Many situations can lead to back pain, including obesity, poor posture, improper body mechanics, arthritis, disc injuries and nerve entrapment. Some back pain is worse when sitting, while others feel more pain when standing, twisting and bending. Some patients also experience a worsening of back pain while walking.
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Nicotine can cause many health problems. It can temporarily raise blood pressure and heart rate because it causes blood vessels to narrow. Nicotine can also make the blood more likely to clot and block an artery, and it can cause damage to the lungs and make breathing difficult.
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A bruise, which is also called a contusion, occurs when the blood vessels leak blood. This usually happens due to an injury that causes the blood vessels to break. As blood enters the tissues, a bruise forms. Over time the area heals, the body reabsorbs the blood and the bruise disappears.
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Tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone. In order for you to move, your muscles contract. This places tension on the tendons, which in turn pull on and move the bones. If through disease, overuse or injury your tendons become inflamed or irritated, you may develop tendinitis.
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Having allergies means the the immune system is over responding to some type of substance, that does not normally trigger a response. Common substances that cause allergies are pollen, mold, pet hair, dust, pollution and some types of foods.
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Blood poisoning, or sepsis, is the body's inflammatory response to a bacterial infection entering the blood stream. It occurs mostly in hospitals, in people with compromised immune systems and people with chronic and debilitating diseases that weaken the body systems.
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Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bones. When a muscle contracts the force is transmitted through the tendon, which then pulls on the bone to make movement occur. The wrist joint is subjected to a lot of movement and the tendons in this area can become inflamed or irritated, causing pain and stiffness.
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Blood sugar levels that become too high or too low can cause a variety of health problems and can even be life-threatening. Mild, moderate and severe blood sugar fluctuations can also affect your mood and behavior.
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While a blood test to determine your cholesterol level can be done anytime, for the most accurate results it is best to fast. Different foods such as fatty foods have varying effects on cholesterol levels and if you test too close to eating, you may not get accurate results.
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Following a low-calorie diet means limiting sugar intake. This involves cutting back on sugary foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, non-diet soda, fruit juice and sports drinks. Sugar is loaded with calories, it can lead to dental problems, and it raises triglyceride levels in the blood.
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If you are struggling to lose weight, you might be confused by all of the diet plans and options available. No matter what plan you are following, however, you must eat fewer calories than you burn in order to lose weight.
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When trying to lose weight quickly it may seem logical to severely restrict calorie intake or skip meals as a way to cut back on calories. While reducing caloric intake is necessary to shed unwanted pounds, skipping a meal does not lead to successful weight loss.
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Massage can help relax tight and painful muscles, improve range of motion in the joints, enhance circulation and lower stress levels. Stress is considered a risk factor for many chronic diseases, and can make your symptoms worse.
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The frontal lobe section of your brain is known as your “emotional center." It not only controls emotion, it is also where your personality is formed. This area plays a role in memory, controlling movement and judgment, as well as social and sexual behavior.
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Massage therapy is a general term used to describe various forms of hands-on body work. This includes Swedish, deep tissue, sports, neuromuscular, hot stone, trigger point, lymphatic, therapeutic touch massage and many others.
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If you are an elite athlete or just want to achieve a very low percentage of body fat, there are no magic foods, but there are ways of eating that can help you reach your goals. However, 7 percent body fat is a very low amount and may not be healthy for everyone.
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A swollen gland refers to a swollen lymph gland or swollen lymph node. Lymph glands are found throughout the body, including in the neck or throat. They help to keep the body healthy by trapping and destroying bacteria, abnormal cells and other foreign particles.
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Being overweight or obese is a serious health concern. It raises the risk of many chronic medical conditions and can contribute to back and joint pain. Weight gain does not happen overnight, it usually creeps up through the years.
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Getting three to five servings of vegetables every day is recommended to manage weight, protect against heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. While eating frozen and canned vegetables can help to meet the daily requirement, the best bet is to eat fresh as much as possible.
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While having a high percentage of body fat can contribute to many chronic diseases, not having enough body fat can be just as dangerous.
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