Is It Healthy or Full of Sugar?
Consuming too much sugar may cause inflammation in the body, which can lead to less than optimal function of your nervous system and may even cause pain or other unpleasant symptoms.
Even if you think you’re eating healthy, sugar could be sneaking its way into your diet. Here are a few “healthy” foods that are sometimes full of the stealthy sweet.
Salads: Healthy, right? Well, sometimes. Take a look at your favorite salad dressing to make sure it isn’t jam-packed with sugar, as many are. Big offenders are often those that are fat-free.
Nut butters: Love almond or peanut butter toast in the morning? While they’re packed with protein, some have added sugar.
Bottled tea: Some people choose tea over coffee for a midday pick-me-up, but all too often it’s followed by a sugar crash. Check the label on your top brand to make sure it’s not full of unnecessary sweeteners.
Back Pain? Give This Morning Stretch a Try
Waking up after a night of sleep should be refreshing. For many, it’s not. Morning back pain can easily get your day started on the wrong foot. Instead of dealing with it daily, try some morning stretches to loosen your spine.
The popular yoga pose known as “cobra” is especially good for tight backs and easy for beginners to try.
1. Lay on your stomach.
2. Place your hands under your shoulders and elbows in toward your torso.
3. Push your legs, hips and feet toward the ground while you lift your chest up and take a big breath. As you exhale, open your chest by softening your shoulders down.
4. Lower back down and repeat a few times.
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Oct 01, 2021 at 8:44 PM
The cobra yoga pose would put me in a wheelchair. It is dangerous for pinched discs.
Oct 05, 2021 at 9:48 AM
Thank you so much for your comments. Like every condition in the human body, no two problems are exactly the same from person to person. For uncomplicated disc issues, like mild bulges and non surgical disc herniations, gentle extensions can relieve disc pressure on the irritated nerve root. Complicated disc problems involving extensive arthritis or degenerative joint decay, ligament laxity, extensive muscular degeneration, disc fissures, disc prolapse, disc annular tears or any combination of these may not respond so favorably to extension exercises. It is always wise to consult with a professional, familiar with your unique circumstances, before attempting any type of stretches and or exercises.