Your sacrum is one of the most forgotten parts of your body; until something goes wrong. The sacrum is a triangular-shaped bone that forms the base of your spine and sits between the pelvic crests, or the ilium.
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Manuka honey, a particular type of honey that comes from New Zealand’s manuka tree, appears to stimulate the body’s immune responses to help fight infection. Manuka honey has high antibacterial properties.
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There are a variety of reasons why you may find yourself in the common pattern of eating late at night after skipping meals all day. You may be too busy to stop and eat a meal, or you may simply forget because you aren’t hungry. Or, you may think that eating just once a day can help you cut calories and lose weight.
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Fainting or "blacking out" while exercising can be dangerous, but the underlying cause is not always a serious condition, according to the National Institutes of Health Medline Plus. Malnutrition, overheating, dehydration and stress can all lead to blacking out, and exercise can hasten the process.
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You may be limited from doing certain types of exercises and fitness activities if you have knee problems. High-impact sports, such as soccer, basketball and distance running, and exercises that place a lot of strain on the knee joints, such as leg squats, can take a toll on your knees.
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Caffeinated teas act as a diuretic, making you expel water through urine; however, they also contain hydrating water. Herbal teas typically have no caffeine.
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Your hard palate is the roof of your mouth's hard part right behind your front teeth. Your soft palate -- the continuation of this muscle -- is the soft, fleshy part of the roof of your mouth just above the back of your tongue. You use your soft palate for speaking, sucking or blowing on something and swallowing.
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The Adonis Belt is the area where your abs and hips meet but are separated by bone and ligament. Learn how to train these muscles.
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B vitamins obtained from food sources provide numerous benefits, including improved liver and nervous system function and healthy skin, hair and eyes. Because B vitamins also affect your metabolism, taking excess vitamins in a B complex supplement may upset your digestive system and cause changes in your stools.
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Creating symmetry in the body is one of the most crucial aspects of competitive bodybuilding. Unfortunately, this can be quite a challenge because your dominant arm tends to be stronger and more developed than your non-dominant arm.
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You slept through the alarm, the kids are late for the school bus, a cup of coffee is all you can face in the morning. Whatever the reason, skipping breakfast is a bad start for your day. A habit of skipping breakfast can lead to long-term health problems, some of them irreversible.
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Creatine is a natural supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders to improve performance and enhance muscle growth. It may also help boost your cognitive function and temporarily improve your workout speed and energy. Fitness enthusiasts often supplement creatine with whey protein, which is a dairy product.
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Whether you’re keeping track of developing your biceps or simply want to know how big they are, measuring provides the answer. Bodybuilders may measure their biceps before and after a workout to monitor muscle expansion. Others measure the muscles a day after working out to obtain a precise measurement.
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Consistently high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides have adverse effects on your health, according to the American Heart Association.
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Propel is a flavored water drink that contains electrolytes. While the initial version contained sugar as well, the only version available in 2011, Propel Zero, is calorie-free. As a parent, you may wonder about whether Propel is a smart drink to give to your children.
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Rice, especially brown rice, is a major food staple consumed by over half the world's population every day. In fact, in some countries rice provides more than half the daily calories -- not surprising since brown rice is brimming with nutrients.
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Kefir is a cultured milk drink with a thick, creamy consistency, served plain or flavored. Traditionally, it's prepared by combining fresh milk with Kefir culture, which is made up of living yeasts and bacteria.
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Whether they came from a bag or straight from the fruit, you’ve probably tasted pumpkin seeds. Pumpkins aren’t the only winter squash that contain edible seeds; however, you can eat the seeds of virtually any squash variety, including acorn squash.
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Oxalate is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in almost every plant to some degree, including fruit, vegetable and grain plants. Oxalate is usually located in leaves or bark, where the compound binds with calcium to remove it when plants go through their seasonal shedding.
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Mackerel is a small, oily ocean fish that is high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury, making it a popular choice among health aficionados. Monterey Bay Aquarium's global Seafood Watch names it as a "best choice" seafood for sustainability.
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