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There is a high prevalence of people suffering from back pain. Although the cause is usually biomechanical in nature (displaced vertebrae causing irritation to the corresponding spinal nerve), muscle tension and/or spasms are another cause that should not be overlooked. Stretching exercises can help relieve the tension that can build up in the lower back...

Our health is our most precious asset. However, our complicated lives prevent us from having good health, even though resources are at our fingertips. The struggle with chronic diseases is increasingly common in our society. The most common chronic killer diseases in the developed world are cardiovascular disease (heart attacks and strokes), cancer and diabetes. Chronic diseases cause about 70% of deaths in the developed world, and about half are preventable...

There are many benefits to vegetable juicing as a way to optimize your overall health. I am going to mention 3 of the main reasons. The first reason is that vegetable juices allow you to consume an optimal amount of vegetables. According to health experts, it is advisable to consume five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. The second reason is that vegetable juices help absorb all the nutrients from vegetables....

Many of the foods in supermarkets that are advertised as "low fat" or healthy options are actually hiding high amounts of calories, fats, sugars and salts. The following are some examples of supposedly healthy foods...

There are a number of negative side effects associated with many artificial sweeteners. In this article I explain the effects of some such as aspartame, saccharin, sucralose or acesulfame potassium. There are a variety of foods that commonly contain artificial sweeteners. Some examples include chewing gum, ice cream, syrups, yogurt and breakfast cereals...

In this article I expose you 5 tips to strengthen the immune system and to help rejuvenate your body such as, lowering sugar consumption, reducing the level of stress in your life, avoiding smoking, alcohol excess or getting enough sleep...