that can result in hearing loss.

Earwax serves a purpose to protect the ear canal. But if you don’t regularly clean your ears and it becomes compacted it can cause Tinnitus.

Otosclerosis is a condition where the middle ear bones become stiff which causes hearing problems. Otosclerosis is typically a genetic condition that results in abnormal bone growth of the ears.

Less common causes of Tinnitus include –

• Ear infections   

• Certain medications    

• The disease of the inner ear    

• Head injury

• Prevention

So if we focus on the most common causes of Tinnitus to discuss prevention.

You should take good care of yourself and live a healthy lifestyle. Maintain normal blood pressure by eating a healthy diet and have an exercise regimen. Proper exercise reduces stress and obviously keeps you physically fit.

Avoid loud noises. If you work in a loud environment wear earplugs or noise-reducing headphones. Remember that harmful loud music can come from listening to your portable music on your headphones. If you like live bands give your ears time to recover before hitting too many shows in a short period.

Maintain the cleanliness of your ears. Be careful how you clean your ears. In some cases using q-tips actually is just compacting the ear wax. Use ear drops if you feel like you can not do a good job cleaning out ear wax.

If you are diagnosed with Otosclerosis, there are treatment options available. Seek out proper medical attention.

Stay educated on Tinnitus as there is new information coming out all the time. Especially encouraging is the natural treatment options, that do not involve surgery or medications.

There is no single guide to follow when purchasing hemp oil such as Ananda hemp that will guarantee that you will get the best product. However, there are certain things that you should look for in a product to ensure that you will purchase a high quality hemp oil. In this article, we will discuss some of the qualities that high quality hemp oil has. Without further ado, let’s start:

1. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Content

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is among the primary active cannabinoids found within cannabis crops. THC is the substance that generates a psychoactive influence on your body.

For a few people, it does not matter if they consumed moderate amounts of THC. On the other hand, people who are required to undergo drug testing for their work or any other reasons should be concerned about their consumption of THC based products, as the presence of THC might jeopardize such tests.

Irrespective of whether you will undergo a drug test or not, determining the amount of THC that a CBD oil has is crucial for some other factors. As an example, THC content will allow you to find out the effectivity of a product, its price, and the location that you can purchase it from. 

The first example is supported by research since a study shows that CBD has better effectivity in some people if the oil contains a little percentage of THC. This phenomenon is called the entourage effect. Basically, the entourage effect means that two substances produce a greater result when combined together. 

Even though THC is lawful in a number of states, it remains unlawful in some places. Some states restrict the maximum THC amount that an oil based product has to 0.3% THC, which is deemed as safe from the intoxication induced by THC.

2. Laboratory tests and examinations conducted by a third party

This is probably the most critical part that you should consider when purchasing CBD or hemp based products. If a hemp based product was examined, laboratory and test information must be easily accessible on the website of the company selling the product. You should look for a certificate of analysis (COA) of the product that you intend to buy.

COA is a file that verifies that the product underwent necessary testing and analysis by a third party. Testing includes checking up if the products really contain CBD, THC, or both, and if they abide by the amount of restrictions set on those substances. The certificate also confirms that the product is free from any kind of contamination. 

If you cannot find these lab results, think twice before buying. It could mean that the hemp oil product failed to pass the required tests. It might not abide by the THC limits, or it might be contaminated. This could also simply mean that the company just forgot to publish the lab results to its website.

Without any certificate of analysis, there is absolutely no means for you to verify the contents of a hemp oil product and see if it is safe to use or not. Due to this, always purchase hemp oil with a certificate of analysis.

3. Reputation and reliability of the company

Another important factor to consider when purchasing hemp based oil products is the reliability and reputation of the company. It is important that you verify that the company is abiding by the laws set in place to control THC content. Their products should also be marketed legitimately, with complete transparency as well as legal responsibility.

There are many questionable companies that incorporate incorrect statements on their hemp based products and usually market low quality goods. Looking for a transparent and honest CBD or hemp oil company is not easy at times, however, we have a few tips for you on how to recognize an ethical company when you come across one. First, look at their product claims. You should stay away from companies that market their products in exaggerated manner, since it is likely that they are just lying about it. If a company boasts that its hemp or CBD based product can cure cancer, or they boast other health claims, it is a big red flag. Such claims are only authorized for prescription drugs.

