Anyone who struggles with back pain knows how distressing it can be. Whether it�s soreness that impedes your sleep or aches that hurt your productivity while you sit at your desk at work, back pain is hard to ignore no matter what position you�re in. The good news? Yoga can be a surprisingly helpful remedy. In this video, yoga expert… Read More
Photo: Twenty20 This is a partial workout. You can find the rest of the moves at Life by Daily Burn. When you look at a slam ball, leg and glute exercises may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But incorporating this soft weighted ball into your booty routine will work your lower half hard. Weak hamstrings, glutes and hips can… Read More
When your metabolism is running like a well-oiled machine, your body is working for you. Not only can it make maintaining (or losing) weight a little easier, but maximizing your system's calorie-burning engine will also help you feel more energetic, active, and alive. To figure out how to get it to that happy place, incorporate these everyday eating and exercise habits into… Read More
A new enzyme pill could be a game changer for gluten-sensitive people, according to the authors of a new study. The enzyme breaks down gluten in the stomach and prevents most of it from reaching the small intestine. So it could allow gluten-sensitive people to eat small amounts of the protein (found in wheat and other grains) without suffering consequences… Read More
Turmeric is native to India and Southeast Asia. In India, turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicines due to its therapeutic properties,�as a disinfectant and treatment for laryngitis, bronchitis, and diabetes. Turmeric is derived from the rhizomes (underground stems) of the plant Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. Curcumin is the most active constituent of turmeric, making up… Read More
Dr. Alex Jimenez takes a look at new concepts on posture and sitting. �Fact: Sitting is the new smoking. �It is highly destructive to the body on many levels. �Here are some good choices that may assist in reducing postural issues as a result of prolonged sitting. 15 Best Active Sitting Chairs For Better Posture, Productivity And | Source: hobbr.com… Read More
This article originally appeared on Time.com. Compression tights are the latest in athletic performance wear, and some runners swear they improve their performance by helping them to run longer, faster and even recover more quickly with less soreness. But does science back up those beliefs? In a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine�s annual meeting, researchers put… Read More
This article originally appeared on People.com.� Before having her son 2-year-old son Isaiah, Carrie Underwood would work out six or seven days a week, but she doesn�t put pressure on�herself to maintain such an intense workout schedule anymore. �It just happens if and when it happens,� Underwood, 34, told PEOPLE of her new approach to working out at the CALIA… Read More
As we move into summer many of us will be heading outdoors to make the most of the longer, sunnier days. However, we're not the only ones who like warm weather, and for those who might be planning a picnic the higher temperatures can provide the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive. To ensure your outdoor event is memorable for… Read More
According to the harshness of your whiplash symptoms, your doctor may prescribe drugs and/or spinal shots to manage the pain. To stress this point: they won't help heal the injury, although the medications will help relieve your pain. Instead, medicines and/or spinal injections lessen your pain so which you can work on curing the soft tissue injuries (through physical therapy,… Read More
Many people suffer from lower back pain that spreads downward to the limbs and feet. This can often be alleviated by doing a deep piriformis stretch � a stretch that releases tight piriformis muscles, and relaxes the sciatic nerve. Constriction of the piriformis muscle can irritate the sciatic nerve because they lay in close proximity to each other. By irritating… Read More
The Schroth Method is a non-surgical principle utilized as a scoliosis treatment which consists of scoliosis-specific exercises depending to curve-pattern. The scoliosis exercises used in this form of treatment do not resemble conventional exercises and also, the Schroth method focuses on a proprietary corrective breathing technique called rotational breathing, or rotational angular breathing (RAB). Each patient with scoliosis has a… Read More
Taking vitamin D supplements while pregnant may protect a mom's baby from developing asthma, says a study published in the journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The study found that the supplements could positively modify the immune system of the fetus and could protect it against asthma and respiratory infections. Researchers from the U.K.'s King's College London looked at the… Read More
People who wear activity trackers to count the calories they're burning are probably not getting accurate estimates, suggests a new study. Researchers who tested seven popular activity trackers found that while heart rate measurements were generally accurate, none of the devices provided a reliable calorie count. "At this point with this level of error, I would be wary of using… Read More
A very few number of research studies have been conducted to examine how effective the Schroth method is towards the management of scoliosis, particularly in countries such as the United States, where the duration of therapy programs are generally constrained to an average of 1 to 3 sessions. Researchers conducted a study on a 26 year old female with adolescent idiopathic… Read More