Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition categorized as a form of arthritis. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Common symptoms of fibromyalgia include fatigue, headaches, painful menstrual periods, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, morning stiffness, multiple tender points on the body, and sleep difficulty. Common sites of pain include the back, shoulders, neck, pelvic girdle, and...more
Power walking is the new jogging. It is seen as a safer alternative to running with similar health benefits but at a lower intensity. In thirty minutes you can burn up to 250 calories and give you a great cardio-vascular workout. It sounds too good to be true! In fact, I think it is. Its supporters claim it is less likely to lead to injury than running but I would argue that the advice given to power walkers can lead to long-term problems.Walking...more
If you spent 10 minutes a day you can keep up your body. I spoke with many people that have no time to go to sport club, because they have to travel 20 minutes, undress, make routines, dress, travel back to office - in best cases this take minimum 1 hour and you have to be very fast. This is very complicated situation and people prefer to skip workouts and related with that stress.Instead of nervous going to fitness club you can make your workout in the office in front of your computer and desk. People can not imagine how to do it. You can sit in your chair and for example lift your legs to the body or stand up and move legs to the back and up. There are many exercises that don't need any equipment; you can use your body's parts as weight. Women's most problem areas are thighs, hips and but. Use your problem part in your daily workout. 1) While I am writing this article I sit on chair and tighten up my butt and rest, 30 reps. 2) After that stand up and lift all body weight on your toes - make 30 reps - this exercise is for calve muscles. 3) March on side for 20 seconds and start lift your leg to the side - tighten hips, both legs and lift one leg - make 20 reps. Alternate the other...more
Have you ever been asked at a treatment or examination if you know the location of you hips joints? Sounds a bit odd doesn't it! But in many cases of lower back pain it can be a tremendous help and once you can learn to move from the most appropriate places. The amount of stress on the lower back can be reduced dramatically once you move as nature...more
Constipation is a common condition in the very young and the more mature. It's most often a problem for infants, toddlers, and persons over the age of 55. Fortunately, constipation remedies are simple, effective, and often free. What are the most common constipation remedies?Your most important constipation remedies may be the medications you don't...more
To achieve a high level of fitness for life sounds like hard work - and not just from a the physical point of view. Many fail to maintain fitness because, and let's be honest, exercise routines can be boring! Where is the fun in doing the same exercises week in week out. Yes there are many who do stick to their regimes, but why devote so much time to something that doesn't really engage you? Do you remember how much fun a trip to the park was with your friends, a bat and a ball? How much exercise did you get in one afternoon playing a few games?You may have heard of The Alexander Technique as a method to improve your health by correcting your posture, but it has far more to offer. Learning this highly practical technique can add a new dimension to training giving you a totally new attitude to fitness and physical activity and increasing your chances of staying with a fitness program.Whether interested in developing total fitness or just looking for relief from the all too common aches and pains, a subtle change in attitude and approach will help you get more from your body. Learning The Alexander Technique helps you develop a better understanding of your body, how it works, how it...more
That fasting has health benefits is not widely known. No, not only can it help in weight loss; it can help in the improvement of the total function of the entire body system. It may sound unbelievable but fasting could even cure diseases such as...more
AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome it causes a destruction of the immune system. It is the most advanced stage of the HIV virus (HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus). AIDS is defined by the Centers for Disease Control...more
Long before winter comes, black bears in the forest spend all their time eating everything they can sink their teeth into. During the summer, bears eat and eat and eat, trying to get as fat as they possibly can, and when the weather turns cold, they...more
Today, there are numerous oral cough and congestion medications available at the neighborhood drug store. The list of medications can be overwhelming to patients. Organizing these medications into 4 categories simplifies the process of choosing a...more
There are various definitions of Alzheimer 's disease including:- "The slow onset of memory loss leading to a gradual progression to a loss of judgement and changes in behaviour and temperament."- "A living death"- "The global impairment of higher...more
When we talk about stress, we should keep in mind that not all stress is bad and that some stress is even vital. It is needed for development of the species, be it a human or any other mammal. Maybe you have heard the proverb "what doesn't kill you,...more