2,3-DPG. An organic phosphate in red blood cells that alters the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. Blood cells stored in a blood bank lose 2,3-diphosphoglycerate, but once they are infused, the substance is resynthesized or reactivated.
Definition of soft fold. : the fold that results when paper is lapped.
Benefits: Seated forward fold lowers your head below the heart, which can have a calming effect. This pose is designed to reduce stress and stretch the spine and hamstrings. Avoid this pose if you have high blood pressure or eye issues, such as glaucoma or detached retinas. Begin by sitting up straight in a chair.