Despite the fact that preliminary studies have demonstrated the tremendous potential of hemp based and cbd oil in aiding numerous ailments, a reputable and legitimate cannabidiol company will refrain from exaggerating the description of their products.

Conclusion

Hemp based oils with CBD or THC are really expensive, and as such, you should be selective of what product to buy. Hopefully, you learned a thing or two about buying hemp oils with this article. However, before purchasing a hemp oil, be sure to read reviews dedicated to that brand so that you can make the best judgment.

In the past, many basketball coaches believed that weight training made athletes big and bulky and thus, immobile and ineffective on the court. That thinking has long passed and now, many coaches start to incorporate weight training to their athletes training regime.

Although this change is for the better, it is ironic as the training these athletes do is ineffective and a waste of time. Bodybuilding style workouts are the staple for old-fashioned coaches and the modern coach design horrible training programs.

It is the few coaches who take their time to educate themselves about designing training programs from reliable sources that leads their team to success. After all, players who are more athletic get more exposure. If a person wants to lose weight, then the services of pre workout canada will be advantageous. The person will be educated about the supplements that can be taken with breakfast or meal. There will be attainment of the desired goals with the intake of the products. The performance of the players will be excellent. 

In part one of this article, I will discuss about how to weight train for basketball. In the second part of the article, I will then go through the reasons why and how you can manipulate a training template.

How to design a good program for basketball

In the world of basketball, power output is the most important factor. Every movement on the court is a sprint, jump or an explosive movement. Increasing your strength will help you run faster and jump higher. Unless your sport is an endurance based sport, focusing on power output is almost always the best way to train.

The equation of power is: strength/ time taken

Strength

Strength in this case is referring to maximal strength, not endurance. As such, your training should compromise mostly of compound movements for low repetitions and higher sets. You should be aiming for weights you can handle for only 1-3 reps. This does not mean you should not include other exercises which you can do for higher repetitions, it just means that heavy weights for low reps should be the priority.

Compund movements are generally the best indicators of strength. If you wish to test if your strength has improved, simply attempt a higher weight in one of the compound movements which you previosly did. To learn more about the types of exercises which you can use as an indicator, click here.

Speed

Time taken is the amount of time you take to execute a movement. This is heavily influenced by the amount of fast-twitch muscle fibers you have. To learn more about muscle fibers click here. The faster you execute a movement, the more power you will have. To take an example, when you attempt to jump ‘faster’, you will gain more height compared to trying to jump slower.

Plyometrics and Olympic lifting is a great way to teach athletes how to perform movements with explosiveness. The main problem is the learning curve needed to learn how to execute these training movements safely.

Although some coaches feel that the efforts and time spent is too much to override the rewards of these high-technique movements, it depends on each individual. Some athletes have the ability to emulate movements just by seeing them once, we call them motor geniuses. If your athlete is not a motor genius, it would be advisable to find alternatives to Olympic lifts and plyometrics.

A second factor in speed, is the central nervous system. The more effecient your nervous system is, the faster you are, the higher you jump and the faster you react. The central nervous system is taxed when lifting heavy weights, plyometrics and even just by playing basketball.

The last thing an athlete should train for is simply mass. A healthy weight for an individual will allow him or her to perform optimally on the court. Basketball is a contact sport, having additional mass will protect the athlete from injuries. Sub-maximal weight for higher repetitions will allow enough volume to stimulate growth of muscle. Of course, you want the weight which the athlete carries is muscle. That’s why nutrition is important and the athlete has to clean up his diet.

Cardiovascular exercises

Cardio is probably one of the most popular methods used by coaches to train. Basketball is a sport where you sprint/jump and stop. At no point are you running for over a long period of time. As such, cardiovascular exercises which simulate game-time conditions will work better than aerobics.

Intervals, in which an individual does a high intensity activity followed by a low intensity activity and repeat, is great for basketball conditioning. If strongman equipment is available, it is also another great alternative to aerobics.

Commonly called ringing in the ears, tinnitus is either heard in the ears or felt in the head as a ringing, buzzing, or high-pitched musical hissing sound. Auditory hallucinations of voices or tunes have different causes and are not included under this term.

