ZAP lower back pain with exercise
Although lower back pain can result from sudden traumatic injuries, it occurs more often as a result of weak and inflexible muscles, poor posture or poor body mechanics. Any excessive strain on the back will result in pain. Individuals who suffer from lower back pain normally get relief...
Ancestral healing for your heart
Life is a series of principles founded on the belief that we are capable of taking charge of our own lives and healing.Before modern medicine, our ancestors relied on healing methods handed down from their fore parents.
An affair of the heart: congestive heart failure
One of my closest friends, Tillie, is approaching her 90th birthday. When one of her many ailments rears its ugly head, she confidently tells me not to be concerned since "this is the price we have to pay for living longer". And so it is with heart failure - for every 10 years of living,...
I AM WHAT I THINK - Changing Jamaica's mindset
Jamaica is about to embark on a major campaign - vision 2030. The aim is for this country to achieve first world status by the year 2030. This is a great vision and certainly a bold step forward. However, slogans alone will not bring about changes; for any individual, community or nation...
DIETITIAN'S DESK - More good news on fruits and vegetables
A recent British study which followed 20,244 men and women, aged 45 to 79, had some interesting findings at 11 years follow up. The participants had no known cardiovascular diseases or cancer at the beginning of the study in 1993-97; they were asked to fill out questionnaires ...
Keep up your dieting resolve with these 5 tips
Statistics say the majority of us will make a New Year's resolution to lose weight.With that in mind, I'm sharing my list of top things to do to make that resolution come true. Count calories. There are so many diets out there - low-fat, low-carb, high-protein...
Letters
Eat fewer calories as you grow old - Dear Ms Brown: I read your columns and take your advice. I am 61 years old, I go to the gym everyday and I feel great but as you say, the calorie intake and the proper diet are so important even with exercise. I want to lose about six pounds ...
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