Osteoarthritis Most people understand arthritis as being a single medical condition, but there are different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type.
Empowering the Feminine Although its origins are uncertain, one theory is that belly dancing was performed to strengthen women’s abdominal muscles for childbirth.
Perfect Posture Would you be alarmed if your physician pulled out a digital camera in response to your complaints of chronic headaches, back, or hip pain? You shouldn't be! It is quite possible that poor posture is the cause of your pain and discomfort.
Simple Strategies for Youthful Posture Good posture is good for your health and great for your image. But what exactly is good posture and how do you get it?
Posturing for Success You take a final look in the mirror before leaving for your morning jog. Rounded shoulders droop back at you. You ask, "Why? You always sat up straight when told, remained physically active, and even tried to eat healthy-most of the time.
Healing the Workplace In today's fast-paced society, we are spending more time at work than ever before. With this comes an increase in work-related injuries such as repetitive strain injuries, muscle and joint pain, and illnesses aggravated by stress. An estimated 80 percent of visits to health care professionals are for stress-related conditions.
Relieve, Relax, and Restore You're sitting at a desk most of the day, stressed out at the office, facing road rage in the car, then watching TV while slumped on the couch in the evening-and what do you get? A pain in the neck.
Workplace Wellness You come home sore and aching after a day at the office. Do you wonder why-since your work involves nothing more physical than opening and closing your desk drawers and pushing yourself from your workstation at the end of the day?
Master Migraine In 2002 doctors interviewed patients attending a Columbia University outpatient headache clinic about the complementary and alternative therapies they use to self-treat headaches.
Perfecting Posture We are born in the fetal position with our spines rounded forward. As we grow, our spine extends in both our lower back and neck, which allows us to look straight ahead, walk upright, and use our hands.
Breathe Deep for Better Health Do you suffer from cold hands and feet? Poor circulation? Mental blanks? Maybe it's time to look at your breathing habits.
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