All Entries in the "Fitness & Health Tips" Category
How to Run with Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the band of tissue (ligament) which stretches underneath the sole of the foot, and is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This ligament supports the arch of the foot and connects the base of the toes to the heel, whilst a pad of fat cushions the heel and Plantar Fascia from impact when we run or walk. How will I know if [...]
How to Run with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is reduced bone density, where the bones are more porous and more likely to fracture upon impact or with a fall. Far from causing osteoporosis, weight-bearing exercises such as running actually increase bone density and help to prevent, or at least slow down the development of this disease. Although osteoporosis is often found in elite female runners, the cause is actually from low body weight and lack of menstruation, [...]
How to Run With Heel Spurs
A heel spur is a bony outgrowth of the heel bone caused by connective tissue inflammation. Heel spurs usually occur underneath the heel or where the tendons of the calf muscles insert into the calcaneus (heel bone), and often happen in conjunction with tendonitis of the Achilles tendon. How will I know if I have heel spurs? Heel spurs cause tenderness and pain underneath or at the back of the [...]
How to Run with Sprained Ankle
Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, and are caused by a sudden over-stretching and tearing in the ankle ligaments, usually when we twist or ‘go over’ on an ankle. A ligament tear can be partial or complete, and this dictates the level of the injury and how long it will take to mend. An ankle sprain is more likely if you have previously sprained your ankle, [...]
How to Look Taller
You don’t have to feel down on account of being short statured. Height variation in human beings is pretty natural. Many would even feel bad because of their towering height. Following are a few tips to help you look tall; try them and you’ll find them pretty useful: Mind Your Outfits An important myth to look taller than you are resides in the selection of the kind of dress you [...]
How to Improve Low Stamina
Call to mind your childhood, you’ll find yourself running around for hours without feeling fatigued ever? With the passage of time, our lifestyles assume sedentary pattern and we don’t notice that our stamina tends to plummet to almost bare minimal limits. Lower levels of stamina impede you pursue active hobbies, attaining your optimum performance at work and sustaining sufficient vigor to take care of your family and friends. Those having [...]
How to Support Your Immune System
Healthy diet is vital for healthy body. Nowadays scientists emphasize more on specific diet strategies that not only keep you healthy but also fortify your immune system. The following are given three points that will help you to enhance your immunity. Fill your Vitamin D Tank If your diet contains enough amount of vitamin D, then you might have less health problems. The natural source of getting vitamin D for [...]
How to Get a Better Sleep
During your childhood, you might have been acquainted with the ‘Sandman’ — a common mythological character who comes to children during their sleep and makes them have good dreams by showering mythical sand over their eyes while they enter sleep. As an adult, having the entire stress and disruptions happening in your day-to-day life, you might not be having frequent ventures into this Western folklore realm. If you have difficulty [...]