Most biking injuries occur as a result of an accident – falling off the bike, or as a result of repeated movements over time. Superficial soft tissue injuries and musculoskeletal trauma are the most common injuries. Many problems are linked to poor posture on the bike, poor bike fit, and over training. Although some injuries […]
The problem with a sun burn is that you don’t feel any symptoms until a few hours after the sun exposure; and depending on how severe the burn is, it can take a day or two to see the full extent of the skins’ damage. Some of the symptoms of a sun burn are: Pinkness […]
“Frozen shoulder” is a term that is used when the shoulder becomes painful and loses motion because of inflammation. The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar tissue forms, and shoulder movements become difficult and painful. The joint capsule of the shoulder joint has ligaments that hold the shoulder bones to each other. When the capsule […]
You can be in the sun without sunscreen for up to 20 minutes a day. This is extremely variable depending on your genetics. The darker and thicker your skin, the longer the sun exposure needed to start sun radiation damage. For freckling individuals, sun exposure may cause damage very quickly, even in less than 5 […]
We all know that too much sun is bad for us…. but what happens if you have an allergic reaction to sunscreen? Many adults and children have allergic reactions to the chemical ingredients found in sunscreen. Here is a list of what you don’t want in a sunscreen: (courtesy of Environmental Working Group) oxybenzone – One of […]
We all know the benefits of exercise, yet many of use still find it difficult to incorporate physical activity into our busy lives. Most of use have good intentions, but do not seem to find the time to exercise.
Here are some simple tips to help you enjoy your garden this summer without negative after effects.
For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, springtime can be a mixed blessing. The warm weather, the flowers, versus the allergy symptoms: runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, headaches, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. Left untreated, allergies can lead to sinus infections, feeling groggy, headaches, depression, and in serious cases, allergies can be fatal. Allergy medications temporarily […]
An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. When the immune symptom detects anything unwanted or unknown, it will defend itself by attacking and destroying the dangerous substance. (There are hundreds of ordinary substances that can trigger allergic reactions). However, sometimes, the defenses are directed toward […]
Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to food you have eaten, triggering an allergic reaction. Many people believe they have a food allergy, but in fact they have a food intolerance. Food intolerance is much more common than a food allergy, and while food intolerance can be uncomfortable (upset stomach) it does […]
