According to the American College of Rheumatology,Fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million Americans. Other sourcessay the total number affected could be 8 million people. Itprimarily occurs in women of childbearing age, but children,the elderly, and men can also be affected. (Approximately 80percent to 90 percent of affected people are women.)Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by fatigueand widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments...more
You and I know that losing fat and staying in great shape is a difficult task because it is so hard to stay motivated and it is so tempting to cheat, especially when you can hide the cheating. We dieters have all been in a starving situation when dieting and our mind reasons very quickly why that extra piece of pie is not going to hurt us. We take it, forget about it and then wonder next day why we didn't lose weight.For most of us dieting is a...more
Author: Marty AustinCarpet carpet car mats are a part of car internal decoration that are used for a selected function rather than simply to enhance the car's interior shape. They're used to guard the carpet floor covering from getting dirty from the dirt, mud, water and slush that may accompany the driver when the driver gets into the car. They do not typically crack, break or shrink and are created of thick tough materials that can uphold the rough usage. Rubberized carpet car mats are the foremost commonly used carpet car mats due to their toughness, value and availability, though they could not go well with colorful and posh cars.Carpet carpet car mats come in a diversity of materials, the foremost general being the rubberized ones. These are made of professional quality rubber and have a beneficial grasp at the base. These mats match up the car interior entirely to shun discomfort while driving. Since a good number of them are anti skid, there would not be a risk of them slipping from below the driver's seat. In addition, they are lined or sculpted on the top to catch the dirt, water and slush thus it would not slip into the car flooring.The rubber used to build these carpet...more
Maintaining a healthy skin is important in today's image-conscious society. So how do you go about it? Skin is the largest organ in our body and the body's first layer of protection against the environment. Besides good skin is the most important ingredient in physical beauty. Ask the supermodels if you don't think so! All this makes proper skin...more
Liquid vitamins have been taking the vitamin supplement spot light. Questionable facts and liquid vitamin claims have plagued the minds of many. The vitamin absorption truth has finally arrived.The most controversial liquid vitamin myth has to be vitamin absorption superiority. Pill form vitamins offer up to 30% absorption rates while liquid...more
The change of life, otherwise known as Menopause, tends to have an immense impact on the quality of life for women. As a consequence, it also has an effect on the families and friends of those suffering from this malady. Menopause is the period in a woman's life when she ceases to menstruate. Due to the impact of this change, women often have difficulties with their sense of self and many become depressed or withdrawn. The physical effects of these changes leave many women feeling exhausted or ill at ease. Menopause is a natural change in a woman's biological and reproductive system. With the right support and some tender loving care, this difficult time can be overcome.Try to do everything you can to help your loved one alleviate their suffering. In many cases, the changes in mood or temperament are due to the effect of changing hormone levels. Hormone imbalances often have a detrimental effect on a woman's general demeanor, but in most cases this can be managed. Make an extra effort to be sweet and kind. Give her a massage, or rub her feet. Draw her a warm bath, and bring her a cup of herbal tea. Remind her how beautiful she is, and remind her why you love her so.A...more
In recent years, there have been great advances in the technology of hearing aids. Cochlear implants have become commonplace in many parts of the world, and digital hearing aids have eclipsed their analogue counterparts in common usage. Hearing...more
Two things that never used to go together are contact lenses and dry eyes. It used to be that having dry eyes meant, in simple words, inability to wear contact lenses. Today things are different, contact lenses and dry eyes can and do go very well...more
Author: Renata NyleveEven if the number on the scale tells you that you are at your target weight, the view in the mirror might tell you otherwise. If you are unable to get the flat stomach you want, there is a solution. You can flatten your stomach...more
You're right, the headline is a very strange one! Exercise is vital to maintain good health and most of the time, the benefits of exercise far out-weigh the drawbacks. But if you suffer from a stressful or a depressive illness, exercise can actually...more
If you are overweight, try to lose weight slowly. Lose about 1/2 to 1 pound a week until you reach a healthy weight. Keep track of your progress. To help you lose weight, ask for help from your doctor or a dietitian. Be wary of misleading programs...more
Looking younger is the mantra of Baby Boomers. This generation and the subsequent generations have greatly contributed to the gold-filled pockets of plastic surgeons everywhere. The Botox and Restylane craze has never been more evident than in...more