You’ve woken up in the last week with a stiff neck and a feeling of tightness, maybe even a headache. What could be could be causing this. Let’s break down one factor: your neck pillow. What is she or is she not doing for you? Is it the source of your neck pain? What do…
People who have weight-loss surgery are often tempted to simply let the surgery do the weight-loss work without making an effort to adapt to a new, healthier diet and fitness habits. But bariatric surgery patients who want to achieve weight loss and maintain a healthy weight for years to come will use surgery as an…
How do dental caries occur? Eating right can help prevent the two most common dental problems that people often struggle with: cavities and gum disease. Tooth decay (which eventually leads to cavities) is caused by a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. This bacterium comes from the food you eat and acts on the sugars…
The United States of America has witnessed a huge increase in the number of people considered obese by the medical community. In fact, many are calling it an obesity epidemic. To combat this problem, we find all kinds of pharmaceutical companies selling so-called “quick fix” pills, creams, and powders that do nothing to help people…
Spending your life eating too much sugar can form wrinkles on your skin. In this article we will discuss how wrinkles form and how you can eat well and maintain beautiful skin. Glycation is to blame for wrinkle formation. It is a natural process in which blood sugar binds directly (not enzymatically) to proteins to…
As a word, “macro” has many meanings, but the one most commonly used by photographers describes a lens that produces life-size images. That is, there is a 1 to 1 relationship between the size of the subject and the size of the image on the camera. While that definition was helpful for film cameras, it’s…
Authors sometimes find it very tempting to use song lyrics in a novel or story. The words of the song are so powerful and so right that… well, they have to be there. If you’re considering using song lyrics in your work of fiction, you may want to come up with a backup plan. Here…
Let’s take a look at kale and explore this nutritional powerhouse vegetable. Kale offers a variety of protective benefits, from anti-inflammatory properties, which are very important for controlling blood sugar, to cancer-fighting properties. The beneficial compounds found in kale have powerful medicinal properties; making this member of the cabbage family one of the healthiest and…
Water flows through every cell in our bodies, supporting blood flow, the removal of toxins, and the production and transmission of important enzymes and hormones. If your body has too little water, these essential functions will be compromised and that can lead to serious chronic health conditions. Drinking good, clean, pure water helps our bodies…
You may have heard that NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas is quite unorthodox on and off the court, but especially when it comes to his training. For example, when the team is inactive, he typically trains three times a day: first with the team at practice, then for drills at 8 p.m., and a third time…
