The properties of magnets were first noticed in ancient times by Thales of Miletus, a philosopher, possibly the first philosopher in the true ancient Greek tradition. Thales was born around 624 BC and stubbornly refused to accept supernatural or superstitious explanations for the events around him. Many regard him as the Father of Science. A son of noble parents, Thales … [Read more...]
Having a Ball Doing Exercise
A few years ago I went to visit my hair stylist, a really nice woman who suffered, as many stylists do, from a bad back. At the time I had long hair I was really rather vain about, since it was a vibrant shade of red, but she scolded me for not taking care of it. She even said that if I wasn’t going to look after it properly I really should have it cut short. And that was a … [Read more...]
How’s Your Back?
One question you can ask just about anyone about their health is 'How's Your Back' because most of us have back problem at one point or another. In the USA back pain is one of the most common reasons for people to visit a doctor and one of the most common reasons for surgery. In the under 45's it is the reason given for the most time off work. The thing about back problems … [Read more...]
What is a Water Purifier and Why Do I Want One
If you live in an area which is prone to natural disasters (I'm thinking Florida and hurricanes, but I'm sure there are others) you may want to take a look at our range of Berkey Water Purifier Systems. There are several different sizes, they're all fully portable and no power supply is needed. You already have a water filter? Let me explain the difference. Water filters … [Read more...]
How to Choose an Exercise Bike
Physiotherapy is kind of new, or so I always thought. So I was surprised when the very nice man who tortured me in hospital told me that Hippocrates himself had used massage, manipulation and hydrotherapy to treat patients. Physical therapy it seems is as old as the science of medicine, dating back at least to 460 BC, and on the biggest problems physical therapists face is … [Read more...]