Herbs: Help or Harm?

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The paradox with herbs is that what is helpful for one person may very well be harmful to another person. Let me give an example: If you have an autoimmune disease such as Lupus, Celiac disease, Multiple Sclerosis,  Rheumatoid or Hashimoto’s, you have hyperactive T-cell activity, meaning your body’s immune system is overactive. Certain wonderful herbs [...]

Sitting At Your Desk Can Be A Pain In The Back

A woman with back pain working at the computer

Back pain is debilitating and has tormented most of us at one time or another, nevertheless so many of us spend hour upon hour glued to our computer screen, often sitting badly on unsupportive chairs.

Straighten up the Slouching Shoulders

We tend to become totally engrossed in what we are doing and completely forget about our posture, we slouched over, round our shoulders, and stay in the same position for extended periods of time.

Immobility Weakens Muscles

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High Heels and Pain – How to Prevent it?

High heels pain

High heels and pain in your feet, legs, knees or even back  - how to prevent it? More women are wearing higher heels, and for longer, and experts are increasingly concerned about the long-term damage they are doing not only to their feet but also their body. As the average height of fashion heels has [...]

Learn Advanced Back Pain Therapy (NST) via DVD Training Course

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The long awaited release of the NST Advanced DVD Training System is nearly here and the exciting news is that it will be available for sale in late March 2012. The Advanced DVD is a two volume DVD set comprising almost 6 hours of running time and importantly covering the full contents of the NST [...]

Why Does Cold Weather Make Back Pain Worse?

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Maybe you’ve heard before that people with achy joints or arthritis can predict a cold snap coming long before the local weather man. Have you ever wondered why this is? Or maybe you yourself suffer from back pain that seems to get worse every time winter strikes and the temperature drops below freezing. What exactly [...]

Stress and Cholesterol – 9 Simply Ways To Reduce Both

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Stress and cholesterol are related according to several previous studies. By adopting a healthier lifestyle not only will cut down on your stress levels and therefore a cholesterol, but it will also help you feel better physically. Small changes to your everyday  routine can really make a difference, whether it is walking or chewing gum (!). Here are [...]

Why Cracking Your Neck Is Bad For You?

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Ever wondered if cracking your neck is bad for you? The neck has several bones which aided by strong musclessupport it and allow the head to move freely. I have studied the phenomena of neck cracking and have found plenty of medical evidence to prove that it is harmful and may cause serious health concerns. Neck cracking is most harmful [...]

Lower Back Stretch for Back Pain Relief

Lower Back Stretch – expert in spinal therapy, Ron Phelan, demonstrate how to perform iliopsoas muscle stretch to relieve lower back pain and sciatica symptoms. The most common reason clients attend the clinic for treatment is due to lower back pain.  Although the causes of this condition are varied, there are certain muscles that most often [...]

Traveling with Back Pain – Tips and Advice

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When traveling with back pain there are some things you need to keep in mind, and some preventative methods you can take. Here are some of the most effective tips to help you travel with back pain by focusing on prevention of the pain. 1. Traveling with back pain on the plane – before and during [...]

What Is Neck Pain and How to Relieve It Using Yoga?

Neck Pain

During our lives, many of us will have neck pain, and most of us won’t know exactly what caused it. In fact, neck pain can start from a whole range of causes. Maybe you slept funny and woke up with a crick that won’t go away. You might’ve been rear-ended in your car and now you [...]

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