Judging by the dairy case at the supermarket, ever-increasing numbers of Americans are settling back with tall, cool glasses of Not-Quite-Milk.
Soy, rice, and lactose-free products occupy as much shelf space as, or more than, regular ol' cow juice.
Recent concerns about the artificial growth hormones used in many dairy cows have increased the audience for ersatz milk beyond vegans, vegetarian eco-hippie types, those with milk allergies, and the lactose-intolerant.
A baby under one-year-old should be drinking neither soy milk nor cow's milk, but rather should be drinking breastmilk or a formula that can be either soy based or dairy based.
Most pediatricians recommend a dairy based formula for infants because it more closely matches breastmilk. Both formulas will provide comparable nutrition because they are required to meet strict government standards regarding nutrient levels.
There are many different reasons that people have back pain but the most usual reason is poor posture. If a person constantly sits or stands incorrectly, a sore back is often the outcome. We were often told by our parents to "sit or stand up straight" as children and they were correct. For a person that has had poor posture their entire lives, eventually their joints damage and start wearing out. Unfortunately, the back pain caused by this is as severe as a person that had an accident. There are other causes of back pain and understanding them helps us to avoid or deal with back pain.
If your back pain is persistent then it is time to see a doctor. The doctor will be able to run tests to find out why you are in pain and the different treatments available to bring you relief from this pain. Usually for less severe back problems, within two weeks of starting treatment, there will be relief from the pain.