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What is Causing My Elbow Pain
A common cause of elbow pain occurs from repetitive recreational or work activities using the forearm. For example, tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis and golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis are two common complaints that produce elbow problems and limit activities with the injured arm. Osteoarthritis is discussed as a condition that results from repetitive or significant prior elbow injuries. This article […]
Stretching Exercises for the Upper Extremities
This article outlines basic stretches for the upper extremities. These stretches are meant to provide you with some stretching activity that can provide relief for stiffness and tightness in the muscles and joints. They can help you get ready for everyday work routines from repetitive activities like knitting and sewing to athletic competition. Basic stretching exercises […]
Do I Need To Take A Multiple Vitamin?
The answer to this question is maybe or maybe not. A balanced diet may not require you to take a multiple vitamin. However, there are instances when taking a nutritional supplement that includes small amounts of vitamins, minerals and trace elements may be helpful or beneficial to your well-being. This article discusses why a supplement […]
Yoga and Your Health
Yoga involves more than just learning different poses and getting into funny looking postures. It can be very beneficial to your health. Not only does it help you relax and reduce stress, but it assists with breathing and a sense of whole body wellbeing. If you are considering yoga, working with an experienced teacher is recommended and it […]
Heartburn and Sleep Posture
It has been reported that up to 60 million Americans suffer from heartburn. Heartburn may be caused by eating rapidly and belching up the trapped air. It is the stomach acid content that is brought up with the belch that irritates the esophagus lining. Leading authorities report that the best side to sleep on if you […]
How Do I Choose A Pillow?
Choosing a pillow is not as easy as it appears to be. The primary reason for using a pillow is to support the neck in a comfortable posture to allow for a restful night’s sleep. Patients often comment on problems they have sleeping because of neck pain. The first question they should be asked is […]
Children and Sleep
How many parents wish they had some helpful information to aid them in making sure their child is getting adequate sleep? Children today seem to have a multitude of activities available to them that delay bedtime and interfere with their obtaining the proper amount of sleep. Poor sleep habits can affect performance in school, sports […]
Manage Your Stress
The trials and tribulations of our daily activities contribute to increasing stress levels. Family activities such as paying bills, washing clothes, preparing meals and taking children to after school practices and lessons may be only one night’s activities for the end of your work day. Working overtime, meeting deadlines at work and following through with […]
Improving Your Sleep Habits
Your browser does not support the audio element. Have you been having a problem obtaining a restful night of sleep? What helps a person get a good night’s sleep? The reader has to understand that sleep has cycles, and not allowing these to occur at night results in poor or inadequate rest. This article will […]
Health and Sleep
Investigating sleep problems and how they can affect the body is becoming an increasing area of interest and study in health care. There are many published studies on how the human body reacts to lack of sleep. Several articles on this website deal with sleep issues. However, scientists have now discovered more about how the […]
Relieve Heel Pain From Plantar Fasciitis
Exercises to relieve heel pain from plantar fasciitis includes stretching the Achilles tendon and the calf muscles. This can be accomplished by placing one foot 6 to 12 inches in front of the other, and slowly squatting while keeping both heels on the floor. Lean against a table or sturdy chair to maintain balance. When the heel of the rear foot […]
After Pregnancy Care Of The Lower Back
Always remember to lift properly with your “nose and toes” in alignment to prevent lower back pain. If you’re lifting with the baby in front of you, the lower back is stronger than if the lift occurs with the lower back twisted. This is very important when using an infant car seat. The use of a […]