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A New Parent’s Guide to Avoiding Back Pain

brandyellen — Mon, 10 May 2021 19:46:27 +0000

Caring for a new baby is hard: between feeding and choosing the diapers for new baby’s, there’s little time for parents to rest. Everyone’s getting older, as well. The average age of new mothers in the U.S. is now 26 years (up from 23 in 1994). And the average age of new mothers in some other developed countries reaches up to 30 years and beyond. New fathers in the U.S. are even older, with a median age of 31 years. While a few years might not seem like a big deal, those years contribute to the normal wear and tear of the body. Especially the spine making back pain a very real and very common ailment for new parents in populations around the world. Keep reading to learn how new …

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Knee Pillow for Zapping Pain and Discomfort

brandyellen — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:41:23 +0000

On the stomach, on the back or on the side, everyone has their favorite position to fall into the arms of Morpheus, but if you wake up in the morning with too much pain, something is definitely wrong. It is not just a matter of mattresses and pillows. While you sleep, there are several positions that create spinal misalignment. And can cause back pain in the lumbar region or leg cramps. To get a really good sleep and not wake up crumpled, one of the possible solutions is to get an orthopedic knee pillow. As recommended by orthopedists, simply placing a pillow between the knees or the upper part of the leg automatically restores natural alignment of the hips, pelvis and spine. A regular pillow is enough. But on the …

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6 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an Electric Bike

brandyellen — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:24:44 +0000

Buying an Electric Bike might be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made in your life. They allow you to reduce costs and could possibly become your main mode of transportation. They’re also a great way to extend your rides and will provide you with a great workout. However, there’s a lot that goes into buying one, and making a mistake could ruin everything for you. You could end up with a bike that doesn’t fit your expectations and becomes a total waste of money. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest mistakes to avoid when buying an electric bike. Don’t Be Fooled by Range Unlike the automotive industry, the range that is advertised by e-Bike manufacturers isn’t tightly regulated. So, any claim they make has to …

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The Role of Intermittent Fasting on Your Testosterone Levels

brandyellen — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:16:53 +0000

If you’re into your health and fitness, it’s likely that you’re already aware of the term ‘intermittent fasting’, which is a method that involves alternate periods of eating alongside periods of fasting. If the word ‘fasting’ gives you chills, the truth is that we all fast naturally in our day to day life. With the average human being sleeping for between 7 and 8 hours each day, this automatically means that we have ‘fasted’ or gone without eating. As we enter a new decade, men’s testosterone levels are at an all-time low. With research carried out indicating that average testosterone levels have been decreasing by 1% each year, low testosterone levels can lead to poor health outcomes. There are natural and easy ways to boost testosterone levels, such as intermittent …

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How to protect your teeth when you’re working out

brandyellen — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:13:08 +0000

While your feet are pounding the pavement, or your muscles are stretching and clenching in the gym, you could be forgiven for not paying a great deal of attention to your teeth. That’s why you have to protect your teeth. After all, you’re getting fitter, and therefore healthier – what could go wrong? It might shock you then to find that regular exercise can actually be bad for your teeth – according to a study in Germany that found a link between regular exercise – and enamel erosion. It won’t surprise you to know that energy drinks, and even many protein bars, contain obscene amounts of sugar, but what else could you be doing to protect your teeth, when working out? Control your breathing Great – something you’re used to …

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How to Successfully Begin a Low-Carb Diet

brandyellen — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 17:52:02 +0000

Low-carb diets are incredibly effective when it comes to losing weight. But, if many of the foods you normally eat include carbohydrates, it can be difficult to start on a low-carb diet plan when you’re not sure what to eat. Fortunately, a few easy steps can be all it takes to get started with slashing your carb intake. Use the following tips to successfully transition to a low-carb diet. Skip the Diet Products When you go grocery shopping, you might notice a number of diet products labeled “low-carb” or “sugar-free” that cater to your new eating goals. In general, you’ll want to avoid these foods since they are mostly processed items that don’t offer a lot of nutritional value. They will essentially act as empty calories and make it harder …

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