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Right arm hurts when coughing
I was recovering from the flu and the only remaining symptom was a stuffy and runny nose. I thought that I was already on my way to recovery when I became aware of a combination of a dull pain and … Continue reading
How To Get Ripped Abs
Most people would like to have a well toned body with ripped abs to show off at the beach. Unfortunately, our modern way of life is very sedentary and we eat too much, so we are generally overweight. We know … Continue reading
Exercise before breakfast to burn fat
A recent survey found that over 63 percent of adults in the U.S. are either overweight or obese. Most people know that diet and exercise can get the body back to normal shape, but diet and fitness plans generally do … Continue reading
What to eat to lose weight
Eating a daily portion of French fries will eventually make you fat, and eating yogurt every day can keep you from gaining weight. This is one of the conclusions of a report published by researchers at Harvard University[1] which found … Continue reading
What is moderate exercise?
To estimate the number of calories that you should eat, you also need to know your level of activity. If you are very active, you will need more calories than if you are sedentary. While it is relatively easy to … Continue reading
Yoga inversions may cause inner ear problems
The Upward Bow pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) and other yoga poses that require the head to be inverted may disturb the inner ear and cause vertigo and dizziness. The inner ear has a vestibular system formed by three canals that are … Continue reading
Modern lifestyle promotes obesity
I just returned from a trip to Manhattan, New York. The streets are packed with taxis, buses, and people walking. Under the streets, you can hear the constant rumble of subway trains. New Yorkers use public transportation and have to … Continue reading
Foraging for mushrooms and bamboo shoots
Bamboo Shoots After almost one week of continuous spring rains, the trees are green and the the ground is moist. These conditions promote the growth of mushrooms and bamboo. A nice walk in the woods will bring you closer to … Continue reading
Oprah Winfrey’s diet failure
Oprah Winfrey in 1988 and 2008 Oprah Winfrey has a history of yo-yo dieting that has been parodied on Saturday Night Live. In 1988 she lost 67 pounds on a liquid protein diet and appeared on her talk show dressed … Continue reading
Basketball is the Most Dangerous Sport
We naturally assume that boxing is a dangerous sport because its purpose is to try to knock out the opponent. However, statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) indicate that the greatest number … Continue reading
