Scan and X-ray information
Having any hospital scans or tests can be daunting. However, it doesn't need to be once you know all the facts. So, here's a quick run down of everything you need to know about X-ray and scans. ...
Thyroid Question
Despite all my blood tests to check my thyroid levels being normal I have developed a goitre (one specialist noticed it) no one else can see it !I did have an ultrasound and was advised to keep check ...
Study: Lung cancer screening doesn't save lives
A new study suggests that screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer doesn't save lives or prevent advanced disease and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment.
But it's not the final ...
Possible pancreas problems?
About 10 months ago I did a full GI workup including Barium CT scan of the abdomen, and upper and lower GI endoscope. All tests came back very fine. I was concerned about pancreatic cancer and both my ...
Hamstring Injuries & Stretching
City Sports Magazine has a helpful diagram of the hamstrings which are in the back of the upper legs. They are attached to parts of the pelvis on top and just below the knee joint at their bottom. P ...
Get On The Ball for Stronger Abs
One of today's most versatile pieces of equipment is the stability ball. Here are two exercises that can be performed with a standard stability ball:
1) Trunk Curls - Start with the top of the ball b ...
Strong Abs Without Crunches
To flatten and firm your abdominal muscles without having to do endless crunches, include the following move in your workout routine. Your arms provide resistance and challenge your core muscles to ma ...
Exploring the Root Chakra
We are so busy being stressed and cooped up in ourselves and our lives, that we sometimes forget the importance of simply breathing, and not just out of our mouths but using the root of our bodies. If ...
Keep Your Bucket Full
When doing Yoga asana, one way to keep your alignment correct is to imagine a bucket of water cradled within your pelvis. Tilting the hips too far under will cause your imaginary bucket to lose water ...
A Simple Workout during Pregnancy
Squatting would probably be high on every grandmother's tip for a pregnancy workout. It is a great exercise that works the thigh muscles and opens the pelvis. And it's very simple to do. Here's how ...
