Ab Exercises For Spondylolisthesis

Chosing the right kind of ab exercises for spondylolisthesis is a vital part to a proper recovery. A large number of people diagnosed with spondylolisthesis or spondylolysis are instructed to strengthen their core. The immediate reaction is to rush home and perform thousands of sit ups. But this approach could lead to additional harm to the spine.

Why Crunches Are Hard On Your Spine

The June 9th, 2009 issue of Newsweek published an article titled, "Stop doing sit ups: Why crunches don't work." This article referred to the findings of Stuart McGill, a professor of spine bio mechanics. Dr. McGill's studies found that the excessive and repetitive bending and flexing motion of the spine can lead to disc bulges and even herniation. Dr. McGill's study reveled that a full crunch can put as much as 730 lbs of compression on the spine!

Allergy Natural Relief May Help Fight Cancer

Can an allergy be a sign of having a natural relief for cancer and other serious illnesses?

According to a recently published study from Texas Tech University, it probably can. Dr Zuber Mulla, an epidemiologist at Texas Tech University, who led the study team, said, "More work is still needed, but the numbers show that allergy is a statistically significant protective factor."

The studies were into the causes of ovarian cancer, and it found that the chances of allergy sufferers succumbing to cancer were much lower than those of non-allergy sufferers. The only possible reason they could suggest was that adverse reactions to things such as pollen or dust mites stimulate the immune system and make it more effective in fighting off true enemies such as cancer.