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Exercises help improve strength after ulnar nerve damage. Image Credit: Caiaimage/Sam Edwards/Caiaimage/GettyImages If you’ve ever bumped your funny bone, you know what it feels like to irritate your ulnar nerve. Although this structure is not a bone, it sits close to the surface of the skin between two bony bumps on the inside of your elbow. Most ulnar nerve pain can be successfully treated with conservative measures and exercise. Advertisement Read more: Rehabilitation of an Ulnar Nerve Contusion Video of the Day Understand Your Ulnar Nerve Spinal nerves branch off the spinal cord to supply sensation to the skin of your arms and legs and power the muscles in your extremities....

Gesturing Namaste signals respect for those who practice with you. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images It’s been a grueling yet relaxing yoga class, and you might be able to lay in Savasana forever. At the end of your class, though, your instructor will probably bring you to a seated position, press her hands together and murmur something that sounds like Sanskrit to you. Advertisement Well, it is Sanskrit — at the end of a typical yoga class, the instructor leads the class in saying and gesturing "Namaste," a symbol of gratitude and respect....

Craving cereal may be a sign that you are feeling stressed. Image Credit: Goodshoot/Goodshoot/Getty Images A food craving can be a mild distraction or an outright obsession. Most cereals are high in sugar and carbohydrates and may also be high in fat. Sugar, carbs and fats are the most commonly craved types of food. A craving for cereal can have several causes, ranging from chronic stress to hormonal fluctuations. If you find yourself craving cereal all of the time, consult your physician....

Limes for sale at a market. Image Credit: Puripat1981/iStock/Getty Images The pH in food depends on its acidity or basicity, which is usually determined by the soil where it grows. To stay healthy, you must maintain a proper pH balance in your body. Acidosis is a condition in which your body becomes too acidic. With alkalosis, on the other hand, your body is too alkaline or basic. The types of foods you eat affect your body’s pH level....

Using expired baking powder, when baking, may result in your baked cake, or dough, not rising. Image Credit: Michelle Arnold / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages The recipe for Whole-Wheat Blueberry Protein Muffins you’re about to start baking calls for 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, but it turns out the only baking powder you have on hand is expired baking powder. Don’t worry, though, because there’s a simple test to see if it’s still good enough to use....

Your muscles grow after lifting weights. Image Credit: South_agency/E+/GettyImages Before a muscle can grow stronger, it will incur microscopic muscle tears during a difficult workout. The healing process can last a week or longer and possibly overlap with the next workout. Understanding the type of soreness and pain you feel will help you judge how to continue your workout. Advertisement Tip Lifting weights benefits your body in numerous ways, but it doesn't come without its challenge....

How you set resistance on an elliptical depends on your fitness level and goals. Image Credit: Jamie Grill/Tetra images/GettyImages In This Article Improving Endurance Building Strength Losing Weight Adjusting Your Elliptical One of the most confusing parts about working out? It's not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. One of the best parts about working out? It's not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. Translation: You can (and should) customize your workouts to fit your goals....

You can prevent dehydration by making sure you're drinking plenty of water, in addition to getting enough electrolytes. Image Credit: ThitareeSarmkasat/iStock/GettyImages The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet promises weight loss, improvements in blood sugar and boosts in energy. So why are you feeling weak on keto instead of jumping out of bed at the crack of dawn ready to tackle your to-do list? Advertisement According to a report published in PeerJ in March 2018, adverse symptoms of keto occur because when your insulin levels drop, you also lose water, potassium and sodium....

It’s OK to drink a cup of plain black coffee before a cholesterol test. Image Credit: gerenme/iStock/GettyImages If you’re like most adults, you have your cholesterol checked at least every five years. And you probably know the drill: Fast for eight to 12 hours before having your blood drawn. But what about that morning must-have cup of coffee? Knowing what’s OK and what’s not can make a difference. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Can You Get a False High Cholesterol Reading?...

When making chicken soup with chicken breast, you can have a delicious bowl of comfort on the table in less than two hours. Image Credit: Tatiana Volgutova/iStock/GettyImages Nothing makes you feel more warm and cozy than a bowl of homemade chicken soup. And when making chicken soup with chicken breast, you can have a delicious bowl of comfort on the table in less than two hours. Advertisement Chicken Soup With Chicken Breast When you have a craving for chicken noodle soup, you may be tempted to just grab a can from the grocery store shelf to heat and eat....

