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4 Ways to Sneak Veggies Into Your Day
If you’re like most people, you might believe that eating healthy requires a lot of work. From planning out meals to grocery shopping to buying quality ingredients – it can seem like a mass effort sometimes. That’s not to say the effort’s not worth it — but a big effort that sometimes seems easier to simply avoid, right?
We all know that eating the right foods, especially vegetables, is essential to better health. But what if you’re not a huge fan of shopping, chopping, and prepping? Well, I have to admit that grocery shopping and cooking are not two of my favorite things. However, because of know the importance of healthy eating, I have determined in my mind to make the effort and just do it! As it usually goes, the things that are the best at keeping us healthy and nourished aren’t always the easiest path to take. It takes some practice and trial and error to find your sweet spot for infusing health into your day on a daily basis – and one great place to start is finding some simple ways to add more veggies into your day.
Here are my 4 favorite ways that you can add veggies into your day…
7 Natural Cures for Migraines
7 Natural Cures for Migraines. For most people who experience an occasional headache, a couple of aspirin will usually do the trick. Migraine sufferers don’t have it so easy. Not only do many migraine meds have side effects that range from nausea and stomach ulcers to an increased risk of stroke and even heart attack, but up to two-thirds of users have also reported that they don’t deliver satisfactory results. That is so hard since many of us are so desperate to get migraine relief – and yet for many, not even the medications fully help.
As you know, having suffered from migraines for years and years with no relief in sight.
Sugar or Other Food Cravings Got You Down? Check this Out…
Sugar/Food Cravings Got You Down? For some, it’s a very difficult journey trying to become a healthier person. We dread having to give up some of those not-so-healthy foods and things we love – especially those foods we “binge” on.
When you do make the determined effort to get on a healthier course and healthier diet, to begin with people are often so enthusiastic and determined that the momentum is great once you’ve made that decision to change your life.
Is Stress a Migraine Trigger for You? Here Are Some Stress-Busters For You
Is Stress a Migraine Trigger for You? Here Are Some Stress-Busters. For many of us who suffer with migraines, stress is a common trigger for us. Let’s face it, it’s already challenging enough to have to deal with the chronic pain of migraine, so when you add the challenge of stress to the equation, it becomes another one of those “no win” situations. Stress can cause migraine and in turn, chronic pain creates more stress—and so the cycle continues. On top of that, if your body is accustomed to constant stress, when the weekend rolls around, you can easily find yourself with a “let down” migraine when the stress abruptly lowers. Not exactly a great addition to your already stressed out situation and health when living with migraines.
4 Foods To Help You Beat The Common Cold
4 Foods to Help You Beat the Common Cold. It seems everywhere we go, someone is sick – not just in the U.S. but in other parts of the world too. Many have colds, the flu, upper respiratory infections, etc. – so many things that we can so easily pick up ourselves. During this time of year when colds and flu are running rampant, it’s important for us to keep our immune system built up so that we can more likely ward off those threatening “bugs.” Eating a healthy diet is a great way to keep your immune system built up. In this post I will give you some simple steps to take to stay healthy despite the sickness around you.
The common cold is something we’ve all experienced at some point, and undoubtedly, we will cross paths with again on our journey. It seems like an inevitable part of life — especially if you have little ones in the house, work in a large office, or you take the subway. Germs are everywhere, and without the ability to see them lingering, we can’t always avoid them.
March is National Nutrition Month – What Does That Mean For Us As Migraine Sufferers?
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? For that matter, what is National Nutrition Month? What does that mean for us as migraine sufferers? I actually hadn’t heard of it until I came across an article recently.
Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics[1], this campaign is for informational and educational purposes. It’s an annual campaign that focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity[2] habits.
Of course, as a migraine sufferer, you are probably well aware of the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits. Personally, I have learned the importance of healthy eating over the years as I have tried to maintain my health and lessen the frequency and severity of migraines. I have especially found that totally avoiding my food triggers has been pivotal in the prevention and changing the frequency of migraine attacks.
Are Your Migraines Linked to Gut Issues?
Are Your Migraines Linked to Gut Issues? In this week’s blog, we are talking about gut health and your gut’s relationship to migraines. I have taught classes on this issue before. Why? Well, I have noticed a direct correlation in my own life between headaches/migraines and gut issues. It’s interesting that there is now new research has shown that migraines may be linked to your gut health.
You may have seen articles and social media posts recently relating to gut issues. We are hearing more and more about this topic lately.
There is now information out there which links the cause of some migraines to “gut hyperpermeability” (higher than normal permeability of the gut or a blood vessel — permeability being how easily liquid and gas passes through something). This is a condition that has also been dubbed as “leaky gut syndrome.”
The Practice of Intuitive Eating…..It’s A Powerful Tool
Intuitive eating is a powerful thing. How many diets have you started in your life? How many times have you felt like it was hopeless and you’ve given up?
Here in the U.S., diets are all the rage. It seems everyone is always trying a new one and their friends are always expressing just how crazy it seems. You commit for a few days or weeks and then you feel like you’re super restricted. You might lose weight but it’s never something that really works in the long run. We even have competition shows based around who can lose the weight the fastest.
5 Amazing Tips for Quick and Effective Migraine Relief
5 Amazing Tips for Quick and Effective Migraine Relief. Are you one of those people who pretty much know what causes your migraines? It is a great preventative when you know your causes so that you can prevent the triggering of migraines by avoiding certain triggers when possible. Still, the real question is, what can you do to help reduce the amount of migraines, decrease the severity or prevent the migraines from occurring?
Listed below are five tips to help you cope and find a solution to preventing your migraines.
Tip #1 – Keep a Diary of Your Migraines:
The first step is to try to figure out what triggers your migraines. Keeping a diary is a great step toward finding a solution, so your migraines do not disrupt you and stop you from having a healthy, happy and productive life.
Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and It’s Making You Fat and Tired
Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and it’s Making You Fat and Tired
Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere!
And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right?
Well, maybe…
Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense focus on how much you eat. This has gotten way too much attention because while this does affect your weight and energy level, it’s certainly not the “holy grail” of health.
4 Tips to Help You Find Migraine Relief
Here are four quick tips to help you find some migraine relief. Incorporate them into you life consistently and on a regular basis and you will start seeing results. This first one is my favorite:
Massage
You can experiment with self-massage for temporary relief. Try rubbing your temples or massage your neck and shoulders in one direction. However, I find it extremely beneficial to regularly get a neck, back, head, and shoulder massage. I generally opt for a deep tissue massage as it seems to be the most effective for me. Others find greater benefit with a relaxation massage. Whichever works best for you, you should try to fit a massage in on a regular basis to see if it is beneficial for you. There is some research to substantiate the benefits of massage. In a small study, it was reported that people with migraines who had six weekly massages, had less frequent migraines and better sleep during the massage weeks and the three following weeks than the control group who did not do so.
How To Avoid A Migraine At A Restaurant
How to Avoid a Migraine at a Restaurant
Eating out at a restaurant can be tough when you suffer with migraines. There are food triggers hidden in some of the foods such as food additives and MSG.
It’s good to keep a mental note of migraine-friendly foods when you eat out so that you can order confidently and not worry about a migraine following your food.
Really, when you go out, it’s best to keep it simple. That, for you, may mean eating something like grilled chicken or fish. And don’t forget to request no MSG or vinegar, if that’s a trigger for you.