Changes in elevation can cause pain in the teeth, which is a condition called barodontalgia. It is not only caused by mountain climbing, but by any change in atmospheric pressure. Whatever the initial cause, these painful toothaches are often a sign of underlying dental problems or imperfect dental work.
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Lower back pain is the most common work-related disability. Most instances disappear after a few days -- if your pain lasts for more than three months, it's considered chronic. Low-impact exercises, especially walking, are appropriate activities if you suffer from recurring lower back pain.
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Hiking can provide a relaxing outdoor experience, but if you overdo it, you may experience soreness. A sore calf from hiking could result from trying to do too much, too quickly. The soreness is usually a sign of your body adjusting to the new activity.
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A 5-year-old child may experience swollen lymph nodes during an illness -- in fact, the glands can swell to twice their normal size. Bacterial infections and viral infections can cause the lymph nodes to become enlarged.
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Keeping your diet free of gluten and dairy might seem an impossible task. However, more companies are creating gluten-free and dairy-free products to match the needs of consumers. Also, many common snacks contain neither gluten nor dairy.
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If your toe goes numb during a run, take a look at your shoes before you jump to any conclusions. Tight shoes and tight lacings can compress your nerves and cause you to lose sensation in your toes, including your big toe.
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Delayed soreness from a hike is sometimes preventable. Nutritional supplements, stretching, proper footwear and trekking poles are touted as having preventive powers when it comes to the aches and pains of a hike, especially one with prolonged periods of descent.
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Mountain bikes can scramble over roots and rocks that would stop a road bike in its tracks, but when it comes to pavement, a road bike will take the lead every time. This discrepancy in speed results from the weight of the bikes, the position of the riders and other basic differences in construction.
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Inversion therapy or inversion exercises hang you upside down and are used to relieve lower back pain. Other potential benefits include improved circulation, improved posture and relief from exercises that compress the spine. If you're looking to try inversion exercises, choose from a variety of equipment.
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Knowing how to float in the water for long periods of time could save your life in an emergency. Although you often see swimmers floating on their backs, this is just one of many possible positions. Relaxing and staying motionless help you float more easily, regardless of the position.
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Specific problems with a body region require specialized exercises. Facial exercises combat wrinkles and sagging jowls, or the loose skin of the lower cheeks and jaw, by improving your facial muscles and tightening the skin.
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Punching bags for boxing come in a variety of sizes, materials and colors. Heavier bags provide more resistance -- the heavier the bag, the more difficult your workout. When it comes to choosing the right bag, size, level of fitness and the intensity you plan to train at all factor into your selection.
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One common side effect of exercise is tingling or numbness in the extremities, including the feet. Although the cause is usually a minor problem such as tight-fitting shoes, this sensation could indicate a serious problem. If your foot falls asleep during exercise, don't panic.
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Chlorine is a yellow-green gas with a strong odor that ranks among the top 10 most common chemicals produced in the United States, as of 2011. Used during World War I as a chemical weapon, today its uses include disinfecting everything from tap water to industrial waste and sewage.
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Swimming is an excellent way to get in shape, but spending time in an over-chlorinated pool is associated with certain health hazards, such as asthma. While swimming in the ocean, stay on the lookout for sea creatures such as jellyfish.
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Puffball mushrooms are similar to tofu in color and in texture and can be cooked in a similar fashion. Preferred methods of cooking puffballs range from cubing the flesh and simmering it in a soup to slicing the mushroom and frying it. Puffballs can also be baked, grilled, sautéed and steamed.
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Calcium is a nutrient needed for strong bones, but your body cannot absorb it properly without the help of vitamin D. The combination of calcium and vitamin D helps strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis.
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Ever since Michael Pollan's book “The Omnivore's Dilemma” hit the shelves, the safety of the preservative tertiary butylhydroquinone, or TBHQ, has been an object of contention.
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Adhering to a vegan diet or avoiding eggs for allergy reasons doesn't mean you have to eliminate birthday cakes, chocolate-chip cookies and other baked goods from your diet. Bake cakes and cookies without eggs in a number of ways.
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After removing the old coat of paint and stickers and sanding down your bike frame, you need to choose a type of paint that will make your bike shine. You can always purchase a 99-cent can of spray paint from the hardware store, but the results won't be amazing.
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