Nicole Wilkins Answers Your Hardbody Competition Questions

January 15th, 2012 No comments

The defending Arnold Sports / Ms. Figure International Champ, Nicole Wilkins gives us an update on her contest prep and answers your questions. Nicole talks stretch marks, politics, cardio and more.

Wow! What a week! I feel like my training has kicked up a notch this as my entire body is sore and my appetite is through the roof! 7 weeks out from the Arnold and things are going smooth my metabolism has kicked up and I’m feeling strong. Today was a higher calorie day and tomorrow I have a massage scheduled, so the week will be off to a great start. I also picked out my color suit for the show – it’s a color I have never worn before. I can

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Forward Head Posture Treatment Options

January 14th, 2012 No comments

A forward head posture (FHP) is characterized by anterior positioning of the spinal portion behind the neck. This abnormal positioning causes increasing discomfort over time as the weight of the head pulling forward causes strain to the muscles around the neck, spine and even the shoulders. While a forward head posture is not really a disease, it is a major postural imbalance. Whatever the cause of the imbalance, we do not tend to pay much attention to the problem until ultimately the wrong posture becomes our “normal” posture. Read more…

Miramar teen who lost limbs wins millions in malpractice suit

January 13th, 2012 No comments

A Miramar High School student who lost all four limbs as a result of medication errors ago has won a $12.6 million medical malpractice award against the University of Miamis Miller School of Medicine.

The amount the teen will receive, however, will cut almost in half because jurors deemed her mother was 40 percent at fault.

The verdict was rendered Friday after a five-week trial and three days of deliberations in Miami-Dade Circuit Court before Judge William Thomas. The award is expected to be appealed.

Attorneys said Shaniah Rolle suffered intestinal problems that caused her spleen, along with other organs, to be removed when she was a newborn.

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Choosing an E-Cig Supplier

January 10th, 2012 No comments

Aside from selecting the best electric cigarette starter kit to use, it is also necessary to make sure that the online retailer or supplier you are getting the starter kit from is reliable. You can enjoy using the electronic cigarette over an extended period of time without having to worry about getting refill cartridges or making warranty claims in the future when the supplier is reputable. There are a number of aspects to consider when choosing an online e-cig supplier.

First of all, make sure the supplier maintains a good reputation; you can do this easily by searching for reviews and user testimonials. Read more…