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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that is characterized by pain, numbness, tingling and paresthesia (pins and needles) in the thumb, index and middle fingers, with advanced cases revealing loss of strength and coordination.

Carpal tunnel is the most common nerve entrapment disorder and is generally caused by a muscle imbalance in the hand and wrist that results in the compression and impingement of the median nerve. Other contributing factors include direct or blunt trauma or injury to the wrist that can induce swelling, such as sprain or fracture; over activity of the pituitary gland; hypothyroidism; rheumatoid arthritis; mechanical problems in the wrist joint; work stress; repeated use of vibrating hand tools; fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause; or the development of a cyst or tumor in the canal. In some cases no cause can be identified.

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Treadmills are often used at home to save time and avoid the expense of going to a gym or club. A treadmill can be set up in front of the television or you can plug it into your headphones. The greatest attraction of a home treadmill is being able to exercise whenever you want, regardless of the weather outside.

A treadmill has a wide belt that is stretched over a bed and around two or more rollers. The treadmill cushioning absorbs the force of your step so you want to get good cushioning to lower the impact on your joints and ligaments. There are two types of frames - aluminum and steel; steel is heavier than expensive aluminum, which potentially increases stability but steel (not aluminum) may also rust or corrode from exposure to sweat.

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Chilblains are a localized, painful, redness of the skin - caused by a congestion of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin. Chilblains are found on the fingers, toes and ears. The onset of chilblains is associated with poor circulation particularly to the peripheries. It can be made worse by a poor diet, cold weather, tight shoes and a sedentary occupation.

What you can do to improve chilblains

The situation may be improved with plenty of exercise and wearing warm clothing.

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A very easy tip for diabetics to remember is exercise will cause your body to process glucose a lot faster and automatically lower blood sugar. The more intense the exercise, the faster your body will use glucose. It is always important to understand the differences in exercising with diabetes. It is also important for the individual who has diabetes to check with a physician before beginning an exercise program.

When training with a diabetic person, you must always take into consideration the dangers of injecting insulin before working out. An individual with type I diabetes who is injecting their normal amount of insulin before exercise, can pose the risk of hypoglycemia or insulin shock.

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This is it: The big Thanksgiving Feast is tomorrow! Many of us will be sitting around a table of epic proportions, filled with everything from Grandma’s cornbread to Uncle Bob’s store-bought pie (plus that “mystery dish” that you politely skip over, forcing someone else to take the bullet).

You will have complete and free access to all of the fat-laden, sugar-filled (but oh so savory) treats you try to avoid every other day of the year. The good news is: You don’t have to completely deprive yourself of these magnificent morsels.

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