Eat Mediterranean To Save The Heart
According to experts, you can reduce the risk of heart disease by 15 percent if you choose to eat Mediterranean diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and light on red meat for three months. This was what the research study reported in 2005. More than 200 men and women who were at moderate risk of heart disease were divided into two groups: one was assigned to eat a Mediterranean diet while the other one was assigned to eat low-fat diet for three months. People on Mediterranean diet were instructed to eat fish four times a week and red meat only once a week. Red wine is allowed with daily two glasses for men and one glass for women. For people on the low-fat diet, they were asked to eat poultry instead of beef, port or mutton; and fish two or three times a week, and were encouraged to eat fruit and vegetables, low-fat daily products and vegetable oils. While the recommendations were not strictly followed by all the participants, eating habits did show a change in both groups. Both...
Lifting Procedures For Reducing Or Preventing Back Pain
Many people don t realize the importance of lifting objects properly in order to avoid hurting their backs. One of the leading causes of back injuries are due to people lifting heavy objects improperly. In this article I will go over the proper procedures for lifting heavy objects in order to avoid back pain. Lifting things doesn t have to be hazardous, whether you re at home or at work. Many people put lots of stress on their backs on a regular basis, especially those who have jobs in warehouses or delivery companies. Even those who don t spend lots of time lifting heavy objects can make their backs prone to injury over time even if they lift small objects if they do it improperly. There are two primary mistakes that many people make when lifting objects. The first mistake is using the wrong muscles to lift up objects. You re supposed to use the muscles in your legs and buttocks instead of the muscles in your back. It is always important to bend your knees when lifting an object off the floor. This gives your spine a level...
Overcoming Barriers To Pain Relief
Calling the under-treatment of pain in America a human, healthcare, and economic crisis, the American Pain Foundation wants to raise public awareness about pain relief. More than 75 million Americans suffer from acute or chronic pain every year. Acute pain can be caused by surgery, injury or infection and usually goes away when the underlying problem is treated. Chronic pain may also result from an injury, as well as a long-term disease or condition that is more difficult for health care professionals to either diagnose or treat. More than two out of five pain sufferers experience such severe pain that they are unable to work, and almost two-thirds are unable to perform the basic activities of daily living. In fact, chronic pain costs Americans over 100 billion a year in medical expenses, lost wages and lost productivity. Beyond dollars and cents, pain can take a heavy toll on those who suffer and their family and friends. Left untreated, chronic pain has the potential to rob a person s quality of life-affecting their...