Yearly Archives: 2011

Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders refer to the conditions caused by  several problems with jaw movement and pain in and around the jaw joints. The jaw joints, or temporomandibular joints, connect the lower jawbone (mandible) to the skull and are used more than any other joint in the body. They allow the jaw to open and close […]READ MORE

When you’re trying to lose weight, nothing beats putting on a pair of baggy jeans that used to be tight. It’s undeniable progress when your pants beg for a belt. But what do you do when you hit a plateau? The scale says you’ve lost 50 pounds but then it won’t budge for months. Maybe […]READ MORE

Weight-bearing exercises, started in your youth and continued throughout your life, can help prevent osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become thin and brittle, making them more likely to break. These exercises, such as walking, jogging, climbing, dancing, or lifting weights, help you build strong bones as a young person, and then help you […]READ MORE

If you think yoga is all about sitting on a cushy mat in a dark room chanting “ohm” over and over, check out this week’s episode of The Biggest Loser. Yes, the scene was picturesque. Contestants unrolled their yoga mats onto a verdant knoll in New Zealand overlooking the ocean. And that’s where the pretty […]READ MORE

A sports hernia is an injury of the inguinal area, located in the lower abdomen right above the groin, caused by repetitive twisting and turning at high speed. This type of hernia occurs mainly in people who play ice hockey, soccer, and tennis. Although the condition is known as a hernia, in many cases an […]READ MORE

A vitamin and mineral supplement, often called a multivitamin,  provides a variety of nutrients that are also found in food. They come in the form of pills, chewable tablets, powders, and liquids. A standard multivitamin usually contains three different kinds of supplemental minerals and vitamins: water-soluble vitamins (like vitamin C, vitamin B, folic acid, and […]READ MORE

Eating right and being healthy are important parts of controlling diabetes. By maintaining a healthy weight with exercise and proper diet, your blood sugar levels can be better controlled. Keeping your blood sugar levels controlled can better protect you against long-term problems associated with diabetes. To better control your blood sugar levels it is very […]READ MORE

Smoothies are healthy, easy to make, and can be a great source of nutrition and energy for hard-working athletes and exercisers. The good thing about preparing these thick, tasty treats is they can be as healthy as you want them to be. There is an infinite variety of healthy and delicious ingredients that can be […]READ MORE

I can’t imagine what it would be like to live in a place where everything you did was taped on camera. Everything. That’s how viewers of The Biggest Loser got to watch former Olympic wrestler Rulon scarf down a bag of chips when he should have been sleeping. His trainer, Jillian Michaels, confronted him openly. […]READ MORE

A certified Sports Dietician, helps athletes of all abilities meet the nutritional demands of their sport, in a way that’s right for their personal metabolism and health. Those with this certification are specially trained to help athletes by counseling them on the best dietary and nutritional plans for their body type, activity level, and recovery. […]READ MORE