Whether it's from a bad roller coaster ride or a car accident, thousands around the world suffer from whiplash injuries every year. To be exact, it's been estimated that about 120,000 Americans suffer from some form of a whiplash injury every year. The pain can be unbearable at first, but with the right treatment and self-care, whiplash injuries do not have to have long term consequences. Immediate Care of WhiplashIt is critical to address the...more
Everyone gets a minor injury from time to time. It may be something as simple as a small cut to a minor fall. There are a few ways to treat these injuries if the person that is there wants to try. It may seem scary to deal with an injury, but it doesn't have to be.Treating Minor InjuriesMost cuts and scrapes are considered minor injuries. They may be a little scary if it's on a child, but they are generally easily treated. The first thing that...more
Injuries, whether mild are severe are not very much fun. Although, for many of us, it is nice to have an excuse to lie around on the couch eating chips and watching CSPAN for hours on end without feeling guilty or receiving dirty looks from roommates or partners. Unfortunately, that is usually not the best way to heal.Depending on the severity of the injury, there does need to be a down period, where the insulted body part if rested and not aggravated. However, becoming immobile for any length of time is likely to do more harm than good. Muscles need to be worked to stay strong and pliable. This doesn't mean going out and trying to beat your all time bench-press record two days after breaking your arm, but it does mean making sure that there is some movement. Keeping the muscles, tendons, and ligaments flexible means they will not heal in a shortened position, which can permanently limit mobility. Movement will also increase circulation, which can speed healing. It is wise to have your practitioner design a program or at least advise you on which exercises will do the most good, as well as how strenuous they should be and ideal frequency of repitition. Overdoing it will be...more
Let me say who is hero?I will recommend Robert Allenby who ignored a twisted ankle to take a share of the lead after the opening round of the Sony Open in Honolulu. The Australian fell off a curb in the Hawaiian city on Monday but his injury did not prove detrimental to his first day on the PGA Tour this year in blustery conditions...more
Many times whiplash occurs to victims of rear-end collisions, or maybe a bad ride ride at the amusement park. Whiplash occurs when the head pulls the neck in a sudden direction that does not correspond to the neck's naturally designed range of motion. The result is a sprain in the cervical region of the neck that can create very intense pain. ...more
It should not be said that to have a decent quality of life you have to model-thin, or even very thin, but if you are concerned about your weight, your self-image, or even spending a lot of time getting on and off the scale, weight loss can make an appreciable improvement in your quality of life. That is if it is done safely and healthily. Starving yourself will only cause more problems in the long run.Even a small amount of weight loss can help you feel better about yourself if it's something you've felt you needed to do. And that small kick from losing five or ten pounds can not only bolster your sense of self through accomplishment, but can help you feel good enough to get on the road to a healthy weight, if where you are is problematic.Weight loss and weight management can do a number of helpful things for your body. You may look in the mirror and hate the way your stomach hangs over your pants. Attractiveness aside, that overhang is putting added stress on your back, which can lead to back pain, which can lead to you moving less, which can lead to more weight gain, which can put more stress on your back...This can be said systemically. Excessive weight -- as opposed to...more
Many apartment renters assume that they're out of luck when it comes to home security. Though you won't be able to install a whole house security system, there are dozens of other options for protecting yourself if you live in an apartment. Ensuring...more
Sprains, strains and other common athletic injuries can be treated with some common sense and some basic supplies. With a doctor's assistance, most basic injuries will heal within a matter of a few weeks, allowing you to get back to your regular...more
There are a ton of lotions out there that claim to help prevent stretch marks, such as scar serum, cocoa butter or Maderma. Make sure your skin is always moist, this helps in stretching the skin and not tearing it. There are new...more
The big battle going down on late night TV right now is Jay Leno vs Conan O'Brien. In 1992, Johnny Carson said goodbye to a faithful audience that had watched him for 30 years. Jay Leno hosted the Tonight Show for only 17 years before...more
Fibreglass is an essential ingredient into the makeup of a Formula 1 car. It is an extremely heat resistant and strong product which features several beneficial aspects to any team looking to use it. It was initially thought that the introduction of...more
If you want to get rid of your tough schedule and want to obtain utmost enjoyment then nothing is perfect than very funny comedy show like God of Carnage. When you will be watching the show, you cannot control yourself from laugh out loud. You will...more