Well Being Articles

The muscle most widely thought to be associated with the development of a stiff neck is the levator scapula muscle. Pain and stiffness in the neck is thus felt to be going down to the shoulder blades. Pain may often be associated with a headache.

Sciatica is pain in the sciatic nerve that radiates from the buttocks down the back of legs to the knee or even to the big toe. The pain is caused by pressure or irritation of the sciatic nerve.

The average American eats close to 600 pounds of dairy products a year, which makes it the single largest component of their diet.

Acid reflux is diagnosed when highly acidic gastric contents reflux back up into the esophagus. We all on the odd occasion suffer acid reflux especially when we over indulge.

Good diabetes control means keeping your blood sugar level as close to normal as possible. If you have diabetes that doesn't mean that you have to start eating special foods or follow a complicated diabetes meal plan.

Citrus fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals. Citrus fruits are not only loaded with vitamin C, they also strengthen your immune system.

Does it seem that no matter what you do, you can’t gain weight? If so, you need to take a look at your diet and training plan, and set your sights on bigger gains.

Osteoporosis, a condition that causes brittle bones, affects over 200 million people globally. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but your risk increases as you get older. Find out what exactly osteoporosis is and how it's treated.

Flaxseed oil is available from numerous manufacturers generically, where branded products include Tona-lean 1000 CLA, New Energy, Bioflax, FiProFlax, BioEFA Flax 1000 and Linum-20.

It has been estimated that as many as three in ten Americans take at least one type of vitamin.