Archive for May 2015
Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
An athlete’s body is designed to accomplish incredible feats of strength and endurance. From hiking treacherous terrain to dashing long miles on uncertain grounds, you are capable of doing amazing things. With all of your training for these activities, your feet can take a beating. Take the time to learn warning signs of plantar fasciitis,…
Read MoreSciatica in Pregnant Women
Sciatica is very common condition during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back, runs down each leg and into the feet. There are many different causes of sciatica in pregnant women, but the most common are inflammation or pressure on the lower back causing sciatic nerve pain. In…
Read MoreWhat is a Stroke? Causes, Symptoms and Getting Help
Lately, I’ve seen more and more young people suffer from cerebral vascular accidents, commonly known as strokes. Historically we’ve thought of strokes as an old person’s disease, but the condition affects a growing number of young people nowadays. So, I wanted to explain what strokes are, what causes them and how you can identify and…
Read MoreDiabetes and the Glycemic Index: Should You Rely On the GI?
If you have diabetes of any type, you’re probably pretty familiar with the Glycemic Index (GI). The GI is a number assigned to a food type that represents the food’s effect on your blood sugar levels. The higher the number, the more a diabetic should avoid it. For example, kidney beans rank low on the…
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