Month: June 2009

Reducing Cellulite without Liposuction

Are there alternatives to liposuction for cellulite reduction? With the occasional rare exception, liposuction is usually considered cosmetic surgery. Therefore it is not considered medically necessary.  

Acute Bronchitis: Knowing About the Different Signs and Symptoms

There are quite a lot of people living today who are suffering from different kinds of respiratory illnesses. You have to consider that your respiratory health is one of the most important factors that you should consider. Many people have been disabled by chronic respiratory illnesses where the main cause is that they tend to […]

Should You Wear Antiperspirant During a Workout?

Most of us are self-conscious of body odor and sweat even when we work out or play sports, but is antiperspirant a good idea when you know you’re going to be working up a sweat? Sweating is healthy. Sweating allows toxins to be released from your body (consider the sweat lodge or a sauna) and […]

Nutrition Strategies To Ensure You Never Feel Tired Again

Our food does a lot more than providing us nutrients and energy. Our diet is also responsible for our mood swings, depression, laziness, tiredness and other such feelings. Nutrients trigger hormones that in turn control our mood and attitude. Have you ever noticed that quick tummy full lunch of pasta or Chinese food makes us […]

Hamstring Injuries

The hamstring muscles are located on the back of the thigh and are actually three different muscles. They are powerful, spread across the back of the thigh and connect to the bones at the lower end of the pelvis and below the knee. They function to flex (bend) the knee joint and straighten the hip […]

Sleep and the Immune System Work Hand in Hand

When we fall ill, we are always advised to sleep, get a good night’s rest, and stay at home — if possible, stay in bed. This might not be all too difficult: after all, we often feel weak when we are ill; and we often do want to sleep when we have infections, such as […]