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1). They Dont Know Squat! By : Keith
There seems to be much confusion amongst trainers and trainees as to whether squats should be performed all the way down or just half way. In most gyms today, a common instruction during squats, deadlifts, and lunges (as taught by many personal training organizations) is not to allow the knees to travel beyond the toes. Doing so will ultimately cau...
2). Chronic Pain Syndrome And Chronic Pain Management And Treatment - Part I By : Jasmine Yap
Suffer From Chronic Pain
Each year tens of millions of Americans suffer from persistent pain known as chronic pain. Individuals with chronic pain are less able to function in daily life than those who do not suffer from chronic pain.
Chronic pain patients suffer from poor sleep quality and depressed mood rather than pain ...
3). What's Good For The Heart By : Rachael Cleipher
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about doing things that are healthy for your heart. Hardly a week goes by without some new fact or warning on the news about the latest foods and exercises to avoid or to add to your routines. It seems like almost everyone is consumed (and rightfully so) with lowering their cholesterol or with making tim...
4). Natural Ways To Lower Cholesterol By : Gray Rollins
High cholesterol levels can greatly increase the risk of heart disease including potentially fatal heart attacks. Heart disease can be caused by a number of factors but lowering cholesterol can have many positive effects and reduce risk. High cholesterol causes hardening of the arteries. Blood flow is then reduced to the heart which may result in c...
5). Seven Sloppy Uses of Medical Tests By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
Even excellent tools can be mis-used. Here are seven "sins" of medical testing:
1. Ordering the wrong test for the right condition.
If I had a nickel for every time a doctor ordered a carotid artery test in a patient with a fainting spell, I could fund my retirement several times over. And this is despite the fact t...
6). Sleep Deprivation - Alarming New Studies By : gkideas
There have been several studies recently that link sleep deprivation with an increased risk of developing diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer.
That’s rather scary when you consider 3.5 million Americans suffer from insomnia.
With regard to the obesity cases, researchers have found that even mild sleep deprivation c...
7). Persistent Heartburn: Get Relief Now! By : Matthew C. Keegan
If you regularly suffer from heartburn, you know that there is not much worse in life than the pain of an acute attack. Perhaps you have paid your druggist a visit in search of help or you have seen your doctor, yet you still suffer intermittent attacks. What more can you do to get relief? Overhaul your diet! You may not need to make extreme change...
8). Dual action cleanse By : Flemming Andersen
By Flemming Andersen
One way to keep your body healthy and alive is to perform a dual action cleanse. This is to clean and purify the inside of your body. We all take care of the outside of our bodies to ensure a good appearance, however it is important to take care of our internal organs as well. This are what we use a dual action cle...
9). Living with Fibromyalgia By : Brennan Howe
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and painful condition that is extremely hard to diagnose. The main symptoms are constant pain and stiffness in the musculoskeletal parts of the body, soft tissue tenderness and sleep disturbances leading to extreme tiredness. The pain is mostly felt in the neck, back, pelvic girdle and hands, though any other parts of the ...
10). L-Carnitine Deficiency By : Peter Vermeeren
L-Carnitine deficiency can cause health problems, such as fatigue and weight problems. Although initially L-Carnitine deficiency causes minor problems, in the long-term L-Carnitine deficiency can contribute to more serious health problems.
Heart Disease is among the more serious health problems that L-Carnitine deficiency can cause. W...
11). The Cause of Back Pain By : Michael Colucci
While there are many factors that can contribute to back pain, one of the most common problems is poor posture. Some people get into the habit of sitting or standing improperly, and over time this contributes to pain in their backs. Understanding the causes of back pain will allow you to avoid it, and will lead to a healthier and more active lifest...
12). The Dreadful Migraine By : smgenie
A migraine is a throbbing or pulsating headache that is often
one sided (unilateral) and associated with nausea; vomiting;
sensitivity to light, sound, smells; sleep disruption, and
depression. Attacks are often recurrent and tend to become
less severe as the migraine sufferer ages.
Types
Migr...
13). Symptoms And Preventative Measures Of Heart Disease By : Elli Potrelli
As we get older, the arteries surrounding the heart become smaller and smaller as fatty deposits stick to the walls of the veins and arteries surrounding the heart. As this happens, the flow of oxygen is restricted and the heart becomes “oxygen starved”. This is the time that a heart attack occurs. There are several things to look for that are sign...
14). Heat Stroke Creation By : Ryan Fyfe
Heat stroke is the condition that happens when the body creates or takes in more heat then it can let out. Generally this condition is due to excessive exposure to a heat that the body cannot tolerate. Our body is equipped with heat-regulating mechanisms, that are constantly trying to regulate the temperature of our body. When these mechanisms are ...
15). Another Increase in Health Premiums By : Dr. West Conner
The health industry’s main lobbying group, America’s Health Insurance Plans, reports that medical premiums increased 8.8% between 2004 and 2005. The lobbying group claims this is good news since the actual premium rate of growth has continued to slow from a rate of more than 13% in 2002. The increase in health premiums is reportedly most likely due...
