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    Lack of Sleep Equals Weight Gain

    Sleep is an important part of our daily cycle. It is during sleep that the body begins to regenerate and repair itself from the activities of the day. Shorting yourself when it comes to getting enough sleep can lead to changes in your body that promote weight gain.
    Each person has a certain amount of sleep [...]

    Healthy and Low Calorie Pizza Ideas

    Pizza is a favorite food for many people. Too bad it is so loaded with calories that most people don’t indulge if they want to lose weight and stay healthy. No need to worry. Here are some alternatives for your pizza to help you enjoy it anyway.
    Let’s start from the bottom up, which is where [...]

    How to Spice Up Your Exercise Regimen

    Exercise is a great way to stay in shape. But, after a few months you might be getting bored with your workout routine. Here are a few ways that you can spice up that program and also see new and improved results.
    Many exercise gurus recommend sticking with an exercise program for three months at a [...]

    Samadhi

    Are you a fan of meditation and all things transcendental? Then you might be interested in learning more about the process of achieving Samadhi.
    Samadhi is a type of meditation state that is a tenet of many kinds of yoga practices. In eastern religions like Buddhism and Hinduism, it is a state of consciousness that is [...]

    How to Minimize Sore Muscles after a Workout

    Right after a particularly intense workout, you feel on top of the world. It might have been hard, but you made it. The next day, it could be a different story. You may not be able to get out of bed.
    The reason for your dilemma could be sore muscles. You may be wondering what happened [...]

    Ruptured Ear Drum

    Your ear drum is a thin membrane that separates your middle ear from your outer ear. Sometimes the ear drum can develop a hole and expose the middle ear structures to the outer ear. This is a ruptured ear drum.
    The function of the ear drum is to conduct sound waves. When you hear sound, it [...]

    How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

    Swimmer’s ear is a condition that is commonly seen during the summer and in kids. It is an infection of the outer ear that can lead to problems deeper inside the ear over time. Here are some helpful hints to prevent swimmer’s ear and enjoy your fun in the sun and surf.
    Swimmer’s ear doesn’t just [...]

    Running Away from Stress

    Stress is everywhere: in our homes, our jobs and on the street. Since we can’t get away from it, it is best to learn how to manage it. One way to get your stress under control is through exercise.
    What does exercise do for you? For starters, it functions to bring health to your body. Strong [...]

    TENS Therapy

    When it comes to pain, we are all looking for relief. TENS therapy is one alternative for pain management. Keep reading to find out about it.
    TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It involves using electrical stimulation at the site of pain to relieve it. Now, this is not the electric shock therapy that you’ve [...]

    H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine

    People are apprehensive about getting the seasonal flu, not to mention the swine flu. There is an H1N1 vaccine available. Before you get it, learn about how it works.
    The swine flu is a new strain of the influenza virus. It made its appearance this year and has people scared. To limit the spread, a vaccine [...]