Monthly archive - November 2011

Understanding Common Sports Injuries

Understanding Common Sports Injuries

Most sports injuries involve the musculoskeletal system which involves the muscles, bones and associated soft tissue like cartilage. Chiropractors have specialized training to work with the musculoskeletal system in the body. Two main causes for sports injuries are overuse of a body part or trauma from hard contact with something.

Chiropractic and Sports Injuries

Chiropractic and Sports Injuries

Warming up before a sporting event has been found to help prevent injury. This may include getting the heart rate up to get your pulse up and then doing a series of stretches of the joints that will be used to help stretch the muscles and ligaments which will make them less prone to injury during the event.

Achieve Optimal Health With These Phenolic Compounds

Achieve Optimal Health With These Phenolic Compounds

The phenolic compounds are a large group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health boosting properties in humans). They can be found in a wide range of fruits, nuts, vegetables and teas. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at 2 of the main phenolic compound sub-groups, discussing how they can benefit your body and highlighting some of the best food sources.

Goal Setting Effective Techniques to Achieve Your Dreams

Goal Setting Effective Techniques to Achieve Your Dreams

Why do we do what we do? The answer is we a have reason. Everything we do in life is for a reason, you might not equate what you are doing with a reason, but if you think hard enough about it, you will figure out the reason why you are doing something. You will all have a reason for reading this article, think about it, the reason is there somewhere. The same holds true with fitness and nutrition. We exercise and eat well for a reason, the reason usually involves wanting change.

Syndrome X: The Villain of Health

Syndrome X: The Villain of Health

Syndrome X is a metabolic syndrome whereby a person has met the requirements and is on the way to a heart condition. The first criterion is to have large accumulation of fat cells around the stomach, like a beer gut. People who are obese and meet two other metabolic conditions: insulin resistance, high levels of triglycerides and low density lipoproteins but low amounts of high density lipoproteins or high blood pressure are more likely to suffer from a heart attack.

Comfort Shoes Vs Foot Pain

Comfort Shoes Vs Foot Pain

Foot pain is an unbelievable burden on a person's life and yet so many people just seem to live with it. While walking around the city for what was supposed to be a casual night out my friend complained of a veritable laundry list of problems with a new pair of shoes he was excited to "show off." It simply did not make sense to me.

Prevent Liver Damage And More With These 4 Stilbenoid Benefits

Prevent Liver Damage And More With These 4 Stilbenoid Benefits

The stilbenoids are a selection of phytonutrients (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds) that may have protective properties in humans. Early evidence suggests that they might fight dangerous free radicals, prevent liver damage and more. In this article I take a look at the available evidence and discuss 4 of the possible stilbenoid benefits.

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Liquid Medicines Over Tablets And Pills?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Liquid Medicines Over Tablets And Pills?

Adult medicines are usually in the form of tablets. It is fairly common for liquid formulations to be supplied for either the elderly or the very young, as they are more likely to experience issues swallowing solid medications. Liquid Medicines can be a great option to use in place of a number of medications, both common and uncommon. As is the case with all medications, precautions must be taken to be sure that they are utilized properly.

Aspartame Free Gum

Aspartame Free Gum

Glee gum is another favorite by me and according to my online research consumers who want gum with alternatives to artificial sweeteners. This gum is free from anything artificial including sweeteners, colors or preservatives.

How To Cure Sun Burn Using Natural Remedies

How To Cure Sun Burn Using Natural Remedies

Playing and swimming on a beach on a sunny day can be really relaxing and refreshing. But sun burns caused by the ultraviolet rays can take away all the fun. Sun burns are caused by over exposure to sun resulting in burned skin, chills, nausea, blistering etc. But if you know ways to overcome the harm done, you need not stop the fun.

How To Cure Sun Burn Using Natural Remedies

How To Cure Sun Burn Using Natural Remedies

Playing and swimming on a beach on a sunny day can be really relaxing and refreshing. But sun burns caused by the ultraviolet rays can take away all the fun. Sun burns are caused by over exposure to sun resulting in burned skin, chills, nausea, blistering etc. But if you know ways to overcome the harm done, you need not stop the fun.

Fitness Desire

Fitness Desire

We all have passion. But few us have it when it comes to fitness. What can be done about that?

Fitness Desire

Fitness Desire

We all have passion. But few us have it when it comes to fitness. What can be done about that?

You Can Heal: How to Heal Yourself

You Can Heal: How to Heal Yourself

You know, you have the power to heal. You have this Power that is in You, in your True Self, your Higher Self. Let me give you some tips how to heal yourself. It is all about gathering your energy (that you have in you) and channeling it towards self healing.

You Can Heal: How to Heal Yourself

You Can Heal: How to Heal Yourself

You know, you have the power to heal. You have this Power that is in You, in your True Self, your Higher Self. Let me give you some tips how to heal yourself. It is all about gathering your energy (that you have in you) and channeling it towards self healing.

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