To make clove tea, grind the spice, and let it steep in hot water for 20 minutes. Image Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/iStock/GettyImages You can make clove tea by steeping the ground spice in hot water. No evidence shows that cloves promote weight loss, but they offer other health benefits such as antioxidant, antiviral and antibacterial effects. Advertisement Tip To make clove tea, grind the spice, and let it steep in hot water for 20 minutes....

Chefs explain the hacks that help them transform any beverage into a trendy, tasty whipped drink. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram lately, there’s no way you could have missed the frothy, whipped peaks of Dalgona coffee. Advertisement The uber-trendy drink is made by mixing instant coffee with sugar and hot water and whipping it until it reaches that luxurious consistency, then spooning it over milk (or a plant-based alternative)....

Fresh tuna steaks are packed with protein and cook quickly in a frying pan, making them an ideal choice for a healthy dinner on short notice. Image Credit: ansonmiao/iStock/GettyImages Fresh tuna steaks are packed with protein and cook quickly in a frying pan, making them an ideal choice for a healthy dinner on short notice. Make an easy pan-seared tuna steak recipe, allowing a nice crust to form while protecting the tender, silky quality of the meat in the center....

Plantains can soothe the side effects that come from quitting Nexium. Image Credit: DC Productions/Photodisc/Getty Images Nexium, a proton pump inhibitor, is a prescription medicine used to prevent heartburn and protect the esophagus from damage caused by acid reflux. The purple pill was responsible for $4.8 billion in consumer sales in 2008, according to Drug Topics magazine. Nexium users may experience various side effects from the drug, and choose to stop taking it....

WW user Kennedy Lovett sitting on the sidewalk. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG Creative Preparing for a big life event — like a wedding, for example — often involves a long checklist of to-dos to complete before the big day. For LIVESTRONG.com reader Kennedy Lovett, her wedding was the start of her weight-loss journey that propelled her into creating a holistic lifestyle change. Here, she shares her story of how she found the key to both losing weight and maintaining her health and wellbeing....

There is some caffeine in chocolate, and the amount depends on the variety you choose. Image Credit: saquizeta/iStock/Getty Images Outside of coffee, you’ll find caffeine in all types of foods including some teas, sodas and even chocolate products. If you’re trying to reduce or eliminate caffeine from your diet, it might be a good idea to look at how much chocolate you’re eating. Advertisement Caffeine is naturally occurring in cocoa, so chocolate made from cocoa (aka true chocolate) will always have some caffeine....

Close-up of a bathroom scale and stethoscope. Image Credit: mark wragg/iStock/Getty Images When used as prescribed, Ritalin is a safe medication that can help treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. It has also been used illegally for weight loss – stimulants have a long history as weight loss aids, and some people are attracted to the fact that Ritalin is a stronger stimulant than caffeine. This is a fool’s game....

As with other types of catfish, basa are rich in protein but not as lean as tilapia and some other low-fat fish. Image Credit: OlyaSolodenko/iStock/GettyImages Basa fish is a type of catfish native to Vietnam and Thailand and sometimes referred to as the river cobbler, swai, pangasius or bocourti. As with other types of catfish, basa are rich in protein but not as lean as tilapia and some other low-fat fish....

Eating hard boiled egg whites provides you with protein, selenium and vitamin B2. Image Credit: Olesia Shadrina/iStock/GettyImages Eggs are healthy foods filled with many different nutrients. However, egg yolks are rich in cholesterol, which some people may want to avoid if they’re already consuming lots of cholesterol-rich foods. Eating just the egg whites, which have no cholesterol or fat, is healthy, as they are rich in protein and certain vitamins and minerals....

Chinese food can be a healthy option if you know what to look for on the menu. Image Credit: Ravsky/iStock/GettyImages Chow mein noodles prepared in light oil with lots of vegetables and lean protein is a great option that’s low in calories and high in nutrients. Advertisement What Is Chow Mein? Chow mein is a Chinese dish made up of stir-fried noodles with Asian vegetables. Depending on what a chef decides to do with those guidelines can make or break chow mein as a healthy option....