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Self-Administered Migraine Relief
As you know, migraines and headaches rear their ugly heads at the most inconvenient times.
You may be in a meeting at work
You may be on a family outing
Maybe you are on a plane on a business/pleasure trip
You may be out Christmas shopping
You may be at the beach, enjoying what was a relaxing day
You may be out to dinner with friends or loved ones
Break Through The Stress In Your Life
As Christmas gets closer and closer, it becomes more and more hectic and guess what? Yes, you’ve got it. A lot more stressful. This month in my newsletters, I have been giving you information regarding stress and ways to combat or greatly reduce that stress. This week we are talking about how to break through the stress in your life. For those of us who lead busy, stressful lives,whether outside the home or not, here are some additional ways you can keep your mind focused on the positive, and stress-proof your life.
5 Reasons to Avoid Opioids for Migraines
For many years, I was treated with opioids for migraine pain. To an extent they worked, and I used them for many years, until I became addicted to them and they were doing me more harm than good. Luckily, with help, I was able to get off them, which is one of the reasons I am an advocate for more natural remedies for migraines.
Opioids alleviate pain by reducing pain signalling which goes on between the nerves, and by reducing the release of the pain-related neurotransmitters or chemicals in the brain. Unfortunately, in many instances, opioids create more problems than the simple treatment of your migraines.
How To Have A Stress-Free Holiday
By now you may be feeling the stress and the rush of the holiday season. But don’t despair, stress doesn’t have to get you down. Did you know that your body’s instinctive response to stress is to prepare for “fight or flight” as if there was an emergency? Your adrenal glands (stress glands) are your first line of defense and they release adrenaline into your bloodstream to increase your blood pressure, respiration and heart rate. This is very useful in a dangerous situation, but not so good in a situation where you are around family and find yourself becoming overly stressed.
Six Common Headaches and How to Treat Them
If you are one of the many people who suffer with headaches and/or migraines, you know how stressful they can be to deal with – especially if you don’t know how to deal with them. Having suffered from not only migraines, but also different types of headaches for many years, I found myself on a path of wanting more knowledge, and especially finding ways to help my headaches without additional medications.
Fruits to Avoid and Fruits to Eat for Weight Loss
We hear so much about fruits and diet, and fruits and their effect on the body as they contain sugar. What is the concern? Well, because of the naturally high sugar content — fructose — in some fruit, it could possibly affect our blood sugar levels and weight loss goals, as well as contributing to diabetes and things like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Some people are even sensitive to fructose, which can cause gastrointestinal issues such as bloating, burping, abdominal pain and even diarrhea after ingesting fruits. Everyone is, of course, unique and therefore, further investigation is always a good idea on an individual basis so that we are not unnecessarily avoiding the wonderful benefits of fruits, such as disease prevention and promotion of good health.
The truth about detoxing – 4 biggest myths debunked
Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, detoxing has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “detox,” so you immediately think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements and short-term deprivation for short-term gains?
Fall Season Migraine and Headaches
Have you noticed in your own life that changes in daylight, barometric pressure, and temperature could be a possible trigger for fall weather headaches and full-blown migraines?
How to Manage Your Stress Naturally
Your body is designed to handle brief periods of stress from time to time. But too much is not healthy for the body or soul. Even though you can’t always change a difficult situation, you do have some control over the way you deal with stress. So if you are dealing with a lot of stress, why not try of these naturals techniques to help you deal with your stress and restore calm to your life.
How to Boost Your Energy Levels When Suffering From Adrenal Fatigue
One of the most common health concerns I hear from my clients is that of fatigue and lack of energy. It seems as if fatigue/exhaustion have reached a new high; no doubt in large part to the busy and stressful lives we lead. Do you suffer from adrenal fatigue? If so, how do you boost your energy when suffering from adrenal fatigue?
Migraine Herbal Home Remedies
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffers from migraines, you know they’re much more than just a headache. That intense throbbing, pulsing, and excruciating pain that accompanies a migraine can be debilitating. However, nowadays, people are turning to more natural therapies such as relaxation techniques and herbal remedies.
Although most herbal migraine remedies haven’t been completely scientifically tested to show their effectiveness, many herbs are rapidly becoming more popular, and are gaining ground in the migraine community. Below are a few of those herbal remedies you may consider trying.
7 Fat-Regulating Hormones That Become Out of Balance with too Little Sleep
I’m sure you’ve experienced, like I have, the aftermath of a really bad night’s sleep where you find yourself ordering a sticky, sweet doughnut or gooey cheese Danish with your huge cup of coffee, sending you in a downward spiral of hunger and cravings, which results in storing fat throughout your day as blood-sugar levels spike and crash. Hormonal imbalances underlie these eating disasters. You see, lack of sleep adversely affects many of your hormones, so you’re much more likely to store fat than burn fat.