Lifestyle

In this review, we take a look at the practice of caloric restriction and how it differs from fasting. What is caloric restriction? In the broadest sense, caloric restriction can mean simply a reduction in the amount of calories consumed, relative to an individual’s typical diet or the average diet within a similar population. In the […]

Education is related to a fundamental part of brain function. A study published in Nature Aging has shown that educated people retain more brain system segregation, a marker of cognitive health [1]. This suggests that brain exercise has valuable long-term effects. The college educated are richer and healthier It has been known for a while that educational attainment is […]

Heat shock proteins are a major source of a sauna’s biological effects. There are a few reasons to consider including sauna use as part of your personal health and longevity strategy. What is a sauna? The word sauna comes from the Finnish language, and it means an earth or snow pit. While Finnish saunas today […]

The health benefits of the cold therapy have long been touted by mankind, including Hippocrates claiming it cured lethargy and Thomas Jefferson bathing his feet in cold water every morning for decades to maintain good health [1]. This view is still prevalent in modern times, including cold morning showers, swimming in the open water, ice […]

Annotation Pain in the lower back and lumbar spine is the second most frequent reason people consult their doctor. The only complaint that sends patients to their physician more often is a cold or the flu. The reason low back pain is so common is fairly obvious: The lumbar spine is the part of the […]

If you ask a person who is new to the exercising what the best method is to keep your spine healthy and supportive, you will probably get the following answer: “You have to ‘pump up’ your back and abdominal muscles.” These people are often overweight, have bellies that flop over their belt, and have not […]

Being able to understand and appreciate the meaning of beauty is not only the privilege of artists. What makes sculpture, a piece, of music a piece of old furniture or a sunset beautiful is, in many cases, a matter of opinion. The beauty of the human body though in most cases is, at its core, […]

Your spine is like a tower without a foundation. If a structure like this actually existed, it would fall down in pieces, especially if it was constantly moving or being bumped around. The reason this doesn’t happen to your spine is because a complicated system of “ropes” is at work keeping it in a stable […]

In descriptions of the exercises, the following abbreviations are used: SP – starting position ADVICE: Isometric position-static exercises for the spine are divided according to their degree of complexity and also according to which part of the spine they are targeting. Always start with the basic course of exercises. These are the main exercises and […]

In the following exercises for lumbar spine, a special SP is used that keeps the curves in your neck and lower back correct. To strike this pose, put one of your hands on the back of your neck and the other one just below your low back. This way, both of your hands are stabilizing […]