Dealing With a Pain in the Neck
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 by Robyn_Bookworm
These days, neck and back pain are all-too-common ailments. Hours spent in front of computer screens, sitting at cubicles, and waiting in traffic, have created less than ideal conditions for healthy spines. But there is hope! Finding relief can be as simple as adding a few stretches and exercises to your day and paying closer attention to your posture. This list contains beautifully illustrated guides . . . more »
We all know that getting a regular checkup is essential in understanding our health and diagnosing problems that may arise. Besides the basic blood test, do you know the other shots, and tests that you should consider having? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a wonderful website named healthfinder.gov where you can find lots of quality information that will help ensure you . . . 
I think we can all agree that some of the best, most flavorful food in the world originates from the multitude of cuisines found in Asia and its surrounding islands. From Chinese to Japanese to Thai food and more, the list goes on and on of delicious culinary treasures that anyone regardless of their nationality or ethnicity can enjoy. The only problem? Though generally quite . . . 
Who doesn't remember that joyful feeling we experienced as a child opening a fresh Twinkie, finishing off a circus train shaped box of animal crackers or licking your fingers to get the last little bits in a bag of Corn Nuts. Those special snacks always inspire a nostalgic feeling for days past, and, unfortunately, remind us of how lacking in nutrition our treats really were. . . . 
A-a-a-allergy! At least one in every five Americans suffers from allergies. These range from food allergies to those which are seasonal in nature. Peanuts and milk are common causes of food allergies, while grass, pollen, mold, cat hair and dog dandruff can cause misery in others. If you are one of the unlucky 20%, here are some books which can help you cope. Allergies Help! . . . 
If you thought that that diet and exercise was simply too difficult for your lifestyle and that you couldn’t possibly find a program that would hold your interest, think again. SCCLD has tons of health and fitness books to fit any lifestyle and personality. Check out a few of our picks here. The Healthy Guide to Unhealthy Living For those of you who are not . . . 
From February 24 to March 2, the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is collaborating on a variety of activities for adults and young people– free presentations (one for adults and one for teens), an essay contest for middle and high school students, and informative in-library displays. Details are featured in February's PlaneTalk, the newsletter for PlaneTree Health Information Center. SCCLD is offering these events . . . 
Did your dreams of getting a six-pack (the non-alcoholic type) flutter away by boring, run-of-the-mill workouts? Well, if so, all is not lost. Your dream of developing rock hard stomach muscles is still within your reach, now more than ever. For years, people have spent long, agonizing periods doing sets of crunches and sit-ups, and all it’s ever resulted in was a sore back. Now, . . . 
It seems like going gluten-free is the new thing to do in the world of diets and nutrition, but for those of us who suffer from Celiac's Disease, gluten sensitivities or wheat allergies, it's more than just a fad. But with all of the gluten-free products available out there, where do you even start if you're just beginning on your life without wheat? If your . . . 
How many times a day are we bombarded with advertisements about this supplement or that vegetable that is the miracle cure for something that ails us? From fruit juice to protein powder to mineral tablets, the nutrition industry is full of companies that claim to have the answer to your chronic health problem. But how do we know what is real and what is not? . . .