Shin splints are a painful overuse injury that are common to runners, or other athletes who may be doing a lot of running as part of a conditioning program for another sport. Sharp pain on the outside edge of the shin is the most common symptom.
Are Anti Bacterial Products a Scam
Anti bacterial products such as hand sanitizers, antibacterial soap, lotions, lip balms and sprays all designed with the intent of getting rid of bacteria but do they really work
How to Treat a Pulled Muscle or Strain
A pulled muscle or strain is an overstretched or torn muscle that can mostly be self treated by following four steps known as RICE therapy
How does Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Work
If you ever feel lethargic and unmotivated or maybe the opposite of being perpetually anxious, stressed and on the go, researchers of acupuncture and Chinese medicine would simply shake their heads and offer you a spot in an acupuncture clinic. This is where the practice of using needles to stimulate certain acupuncture points is used to provide relief for all sorts of ailments from headaches to alcoholism. For years, psychologists have scratched their heads about mind over matter, but the proof is in the pudding and for numerous folks around the world, acupuncture works full stop!
How to Control Your Body Temperature
One of the most difficult things for athletes to do, especially in extreme weather conditions, is to control their core body temperature. On a hot day the body generates heat during exercise at faster rate than the atmosphere will allow it to dissipate. In extreme circumstances, even the atmosphere can make the body temperature rise, let alone allow it to dissipate heat itself.
Top 7 Tips On Buying a New Mattress
The Princess and the Pea is a well-known fairy tale about how a princess could feel that pea under a mattress that hindered her sleep. Do you have any ideas what is it about your mattress that might be keeping you up at night
What is Biofeedback
If you are looking for a more natural way to relieve your stress or lower your blood pressure, you may want to think about undergoing a biofeedback session in order to learn more about your body’s processes and functions. This will give you the information you need to become more aware of your body’s reactions to certain foods or conditions, and you will learn which items may increase your body temperature or heighten your stress level without you even noticing.
E Coli Bacteria Facts
Good bacteria do exist and even the dreaded E coli bacteria is not as bad as you might think, provided it is not a genetically mutated strand outside the body. Escherichia coli are found naturally occurring in the lower intestine. It gives off Vitamin K and helps you with digestion. Unfortunately, the bad press surrounding these bacteria is a result of the harmful bacteria strands that can make you very, very ill.