Posted on: 21 December, 2007
Author: Brad Walker
Brad Walker discusses the anatomy of stress fractures and what sports and activities are most vulberable to this very common sports injury. Stress fractures are small cracks in the bone caused by repetitive stresses or overuse, such as the repetitive impact on the bones of the lower leg and foot during running and jumping activities. This injury commonly occurs in the weight bearing bones of the feet, upper and lower legs, and hip area. Any athlete may encounter this injury but those with lower bone density due to genetic, metabolic or dietary issues are more susceptible. Women may be more...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 27 November, 2007
Author: Zach Hunt
If you were to build the house of Spokane fitness nutrition, exercise, and motivation would make up the foundation; they would also make up the framing, the walls, the roof and pretty much the whole... If you were to build the house of Spokane fitness nutrition, exercise, and motivation would make up the foundation; they would also make up the framing, the walls, the roof and pretty much the whole house. Supplements would then maybe be the satellite dish, or perhaps the little gnomes in your garden - not real worthwhile without the house there. So why would...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 November, 2007
Author: Sandra Prior
Weight training will one day become the greatest force in existence and it may be hailed as the activity that actually saved civilization from itself. Technology tries to seduce us into inactivity ... Weight training will one day become the greatest force in existence and it may be hailed as the activity that actually saved civilization from itself. Technology tries to seduce us into inactivity and complacency. The personal computer is now as ubiquitous as the most mundane household appliance, and many individuals now supplement their television viewing with hours spent surfing the internet, performing an endless series of reps...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 11 November, 2007
Author: Peter Kent
It is a well known fact that motorcycle accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. Motorcyclists are often difficult for auto drivers to see and are therefore more susceptible to injuries than those driving the automobiles. Every study conducted has shown that the best preventative measure against severe injuries is to wear a helmet. However, even those who wear helmets are vulnerable to brain injuries from accidents. Motorcycle accidents are a well-known leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Together with auto accidents, they are the single largest cause of brain injury in the United States....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 November, 2007
Author: Sandra Prior
Exercise is like an investment account. It keeps you healthy and looking good for years to come. The older you get, the better you can ward off a serious threat to your health. If you were physically active in your youth, it will be easier to start bodybuilding in midlife. Bodybuilders who may have stopped training for 10 years, return to it and recover their former condition, often within 6 months. Your body has a memory. You never forget how to swim or ride a bicycle. Training is analogous to money. Each workout is like a deposit in an interest...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 11 September, 2007
Author: Marvin Badler
. Security Tips -FINDING AN INTRUDER IN YOUR HOME By Marvin Badler If you come home and find your front door is ajar, what should you do? DO NOT GO INSIDE If you suspect a burglar is still in... . Security Tips -FINDING AN INTRUDER IN YOUR HOME By Marvin Badler If you come home and find your front door is ajar, what should you do? DO NOT GO INSIDE If you suspect a burglar is still in the house, do not go in. Go to a neighbor's house to call the sheriff. Wait until the sheriffs arrive...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 26 August, 2007
Author: Kelly Hunter
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) is a legislative act that was passed to protect the privacy and rights of personal health information. As a result of this law many hosp... The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) is a legislative act that was passed to protect the privacy and rights of personal health information. As a result of this law many hospitals will issue a security number which must be presented by any family members or guests who wish to visit a patient. This number will also allow certain family members to get medical updates on...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 August, 2007
Author: Colin Lim
With so many different options being marketed as the best way to lose excess stomach fat & gain a six pack its easy to understand why so many people are confused and end up shelling out their hard earned money for techniques or exercise machines that do very little if at all. This article looks at the scientifically proven way to get those much desired six pack abs. How many times have you turned on the television or opened a magazine to be confronted by the next best workout plan or diet program or exercise machine or fat burning pill...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 July, 2007
Author: Lena Leino
Labor acupressure is a natural way to bring on labor and delivery. It's safe for the mother and the baby because no pharmaceuticals are being introduced into the body. Additionally acupressure manages labor pains, without the fear that the labor would slow down. Mothers who have used acupressure during childbirth have been incredibly satisfied with this natural method. In order to start the childbirth, medical labor induction has become a common event. Pharmaceuticals are widely used to induce labor in the Western hospitals but there is an alternative to this risky approach. Acupressure for labor is a natural method that...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 22 April, 2007
Author: Kevin KS
Fear of dancing? Are you scared to venture out onto the dance floor? Join the club. Find out the easiest way you can eliminate your fear of dancing and also learn to dance in the process. I have many a crazy friend. Some would say that I was the craziest of them all. It does not matter. Some of them I know through dancing, some of them I don't. You want to know something crazy? Whether theyre my friends that dance for a living or my friends who can't dance at all, they both have a fear of dancing. It...
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