If your buttocks cramp up from sitting at your computer all the time, take steps to ease your pain now. Each buttock contains the gluteus maximus, which is the largest muscle in your body. Although a thick layer of fat covers and cushions your gluteus maximus muscles, they can cramp up with tension and pain when you sit on your buttocks for long periods of time. In addition, the nerve fibers that support your muscles pinch or squeeze together from the constant pressure placed on your bottom.
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If you read magazines or watch the news, you have probably read or heard about the many health benefits that can be had just by drinking red wine. In fact, modern medical research now shows that red wine contains several antioxidant compounds that enhance heath, including:
resveratrol - believed to improve cardiovascular health, prevent blood clots and help slow or stop both mental and physcial aging processes quercetin - believed to help patients fight some types of cancer by inducing cancer cell death polyphenols - believed to help prevent some types of chronic disease tannins - believed to protect against heart disease In addition, red wine is thought to interfere with the growth and development of fat cells and even lower blood pressure, when used in moderation.
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Acupuncture may seem like an extreme alternative treatment for pregnancy troubles, but it can actually be very effective for many women who struggle with the effects of pregnancy. Acupuncture is used to treat all sorts of different ailments using thin needles to access specific nerve and pressure points in the body. For pregnant women, acupuncture can be especially effective for relieving these common forms of discomfort:
1. Morning Sickness
Many women struggle with nausea during the first trimester of pregnancy, and some will continue to struggle even after they pass into the second and third trimesters.
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If you suffer from the joint stiffness, pain and inflammation that is characteristic of arthritis, you are probably looking for ways to alleviate your discomfort. Although various rheumatology treatments are available such as anti-inflammatory medications and pain relieving drugs, many are known to cause side effects in some individuals. Fortunately, there are ways to treat your symptoms naturally without the use of prescription drugs, and this may include diet and exercise, the use of dietary and herbal supplements, physical therapy or massage therapy.
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Oh, the joys of adolescence... when everything seems to cost an arm and a leg, especially when it comes to dental care and orthodontics. The joys are compounded when a child is diagnosed with celiac disease, which means parents have to keep their child safe from gluten. Unfortunately, gluten can be found in more than just food items, and is often found in dental hygiene products and orthodontic devices, such as retainers.
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