Archive for April 2009
Chronic Headaches – Tips to Stop the Pain
Are you suffering from constant headaches? Headaches are a common ailment, but research has uncovered treatments that may help your problem almost disappear.
According to the National Headache Foundation (NHF) tension headaches affect nearly 78% of the adult population. 13% of the population suffers from migraines. Because the cause of migraines varies greatly, what relieves a migraine in one person may trigger an attack in another. The suggestions here are guidelines for those who suffer regularly from tension headaches which may have an identifiable physical cause.
WATCH WHAT YOU EAT
Some headache sufferers notice a connection with eating or drinking foods with aspartame. For those who are sensitive to the chemical it may cause blood vessels to expand in the brain and trigger a headache.
Caffeine is used to treat headaches. Its proprieties can assist pain medication in providing relief and can be found in medications to treat migraines. However, too much caffeine can have a ‘rebound’ effect and actually cause headaches. If you suffer from regular headaches you should avoid daily use of caffeinated beverages such as coffee and certain sodas.
According to the McKinley Health Center, avoiding tobacco can also reduce headaches.
Skipping meals may cause headaches in some people, so eating regular meals may prevent headaches in these individuals.
REDUCE THE STRESS
Getting enough sleep is important for everyone. If you suffer from tension headaches you may find getting your eight hours every night reduces the amount or intensity of your headaches. On the other hand, oversleeping can bring on a headache if you don’t get up at your regular time (such as on the weekend or during holidays).
Some headaches also seem to be aggravated by too much sun. Excessive exercise outdoors and lack of hydration can lead to headaches. Keep eyes shaded and be sure to drink plenty of water when outdoors.
Not surprisingly it was recently found that women wearing tight ponytails had an increased risk of tension headaches. Releasing or loosening the hair and performing a brief massage to the head can bring almost immediate relief.
MEDICATE
What you may think is a sinus headache may actually be a migraine. A consultation with your doctor may determine if you should switch to a migraine medication.
According to the NHF, tension headaches caused by stress should respond to reducing the stress or use of over-the-counter analgesics. However, if headaches occur almost daily you need to look for ways of dealing with the stress and discuss other options with your doctor.
As with caffeine, regular daily use of over the counter medications can actually cause headaches.
If headaches occur for long periods, are unusually intense or do not respond to pain medication after several days you should seek treatment and diagnosis from a health care professional.
Leading a healthy and active lifestyle has many health benefits, including a reduction of tension-type headaches. Combining a healthy lifestyle with avoidance of triggers may help you find relief from tension-type headaches.
Diabetes 'impact on brain power'
Failure to control type 2 diabetes may have a long-term impact on a person’s memory and brain power, research suggests.
Source:Diabetes 'impact on brain power'
Drug offers hope on Alzheimer's
A new drug which shows promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by UK scientists.
Source:Drug offers hope on Alzheimer's
Scientists find 'pleasure nerves'
Scientists in the US and Sweden say they understand more about how the body responds to pleasurable touch.
Source:Scientists find 'pleasure nerves'
The Truth About Anti Cigarette Smoking Campaigns
When it comes to launching a successful anti cigarette smoking campaign you are not alone. There are many other people in the same position that you are in right now. They are sick and tired of feeling sick from being tied to tobacco products. Their habits are expensive and drive many to work longer hours just to be able to afford the ever increasing prices of cigarettes.
When you try to cease smoking, you can get more help by visiting quit smoking websites and blogs than you can just going at it all alone. The reality is that quitting smoking is not an easy task. Sure, the commercials for Chantix boast a 44% quit smoking success rate. And sure, some people do find instant and immediate success by quitting “cold turkey” so to speak. But the majority find that method is just to difficult for them to be successful.
You can get more help by visiting the quit smoking websites like this one you are reading this article on. Or you can surf around and find others. The beauty of the internet is that most of them are free.
One of the first sites you should check out is the American Lung Associations website. They have all types of resources there for your use. And of course they won’t ask you to pay a dime.
The best anti cigarette sites will have an interactive community of people that have visited the site. Most will leave a story that details their personal experiences with quit smoking products, pill, patches, hypnotherapy and the like.
Even the new pills like Zyban and Chantix may be reviewed there as well. The greatest benefit is that these are non-paid for endorsements or experiences. People tend to tell you the real truth when they are not being compensated in some way for it.
This is the problem with celebrity endorsements. Everyone knows they are being handsomely paid to pitch the product to you. And in reality, they probably wouldn’t even use the product if they weren’t being paid.
Sometimes when you attempt a quit smoking program you may experience withdrawal symptoms. This is perfectly normal if you use the traditional smoking cessation programs. Many people report that the withdrawal symptoms is what drove them back to smoking again. The first 48 hours is crucial because that stretch of time has been documented to be the most intense period for withdrawal symptoms. After that, its all down hill so to speak.
If you use a novel system that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) you can avoid the withdrawal symptoms all together. How does that sound?
Not only can CBT avoid those symptoms but it is easy to learn and use to quit smoking. If you can read this piece and understand that the weight gain problem, agitation and anxiety issues that accompany smoking cessation is something you’d like to avoid, you should surf around online and research this method for sure. If you do you will get a real education in one of if not the best quit smoking methods available today without a prescription.
Colon Cleanse Your Way To Better Well-Being
Do you suffer from a pot belly? Are you constantly gassy, bloated or nauseous? Is diarrhea or constipation the norm for you? One of the keys to overall well-being is detoxifying your system. Colon cleansing can release pounds of toxic waste from your system so you look and feel lighter.
Doesn’t Our Colon Cleanse Itself?
Our colon is designed to naturally expel waste. However, increasing toxins in our environment make it impossible for our bodies to process them quickly enough. As a result, waste builds up in the lining of your intestines.
This caked on waste does not allow all the essential nutrients from the foods you eat to be absorbed by the body. Meanwhile, the toxins from this undischarged waste build up in your system and gets released into your bloodstream. The result is a pot belly, gas, bloating, water retention, constipation and diarrhea. More serious problems from ongoing toxins in your colon include immune deficiencies and certain types of cancers.
What Is Colon Cleansing?
There are several ways to get rid of the waste built up in your colon including:
1. An old-fashioned enema such as Fleet can be inserted in the rectum to flush out bowel movements and cleanse the lower third of your colon.
2. For a quick release of bowel movements, you can move your system by drinking prune juice.
3. Colon hydrotherapy is done in a medical setting and cleanses the entire colon by using tubes with water inserted in your rectum as the technician rubs your belly until you release your bowels.
4. Natural colon cleansing through OTC remedies with herbal ingredients such as cascara sagrada, aloe, garlic extract, flax seeds and bentonite clay.
What Happens After Colon Cleansing?
When you move your bowels with a natural colon cleansing remedy, unusual stuff may come out of your body. Rubbery strings, green lumps, mucus and small worms are commonly found in bowel movements made after colon cleansing. And many people lose five to ten pounds after flushing out these toxins. Although its disgusting coming out, remember it’s far more hazardous inside your body.
How Can I Keep My Colon Clean?
A well-balanced lifestyle will help your digestive system and colon working properly. Greens, vegetables, whole grains, fish, chicken and six to eight glasses of water are a colon-friendly diet. Avoid eating fried food, fatty snacks, sugar, alcohol, processed foods and red meat more than two or three times weekly. These foods are difficult to digest and remain in your system for days, decaying in your intestines.
A key to better health, fitness and well-being is keeping your colon clean.