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16 Migraine Types. Which Is Yours?
Can you believe there are 16 types of migraines? Have you even given much thought to it? You probably imagine that they range from a dull throb that doesn't require pain relievers to excruciating pain that could merit a trip to the emergency room. So hold on to your...
Can I OD on Sugar?
Can I OD on Sugar? Sounds funny, right? But I do get asked this question a lot....How Much Sugar is Too Much? It’s official! Organizations and governments are (finally) declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step forward, there are still a...
6 Migraine Prevention Hacks for Surviving Thanksgiving
Can you even believe Thanksgiving is just about here? Where did the time go?
As the holiday season begins to “heat up” again, as migraine sufferers, we often begin to worry about all the extra foods and drinks that can trigger a migraine, not to mention the extra stress and the extra social occasions that break into our normal routine and throw us off-balance.
I’ve spoken to so many of you about what your biggest health struggle is over the holidays, and inevitably, food and stress are huge ones. Not only do you have to be concerned about the interruption to your normal daily life — where you feel you have at least some semblance of control, but then you have to worry about those extra pounds that you pack on as well. Over-indulgence seems to be par for the course at this time of year. On top of the worry of migraines, you also feel like you undo all of your hard work throughout the year in these last few months, only to start the new year off with new plans of getting your health in order again. And the majority of us stay on that cycle for our whole lives. Sound familiar?
How to Lose Weight During the Holidays
When festivity fills the air, the holiday spirit becomes contagious. Winter, as it is, brings with itself a lethargy and longing for warmth that is found in the most indulgent of foods. Bakeries start stocking up, there are pies on window sills, mugs are topped with hot cocoa. Caution goes out the window and we stop fighting against the holiday spirit and put on the notorious burden we regret as soon as the New Year dawns: holiday weight.
It does not need to be one or the other, though. You can indulge in your eggnog and candy canes and emerge in the Thanksgiving feast as much as anyone else. There are only a few technical tips and tricks that you must integrate into your lifestyle and you will never have to worry about making the holiday spirit your enemy again.
Be prepared to start out your New Year already feeling like the new self you need to be, having already taken losing weight off of your list of resolutions. Let your body and mind both get the best this holiday season.
10 Ways to Kick Stress In The Butt
Wow! Are we counting down the days now or what? It’s hard to believe that we are heading into the most stressful time of year. It’s hard not to get wrapped up inn “all things Christmas” and get caught up in the hustle and bustle that goes along with it. But guess what? We do get caught up in it and we do get more stressed that we would like.
When you are stressed, it’s quite easy to develop negative thinking patterns because you become frustrated by your challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage those challenges and move forward and break through the stress cycle. Especially this time of year, stress feels like it is part of the holidays, but we can breakthrough that cycle.
7 Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine
Are you a coffee drinker? If so, do you faithfully begin your day with a cup of coffee?
I used to be such a huge coffee drinker that I could drink it up to 8 or 9 p.m. every day without it interrupting my sleep patterns. Over the years, as I have become more aware of health issues and a healthy lifestyle, I have cut down my coffee to usually 2 cups per day – which I drink early in the morning.
Were you aware that statistics show that over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each day, so chances are, you’re a coffee drinker too. You also probably feel that sometimes it feels like the only way to add some pep in your step is to fill up your mug with some fresh coffee, doesn’t it? That was certainly how I lived my life for many years. I relied on that caffeine to give me an energy boost – especially in the afternoons when my energy began to drain away and I experienced that mid-afternoon energy slump so many of us encounter.
5 Things You Need to Know About Foods for Migraine
I don't need to tell you, I'm sure, that when you have a migraine, food can either help or hurt. There are some nutritional aspects of foods that will help you suffer less when you choose wisely. When you are going round the grocery store, labels can make it quite...
5 Ways This Impacts Your Health
When we think about our health, we think in terms of what we’re eating, what we’re drinking, how much we’re exercising — but we rarely think about our health being related to what we think about.
If this is not something you consider regularly, start really digging deep into the idea that your thoughts, your attitude, and your mental tone have an incredible amount of power over your health.
The best place to start is with gratitude…and what better time to do that than this time of year when, in the U.S. we are beginning to think about Thanksgiving. We all have something to be grateful for, so it’s the perfect place to begin. Here’s why gratitude is so essential to your health.
Amazing Tips For Improving Digestion With Coconut
In a recent blog, we talked about some of the benefits of adding coconut to your daily regimen. In this blog, we are going to delve more into the digestive help you can get from using coconut.
I had so many digestive issues – acid reflux, irritable bowel, a hiatal hernia and constant indigestion. Over the years, adding things like coconuts has made a huge difference to how I feel. I am also more aware of how different foods affect me. Coconut is a great example of how you can get control of your digestive issues.
If you are having problems with your digestion, coconut will be your new best friend, just as it has been with me. You can add more coconut to the foods and drinks you consume, detox your body, and help with proper digestive health as well. This will make you feel much better and even give you some more energy as well.
5 Effortless Tips for Craving Sugar Less to Alleviate Migraines
Even if you say no to dessert, skip candy at the movies, and avoid sugary soft drinks, how can you curb your sweet tooth and keep your blood sugar more stable?
You will remember that last week we talked about the correlation between sugar and migraines. This week I thought I would give you 5 tips to help you with those sugar cravings so you can get off off the sugar roller coaster and help your migraine patterns.
One thing I have learned from experience, natural sugars such as those found in fruit and berries taste so much sweeter and so much more delicious after you cut back on artificial and added sweeteners.
Can You Think of Some of the Health Benefits of Coconuts?
Coconut is often revered as an all-encompassing health and beauty cure. It helps in so many different ways, from your hair and skin, to helping with digestion, weight loss, and even heart disease. Here are some of the top health benefits of coconut to be aware of.
There are just so many wonderful benefits of coconuts and coconut oil, and I’m just sharing a few with you today.
It Helps Improve Your Digestion
The Migraine-Sugar Link! How Your Cravings Can Hurt You.
In this blog we are going to talk about the migraine-sugar link and especially how your cravings can hurt you.
If you’ve been reading my blogs, then you know I have mentioned before that I am a “sugar addict.” Well, did you know that sugar and migraines actually have quite a correlation?
Over the years, I have become more and more careful about what I eat and drink. It has made a huge difference with my migraine patterns. When I first started on that journey, I didn’t fully realize how all that sugar overload had an effect on my migraines.
Did you know that blood sugar spikes are one of the least understood when it comes to migraine triggers?