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10 Steps to Start Exercise, Reduce Fat and Stay Fit and Healthy for Life
Written by CH Cheah   
Sunday, 22 June 2008 05:39
ExerciseShould you exercise? Off course you should. There are many benefits of exercise that has already been published so many times in many publications, magazines, newspapers and many others. Even the Government is promoting exercise. According to Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research here are some benefits of exercise:Exercise...* Improves your mood* Combats chronic diseases* Manage your weight* Strengthens your heart and lungs* Promotes better sleep* Puts a spark back into your sex lif…
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My Experience of Living with GERD (Acid Reflux)
Written by Shirley T   
Wednesday, 18 June 2008 05:44
MedicineIt was only 2:30am in the morning and I couldn't sleep again! I was burping aloud. Perhaps I shouldn't lie down to continue my sleep as I felt my throat was rather uncomfortable. It was not sore throat but kind of tight and hard to swallow, as if the opening near upper esophagus was getting narrower.It happened about two and half years ago. At the beginning, I thought it was only a mild sore throat so I went to see a GP (general practitioner). I was given some kind of antibiotics and life went o…
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Leg Muscle Cramp/Spasm during Hiking: How to prevent and what to do?
Written by Shirley T   
Sunday, 25 May 2008 01:36
HikingLeg muscle cramp during hiking usually occurs on thigh or calve muscle, likely due to dehydration/electrolyte imbalance or muscle fatigue caused by heavy exercise. In order to prevent cramp, eat and drink reasonably while trekking on a long hike. If you are going for a harsh and tough hike, please prepare the physical body adapting to strenuous activity. Prior to the hike, engage in a couple of short hikes, cycling or running for at least 30 min each time on every alternate day may help.
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Wrist Tendonitis
Written by Shirley T   
Sunday, 27 April 2008 01:14
'Mous-ing' activityWrist tendonitis (or Tenosynovitis) literally means inflammation of tendon at wrist joint. When functioning under normal circumstances, the tendon glides easily and smoothly when muscle contracts. However, when tendon is overuse, it needs to be accustomed to the new demand and if not able to make, it will inflame. Age could also be another reason which may be due to the blood vessel that supply nutrient to the tendon is being deprived. A significant percentage of wrist tendonitis is due to anato…
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