You would probably be forgiven for not knowing what Fibromyalgia is. Although studied and treated for several centuries, Fibromyalgia was not recognised as an illness until 1987. The term is derived from Latin and Greek words that literally translate as pain of the muscles. The condition is chronic and causes persistent tiredness and pain in the ligaments and muscles.

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“You are what you eat.” We have all heard this saying in many different contexts. But how much truth is in it? While there is abundant evidence that your diet has significant impact on your health, trying to connect specific health aspects with certain foods or diets may be taking the analogy too far.

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The Internet is a wonderful source of “miracle” foods and diets. Some claim to boost your brain power, others your sexual potency. And when it comes to high blood pressure there is certainly no shortage of culinary cures. But do any of these really work?

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If you spend long hours in a wheelchair you know it can lead to uneasiness and be very uncomfortable, which is true for anyone who is disabled. Keeping the body moving as much as possible in your wheelchair should be a regular part of your daily fitness program. This should be a priority no matter what your disability. Doing regular wheelchair exercise will help you increase your strength, flexibility, improve your mobility, strengthen your heart and lungs, and help you control your weight.

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There is a discussion going on for years now, doctors against patients, scientist against believers in alternative health and so on. Because it is never been scientifically proven that a diet or a list of foods that you should or should not eat can help against rheumatoid arthritis, doctors will almost never advise this. But many patients belief that there are certain known foods that help with there rheumatoid arthritis. So who should you belief?

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I’m sure I just upset some of those out there that think ellipticals and treadmills are the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I’m going to assert to you in this article, that they are both a big fat waste of your time!

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Inversion tables, gravity boots, and other mechanical devices are used by thousands of people who suffer from back pain as an alternative to drugs and surgery. Recent studies back up what these people are finding with medical evidence. In 2008, a study from Newcastle University in England found that patients who regularly used an inversion table reduced the need for back surgery in more than 70% of back pain patients.

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Being healthy, in shape, and taking care for your own body combines to equal fitness. Which is something wonderful that people can do to enhance their lives – commit to fitness!

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We all use skincare supplies in one form or another. For centuries people around the world are using products for their skin, to keep it healthy and nurture it. The Egyptians already used herbs and potions for their skincare and the Chinese were using products based on plants and animals to keep things moisturized, healthy and beautiful.

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Today, there are many lift chairs that offer comfort, space and stability. But there are some manufacturers who take into consideration more than just stability and comfort. Why? because different people have different needs.

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