Rahul Shariff

Did you know that nearly 40% of people may get sciatica or suffer from irritation of the sciatica nerve at some point of time in their life? The nerve is located at both sides of the lower spine and travels from the pelvic region to the buttocks. The nerve then passes on the back of each upper leg before it goes into the knee and then branches to the feet. Pressure or irritation of this nerve may cause pain in the buttocks and thigh. The pain may be mild or cause extreme discomfort. Some people suffering from this condition may also feel numbness, stiffness and tingling sensation.  The pain may get worse if you had been standing or sitting in the same position for a long time. Treatment available for sciatica pain The treatment may vary from hot to cold packs, exercises, medications and alternative remedies. Oral medications Aspirin and other similar over the counter pain relievers are recommended by doctors. Avoid aspirin if the patient is a child or under the ag

Do you need a nanny or babysitter to watch over your newborns? Nowadays most parents work night shifts or they may want to sleep well after a tiring day and may look to hire a nanny to take care of their little loved ones. You may have to consider many things before you hire a babysitter or caregiver who cares for your infant overnight. Get the requirements right Do you want a nanny, as you may be away for some part of the night or do you need someone to stay the entire night taking care of your child? For a newborn, it is always advisable to get a baby specialist or baby nurse. These are professionals that are trained in caring for infants. One of the important things that you need to remember is that caring for infants is different from caring for a three year old child. Post detailed job requirements Be clear about what you need and what you expect the nanny to do. Do you want the night care nanny to stay awake the entire night or do you want them to sleep when the new

If you are a night owl then the thought of running in the morning may seem a dream. Waking up early may seem like an impossible feat as you may be more inclined to sleep. Most people who do manage to get up in the morning and run may not be able to do it consistently as they get injured at regular intervals. Injuries can be easily avoided if you follow these simple but effective tips. Tip 1 – Warm up routines Warm up routines are recommended for running on any time of the day but this is especially true if you are running in the morning and want to be injury free. A good routine may get the ligaments and tendons loose and raise the heart rate, so that blood flows to the limbs. Tip 2 – Conservative and careful running If you want to prevent injuries when running, it is best to be conservative in your goals. If you have just started running, you can choose to run 2 – 3 times a week for about 20 – 30 minutes at a time. You can gradually increase the duration over a p