Anyone Can Still Live Healthy With Degenerative Disc Disease

Anyone Can Still Live Healthy With Degenerative Disc Disease

Some people are affected with changes in the shape and function of spinal disc due to age. Normally spinal discs are soft in nature and are interconnected by locking mechanism of the rib bones. The spinal disc offers great support for performing various activities in daily life. It facilitates bending, turning and twisting movements of the body. However when the balance is lost in the spinal discs it may give rise to degenerative disc disease (DDD) which may affect the lower back of the spine causing back-pain.

Causes

There are various …

Young Baby – How to Succeed – Part 5

Young Baby – How to Succeed – Part 5

Newborn Senses

A newborn can respond to and readily differentiate between substances with a number of different taste sensations, such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. However, it should come as no surprise that, of all of these, there is a marked preference towards sweet-tasting foods. Further, studies have shown that neonates display a distinct preference for foods that exhibited a smell that reminded them of those that their mother used to eat regularly.

At birth, a neonate has a highly developed sense of smell. This displays itself in its first …

Bikram Yoga – Is it Dangerous Or Not?

Bikram Yoga – Is it Dangerous Or Not?

Well, you might have a slight doubt if doing Yoga can harm your body. You might ask if it is really dangerous. A lot of people have different opinions about this issue. Apparently, Yoga fanatics will definitely take no for an answer. But, there are other individuals who started to feel back aches and other muscle cramps.

Medical experts and physical therapists have also their side on this. According to them, since this activity is done in a heated room there can be some side effects to the human body. As we all know, heat increases the flexibility …

The Connection Between Hair Loss and Vitamin Deficiency

The Connection Between Hair Loss and Vitamin Deficiency

Experts say that it is normal for a person to lose a hundred or so strands of hair every day; but if the number is significantly greater than that, then it becomes cause for alarm. Unless you are one of the few who like to have a shaved head, then losing hair is not something you want to deal with. As much as possible, you would like to know what caused your hair to fall out so that it can be remedied right away. The most common causes of hair loss are …

Sensational Tips For A Marvelous Home Improvement Project

There are many home improvement jobs that you don’t need to hire a professional to do if you take the time to learn how to do them yourself. Take some advice from these time-tested approaches to improving your living space.

An extremely simple way to improve your home is to change out your air filters. Not only do allergens and dust creep into your air ducts when the filter is too clogged, but the efficiency of your system can …

Different Types of Yoga/Dosha Formed By Moon in Astrology

Different Types of Yoga/Dosha Formed By Moon in Astrology

The Moon is the lord of sign Cancer, significator of fourth house and mother, represents our deepest personal needs and our subconscious mind. It is a universal feminine energy representing protection, responsiveness and nourishment in our life.

Imagination, character, religious acts and mental capacity are indicated by Moon. Blood, uterus, menses, stomach, urinal and breasts are influenced by the strength of Moon in the chart.

The association/position of Moon with respect to different planets/houses formed different types of yoga /dosha causing auspicious and adverse influences in the life.

Specific types of …

Babies and Breast Milk – Are You Making Enough For Your Baby?

Babies and Breast Milk – Are You Making Enough For Your Baby?

Do you have enough breast milk for your baby?

Many mothers today worry about whether they have enough milk to feed their baby. Sit back and relax because human nature designed your body to meet the needs of your baby perfectly! Where did this doubt come from? Many women feel they need to pump and measure their milk to make sure their baby gets enough. Why?

A woman’s body naturally makes colostrum that is ready for the baby, in small amounts, right after birth. Babies are not meant …

Selecting the Right Clothes for Your Baby

Selecting the Right Clothes for Your Baby

Pregnancy is not such an easy task for a woman. Though it brings happiness to a family for expecting a new member, it could also be a very complicated undertaking every woman has to do. Preparation for a normal delivery of a healthy baby is something that should be greatly regarded as important.

There are a lot of things that you need to put in order while waiting for the baby to come out. Those few things you need to prepare are the clothing, sleeping stuff, bathing necessities and other expediencies.

For selecting …

Soy – A Miracle Food or Health Threat?

Soy – A Miracle Food or Health Threat?

Soy products have made it into the food industry big time. Soy has been praised as the miracle food that will save the world. However, in spite of impressive nutritional content, soy products are biologically useless to the body, for reasons explained below. Today, soy is contained in thousands of different food products, which has led to a massive escalation of disease in both developed and underdeveloped countries.

Given the fact that soybeans are grown on farms that use toxic pesticides and herbicides – and many are from genetically engineered plants – …

How to Successfully Use Your Breast Pump

How to Successfully Use Your Breast Pump

Making the decision to breastfeed is a very personal one. For many nursing women, they will eventually need to express breast milk to feed their baby for one reason or another. It is really important to understand how to use your breast pump. To get the juices flowing, whether you’re pumping or not, drink at least 8 ounces of water a day. The most optimal time to pump is usually in the morning when your breasts are at their fullest point. If you’re pumping at work, it is best to pump during the …