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The risks of SDTT includeclaustrophobia,ear infection, and possiblehallucinations. kali9 / Getty Images What Is a Sensory Deprivation Tank? The water is maintained at skin temperature (92 F) to further enhance this effect. kali9 / Getty Images The tank has controls to increase or decrease light as desired. Ear plugs are generally provided to prevent water from getting into your ears; these also minimize auditory sensations. Other SDTT units are designed like cabins with a shallow pool inside....

Chemically they come in the form of simple anthrones or bianthrones. Anthraquinones are used for dyes, pigments, and in laxatives. This article explores the potential benefits and side effects of taking anthraquinones. Verywell / Getty Images No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Typically, one would experience the laxative effect of anthraquinones approximately seven hours after ingesting. Laxative dependence takes place if someone takes laxatives regularly and becomes physically and psychologically dependent on them....

Massage may also play a role in the prevention of neuropathic pain related to chemotherapy drugs such as paclitaxel. Yet there are many different techniques andforms of massage therapy. Massage Techniques The best pop in of massage and potentialbenefitscan vary by technique. RUNSTUDIO / Getty Images General Health Benefits Researchers believe massage may be helpful forbothits physical and psychological benefits. Benefits for People With Cancer Intuitively, it seems that massage should benefit those living with cancer....

A bland diet consists of foods that are low infiberand fat. Bland diets are not a dieting method for weight loss. When Is a Bland Diet Useful? Sharon Hiley / EyeEm / Getty Images Often, it’s recommended to maintain a regular diet to ensure proper nutrition. Otherwise, children are encouraged to maintain a normal diet. However, there are some limitations that may restrict you from eating some foods that you might usually enjoy....

Who Needs a Mechanical Soft Diet? Some foods, such as pudding, are safe for a mechanical soft diet as is. Other foods, like vegetables, require a little more work. Paula Connelly / istock Some produce, like avocado, is ready to eat as-is. Mash or puree other fruits and veggies, just remember to remove any seeds first. Prepackaged frozen produce is convenient and often softer right out of the package. Try tossing in mushy fruit like bananas instead....

Citrulline(l-citrulline) is a nonessential amino acid that offers several benefits. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak What Are the Benefits of Citrulline? Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak Citrulline is naturally produced in the body, even if you do not consume it. Upon ingestion, citrulline breaks down into l-arginine and stimulates the production of the natural compound nitric oxide. However, very little scientific evidence supports its use for this purpose....

However, since the body can’t make its own copper, you must get it through your diet. Foods including oysters, sunflower seeds, and dark chocolate contain the mineral. Studies investigating these benefits have yielded mixed results. Verywell / Getty Images That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. It contributes to energy production and helps your body build and repair tissues. It even works with a pigment calledmelaninto color your hair, skin, and eyes....

Learning how to engage your core muscles is the first step to making them stronger. Having a strong core is essential for performing most daily tasks. The abdominals are just some of the muscles that make up your core. Chadchai Krisadapong / Getty Images However, having strong core muscles does not just improve your posture. you might do manycore-strengthening exercisesusing your own body weight as resistance.Throughout these exercises, maintain a pelvic neutral position....

Couples counseling, also known as marriage counseling, is a key in of counseling for intimate partners. Couples therapy addresses a condition such asanxietyordepressionof one or both partners and how that condition impacts the relationship. This article discusses couples counseling, its benefits, and what to expect during counseling. SDI Productions / Getty Images It also offers tips on how to find a counselor and how to prepare for a session. Couples Counseling vs....

No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Evidence supports some of flaxseed’s many purported health benefits. Reduce Inflammation Because flaxseed oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, it’s commonly thought to reduceinflammation. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health However, studies in humans have yielded mixed results. It didn’t seem beneficial in patients who did not have obesity. Flaxseed oil had no significant effect on other markers of inflammation, however....

It may help improve therange of motionandfunctional mobilityof joints like the knee, elbow, or hands. This article describes how contrast therapy works, including the benefits and risks. It also explains how to perform contrast therapy at home to recover from injury or manage conditions like arthritis. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter It operates on the same principles ofthermotherapy(heat therapy) andcryotherapy(cold therapy). Switching back and forth between warmth and cold creates a pumping action that may help decreaseinflammation....

What Is Kefir? Kefir has a pleasant, yogurt-like, slightly tart taste. Kefir is traditionally prepared using milk from cows, goats or sheep. esemelwe / E+ / Getty Images Kefir can also be cultivated from milk substitutes such as coconut milk, rice milk, or soy milk. Health Benefits of Kefir It is no fluke that kefir has enjoyed such enduring popularity. Ancient wisdom is now being backed by modern research. In scientific studies, evidence has been mounting for the following health-enhancing effects of kefir....

One such treatment is knee massage. This seems to be especially true in the short term when dealing with a flare-up of pain. One other benefit is that there are minimal side-effects associated with massage. Jan-Otto/Getty Images Be sure to keep open communication about your symptoms with your practitioner. Failure to do so may prolong your soreness and keep you from returning to your daily activities. American Massage Therapy Association.Self-massage for knee pain....