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It’s All About Gratitude!
You know what it’s like. There are times when you’re lying in bed, you’ve put on lots of peppermint oil or other essential oils to get some extra relief, you are aching all over, nauseated, and you are probably laying down with either an ice pack or heat. Definitely not a good place to be. For me, when I am laying there, pretty much helpless, I am fervently praying for the pain to go away.
At times like these, it’s really hard to clear your mind of bad thoughts that are just rolling round in your head. Despite trying as hard as you can, you can’t shake some of those thoughts.
7 Tips to Stop the Saturday Migraine Syndrome
In this blog, I’m talking about 7 tips to stop the “Saturday Migraine Syndrome.”
Has this ever happened to you? You go through the week and feel fine and then BAM! Saturday rolls around and there you are in the middle of enjoying some much anticipated time with your friends and before you know it, you have a doozy of a migraine.
I discussed in a previous blog, how I used to have this type of migraine when I first went on a vacation. The first and sometimes second day of my vacation had me “down” with a migraine. Sometimes, the same thing seems to happy on a weekend. Let’s face it, all we want to do when the weekend comes is relax and enjoy ourselves after a busy week.
Did you know that the weekend migraine is one of the most common headache patterns we encounter? And it is the most miserable way to spend a weekend, right?
Is Your Diet Making You Fat?
Is your diet making you fat? Everyone knows dieting = fat loss… right?
But wow, is it hard. It takes enough effort sorting through all of conflicting information on the internet to just “find” the right diet…
And then actually following it? Well, with most diets so restrictive on calories, it’s no wonder they’re so hard to follow.
Are You Curious About the Keto Diet?
Are you curious about the keto diet? I am “over the moon” excited about the upcoming new program I have created for you. It’s one I have never offered before, but since “keto” is everywhere, I wanted to offer you the opportunity to try this very popular program for yourself.
“Keto” or “Ketogenic Dieting” seem to be the latest buzz word. I am sure you have seen this advertised and spoken about in many different places…magazines, TV, billboards even.
Are you thinking about starting a ketogenic diet but don’t have enough information about it? This guide will help give you a rundown of the basics of a ketogenic diet so you can decide if this is your next step toward overall health. A ketogenic diet is essentially a low-carb, high-fat diet which has myriad health benefits, from weight loss and appetite control to better maintenance of blood sugar levels. It may reverse the development of type 2 diabetes and helps control the onset of epileptic seizures.
You Are What You Eat (Part 2)
With migraines, it can definitely be true that “you are what you eat!” In the last blog, talked about the incredibly long list of foods that are potential migraine triggers for us. Well, that was depressing, wasn’t it?
When I look back on the foods that were triggers for me, I am amazed at how little I knew. Oh, I knew the well-known ones like aged cheese and chocolate, and even red wine, but so many of the foods we talked about last week just were not on my radar.
This week we are going to get back on a positive track and actually talk about some of the things you can eat that will actually prevent migraines instead of triggering them. Great news, right?
You Are What You Eat
I can hardly believe we are into September and fall is right around the corner. Time if flying by, isn’t it? About the only time it doesn’t feel that way is when you are in the throes of a migraine and then the time just drags and you wonder when it will ever end. So for the next couple of weeks we are going to deal with how we eat…..”you are what you eat!”
I love to give tips on ways you can improve your “migraine life.” However, a lot of what I write about is really about migraine prevention. I was never able to use migraine preventative medications and so for me, when I started on my health and wellness journey as a way to stop my migraines, I realized that basically what I was doing was finding ways to prevent my migraines from even occurring—and all without the need for medications. Awesome.
10 Steps for Dealing With Sugar Addiction
Most people eat way too much sugar (myself included for many, many years). In this blog we will discuss 10 steps for dealing with sugar addiction. I know these simple ideas have helped me in my own life. Think about what a day might look like when it comes to sugar additives in our lives. Many of us eat sweet cereal for breakfast – in addition to sweetened juice. When you think of packing lunches for children, they might include a fruit roll-up or candy with a sandwich, and with dinner they often drink lots of soda or other sugary drinks. Dessert might be ice cream or cookies. That’s a lot of sugar per day!
Sugar may give you a lot of energy at first, and then comes the “sugar crash” and you end up feeling really tired and cranky – and here’s the worst part – you find yourself always wanting more sugar. Some people even get headaches or feel sick from eating sugar.
My Top 10 Tips for Weight Loss
If you want to lose some weight, here are my top tips for weight loss!
Are you like so many of us “out there” trying to find the best way to lose weight – and often going to the quickest and easiest method to do that?
4 Great Migraine Relief Hacks
Let’s discuss 4 great migraine relief hacks today that can help you with migraine prevention.
Probably when you have a migraine, one of the last things you are thinking about is exercise, right? In fact, when you have a migraine, you probably feel like hiding from the world and sleeping the day away. As a migraine sufferer, this is often the “norm” for you, and actually, if you have the time, a good long nap may be one of the best options for you. In my own experience, I have found that sometimes a migraine will go away more quickly with a little extra sleep.
Avoiding Blood Sugar Crashes Leading to Migraine
Avoiding blood sugar crashes leading to migraines is definitely important for a migraine sufferer and can be a preventative. It’s about keeping your blood sugar stable throughout the day. When dealing with migraines, we want to avoid those blood sugar crashes! When dealing with migraines, we want to avoid those blood sugar crashes!
We’ve all had those moments where we waited too long to eat, and we struggle through a blood sugar crash where the hunger settles in and takes over. You could feel lightheaded, shaky, and generally unwell — so keeping your blood sugar stabilized throughout the day is a great way to have sustained energy, feel vibrant, and keep your body functioning optimally.
How Hormones Affect Your Energy & Weight
Let’s talk about how hormones affect your energy and weight. Are willpower and self-control the real solution to low energy and high weight?
Maybe not.
It might actually be your (powerful) hormones.
And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism, and appetite. Things that actually control your energy and weight.
Maybe your hormones are a little off balance due to your menstrual cycle or peri-menopause, menopause, etc. I know hormones have had an effect on my weight and energy levels over the years….and definitely as I got into my forties and I saw that belly begin to grow in size! Can you relate? It’s the pits, isn’t it? You feel you have no control over your life!
7 Migraine Prevention Hacks ?
Does this sound like your life? …… Another weekend with more canceled plans. So let’s check out 7 migraine prevention hacks this week.
For those who suffer with frequent migraines, you know this one all too well. But did you know that when you have a “big event” planned, sometimes that can bring on big Migraine attacks.
According to the National Headache Foundation, “strong emotions are one of the many triggers that can bring on a Migraine attack (1).” You might wonder why—but sometimes even preparation for the event can cause anxiety, worry and stress— sometimes it’s the emotion itself that can bring on the attack.
It is so difficult when you miss out on the fun stuff and the social events you’ve been planning—maybe even for weeks. As a migraine sufferer, it’s very stressful when you can’t even fully commit to friends and family, and you are always afraid that a migraine is looming on the horizon.