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6 Fun Fitness Activities...
Exercising and staying fit doesn't have to mean hard work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in good shape. So with that said, here are some enjoyable activities that can help with your fitness goals too. Bicycling When you ask many...
Overcome Sports Pain After 40 - Are Remedies Available? Part 2
Overcome Sports Pain After 40 - Are Remedies Available? Part 2
In Part 1 of this article we explored the desire of persons over forty to experience optimal health. Optimal health for most of us can be reflected in more active lifestyles.
Your...
The Gradual Learning Of Golf
Learning golf is done gradually rather than all at once.
This is not exactly what most Americans are looking for in the land of fast food, now is it?
If you want to learn a sport quickly, then you might want to try a different sport. Learning...
The Ron Artest Saga: Brawl, Trade Rumor, Suspension, CD
Ron Artest, forward of the Indiana Pacers has been known for
his wild behavior for several years. However, in the past two
NBA seasons it has been worse then ever. We all now the story,
last years incident in Detroit, the infamous brawl when a...
The World's Most Beloved Sport - The History of Soccer
By Rebecca Blain of http://www.everything-soccer.com While it is undisputed that the origins of modern soccer, or football, originated in Britain, there is a great deal of evidence that points to this beloved game as having an older history. ...
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Pain Killers Aren't The Only Answer
Pain is something that most of us dread, but pain often serves a useful purpose: it tells us that something is wrong and that we need to do something about it. So that toothache or pain in the back should not be ignored. Unfortunately some medication masks pain rather than treating pain. So, what can you do if you are experiencing pain?
Sometimes the choice is obvious: if you have toothache, you need to visit a dentist. Sometimes it’s less clear. What do you do if you have backache? There are several different choices, including visiting an osteopath, a chiropractor or a sports therapist. Sometimes specific exercises will do the trick. Have a look at the books by Pete Egoscue for simple easy exercises you can do to help alleviate chronic pain.
Sometimes chronic pain responds well to a change in diet. Some people with arthritis find that reducing their meat intake and/or sugar and white flour intake works well. Some pain is caused by allergy problems, so check this out with a kinesiologist.
A recent study on irritable bowel syndrome has shown
that many sufferers are allergic to foods, such as yeast (in bread, alcohol, etc.), wheat, peas, cashew nuts, almonds, barley, beef and soya. Migraine sufferers often do well if they exclude certain trigger foods, such as chocolate, cheese, red wine and citrus fruit.
Drinking lots of water can help. So can eating lots of fruit and vegetables. These are rich in antioxidants, which help keep the joints lubricated and so prevent stiffness. Many people swear by fish oil supplements, or glucosamine sulphate to keep them fit and supple into old age.
Whatever you do, don’t just put up with pain. Have a look at all the possibilities, not just pain killers.
About the Author
Jane Thurnell-Read is an author and researcher on health, allergies and stress. She has written two books for the general public: "Allergy A to Z" and "Health Kinesiology". She also maintains a web site http://www.healthandgoodness.com with tips, inspiration and information for everyone who wants to live a happier, healthier life.
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