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Balance And Stability

How to perform Yoga for Respiratory Health

In this article we focus on two yogic breathing exercises to control breathing. Regular practice can relieve common respiratory ailments like cold, sinusitis, etc.

Hand Therapy Exercise

Exercising Your Hand and Fingers

The ability to have a firm grasp on the world around us cannot be emphasized enough, but doing so without pain is even more important. Sometimes due to an injury or arthritis we can experience diminished range of motion and a higher level of pain over time. Your doctor may want you to visit with an occupational therapist in order to evaluate any loss of dexterity or strength.

Stockings

Choose Your Stockings

Yes, not all stockings are created equal. Compression helps patients with circulation problems due to a wide variety of maladies and, at first glance, compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings may seem like the same thing, but there are subtle differences that are quite important. Knowing the subtle differences in each can help you choose the proper type of compression stocking.

Pain Relief

Relief for Your Pain

Pain is caused by a plethora of stimuli and there’s nothing better than pain relief. Some instances of pain are temporary, while some are chronic and can last a lifetime. Being able to design a pain management plan for your specific need requires understanding what options are available to us. There are a plethora of pain relief methods that can be advantageous to whatever pains you.

Fitness products Elderly

Dealing with Aging

Aging is not just a matter of developing wrinkles or a touch of gray hair; it can affect many aspects of our body and therefore have a direct impact on our lifestyle. Old man time waits for no man or woman!!

Fitness products

Exercise and Rehabilitation: Similar but Different

Obviously, everyone can benefit from daily exercise as a key to overall health, but rehabbing after an injury or illness requires specially trained therapists to guide us through what we need. Working together with our doctor and therapists allows us to work efficiently and in a safe manner toward set goals to get us back on our feet.

Orthopedics

Sports and the Handicapped

Many people feel that competitive sports is off-limits to those with handicaps and that is just plain wrong. A multitude of handicaps can be overcome to allow everyone and anyone to participate in their favorite sport and succeed.

Massage Therapy

Give the Gift of Massage

The first thing that comes to mind too many people when they hear the term massage is a relaxing day at the spa, but that is only the tip of the iceberg. Many people have been visiting massage therapists to receive the relief from a plethora of physical maladies that can improve with a good deep tissue massage. The benefits of massage have been studied for years.

Yoga And Pilates

Yoga for Healthy Living

Yoga was, is, and might be one of the most effective practises developed by the ancient people in history. From breathing exercises to physical activity, each and every posture or asana described in the ancient books of yoga have been proved to have some or the other postive impact on the health and body of an individual. Modern techinques and equipment have couple with this ancient knowledge to create an amazing amalgamation of exercise and treatment. Yoga aids and accessories have helped yoga teachers and gurus to train amateur yoga enthusiasts to become trained yoga experts and have also helped in preventing or treating a number of conditions.

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Making A Difference

10 Common Foot Problems & How To Manage Them

Our feet carry us through life and bear the brunt of our daily activities. Learn about 10 common foot problems and how to treat them. READ MORE.

Making A Difference Immune Health

7 Tips For Living With Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. It is a genetic disorder of the CFTR gene, which helps water and salt pass through our cells. This defect causes thick, sticky mucous in the lungs, digestive tract, and other organs. Here are 7 tips for living with cystic fibrosis. READ MORE.

Health & Wellness

Foods to Avoid With Hypothyroidism

While it is common sense to limit calories, increase exercise, and get proper rest, losing weight with an underactive thyroid gland involves a few things that you may not have considered. Some foods can exacerbate thyroid symptoms. Let's take a look at the foods to avoid with hypothyroidism. READ MORE.

Ostomy Guide

How To Unblock A Stoma

Living with an ostomy means caring for your stoma. If there is a blockage, how do I unblock a stoma? What do I need to do? We have some information you need to hear. READ MORE

Pain Relief

10 Ways To Fix Pinched Nerve In Neck At Home

If you are dealing with a pinched nerve in your neck, this article can help. Find ten ways to fix a pinched nerve in the neck at home. READ MORE.

Health Care for Women

5 Best Products for Endometriosis Self-Care

Whether you've just been diagnosed or are seeking new ways to cope with it, certain endometriosis self-care tips can make a significant difference in your quality of life. Here are some products that can help with endometriosis pain. READ MORE.

Gifts for Friends

5 Best Light Therapy Lamps for Holiday Gifting

Holiday Season has arrived. Gift your loved ones something special. Read the holiday gift guide & find 5 of our best lightboxes to choose from.

Health & Wellness Making A Difference Immune Health

9 Worst Foods For Lungs

We are all aware that fried and processed foods can negatively affect our bodies. Eating foods high in saturated fats can cause inflammation, which can lead to an unhealthy situation in our lungs. Let’s look at the nine worst foods for lungs and what we can do to boost our immunity and maintain good lung function. READ MORE.

Sports Injury Prevention

7 Products for Better Injury Prevention in Sports

Avoiding injuries in sports is much easier than trying to recover from them. How do I achieve this? What can I do to avoid injury? We have some information you may need. READ MORE

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