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Identifying and Treating Migraine
Is it Migraine – Or Something Else? Identifying and Treating Migraine Migraine is not just a headache - a statement which many migraine sufferers would totally agree with. Migraine is a different disorder with different symptoms and different treatment approaches...
Natural Migraine Relief Fast
Many people suffer from migraines – some more often than others. However often you are bombarded with the pain, nausea and other symptoms of migraines, there are a few home remedies that can be helpful. There are so many triggers for migraines but here are three “biggies:” Stress, Food Allergies, Hormonal Changes
Succeed With Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here it is already – 2016. Along with the New Year comes many New Year Resolutions. Have you made your New Year Resolutions? Are you resolutely standing behind your goals, determined to succeed? For many of us, we start out with the best intentions, but as you know, a few weeks or months into the New Year, and it gets more and more difficult to keep those resolutions. Well, you are not alone.
Did you know that 95% of New Year’s resolutions are forgotten by the last day of January?
Studies have shown that by February, many people are further behind than they were when they made the resolution! Here are a couple of ideas and tips on how to succeed.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
So how is it going for you with your New Year’s resolutions? Are you keeping to your goals? Are you trying to lose weight and get in shape for 2016?
If you are feeling that your weight loss journey is an uphill battle, you may be feeling frustrated, and your goals may seem far away. Do you feel as if your metabolism has slowed down, making it more difficult to attain your goals? If so, here are five simple ways to boost your metabolism.
7 Reasons Why Treating Your Migraines Should be a Priority
According to the American Migraine Foundation, 36 million Americans suffer from migraines. Of those 36 million, approximately one in every three people will seek migraine treatment. Unfortunately, only about half of migraine patients get the proper diagnosis and...
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?