Tips + tricks: How to Battle Those Annoying Back Pains

 

Our sexy backs {yes, allow me, please! ;)} are probably one of the hard-working + the most abused part of our bodies. Before we even start becoming mums, our backs are taking the pressure from our little bundle of joys that were still tucked safely in our tummies. Am sure you’ve had many a number of days when you have to deal with the pain + the pressure that pregnancy gives to our backs. + do not even let me go to birth-giving + post-natal scenarios. + what about the role that our backs play in raising those 21-kilo, piggy-back-riding, bundles of boundless energies? It is a given, our backs do most of the hard labor + we ought to learn a few tips + tricks on how to care for our backs that supports our children + families, too!

Most back pain help sites online will give you the following tips on how to alleviate those annoying back pains + promote a good back altogether. Come on, let us read this one out together:

Eat foods that boost bone health

Consume Calcium-fortified cereals + orange juice for breakfast + eat a healthy dose of yogurt + milk throughout the day. In addition, you can also load up on supplements that can boost bone health or, if you were looking for an all-round supplement that can help many aspects of your physical and mental health, you may wish to take a look at www.observer.com for useful information and guides to natural supplements that you may wish to consider adding into your routine.

Healthy Living

Living healthy may just be the solution to your back woes, too. Quit smoking if you haven’t already + start moving + shed those extra pounds, too.

In addition, many people turn to various supplements to add to their diet to help them tackle back pain. You can purchase traditional supplements that aim to aid bone health, such as tablets that include calcium, or you can look to more natural remedies. For example, you may choose to read these Area 52’s recommendations for THC supplements you can add to your diet to aid any aches and pains you might be experiencing. 

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naya rivera on being proactiv

I am not really such a big fan of Glee, that famous musical show on the tellie, but I have watched it a few times + this particular looker caught my attention. My, she not only stands out among the bevy of good-looking pretty girls, she also has that exotic look that will make everyone give her a second, third or more glances! it does not hurt that she also sings very well. Naya Rivera is one complete package!

It is no wonder why Naya Rivera now joins the ranks of Tinseltown’s big names including  Katy Perry, Mandy Moore +  Justin Bieber to endorse Prioactiv Solution. A Proactiv user herself, she is so excited about the collaboration + enthused:

“..I am honored to represent Proactiv®. Working with Proactiv® will allow me to take that self confidence message a step further by helping individuals tackle their acne and literally put their best face forward.” 

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a lowdown on menopause

women health, menopause, women issues

I know I am still a decade or so away from menopause {I am still in my early thirties, after all!} but I have heard tales about menopause that led me to researching about it online for more information. I know I have wished on a few occasions, mostly during uncomfortable days when I had my period, for menopause to come to me sooner, but after a bit of reading, am going to have to change my mind + wished for menopause to come when I am in my 60’s!

What is Menopause 

Is the end of the fertile phase of a woman’s life which usually occurs to women in the late 40’s + early 50’s. It is the permanent end of the primary function of the human ovaries which is the ripening + release of ova + the release of hormones that cause the creating of the uterine lining + its subsequent shedding, we refer in lay man’s terms as the menses or periods.

Some of the symptoms of menopause include:

  • anxiety
  • hair loss
  • depression
  • decrease of libido
  • headaches
  • sleep disorders
  • worsening allergies
  • weight gain
  • memory lapses
  • mood swings
  • difficulty concentrating
  • digestive problems
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