Keeping Our Bodies Healthy

Are You Holding Onto These Misconceptions About Reiki?

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You’ve probably heard of reiki, which is a form of energy healing that’s becoming more popular in the United States. However, what you have heard or believe about reiki may not be accurate. There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about the practice, and to decide whether or not it’s right for your needs, you need to know the truth. Misconception #1: Reiki is a religious practice. Reiki is often mistaken for a religious practice. Read More»

Ways Urgent Care Centers Help With Bad Poison Ivy

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Exploring in the woods can be a lot of fun when it is done right but can also become an issue for some people. For example, some may end up developing poison ivy rashes that can be quite painful and hard to tolerate. In a situation when these rashes become too widespread on the body, it may be necessary to go to an urgent care center to get help for this issue right away. Read More»

4 Common Lower Back Pain Problems And Treatments

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Back pain is debilitating and very painful, limiting your physical movement in inconvenient and painful ways. It’s also a very common problem that tends to affect millions of Americans. In fact, 8 out of 10 Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives, whether that’s acute pain that lasts only a short while, or chronic pain that lasts longer than three months. Lower back pain is a frequent area of concern. Read More»

Don't Just Ignore Your Varicose Veins

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If you have varicose veins in your legs, you may look at them and assume they’re just a cosmetic issue. This could be true for a while. Varicose veins don’t usually cause any major problems in the early stages, but they usually worsen and become more than a cosmetic issue over time. When that happens to you, it will be important to seek treatment. Here’s a look at the signs your varicose veins are ready for treatment, and also a look at some of the treatment options worth exploring. Read More»

The Elements Of An Effective Personal Fitness Program

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The great thing about personal fitness programs is that they can be personalized. You can alter the program to suit your unique needs. However, there are still some specific elements that a personalized fitness program needs to have in order to be effective. A Goal Before you even start building a personalized fitness program, you need to know what the goal of that program is. For instance, you would build a very different program if your goal is to lose 15 pounds as opposed to if your goal is to add 10 pounds of muscle. Read More»