Home Hacks for Sciatica Pain

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Try These DIY Remedies](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPWL5C1vhg1HBcEqTNO27imryL1doRvc0P8WNj2UZ1lfm91mlnxyA9j4yjGirYvgo7OlAD07k=) If you’re experiencing this sharp, shooting pain down the back of a leg, you’re not alone: Up to 40% of people experience sciatica (so named because it involves the sciatic nerve) in their lifetime. While it can be debilitating, it can often be [managed at home](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPWL5C1vhg1HBcEqTNO27imryL1doRvc0P8WNj2UZ1lfm91mlnxyA9j4yjGirYvgo7OlAD07k=) with some tried-and-true techniques. [large-GettyImages-1515097670-3000x2000.jpg](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPWL5C1vhg1HBcEqTNO27imryL1doRvc0P8WNj2UZ1lfm91mlnxyA9j4yjGirYvgo7OlAD07k=) [Can This Decades-Old Diet Help You Lose Weight?]() The Hormone Diet is based on the idea that “balancing your hormones” through a strict eating plan can accelerate weight loss, among other benefits, [but experts say it’s not that simple](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPWL5C1vhg1HBcEqTNO27imryL1doRvc0P8WNj2UZ1lfm91mlnxyA9j4yjGirYvgo7OlAD07k=). 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[Does alcohol cause Afib.png](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPWL5C1vhg1HBcEqTNO27imryL1doRvc0P8WNj2UZ1lfm91mlnxyA9j4yjGirYvgo7OlAD07k=) [We have the answer!](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPWL5C1vhg1HBcEqTNO27imryL1doRvc0P8WNj2UZ1lfm91mlnxyA9j4yjGirYvgo7OlAD07k=) Drinking alcohol is a [well-established risk factor for atrial fibrillation](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPWL5C1vhg1HBcEqTNO27imryL1doRvc0P8WNj2UZ1lfm91mlnxyA9j4yjGirYvgo7OlAD07k=) (Afib), the most common heart-rhythm disorder, and the more you drink, the higher the risk. Alcohol may trigger Afib by causing structural changes to the heart or by affecting your levels of electrolytes, among other effects. [Balsamic_Roasted_Chicken_with_Fennel_and_Red_Onion.jpg]() What’s for Dinner? [A Low-Salt Roasted Chicken That Teems With Flavor]() Need more proof that low-sodium cooking can be amazingly delicious? 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