A herniated disc is sort of like a car without any shocks. The lumbar discs act as a cushion between your spinal vertebrae, keeping nerves from pinching. When a disc is worn down or torn by injury or illness, the herniated disc can be quite painful. In most cases, you will need to be treated by an experienced and knowledgeable physician, but there are a few things you can do at home to aid in recovering from a herniated disc. The most important thing to remember is to give your body plenty of time to rest and heal. Use a Firm Mattress When recovering from a herniated disc, you will…
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How I’ve Kept the Weight Off After My Gastric Bypass Surgery
Almost five years ago, I had gastric bypass surgery. In the 18 months that followed, I lost nearly 150 pounds. The real challenge, though, came later in the process of maintaining that weight loss. You see, after a few years, I was able to eat larger portions (though not nearly as large as before my gastric bypass surgery) and I am now able to tolerate most foods, at least in small amounts. From talking to other gastric bypass patients, I gather that this is pretty common. It would not be too difficult to put some pounds back on. Moreover, I also came across this amazing weight loss service that is…
