The back is an amazing structure. As its central support, there are 33 vertebrae balanced on top of each other, held together by ligaments and cushioned by intervertebral disks. There are 7 cervical vertebrae, which are the smallest and most flexible. The top two have very specific functions. The first cervical vertebra, or atlas, articulates
With the success of previous campaigns: Fundraising Challenge Event and Organ Donation Awareness Campaign, BlogCatalog is back with it’s latest campaign for a good cause – Stop The Abuse. Bloggers are called to blog about ending all kinds of abuse, be it child abuse, animal abuse or drug abuse, on Sep 27, 2007 I’m writing
In the last decade there has been a lot of interest in the role of hormones and aging. The neuroendocrine theory suggests that it is the decline of the nervous and endocrine systems and lessening of their ability to regulate and integrate the body’s key activities could be one of the factors that may contribute
Foods To Eat Apricots, berries, broccoli, carrots, citrus fruit, garlic, ginger, kale, kiwi, mango, melon, papaya, pineapple, red bell pepper, sweet potato, watercress, watermelon, tamarind. Juice #1 2 grapefruits 1 thick slice of melon 1 peach This is such a pack of an immune boosting punch. One would never imagine grapefruit could be so sweet.
Running on the road, treadmill or at the park near your house is a sure way to get one’s heartbeat racing. But is it a great way to shape up or a pathway to trouble? Running – The Pros Heart Disease And Weight Control Dr Peter Schnohr, chief cardiologist of the Copenhagen City Heart Study
Hormones are the chemical messengers that control virtually every biological process in the body. Hormones tell your cells what proteins to manufacture and your organs which functions to perform. When hormone levels decline, less information is transmitted, and the body functions less effectively. Research clearly shows that declining hormone levels are a potent risk factor
A gentle but powerful hands-on Japanese healing art, the word ‘Reiki’ means universal life energy, the vital energy around and within all living things. It helps restore balance and harmony to the mind and body. Use throughout the world by people of all creeds and belief systems, Reiki is something that can benefit anyone. Reiki
Moisture content is the key ingredient in your skin that keeps it looking young. Healthy skin is about 10% water – whether it’s oily or dry – and drinking plenty of water will help keep your skin hydrated from the inside out. The main purpose of a moisturizer is to lock in the moisture with
We all know what is hearing, but just what is hearing loss? And did you know that about 3 in 1000 babies are born with hearing impairment? In fact, hearing problem is the most common birth defect. A hearing problem can also develop later in life. How Do I Know If I or My Child
We know that doctors, capable and skilled as they are, are prone to human error and need help arriving at the best and safest medical judgment. So where does that leave us patients? Smack in the middle, that’s where. The rational, communicative patient is as much a member of the medical team as the doctor
Ask any woman how many pairs of shoes she owns and chances are she won’t say “oh, just a couple”. Now, ask every woman what they hate the most about their shoes and most will complain about aching feet. Though many of us would love to go out bare-foot or in our most comfortable pair