Causes

Fever-producing illnesses, alcohol and tobacco consumption, extreme fatigue, and general ill-health can cause temporary ringing in the ears which soon settles and is of no consequence. Tinnitus, however, may indicate a more serious condition. With the help of Sonus complete, you can get all these symptoms of tinnitus under control. This way you can control the symptoms and protect your ear from receiving any damage. 

Ringing in both ears may be an early sign of damage caused by drugs or by noise-induced hearing loss. Tinnitus confined to one side may indicate an acoustic neuroma, a tumor that develops on the nerve of hearing. Any localized disorder of one of the ears such as excessive wax or middle ear infection will similarly produce one-sided tinnitus. At times disorders of the neck, teeth, and the temporomandibular joint will produce ringing in the ears, often with a localized pain

Other important causes of ringing in the ears are Meniere’s disease, otosclerosis, and presbyacusis. Meniere’s disease is associated with dilatation of fluid-filled channels of the cochlea or inner ear; the tinnitus is accompanied by vertigo and hearing loss. Otosclerosis is a condition in which new bone forms on the innermost ossicle, the stapes, and over the cochlea causing conductive hearing loss. Presbyacusis occurs to a variable extent in all people; it relates to a decrease in efficiency of the cochlear functioning, primarily from wear and tear. Tinnitus associated with presbyacusis will probably continue throughout life.

Treatment

Treatment is directed at the specific cause. When the ringing is on one side a local disorder may be the cause. Infections and excessive wax are easily identified and dealt with, but an acoustic neuroma may be more difficult to diagnose.

When tinnitus occurs on both sides, potentially ototoxic (toxic to the ear) drugs should not be used or the dosage should at least be reduced. If the ringing has a definite pulsation to it, excessive blood flow near the middle or inner ear is likely. This may be caused by high blood pressure, an inflammatory process, or occasionally a tumor.

If no obvious cause is found, audiometry is usually undertaken to assess sound conduction and cochlear function.

When the underlying condition cannot be treated, such as with presbyacusis, reassurance and explanation are important. If the tinnitus is particularly severe at night, sedatives may be useful. Drugs used occasionally to treat tinnitus include lignocaine (which is given by vein), carbamazepine, and phenytoin.

Pomeranian’s are notorious for having knee and hip problems. Many become dislocated simply by walking and can cause considerable pain and torment for your little friend. So with having many years under my belt of taking care of these sweet animals, I will share with you what I do to place the limb back into place with no pain, and good results.

If you notice your pup is walking with a limp because of the knee being out, call your dog over. Once he or she is in front of you, pick the dog up and lay them over onto their back. Begin by rubbing their tummy and getting them to relax, as this is key to the muscle moving out of the way for the tendons and bone to go back into place.

After a few minutes of play and fun, begin by massaging his leg at the thickest part, just below the hip. Small circular motions of medium pressure will start to loosen the muscles. Once you run your fingers over the muscle and it feels relaxed, move down around the knee area. Lightly massage this area with the tips of your fingers in a circular motion, and this will help the knee to fall back into place. Don’t let your dog jump up and begin playing immediately; you want him or her to stay relaxed for a few minutes before putting pressure onto the sore knee. You will feel the knee pop back into place while massaging, and if you do not, you can manually press on the outer side of the knee gently while massaging.

To help put a hip back into place is a little more difficult. Normally when the hip is out of joint, it also means there are problems with the back. So in order to help quell the pain associated with this injury, you will again need to massage. Call your dog over and have him or her to lie down on the floor. Always have them lie down on the floor in this instance, as it keeps the back straight. Once they are comfortable, begin by massaging from the nape of the neck down towards the tail. Use both hands, one on each side of the spinal column. Using your thumbs, make small circular motions of medium pressure around the sides of each bone in the back. This will help to loosen those muscles and tendons so that the hip may be replaced without pain. When you get down to a hip, have your dog stand up on all fours. This will put slight pressure on the hip and in turn will cause it to try to return to it’s natural positioning. If it does not go back into place easily, continue massaging for a few minutes until it does go back in. You can learn more about how to massage your hip properly through Hip Flexors Info. This website offers helpful and reliable information about hip flexors and other relevant information. You will learn things such as how to unlock hip flexors and others.

I am not a veterinarian, nor do I have any expertise in that area. I am simply trying to help other Pomeranian owners free their dog of pain associated with these injuries. I have tried these manipulations with my 2 dogs, and they work marvelously. If they do not work for you, consider consulting a vet for further help.