Bits and Pieces February 22 05

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Bits and Pieces February 22 05
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 5:13pm

WEll it's that time again, here are some interesting tid bits from all around the web!


From Yoga Journal (do you know that lower back pain is one of the most common complaints family physicians deal with?)



Out of Joint
The sacroiliac joint—where the pelvis and sacrum meet—is where many yogis experience lower back pain. But you can resolve the discomfort in the same place it started: on the yoga mat.
http://www.yogajournal.com/health/562_1.cfm?ctsrc=blurb2


From This Day in History (oh, the good ol’ days . . .)



First Televised Movie Shown Without Commercial Interruptions
February 23, 1997
Schindler's List is shown on NBC, the first network to broadcast a movie without commercial interruption. Ford Motor Company, which sponsored the broadcast, showed one commercial before and after the film
http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/tdih.jsp?category=entertainment&month=10272954&day=10272988


From Shape (Geez, even my stomach has personality flaws???)



Is your food personality making you fat?
What you eat for dinner determines your weight-loss success. Here's how to make over your eating habits painlessly.
http://www.shape.com/eatright/7859


From Tri-Newbies (okay, I know there's a few of you out there! This is a fantastic site!)



Tips for Beginners
Here’s some great articles and tips from those in the know!
http://www.trinewbies.com/category.asp?catID=1


Oprah (Attention!!! It's Boot Camp!)



Oprah's Boot Camp!
Thanks to a fierce diet and exercise program, Oprah got herself a new body. Now, she's sharing her secrets. Along wtih four Harpo staffers, join Oprah in beating the bulge for good!
http://www2.oprah.com/presents/2005/bootcamp/bootcamp_main.jhtml


Natural Health (Remember, Hillary Swank needed 9 hours a night to build her buff bod in Million Dollar Baby!)



Sleep Well
Insomnia is keeping millions of us awake every night. For restful relief, try doing what comes naturally.
http://www.naturalhealthmag.com/health/16


Fitness (Forget trolling the pharmacies for a cure to your ailment, open the fridge!)



10 Food Cures
Suffer from heartburn or migraines? Instead of heading straight to the medicine cabinet, you may want to check out the kitchen first. "Many foods provide vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help ease ailments and possibly prevent them," says Susan Lark, M.D., a physician and nutritionist in Los Altos, California. "Even if you take medications to relieve symptoms, what you eat can help as well," Dr. Lark says. Next time you experience one of the following minor conditions, just open your refrigerator. (If your symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor.)
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/food_and_nutrition/031804_feature5.jsp