According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some time in their life. The traditional treatment for low back pain is increasing core strength to increase flexibility on tight muscles, provide better stabilization of the spine and exercises to correct the muscle imbalances. The muscles surrounding • Read More »
Our suggestion to not set health and fitness goals may come to you as a surprise. Most people believe in setting goals, which is not inherently wrong. It is ambitious, it can be fruitful, and it may even be fulfilling. But you should note there are no guarantees – whether it ultimately proves successful is • Read More »
I’m sure we have all seen the amazing domino set ups. Thousands of dominoes falling one at a time to create an amazing pattern. There are some important differences between dominoes and the domino effect from smoking. Domino displays are well thought out and with predictable outcomes. Smoking cigarettes is rarely thought out at all • Read More »
Do you have acne? Did you suffer from this problem in the past? If you answered yes to either of these questions you know one thing for sure: it is a big problem. Even if you have not had acne for years, you may still be able to see the negative effects on your face. • Read More »
The epidemic of Type 2 diabetes is here, and it is likely going to stay. The facts are not kind, and statistics show it is only going to get worse. Thankfully, more and more people are beginning to realize it is a deadly disease we must not underestimate. That people understand the disease more than • Read More »
Despite tracing its origins back to Neolithic times, tattooing has gone through periods of popularity and unpopularity, just like any other social trend, particularly in western cultures. Currently, the art is going through a revival and tattoos are more popular than ever. This has also been as a direct result of new technology in machine • Read More »
Gum disease is the serious infection of the supporting tissue of your teeth. Gum disease, if left untreated, can result in tooth loss and other health problems. Gum disease in its mildest form is known as Gingivitis. If you have Gingivitis, hope is not lost. At this stage, it is still possible to improve the • Read More »
You know what it’s like when your back is in pain. You do not need to walk or move, let alone stand on your feet for long periods of time. Spending eight or 9 exhausting hours at your job sounds like torture. And, if the discomfort gets truly bad, it can impact each area of • Read More »
In our lives and heads we have many departments. At work we step into one mental space, at home we take the attitude from a different space when playing with our children. If you were buying a home at first you are in the head space of the excited home owner with the vision of • Read More »
Healthy hair… everybody wants healthy hair. Full and rich in natural color healthy hair. But why can’t we? The question is… what are you doing to have unhealthy hair? Well, to better answer that question one must first understand some basics of human hair. For the first part, hair is a protein filament. The keyword • Read More »