One of the toughest sports played today is soccer. When you consider the players in a soccer game running to and from in an estimated 8-12 km of ground in a single game, you realize just how physically demanding the sport is. Aside from what mentioned above, it must be considered too that soccer players […]
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Massage is the practice of soft tissue manipulation on living animals. This therapy can be used on humans, dogs, horses and cats. The goal is to provide physical, functional and some psychological improvement in the function of the animal. The word massage comes from the French language which means \”friction of kneading\”. In the Arabic
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Massage therapy has been known to help promote healing in a variety of health related problems.Massage therapy has been known to help promote healing in a variety of health related problems.This is accomplished by the massage being given over the trigger points of the body. This massage over these trigger points relaxes the muscles. Aside
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Sports psychology is the science that deals with the mental and emotional aspects of physical performance. This means that athletic performance isn’t only about muscle strength or endurance but has also, something to do with the power of the mind over the body. Elite runners have taken advantage of this aspect of their sport for
Yoga refers to the traditional physical and mental disciplines which originated in India with the ultimate objective of uniting the body and mind through the use of medication, physical postures, breathing and exercise. Yoga is a discipline of stretching and toning the body through movements, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and specific diet recommendations. Likewise, it
Ask any golf player what they would most like to improve in playing better golf and you will get the same answer from all, if not most, of them. The most common answer would be their swing on the golfing turf. The mechanism of the golfing swing takes practice and positive thinking along with positive
The word Ayurveda is from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language. It literally means “Knowledge of life”. The underlying concept in the practice of Ayurveda principles is that one is in charge of his own life and healing. Simply put, this concept offers a philosophy where prevention of needless agonies in life is in the hands
One of the martial arts that originated in China many centuries ago is Tai Chi. Because of its popularity, a lot of people are practicing it even in an open area. Further, it is also noted as a form of discipline, exercise and is thought to promote energy that comes from inside the body. It
Diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease are two distinct and separate conditions that affect the intestines of individuals. In the case of diverticulitis many physicians believe it can be result of a low fiber diet over a long period of time. Diverticula are small abnormal pouches that line the intestines and later become inflamed or infected,
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Diabetes is a disease that effects insulin production or usage. The hormone, insulin, is necessary to convert starches, sugars, and other food into much needed daily energy. Diabetes is a complicated disease and it is not completely understood how it develops. Genetics does appear to play a part in the role of the development of
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