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How Strengthening Your Glutes Can Help Relieve Chronic Pain

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  Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, impacting daily activities and quality of life. Interestingly, weak glute muscles may be a hidden factor contributing to ongoing pain, especially in areas like the lower back, hips, and knees. Building stronger glutes could be a simple yet effective way to reduce discomfort and improve movement. Why Are Strong Glutes Important? The glute muscles — including the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus — are essential for stabilizing your pelvis and supporting proper posture. They help with movements such as walking, running, sitting, and standing. When these muscles are weak or inactive, other muscles often compensate, which can lead to strain and imbalance throughout the body. This compensation can cause or worsen chronic pain symptoms. How Glute Weakness Contributes to Pain Weak glutes can cause instability in the hips and lower back. This instability forces other muscles and joints to overwork, increasing the risk of injury and persiste...

The Hidden Risks of Popular Kids' Cereals — And What to Serve Instead

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+ Date: May 31, 2025 Author: Healthy Seham Team Why Breakfast Choices Matter More Than Ever Breakfast plays a crucial role in shaping a child's physical health, cognitive development, and overall daily performance. While many parents trust ready-to-eat cereals as a convenient option, new findings suggest these cereals may not be as healthy as they seem—especially for children. Cereals Are Getting Worse, Not Better Between 2010 and 2023, over 1,200 new cereal products targeted specifically at kids were introduced to the U.S. market. However, instead of improving, the nutritional quality of these cereals has declined: Fat content increased by over 30% Sodium levels jumped by more than 32% Sugar content rose by nearly 11% Protein and fiber decreased significantly What’s even more alarming is that a single serving of some cereals contains nearly half of the American Heart Association's recommended daily sugar limit for children. Misleading Marketing Tactics ...

🧘‍♀️ How to Build a Simple Daily Wellness Routine That Actually Works

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  In a world full of stress, screens, and nonstop schedules, your health can easily take a back seat. But caring for your body and mind doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. At Wellness with Seham , we believe that small, consistent habits lead to powerful changes. If you're feeling tired, anxious, or simply out of balance, this article is for you. Here’s how to create a realistic daily health and wellness routine that fits your life — not the other way around.  1. Start Your Morning With Intention Your day starts the moment you open your eyes. Instead of reaching for your phone, take 5 minutes to: Stretch gently in bed Say a morning affirmation like: “Today, I choose peace.” Drink a full glass of water These small acts wake up your body and center your mind. 2. Eat Food That Loves You Back Nutrition isn’t about dieting — it’s about fueling your body . Try this: Add greens to at least one meal daily Limit processed snacks and opt for n...