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Migraine Relief – What Can You Do?
Migraines and headaches can be traced to various causes, which can include such things as dehydration, emotional and mental stress, muscle tension, hormones, nutrition, and even bowel problems. Migraines are a “special” type of headache and can last for days. Each one of you will have distinct experiences. Some of the symptoms can include irritability, cold feet and hands, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, diarrhea and sensitivity to light.
Simple Strategies for Fast, Quick Weight Loss
Limit Your Fruit to One Cup of Berries, or Some Other Type of Fruit Per Day Fruit is a great addition to your diet but too much fruit can slow down or even stall fat loss. Some studies show that excess fructose (the main sweetener in many fruits) can create leptin...
Migraine Triggers and How to Handle Them
Living with migraines is definitely painful and also annoying. Wouldn’t you agree? As we know, migraines can occur at any time as long as there are triggers. A migraine can occur when you are home, on your way somewhere, or even in your work place. However, having a...
Migraine Triggers at Work and How to Avoid Them
Living with migraines is definitely painful and also annoying. Wouldn't you agree? As we know, migraines can occur at any time as long as there are triggers. A migraine can occur when you are home, on your way somewhere, or even in your work place. However, having a...
Ah – relaxation — good for the soul
Ah – relaxation — good for the soul, good for the body, good for relieving headaches, good for stress relief, good for decompressing from a stressful day/week or time in your life!
Here are some quick tips!
Breathing. To do this, stop what you’re doing and focus on breathing. Sit up straight and place a hand on your stomach. Breathe in through the nose and exhale slowly through the mouth. (Long, deep breaths.) Do this a few times, and you will begin to calm down and fell less stressed.
5 Foods That Can “Rev Up” Your Metabolism
I know what it's like to be on a diet that focuses on what you should not eat instead of what you CAN eat. Many times this is the very thing that causes people to give up on a diet before it has even begun. One thing I have learned over these past few years of...
20 Healthy Snack Ideas
The key to healthy snacking is to find foods that have as much nutritional value as possible that will fill you up so you aren't hungry again a short time later. For example: A 100-calorie pack of chips or cookies will leave you feeling hungry again very soon AND they...
The Benefits of Exercise (Not Just Weight Loss)
For so many years, I tried to exercise and wasn't too successful at it. My husband was a runner most of his life, and despite three pretty serious knee surgeries, he would still press on – not just to keep himself in good shape – which he did, but he loved to run. It...
How to Master the “Vacation Bomb”
For those of you who follow me on FaceBook (http://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc), you will know that last week, my topic was about easy ways to cut back on processed foods. At the end of the week, I got a post from my daughter, asking me to write...
How Can You “Master” the Stress in YOUR Life?
As the weekend draws to a close, how do you view your return to work tomorrow (if you work outside the home)? For those of us who lead busy, stressful lives,whether outside the home or not, here a couple of ways you can keep your mind focused on the positive, and...
Migraine Help – What Are Your Limitations?
Triggers. Do you have difficulty asking others to accommodate your need to avoid migraine triggers? Migraine sufferers know that limiting exposure to triggers is a crucial part of effective migraine management. This is easier to do when we control the environment,...
Easy Ways to Cut Back on Processed Foods
I am sure you know how good it is for you to cut back on processed foods and eat "clean," healthy foods. Packaged food often contains a lot of strange and weird ingredients that our bodies simply do not need. Of course, "eating clean" (no processed foods) is easier...