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By Charlene J. Nuble

The muscles of the body actually depend heavily on the vitamins, minerals as well as on the other nutrients that we take in so as to ensure that they’re always well taken care of. Consciously taking care of your body through the proper exercise, a well-balanced diet and a stress-free mind all contribute greatly towards keeping healthy and building a good set of muscles.

Muscles actually serve a far more important physical function apart from making fit people look good as well as the ability to lift heavy objects. Actually unknown to most people, the heart is the most important muscle of the body, as it runs the circulatory system. Our muscles help keep our internal organs in place and gives us the ability to perform each and every movement we make, from chewing and swallowing to controlling our bladder to sitting, standing and walking. Healthy muscles are essential to our day-to-day lives. Several vitamins and minerals actually work well together in keeping us fit and having stronger muscles.

Such vitamins and minerals that contribute to this are potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus which all greatly work together in making sure that our muscles are able to contract smoothly and effectively, as they should. This is, of course, essential to keeping the heart beating in a regular and efficient fashion. It is also important to take note that while the heart is the most important muscle in the body, each and every muscle in a person’s body deserves to be treated with equal importance and care since they work as a group.

Vitamin C is highly essential to the health and performance of muscles because it works alongside potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus in their muscle regulation tasks. Vitamin C is also necessary to the formation of collagen and elastin, which are important connective tissues of the body that helps build muscle structure. Vitamin C is also responsible for the well-being of the blood vessels, which support the muscles need for oxygen and nutrients.

Naturally, as with most of the important processes and systems of the body, the vitamins that make up the powerful and essential Vitamin B complex have a role in the health and function of the muscles. In fact, deficiencies in the B vitamins can even lead to all sorts of muscle problems, including a lack of muscle coordination. The B vitamins are greatly responsible for the creation of the red blood cells that support the entire body.

Proper nutrition is a good way to ensure that one’s muscles have what they need to function efficiently and to be strong. Daily exercise also plays an important role in muscle health and strength and should never be left out of any endurance strengthening health plans. Exercise is what actually helps the body to stay in shape and helping keep the jiggling flabs away. But before you start rushing to the nearest gym and start picking up the various exercise equipments there, it is highly important to note that even though it’s a good thing that you’re actually on your way to improving your health.

One must not be a brash, eager beaver. From zero exercise to lifting 50 pound weights can cause your muscle to tear and ache. You probably won’t even be able to get up from bed the following day. Have patience that even though the road to good health is still a long way to go for a beginner like you, it’s highly commendable that you’ve made the conscious decision to actually get there.

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By Stephen Lamb

Lead apron racks are useful tools for the safe storage of lead aprons. Lead aprons are valuable medical devices that must be properly cared for to prevent damage or loss. Aprons that are stuffed in cabinets or other insufficient storage devices are at risk for becoming damaged and the life and usability of the apron may be reduced. Furthermore, it can be quite harmful for an x-ray apron that is not functioning properly to have continued use. Due to the dangerous effects x-ray radiation exposure can cause, malfunctioning aprons may allow harmful electromagnetic waves to leak through and cause serious problems to the patient or technician. Through the use of suitable x-ray apron storage, lead aprons can remain organized, easily accessible, and in proper working order.

Since x-ray aprons are a costly investment for any medical facility to make, it is important that aprons are protected to ensure extended use. By keeping well-maintained lead x-ray apron storage, a hospital’s or other x-ray imaging facility’s tools can be more efficiently used. If lead aprons are kept organized in lead apron carts or other similar x-ray apron storage devices, medical staff will never have to waste time searching for their aprons and can present the aprons to physicians immediately when needed. The main focus of x-ray imaging should be obtaining quality, detailed medical imaging; therefore, lead x-ray apron storage should be used to eliminate the unnecessary distractions of a disorganized apron supply.

A vast array of lead apron carts and storage devices are available to suit individual x-ray facility needs. Wall mounted, peg-style lead apron hangers have aluminum construction and range in size from racks with pegs holding as few as 2 aprons or as many as 18 aprons. Combination wall-mounted lead apron hangers can also function as lead glove storage racks.

The most space-efficient lead x-ray apron storage option, swing arm lead apron racks, is wall mounted and can rotate out nearly 180 degrees. The lead apron hangers that are attached to swing arm lead apron racks have a chromium-plated design and can hold up to 110 pounds of weight. With this lead x-ray apron storage device, aprons can easily be stored behind doors or in other convenient locations and are very easily accessible by way of the movable hangers.

Another useful lead x-ray apron storage tool is mobile x-ray apron racks, which allow for easy portability from room-to-room. Many mobile x-ray apron racks are also swing arm lead apron racks and have an all-steel composition. Anti-tip bases and easy rolling casters with locking wheels help keep mobile x-ray apron racks stable and maneuverable. Mobile x-ray apron racks typically can hold 10 aprons and some also serve as lead glove storage racks. On garment-style mobile x-ray apron racks, up to 300 pounds of radiation protection apparel can be stored. Some garment lead apron carts require heavy-duty lead apron hangers to be used in conjunction with them while other garment lead apron carts have built-in swing arms for apron hanging.

Lead x-ray apron storage devices help to maintain a neat and organized medical imaging environment in which medical personnel and patients can easily function. To prolong the life of x-ray protective aprons and to ensure that patients and physicians remain protected with properly functioning, undamaged lead aprons, all x-ray imaging facilities should be well equipped with x-ray apron storage devices.

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