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The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth 2 times per day with fluoride toothpaste. One of our childhood milestones was learning to brush our teeth. This practice is a regular routine in our lives. We know we have to get the front, sides, and all the way in back. We brush our teeth to remove the plaque and tartar that has built up. Plus, brushing aims to fight off cavities. By...
12/13/2018 8:00:00 AM
A common type of pain associated with the sciatic nerve affects many people, particularly in their low back and left leg areas. Sciatica usually affects this one side of the body starting at the low back, running through the thigh, and then all the way down the leg. It can even reach the toes. This pain can be a shooting sensation or tingly feeling. It becomes worse from sitting. Then when the person...
12/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
Coughing. Wheezing. Tight chest. Shortness of breath. These are the common symptoms of the air restriction condition called asthma. When the bronchial tubes become inflamed, the airway tightens and can fill with mucus. People experience different symptoms at different times and can go a long period without “attacks." Some people only have asthma during exercise, others only when they have a cold, and...
12/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
Breakfast is the meal that breaks the fast from the night before. Some people claim they’re not hungry in the morning, or that they lack time at this hour to eat, yet others never skip this meal. Truth be told, the winner of the breakfast debate is to eat breakfast.Here’s why….Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because of its many benefits. To be clear, the type of breakfast being referred...
11/27/2018 8:00:00 AM
After a workout or after a long day, stepping into a sauna or steam room is treatment for your body. These facilities are found in gyms, spas, hotels, and some people even have them at home. The main difference is being in a dry versus moist environment. Both have pros and cons and which type is best may be a matter of personal preference.SAUNAThere are 4 main types of saunas that distribute dry heat....
11/25/2018 8:00:00 AM
Evergreen trees produce eucalyptus leaves and oil. The prime source for these trees is in Australia. They are also called fever trees, Tasmanian blue gum trees, or stringy bark trees. This product is a popular home remedy for many situations, although none of its affects have been scientifically proven. The use of eucalyptus is likely safe for most people, but possibly needs to be diluted for some...
11/20/2018 8:00:00 AM
Flexibility and range of motion in the joints is important for many reasons when it comes to the muscles and connective tissue. It is common to leave out this activity pre or post exercise, neglecting the time to stop and do this. Maybe some of the benefits will persuade you to add stretching to your routine. You don’t have to stretch your whole body every day, but at least focus on a couple problem...
11/20/2018 8:00:00 AM
The loaded question we all want the answer to is how to get a flat stomach? We want to sculpt tight abs on our belly, but how? Some might answer with an exercise routine targeting the mid-section, while others might say abs are made in the kitchen. A lot of this information is misleading and the concept of doing 1,000 crunches every single day has been proven ineffective.Anatomical backgroundThe abdominal...
10/30/2018 7:00:00 AM
Our shoulder joint is a leading commander for our upper body movements. Composed of 4 ligaments (tissue that connects bones to other bones) that stabilize the shoulder, injury to the area is quite common. Repetitive motions, especially overhead movements, are a major culprit. Baseball and tennis athletes as well as carpenters and painters, are all common victims. Think of a baseball pitcher who over...
10/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Food is such a prevalent part of our life and can affect our mood, time, body shape, and overall health. The choices are endless when it comes to what we put in our mouths, and for some that decision leaves meat out of the picture. People might make their plate based on religion, their health status, or as part of their environmental beliefs. Two types of eating have become popular meatless options,...
10/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
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