Stress on our shoulders The backaches have become more frequent and so have the neck and shoulder aches. Heck, you are even exhibiting symptoms of the pinched nerve! For those who do not know, a pinched nerve is a damaged or injured nerve. This damage can occur for of a variety of reasons, including compression, constriction, or overstretching of the nerve. Symptoms of a pinched nerve include pain that radiates from your neck including numbness, burning, or a prickling sensation, problems with sensation and a general feeling of weakness. Carrying heavy bags is the number one culprit for pinched nerves in the neck. people, especially ladies tend to carry unnecessary things in their bags including water bottles, an extra pair of shoe, tissues, sweaters, scarves‌ the list is endless. Some literally carry their wardrobes in their bag hence making them prone to suffering from the pinched nerve. Men also fall victim when thy carry their laptops and gym bags and also books for long periods of time. To avoid such complications, ditch out all the unnecessary things from your bags. yes, that toothbrush that carry in your bag is included in the list of unnecessary items. Buy smaller bags to avoid the temptation of stuffing your bags with things. Invest in a bag with wide straps and when carrying laptops, opt for backpacks instead of sling bags. When carrying sling bags, alternate the sides from one shoulder to the other so as not to strain one. Have a light day won’t you:-) By Stella Muthoni
Thong thong Women all over the world went thong crazy after the famous thong song by Sisqo hit the airwaves in 2000. Lingerie and clothes stores made serious sales of thongs due to the song. Girls would jump at all opportunities to show their sexy thongs. Low rider jeans and small tops which revealed the thongs was a common sight. Although the thong craze has toned down as compared to those days, women still love thongs. Thongs are considered sexy and they eliminate the unsightly panty lines. Women who wear thongs claim that they feel free and sexy as compared with ordinary panties. Care and extreme standards of cleanliness must be considered when wearing thongs. Thongs should also not be worn daily as the thin material can cause irritation and tear to the delicate areas. You see, the way a thong is designed provides a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Thongs enhance the probability of fecal bacteria from the anal area to make its way to the vagina and urethra. Such bacteria cause vaginal and urinary tract infections. Apart from the infections, women who wear thongs are prone to get irritation and even tears down there. Thongs can irritate hemorrhoids and cause anal lacerations. Woe unto those who wear thongs made from synthetic materials. Theirs is a tale of silent pain due to infections, discomfort, tears of the skin down there.. If you really must wear thongs: • • • • • •
choose those made from cotton over synthetic material. wash them thoroughly after each wear. avoid working out with thongs as it will increase the risk of tear and irritation avoid wearing thongs in extremely hot weather do not sleep in your thong! minimize the wearing of thongs- for crying out loud thongs are not an everyday wear.
Thongs might make you look and feel sexy; but there is nothing sexy about vaginal or urinary tract infections.
By Marie Nakunta