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Acupuncture and Fertility

Acupuncture and Fertility:How does acupuncture help, and to what extent should lifestyle factors be taken into consideration?

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Your iPhone Is Ruining Your Posture — and Your Mood

Slightly dramatic headline here but a worthy article all the same, showing the broad range of ways in which bad posture can affect our health and well-being. You could argue that people develop bad posture from reading, driving and watching TV. You could further argue that when people frequently work out of doors they develop postural problems...who doesn't know a gardener with a bad back? It's the repetitive nature of our Smartphone use that's the problem. Certainly it is worth being aware of our position, maybe even developing habits to prevent placing unneceassary stress on our bodies during phone use.

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Ask Well: How Many Miles a Week Should I Run?

Excellent news for us reluctant runners, especially at this time of year when the weather outside isn't very enticing. New research shows that as little as five or six miles per week is enough to bring about substantial health benefits. I think I can fit that much in between hail showers......

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New Help for Back Pain

Self-help for back pain. With back pain prevention is very important, and some exercise can go a long way towards avoiding acute episodes. Here is one regime of simple stretches that can be done at home. Bear in mind that any stretching should always be undertaken gently, and never force very stiff or painful muscles, listen to your body and take it slowly.

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Warm Up Your Winter With Some Fire-Cupping

Everyone who tries it enjoys fire-cupping, or cupping massage treatment. But what does it actually do for us, and why is it a great therapy for these long winter evenings?

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