Treat Your Body as a Temple Our bodies are temples and they need nourishment and care to function optimally and be healthy. When it comes to health, the foods we put in our mouth are more important than how we move our bodies. Both definitely go hand-in-hand, and you don’t want to forego one for […]
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Hip Stretching Exercises for Back Pain Relief
Hip Stretches for Low Back Pain Relief Stretch your quadriceps in the prone position. Photo Credit: darrinahenry Did you know that stretching your hip muscles can help your back? The pelvis is a key structure when it comes to back health, partly because it is fixed to the lower spine. Not only […]
Sciatica Symptoms – What’s that Pain Going Down Your Leg
Sciatica Symptoms Sciatica Symptoms – in a nutshell – generally consist of pain, numbness and/or weakness, and/or electrical type feelings such as pins and needles, shock, etc, down one leg. Initially, sciatic pain may be mild, but over time, it grows in intensity, sometimes to unbearable levels. Most forms of sciatica originate in the lumbar […]
Nuts And Seeds Offer A Bounty Of Nutrition
You can’t spell ‘nutrition’ without ‘nut’ Nuts offer a bounty of nutrients, ample protein and are a source of unsaturated fats, which makes them a satiating snack. Nuts and seeds offer a bounty of nutrition and are a satisfying snack. The noise about nuts’ nutritional attributes is louder than ever, and they’re available in a […]
How to Spot a Weight Loss Scam
Sneaky Ways to Spot a Scam Photo Credit: Blend Images/John Fedele/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Updated August 15, 2015. Written or reviewed by a board-certified physician. See About.com’s Medical Review Board. Dieters, it’s time to arm yourself with shrewd new consumer tools. Sneaky manufacturers are using new scams to market their questionable weight loss products. This […]