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8 Natural Ways to Achieve Migraine Relief
Amazing as it may seem, according to studies, more than 47 million Americans have experienced a severe or debilitating headache in the past three months. Migraines alone affect 9% of the U.S. population and costs $1 billion a year in direct medical expenses.
The majority of migraine sufferers choose the most common approach for dealing with the pain— nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, preventatives such as beta blockers or anti-depressants, and triptans, such as Imitrex or Relpax, once symptoms start.
For many, even this approach is not effective. Migraines and headaches are persistent and often the medications aren’t as effective as one would like. If that is you, you might consider some other types of approaches to see if they can provide relief. Here are 8 Natural Ways to Achieve Migraine Relief.
9 “Diet” Foods You Need to Ditch
Many times, we think that eating low fat/no fat foods is healthier for us. We also tend to think that if a food label says it is “all natural” of “healthy” that it has to be the truth. However, if you look further into the labels, you will find that there are many ingredients which are not at all healthy for you.
This week we will talk about some of the foods you should keep out of your diet because they will actually sabotage your efforts to lose weight. Actually, these foods are anything but healthy. Here are 9 “diet” foods you need to ditch!
Migraine Prevention Tips to Help You Feel Energized and Healthier
Migraine Prevention Tips: This week’s blog is a rather unique one in that is shows how QUINOA can help relieve migraines. It’s unusual because we don’t think of quinoa as being a migraine prevention food – but read on!
As you probably know, quinoa is one of those new “buzz” words we hear when people talk about “superfoods.” You may have heard that these superfoods, such as quinoa, blueberries and kale, are the answer to many of today’s health issues. We already know that foods can be medicine, and are most often used as a preventative. So if that’s the case, can foods like quinoa help ease migraines?
Well, quinoa, like other superfoods, can help relieve migraines by providing nutrients that are proven to reduce migraine frequency as well as boosting your overall health. Actually, as an interesting side note, I recently read that quinoa was termed as the “super crop” by the United Nations because of its amazing health benefits. It is one of the rare plant-based food sources of complete protein – which our body requires. (As a vegetarian or vegan, this is great news, since many vegetarians are always looking for healthy sources of protein.)
4 Biggest Detox Myths Debunked
4 Biggest Detox Myths Debunked: Here in the United States, people are still having severe storms and flooding, and other parts of the world are having strange weather patterns too. Here in Florida we are in the typical summer pattern – hot, humid and often stormy! Sometimes at this time of year, if you are an outdoor physical activity-type person, it can be hard to get out in the heat, humidity or stormy weather, so when the days are good we should take advantage of it. When our days are not so good, then it’s time to plan other types of physical activity indoors or at the gym. I was reading a friend’s Facebook post recently where she posted a beautiful picture of where she had just been for a two mile walk and she was saying how hard it was to make the effort – excuses always seem to get in the way – I’m too busy, it’s too hot, etc. It’s hard to make the “attitude adjustment” we need to make sometimes, but the results are rewarding. I don’t know about you, but I feel so much more energized and healthier when I incorporate exercise into my daily/weekly routine.
4 Herbal Alternatives to Prevent and Treat Your Severe Head and Neck Tension
In the last migraine blog, we talked about journaling and how important it is to track foods and the environment to learn more about your triggers and how you can prevent them. How did you do? Did you successfully journal this week? Try this for 30 days and then look back over your journal to gain insight. If you haven’t already done so, hop on over to my Website and sign up for my “12 Migraine Triggers & Solutions” report – or – ==>CLICK HERE<==. This week, it's all about "4 Herbal Alternatives to Prevent and Treat Your Migraine Pain."
3 Tips for Making Killer Salads
How is it going? We are in the throws of summer now and many of us, at this time of year, think more about salads as a way of healthy eating. I eat a lot of salads, and sometimes get in a rut. You may be the same way, so here are some tips to help you spice up your salads! Here are 3 Tips for Making a Killer Salad
Migraine Journaling 101 and How It Can Help You!
Learning how to avoid migraines is just as important as learning how to treat them. One of the biggest challenges is identifying your triggers which, as most of you know, are the things that lead to a migraine. Migraine triggers tend to be unique to each person. (If you haven’t already done so, hop on over to my Website and sign up for my “12 Migraine Triggers & Solutions” report.)
A migraine journal is a great place to keep notes about your migraines because you can make note of things like when they happen, how severe and debilitating they become, what the symptoms are, how you treat them, what were you doing at the time and whether the treatments are effective. Collecting all this information will help you learn the best ways to prevent and treat your migraines. (Click the link “migraine journal” to get a free copy.)
3 Tips for Healthy Eating At Work and On The Road
Many of us spend up to 80 percent of our day at work. For those who are “workaholics” that number may be even higher…yikes! Unfortunately, for many of us, the workplace environment is ripe for eating all sorts of unhealthy foods, which may serve as a means to make it through the day. With that being said, here are some ideas for eating healthier while you are away from home and on the go. So here are three tips for healthy eating at work and on the road.
Is Wanting a Sweet Treat Causing Your Downfall?
Is Wanting a Sweet Treat Causing Your Downfall? It’s hard for those of us who love sweet treats. Some of us – like me – can go down a slippery slope quickly once we get a taste of sweets! But really, who doesn’t enjoy a sweet treat? Sugar is the one taste to which most of us take an instant liking. But how can you enjoy the benefits of sugar without the empty calories?
Uncommon Migraine Cures
Uncommon Cures for Migraines: Migraines, often triggered by stress, are the third most common health condition in the world. Affecting about one in seven people worldwide makes them more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined.
This is amazing to me when you think about how little emphasis is put on a cure for migraines or even more effective prevention. However, because the symptoms of a migraine are often very severe, migraineurs often go to great lengths to reduce the pain. These measure include simple but more uncommon remedies such as rubbing lavender or peppermint essential oil on your forehead and neck to eating a slice of toast or some other type of carb to help you through.
Could Exercise Help You Prevent Migraines?
Could exercise really help you prevent migraines? We have briefly discussed in the past, the effects of exercise on migraines. I am a huge proponent of regular exercise as a prophylaxis for migraines. This has been such a "migraine reliever" in my own life. In this...
Healthy Meals in a Flash!
Are you looking for “Healthy Meals in a Flash?” In this rush-rush world it is hard to take the time to have a proper meal. When kids call and work calls, we usually grab what we can get our hands on just to keep the hunger pains at bay. But today is a new day. I’m going to give you some suggestions for healthy meals that won’t take up too much time and energy.
The first tenet of eating healthy is planning. With a plan in place, you’ll begin to see how healthy eating can be easier for you and your family. Prepare your breakfast and lunch the night before. When you oversleep that blows all your well meant healthy food ideas. There is no time to fix your breakfast or lunch so you grab something on the way with less nutritional value. Taking a little time at night to get everything together goes a long way. You’ll be glad you did when you are in a rush the next morning.