Acute lower back pain is one of the most common complaints of people, with 8 out of 10 Americans experiencing it and 4 out of these 8 experienced it more than once in their lifetime. According to experts, acute lower back pain is a symptom and not a disease. It occurs because some reasons or incidences happened thereby triggering the pain to attack. The studies further showed that no specific cause was identified in around 70% of the people known to suffer from lower back pain. Go on...

If you would like to start a diet program for the very first time, but do not have a clue how to go about it, by following these 5 very simple tips you will be well on your way to achieving a slimmer, healthier body.

1. Eat small meals more regularly

This is one of the best ways to tackle being overweight. By eating smaller meals, there is less energy to be stored as fat. Eating little and often also helps provide the body with more protein which helps to maintain...

With the rise in childhood obesity in the United States looming over the heads of millions of parents, many are encouraging children to become more active through daily play and recreational sports. Children as young as three participate in a wide variety of physical activities including all types of dance, football, baseball, swimming, soccer, martial arts and much more.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) approximately 3 million children and adolescents ages 14...

In general sense, masturbation is the act of exciting the sexual organs by rubbing, stroking, or fondling, pressing or other forms of handling. It is part of the normal sexual development which occurs in adolescent and which everyone indulges in at some point in life. In a more restricted sense, masturbation goes beyond just exciting the sexual organs, that is, in men, not just handling the penis until erection is achieved.

After the initial excitement, the handling of the...

Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a chronic, degenerative disease caused by insulin deficiencies due to the body being incapable of producing normal insulin levels, or insulin resistance, a condition in which the cells of the body resist insulin`s attempts at regulating blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to metabolize glucose, a form of sugar that is one of the primary sources of cells` energy supply. Whether diabetes is caused by insulin resistance or a...

Hormone imbalance is something that most everyone has heard about and is a big problem in our population as evidenced by all the pharmaceuticals out on the market to correct the imbalance. However, if you are leery of ingesting synthetic hormones it's good to know that you can probably correct your hormonal imbalance in a natural way.

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Just like anything else in your body, your hormones will...

Yoga is known as "the art of living". Since antiquity, human beings have been reaping benefits of this boon to mankind. Yoga with its various forms of physical exercises and meditative disciplines, are guiding human beings in the right path of attaining health and wellness. This health and wellness encompasses both physical and mental spheres. When a person is completely fit physically, then his/her mental state will also be just fine. Regular practicing of yoga ensures a...

Is it getting harder for you to reach down and put your socks and shoes on?Stomach fatis all too common for many of us these days. Making some dietary changes in addition to an exercise program suited for your particular situation and you will begetting rid of stomach fatquickly. Results are directly correlated to your commitment to these life style changes. Have you the willpower to be successful?

Of the many leading factors of heart disease is obesity. A number of...

What’s the cause of nervous exhaustion? Chronic stress. When you experience stress, your body produces adrenal hormones that excite your nervous system. Whether you're late paying the mortgage or a Bengal tiger is chasing you, the result is the same – rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and emotional agitation. On a short-term basis, this is a good thing because it is your body’s method of self-preservation.

Stress Exhaustion is a combination of physical...

How to ‘Cure’ a Hangover

First, we have to tell you that there is not an actual ‘cure’ for a hangover; however, there are many ways to get rid of it faster! In this article we will cover some of the basics of treating the nastiest of hangovers. More detailed information can also be found at the Hangover Network website.

Hair of the dog. Ever heard of it? It is derived from the old phrase “eat the hair of the dog that bit you”....