Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to talk about the common problem of back pain, and in particular, lower back pain. Within Australia four out of five men will suffer with lower back pain at some point in their life. Thankfully for most people this is a short episode with the back pain gone after six to seven weeks. Long term back pain is less frequent with approximately 20% … [Read more...] about The Healthy Bear On Lower Back Pain
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Help I have a lump in my bum!
Hey there guys, Today I thought I would tackle the touchy subject of anal lumps. Lumps around the anus are fairly common and in most cases they are not dangerous. The most common causes are haemorrhoids and warts. While many people worry about things like anal cancer, this is thankfully rare. Let's get started shall we? Haemorrhoids Haemorrhoids are pretty common. To … [Read more...] about Help I have a lump in my bum!
The Healthy Bear’s Guide To Fish Oil Supplements
Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to talk about fish oil, a supplement that has a good proven track record of health benefits and little in the way of side effects. If I was to recommend one single supplement, fish oil would be it. Fish oil is a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids which contain two active components EPA: eicosapentaenoic acid and DHA: docosahexaenoic acid, … [Read more...] about The Healthy Bear’s Guide To Fish Oil Supplements
Could Your Snoring be an Indicator of Something More Sinister?
Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to talk about one topic that is very common and rarely diagnosed, despite the huge improvement in health that can come from treatment. Do you snore? Do you frequently feel sleepy during the day? Has your partner or significant other ever said you stop breathing at night? If you have any of these three common symptoms you may be … [Read more...] about Could Your Snoring be an Indicator of Something More Sinister?
How Your iPhone Could Save Your Life
Hey there Guys, If you were in an accident and were not able to speak, would anyone be able to contact your loved ones? This was the exact dilemma that occurred with the terrorist bombings in London in 2005. Dozens of people had been hurt, some had identification; many didn't. What London paramedic Bob Brotchie did note was that almost everyone had a mobile phone. As … [Read more...] about How Your iPhone Could Save Your Life