Weight Training is Safe for Pregnant Women
Adopting a supervised, low-to-moderate intensity weight-lifting exercise program can be safe and healthy for women with low-risk pregnancy according to the 2011 March issue of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
Tips on Prevention and Treatment of Shin Splints
Shin splints is a common overuse injury mainly affecting runners and anyone involved in high impact activities or sports. The good news is that this painful condition is preventable with smart training and self care.
Watch Your Step
There are many choices you can make that will reduce your risk of falling and protect your independence. Check-out these tips for simple things you can do to stay safely on your feet.
Reduce Your Health Risks
Your physical health can affect your risk of tripping, slipping and falling. For example, some medications can affect your alertness, judgment and co-ordination. Skipping meals and not drinking enough water can make you lightheaded and unsteady on your feet -especially in the hot summer months and after exercise. Poor eyesight can lead to dangerous stumbles. The […]
Prevent Falls in the Home
As we grow older, our risk of falling increases and so does the risk of serious injury from a fall. Most trips, slips and falls happen in and around the home. Here are some simple things you can do to make sure your home doesn’t trip you up.
Improve your Balance and Strength
Taking a tumble can cause serious injury that affects your everyday life and independence. One of the best ways you can reduce your risk of slipping, tripping and falling is to improve your strength and balance. Almost any kind of physical activity is helpful – but some activities deliver greater benefits than others. 1. Strong […]
A Closer Look at Aquatic Physiotherapy
Starting with assessment of the patient’s condition, Physiotherapy involves evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a range of diseases. One type of physiotherapy is aquatic physiotherapy or hydrotherapy. Aquatic physiotherapy or hydrotherapy is a type of physiotherapy that involves water during the treatment for a low to zero impact on joints which leads to a more […]
What Acupuncture Can Cure
We all know that acupuncture originated in China. Being the pioneer in this type of traditional therapy, China is where you’ll find doctors that have been practicing this form of therapy for generations. Dr. Du Yuanhao is a 51 year old practitioner of acupuncture therapy together with a team of other doctors in Cinese Acupuncture […]
Skipping Breakfast Can Increase Your Chances of Getting Diabetes
According to a new study published online from Harvard School of Public Health last week, men who routinely missed breakfast had a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And men who ate only once or twice a day were also at increased risk for the disease. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include […]
Should We As Consumers Have The Right To Know About “Pink Slime?”
During the past month, consumers and media outlets have expressed outrage over a beef additive found in many products that resembles a “pink slime” in its manufacturing process. The product, called “lean finely textured beef” (LFTB), is composed of carcass trimmings that have been warmed, centrifuged for fat removal and treated with ammonium hydroxide gas […]