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5 Unusual Tips for Migraine Relief
5 Unusual Tips to Help Relieve Your Migraines. I am sure you have read many good articles on cutting back on processed foods and eating “clean,” healthy foods. Not only is this is a great way to lose a few pounds and get healthy, but as I have found in my own life, cutting back on processed foods can have a dramatic effect you your migraines.
Processed foods often have many hidden or “bad” ingredients that will increase your chances for a migraine, even without you realizing it. The sodium alone in much of the packaged foods makes you retain water, causes weight gain, but more importantly for you, can trigger migraines.
3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health
3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health. Do you feel confused by all of the contradictory health information you’re constantly being berated with? You certainly are not alone. Fads are always on the rise (and then the inevitable fall), but luckily, there are some sound, sure-fire ways to live a healthier life — no trends needed. In fact, ditch the fad and diet mindset once and for all. You don’t need them. Instead, focus on long-term lifestyle changes and implementing small changes over time to build up to your long-term goals. You will be much more likely to succeed this way, and it is much more enjoyable of a process.
5 Ways to Stop a Migraine As Soon as You Can
5 Ways to Stop a Migraine As Soon as You Can. As you know, if you are a migraine sufferer, migraines are generally very painful — especially when you experience them chronically. For some, migraines might last a few hours and even as long as a few days, so it’s important to stop a migraine from happening before it can cause you even more pain. Migraineurs are well aware of the fact that it can become hard to concentrate and be productive when your mind hurts. For many, they can be so debilitating that once a migraine hits, you are “done-in” for the remainder of the day.
5 Warning Signs to Get Headaches Checked Out
5 Warning Signs to Get Headaches Checked Out. In doing some research recently, I found some interesting information on more uncommon reasons for headaches. It is always good for us as migraine sufferers to be aware of the additional areas so that we are well educated in all aspects concerning headaches/migraines.
Generally, headaches are caused by hangovers, tension, or even sinus problems during weather changes. Migraines, of course, have varied triggers, and are debilitating. However, when headaches come on suddenly and are debilitating – or if they are accompanied by other signs that give you cause for concern, take note. There is a slight possibility that there is something more going on that you should get checked out.
3 Steps for Effective Batch Cooking
3 Steps for Effective Batch Cooking. Here in Florida, and in my specific County, our children go back to school this week. It was certainly a quick summer for us all, and now we have to get back into the hustle of getting children ready for school, and all those routines we have in place for the busier times ahead. To me – since most of you know I am a big proponent of batch cooking – this time of year means we should be thinking even more seriously about batch cooking to save us precious time.
The Power of Ginger Water
I often post on my Migraine Business page (https://www.facebook.com/migrainesupportholistichealth/) as well as writing in my blogs about the benefits and necessity of staying hydrated. Water is a powerful source of prevention for migraines, not to mention that it is great for flushing toxins from your body. I have also posted on the benefits of ginger for migraines as well as inflammatory issues. Let’s look again at the “power of ginger.”
4 Healthy Foods to Keep in Your Kitchen
Keeping a well-stocked kitchen is crucial in staying on track with healthy eating. Our schedules don’t always allow for fresh, organic meals on a daily basis. But it is absolutely still possible to eat healthy in a time crunch – and keeping foods conveniently on hand at all times will help you tremendously.
12 Great Diet Tips
As I write this, I am realizing that August is fast approaching, and summer is almost over -- especially for those children who have to go back to school in just over a week here in Florida. The time flies by, which reminds me of how busy our lives are. One day tends...
Migraine Myths and Facts
There is so much information out about migraines that sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. Sometimes we even find ourselves on information overload and begin to wonder what is a fact and what is a myth. Above is a a fun diagram to show a few of the migraine myths and facts that are out there.
In addition to these few things noted above, there are a few other myths…..
Weight Loss Myths v. Facts
Worldwide, it seems, more and more people are getting involved with some form of weight loss and fitness. While some may engage in this for health reasons, others indulge for reasons of vanity – sometimes through weight loss clinics, surgical intervention or something else. Weight loss is definitely trending. Still there are many myths out there concerning weight and diets so here’s a few weight loss myths v. facts.
4 Signs You Might Have a Food Sensitivity
4 Signs You Might Have a Food Sensitivity: When it comes to food allergies, making a diagnosis is pretty black and white. The typical allergic reaction occurs immediately after you ingest a certain food, and the symptoms—often a rash, hives, or swelling—are unmistakable.
But food sensitivities are a much sneakier sort. In many cases, symptoms don’t occur until several hours or even days after you eat a problematic food, and even then, they can be vague and difficult to link to your diet.
7 Causes of Migraine and Dizziness
7 Causes of Migraine and Dizziness: Dizziness and migraines often seem to go hand-in-hand. Dizziness is most typically defined by feeling lightheaded, unbalanced, and faint. As you know, migraines are far more severe than typical tension-type headaches. They are characterized by recurrent, throbbing pain that starts on one side of the head, and are often accompanied by nausea and blurred vision. They can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. There are several causes of dizziness and migraines, so it is important to be aware of them.