16). Using Nicotine Gum To Quit Smoking By : Brandon C. Hall
An addiction to nicotine is a serious one indeed. Many studies have shown that it is one of the most addictive substances known, and most people will gain a dependency to it soon after they start smoking regularly. When you smoke a cigarette, you body receives an instant rush of nicotine - there is a spike in your nicotine levels which slowly dissi...
17). Oxygenated Water Supplements By : chester
Oxygen and water are essential elements for the proper functioning of the body. Water usually contains anywhere between 1 to 10 ppm (parts per million) of dissolved oxygen. Ponds usually contain the lowest amount. Streams and rivers usually have the highest amount. Tap water in most large cities is usually around 5-7 ppm of dissolved oxygen. Oxygen...
18). Laser Teeth Whitening By : Mark Freeman
There's something about a big smile. Especially a big smile that shows beautiful white teeth. A bright white smile says "healthy", and admit it, people with beautiful white teeth somehow even look happier. A whiter smile can make a person more confident and outgoing in social situations. Unfortunately most of us don't have the whitest smile that we...
19). Lowering blood pressure using acupuncture By : Groshan Fabiola
Acupuncture is here for long time. Its authenticity is still a debatable issue. But the recent study that the acupuncture can dramatically lower blood pressure. According to this study, when low level of electrical stimulation was given at specific points on the front legs of rats lower the elevation in blood pressure. This study provides a setting...
20). Know Your Anatomy By : Julee Mitchelsin
If you talk to any computer lover the chances are high that he or she will be able to explain to you all of the parts of their computer and the way each thing works. You can easily find yourself in a long conversation about details of computer programs and issues that you never wanted to know. Or sit down with a man who loves his vintage car and yo...
21). Controlling Type II Diabetes Through Diet And Exercise By : Sintilia Miecevole
If you have been diagnosed with adult onset type II Diabetes, you may be able to control your condition through diet and exercise. Many people have genetic predispositions for adult onset diabetes, but the disease is usually brought on by poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. It can be hard to reverse the damage caused by years of unhealthy living, ...
22). Bladder Infections By : Susun Weed
“If you let that fiery wise blood just sit there in your belly, great granddaughter,” admonishes Grandmother Growth, “you'll get the urge to quench that heat. You'll get a tickle, a twinge, an urgent call. But you won't have the moisture you need. It's boiled away. It's gone up in steam.
“So I'll say it once more: circulate your wis...
23). My Crest Spinbrush By : Danny Wirken
The Crest Spinbrush was my first electric toothbrush. It is not as advanced as other electric toothbrushes out there but it does the job. It has the most basic of features – no frills such as timers and blinking lights. It does not even have a rechargeable battery pack. Ask yourself though what do you really need from an electric toothbrush?
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24). Secrets Of Successful Weight Loss By : Meri Raffetto
Weight loss…if we could just find the right diet we would achieve our goals, right? The sad truth is that weight loss diets, for the most part, don’t work and are becoming a thing of the past. Research shows that 85-95% of dieters regain any weight they’ve lost within 3-5 years. Most diets simply dictate what to eat and how much, and usually don’t ...
25). Aromatherapy And Kids By : Sharon Hopkins
Aromatherapy is a new approach to emotional well being and healing through the use of essential oils. Oils in aromatherapy have soothing effect on the body, mind and soul.
A gentle hug, smile or a kiss are forms of connection, bonding between the parent and the child. A loving nurturing touch of massage on the feet, arms, hands, back,...
26). Clean Fresh Air Required? Air Purifiers Are Your Answer By : Lesley
If you are living in the city, chances are you will be tired of leaving the windows open to air out your home, trying out all sorts of plug-in flower-scented air fresheners out in the market or using aromatherapy to get better quality for you and your family. All these solutions are at best temporary or worst, they might even cause the air you brea...
27). Causes Of Hemorrhoids By : Grace Palce
People with hemorrhoids have been stereotyped by the comics or comedians to be laughing stocks. That’s why fewer people with hemorrhoids tend to go to a doctor and have back irritations and pain sensations consulted by a specialist. Instead they just wait for the pain to subside and just worry about it some other time; especially if the pain become...
28). What Is A Yeast Infection And What Are The Causes? By : Kathryn Whittaker
A yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast of the species Candida. It is also referred to as candidiasis, which mostly infects women. It causes vaginal infections and some common mouth infections especially to people who have poor immune system and those who have been taking antibiotics.
A person becomes increasingly susceptibl...
29). Detox Diet: 8 Benefits to Juice Fasting By : Sandra Kim Leong
There are many benefits to juicing, especially if you prepare them yourself:
1. If drank fresh, the juice is full of live enzymes, which is helpful the body.
2. Unlike coming out from a packet, the juice is fresh and not pasteurized. Pasteurization many have its conveniences but it has resulted in nutritionally dead foods....
30). Heart Rate Monitors - an Overview By : Sophie Goldman
A heart rate monitor is a device that allows users of exercise machines to check their heart rate whilst training. It usually consists of two elements, a wrist receiver and a chest strap. The chest strap uses electrodes to monitor your heart rate, and if the device is connected to your exercise machine, its console will show your heart rate to you....
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