Make your credit cards sweat whilst you can If you're one of the 30% of people who pay off your credit card balance in full just before the due date, and you're careful to avoid cards with an annual fee, I bet you compare credit cards every month and think you've got one up on the credit card companies! There's nothing wrong with that, getting the convenience and payment protection of a credit card, but not paying the card issuer...more
Travelling advice to follow for a healthy, happy holiday If you're planning on going away this year to somewhere you've never been before, it's worth keeping some basic travelling advice in mind. After all, the point of a holiday is to enjoy yourself - and if you fall ill or get in an accident, you may find your fun falls a little short of what you expected. Remember, as much as you may not want your holiday spoilt by...more
Back Pain 101 Pain is common, and back pain is one of the most common types of pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta report that the average American can expect to have at least one episode of back pain in his or her life time. Often back pain is caused by a sprain or spasm and goes away in a matter of days or weeks. But some people face persistent back pain.The back is a miracle of engineering. It helps us to stand upright but also gives us the flexibility to bend and twist. It protects the spinal cord and is able to withstand the tremendous forces of walking, running, stepping, and lying down.The back bone consists of a stack of 24 individual bones called vertebrae that rest one on top of the other. If you've ever studied anatomy, you know that these vertebrae are of different shapes at different points along the back. The vertebrae around the neck area (the "cervical spine" area where the vertebrae are typically labeled C1, C2, and so on) are much smaller than the vertebrae of the lumbar or lower back region. The vertebrae around the chest or thoracic cavity have the least flexibility and are anchored or stabilized by the ribs. At the end...more
Tips for healthy teeth Throughout life, everyone wants to highlight a charming smile and perfect teeth. But the problems that occur over time, especially due to unhealthy diet and an unbalanced lifestyle, diminishes our chances of success.Here are the main problems and how to prevent. Sensitivity is the main cause of thinning or...more
How The Proper Back Support Can Ease Chronic Back Pain Statistics indicate that back pain is one of the main reasons why people seek out a doctor's attention. A large portion of the prescription and over the counter medications that are taken each year are directly related to conditions that cause back pain.Most people are under the...more
How To Choose An Office Chair And Avoid Lower Back Pain Contradictory as it may sound; it is increasingly sedentary lifestyles are causing a slew of health problems for more and more people around the world. Back pain is one of the most prevalent of these problems. While it may seem that over exerting or indulging in a lot of physical activities is more likely to cause a sore back and resting it by lying down or sitting down will help prevent back pain, this is not the case. In fact, sitting down for extended periods of time, can actually cause back pain, unless you have a seat that has a proper built in support or one that uses a back support device such as Backfriend.The concept of using body position to prevent injury is known as ergonomics. Many ergonomic devices such as the Backfriend are designed to keep the body in as natural an alignment as possible.An office chair is designed to provide the proper support to keep a worker's spine in proper alignment. A well designed office chair helps maintain the natural curve of the lower spine and keeps the discs and vertebrae in the right alignment. Using a device such as the Backfriend enhances the functionality of the...more
How The Proper Seating Alterations Can Help You Reduce Your Chances Of Developing Back Pain It's undeniable that lifestyles of the past were much more active than they are today. Lesser dependence on machines meant that people had to...more
How Seating Cushions Can Help You Avoid Back Pain The modern lifestyle is a very sedentary one, with people spending a large amount of time sitting down. The problem is, if the chair that you are sitting in does not have the proper...more
Update Your Heater & Avoid The Cold This Winter Since your water heater is responsible for providing the heat for your showers, laundry, dishwashing, and cooking its by far one of the most essential appliances in your home. But...more
Vitamin D and Adult Health • Many adults are vitamin D deficient.• People most likely to suffering of lack of vitamin D are the elder, people who need to avoid sunlight due to skin conditions, dark-skin people, and people unable to...more
Rain Deck shop: splash pads for everybody Rain deck is the only shop you need in case you are looking for splash pads regardless the size, model, colour. Here you will be able to find everything. Rain deck is all about providing fun...more
Sleeping Bag Features A good night's sleep is central to a happy camping holiday. Insulation is the key to combining the elements of warmth and comfort for a night under the stars. Insulation works by retaining body heat as a layer of...more