Hip Stretches for Low Back Pain Relief Stretch your quadriceps in the prone position. Photo Credit: darrinahenry Did you know that stretching your hip muscles can help your back? The pelvis is a key structure when it comes to back health, partly because it is fixed to the lower spine. Not only […]
Archives for May 8, 2021
Sciatica Symptoms – What’s that Pain Going Down Your Leg
Sciatica Symptoms Sciatica Symptoms – in a nutshell – generally consist of pain, numbness and/or weakness, and/or electrical type feelings such as pins and needles, shock, etc, down one leg. Initially, sciatic pain may be mild, but over time, it grows in intensity, sometimes to unbearable levels. Most forms of sciatica originate in the lumbar […]
Nuts And Seeds Offer A Bounty Of Nutrition
You can’t spell ‘nutrition’ without ‘nut’ Nuts offer a bounty of nutrients, ample protein and are a source of unsaturated fats, which makes them a satiating snack. Nuts and seeds offer a bounty of nutrition and are a satisfying snack. The noise about nuts’ nutritional attributes is louder than ever, and they’re available in a […]
Canadian Families Spend More on Taxes Than Food, Shelter
The average Canadian family now spends more money on taxes than on food, clothing and shelter, according to a report by the Fraser Institute. “With growth in the total tax bill outpacing the cost of basic necessities, taxes now eat up more family income, so families have less money available to spend, save or pay […]
Pineapples and Health
Pineapples and Health Pineapple juice has been fermented into an alcoholic beverage in the past, and used to alleviate body heat and fevers. It was used externally to dissolve warts, callouses and painful corns. Due to the large amounts of natural acids (citric, malic, and tartaric) and bromelain enzyme, large amounts of fresh pineapple […]