Exercises for Back Pain: Stretching and Strengthening

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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), lower back pain is the most frequent cause of disability on the job, and Americans collectively spend around $50 billion on treatments for this type of back pain annually. Fortunately, you can also treat your lower back pain without surgery or drugs.  Try a few basic stretching and strengthening exercises for back pain to prevent and relieve your lower back pain and support muscles.

7 Reasons Why Your Baby Cries and How to Soothe Him/Her

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When your baby cries, it is a way of communicating something to you and or ensuring a response from you.  It’s sometimes hard to work out why your baby cries and which need your baby wants you to take care of, but as your baby grows he’ll learn other ways of communicating with you. Here are some reasons why your baby cries, and what you can try to soothe him/her:

Losing Belly Fat After Pregnancy – 2) Postpartum Diet

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Losing belly fat after pregnancy, is a never-ended topic for new mums.  In our previous article we have talked about getting back in shape after birth by postpartum exercises, and a postpartum belly wrap. Today we will talk about losing belly fat by a sensible postpartum diet, which can help you shed pounds gradually while giving you enough nutrients to keep your energy up.  Let’s read on for easy postpartum diet tips!

Stretching and Strengthening Ankle Exercises for Ankle Sprain

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Once the initial pain and swelling have receded after an ankle sprain, stretching and strengthening ankle exercises should be performed to help strengthen your ankle.  Here, we will look at some stretching and strengthening ankle exercises which can be used to help treat and prevent ankle problems, to improve the mobility and movement around the ankle joint.  It is also important to remember to be careful and go gradually.  Every sprain is unique and you should also always follow your health care professional’s advice on this topic.

Ankle Sprain Treatment and Causes

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In this article we will talk about ankle sprain treatment and causes.  Let’s start with some the basics of ankle injuries.  Ankle injuries are defined by the kind of tissue — bone, ligament, or tendon — that is damaged. The ankle is where three bones meet, the tibia and fibula of your lower leg with the talus of your foot.  Bones are held together at the ankle joint by ligaments, which are strong elastic bands of connective tissue that keep the bones in place while allowing normal ankle motion.  Tendons attach muscles to the bones to do the work of making the ankle and foot move, and help keep the joints stable.   Therefore, ankle injuries most commonly caused by: sprain (damage to a ligament), fracture and tendon strain.

Top 12 Breastfeeding Benefits for You and Your Baby

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding because your breast milk helps your baby grow healthy and strong.  Benefits of breastfeeding extend well beyond basic nutrition.  The cells, hormones, and antibodies in breast milk also protect your baby from illnesses.  Scientific studies have shown that breastfeeding benefits you too.

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Pregnancy?

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If you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, you’ve probably wondered about what to eat and what not to eat during pregnancy.  Eating a healthy diet during pregnancy means you’ll get all the nutrients you and your developing baby need. The basic principles of eating a healthy diet during pregnancy remain the same: get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. Today’s variety of food and beverages is so huge that in order to make it easier for you to remember we’ve combined together what is believed to be the 5 of the most essential nutrients to eat and 5 foods to avoid during pregnancy:

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