Question 1

what causes my back  to grind?

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See details: Do you mean back pain or just back cracking? Pain has many causes and the back needs to be evaluated. Cracking means nothing.

Question 2

how can i make grilled foods healthier?

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Choose well: Grilled vegetables, lean meats, and smaller portions fit a "healthier" option. Maranades that minimize fats, as well as ensuring your meats are well "drained", are healthier fare.

Question 3

what are some outdoor grilling safety tips?

Accepted Answer

Safety first: Know your grill. Be sure equipment is not broken. Know how to safely light a propane grill. Do not have grills in closed areas...They need ventilation. Keep small children away. Do not squirt lighter fluid on a burning charcoal fire as the fire can follow the fluid back up in to the bottle and burn you. Best not to do anything drunk...Including grilling.

Question 4

how many grams of fat should one have per day?

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Depends: It depends on your total calorie intake
If your total calorie intake is 2100 calories
Less than 1/3 should be from fat ( 700 calories)
since there are 9 calories per gram of fat
that would equal less than 80 grams of fat a day.
Try to have less than 8 grams (10%) as saturated fats, and the rest as unsaturated fats, such as olive oil. and polyunsaturated fats.

Question 5

is reverse grip bench press better than normal grip?

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Depends: It's not the standard, but it all depends on the muscle groups you are trying to workout

Question 6

why can i sometimes grip things firmly - but not always?

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Weak grip: Intermittent weak grip can be caused by nerve problems, spinal cord problems, or brain problems.  Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve problem that is probably the most common of all these issues.  You should see your doctor for an examination and recommendations.

Question 7

how painful is a disk o gram and how exactly is it done?

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Discography: Discography involves injection of contrast under fluoroscopy into the central portion of an intervertebral disc thought to be causing a patient's low back pain. The test is positive if there is extravasation of the contrast through the annulus with reproduction of the patient's usual back pain. It is not a recommended procedure for diagnosing low back pain, and there are several complications.

Question 8

how long can a person over the age of 65 live? i love my gramps.

Accepted Answer

We never know!: It is wonderful that you love your gramps.  Make sure you tell them that often!  there is also no reason why they coudn't live a long l time... I have a grandfather who lived to be 106; he survived his beloved wife (my grandmother whom i never met) by 50 years!

Question 9

is bbqing healthy? if so, what grilling techniques do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : You are making me hungry  I am not against bbqing. But some may say eating meat is bad for you.  As long as you don't overdo it you're fine. No known evidence of increased risk of cancer or other diseases.

Question 10

i have less of a grip than i am used to. what could this condition be caused by?

Accepted Answer

Nervous system: If one side is significantly weaker than the other, it might originate in a dysfunction in your neck spinal column.  If both sides are weaker it could be a neuropathy or myositis.  If this is obvious to you, then you should see your family doctor and get this checked out.

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Is reverse grip bench press better than normal grip?

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Why can i sometimes grip things firmly - but not always?

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How painful is a disk o gram and how exactly is it done?

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How long can a person over the age of 65 live? i love my gramps.

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Is bbqing healthy? if so, what grilling techniques do you suggest?

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I have less of a grip than i am used to. what could this condition be caused by?

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