Poor PostureLack of exerciseStanding or bending down for long periodsSitting in a chair that does not provide enough back supportSleeping on a mattress that does not provide enough back supportLifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy loads, or going about these.A fall.The most important cause of backache is obesity. Carrying excess weight puts a strain on the back, on both the bones and the soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, and joint tissues)....more
Cold TreatmentCold packs helps with bruises and swelling. For the first 48 hours after back symptoms start, apply a cold pack (or bag of ice) to the painful area. Lie on your back with your knees bent, and put the cold pack under your lower back. Do this for 5-10 minutes at a time, several times a day. Heat TreatmentHeat increases blood flow, which helps in healing. However, do not use heat on a back strain until 48 or more hours after back...more
Most backaches caused by strained muscles and ligaments can be treated with self-care. Other causes need a medical evaluation and treatment specific to the problem.Here are some lifting "dos and don'ts" to help you avoid straining your back. Do'sHigh Heeled shoes are one of the most common reasons for backache. Hence wear good shoes with low heels, not sandals or high heels. If you need to lift an object, stand close to the thing you want to lift. Always Stand Straight and Plant your feet squarely, shoulder width apart. Bend at the knees, not at the waist. Keep your knees bent as you lift. Pull in your stomach and rear end. Keep your back as straight as you can. Hold the object close to your body. Lift slowly. Let your legs carry the weight. Don'tsDon't lift if your back hurts. Don't lift if you have a history of back trouble. Don't lift something that's too heavy. Don't lift heavy things over your head. Don't lift anything heavy if you're not steady on your feet. Don't bend at the waist to pick something up. Don't arch your back when you lift or carry. Don't lift too fast or with a jerk. Don't twist your back when you are holding something. Turn your whole body, from head to toe....more
The modern world that's before us, offers us the access to anythingThat we would like to, hence we no longer need to walk long distances, nor do we need to spend the same amount of energy that our parents or grand parents would have spent to do a job, for motors and machines have occupied the position and have replaced manual work This site is...more
Do you want to lose weight? Of course you do, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this. Let me ask you another question. For how long do you want to lose weight? Just for the summer to look good in bikini? Or before winter Holidays to make some room for the turkey and mashed potatoes? If you want to do that go ahead and pick one of the fad diets....more
Everywhere I turn, people are on some kind of a diet. Whether it's Atkins or South Beach, people are obsessed with the right mix in their food choices to reach their ultimate weight. Of course, the most popular diets involve carbohydrates and proteins. The idea behind these diets is that foods are divided more or less into three categories:ProteinsChicken breasts and salmon (all good)Good CarbsWhole grains and leafy vegetables (necessary, but in moderation)Bad CarbsBreads, pizza crusts, and pastas (avoid these unless you want to stay overweight).It's a structure that also applies pretty well to the people that surround us.People ProteinsWe all know our proteins. These are the people who bring out the best in us and give us energy and support, reinforce our drive to achieve, and help us grow personally and professionally. These can include our mentors, our most unconditionally supportive or inspirational friends, our spouses and partners, and our children.Good Carb PeopleThe good carbs may be the trickiest to identify. These can be friends and associates who are generally good influences, and provide useful help, but may be best experienced in small doses. Maybe these are...more
Whilst this may sound like a weird heading to be linking confidence and bad breath together many sufferers of breath problems will know exactly what I mean. How often have you turned your head slightly when talking to someone to avoid breathing on...more
Mediterranean diet is basically the dietary traditions followed by the people of Greece, Spain and southern Italy who live around the Mediterranean Sea. It has been studied by an American Dr Ancel Keys when he landed in Greece in 1945. He discovered...more
Yes, it can!I believe that water not only helps with weight loss, but is also one of the most important things to keep in mind when trying to lose weight. Here are just some of the reasons why everyone should be drinking at least eight glasses of...more
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Your worst nightmare as a pilot - a DUI. Will this end your career as a pilot? What if you are the lawyer representing a pilot? Is this a simple DUI case or will it end your law career with a malpractice lawsuit? I know these questions can light up...more