Added December 13, 2011, Under: Diets, Headaches & Migraines, Health
Do you suffer from regular migraines? There could be a link between what you eat and those migraines. Diet can often trigger off a migraine attack and these are some of those factors that could be acting as triggers:
- Not drinking enough water – we all need at least 8 glasses of pure, filtered water every day.
- One of the most common triggers is aged cheese and includes: blue cheeses, brie, cheddar, stilton, feta, gorgonzola, mozzarella, muenster, parmesan, swiss and ...
Added December 11, 2011, Under: Children's Health, Headaches & Migraines
You might have a young child who is unable to explain the symptoms of a headache but frequently feels very sleepy and nauseas. If they throw up and then feel better, you should be suspicious of a migraine because some 20% of those children who suffer from migraines during childhood actually have their first migraine attack before their fifth birthday.
Preschool children experiencing a migraine attack usually look very unwell with abdominal pain, vomiting and a strong need to sleep. They ...
Added December 9, 2011, Under: Diseases, Doctors, Headaches & Migraines
If you are lucky enough to live close to the ocean, don't take it for granted but instead take advantage of all that the sea and shore have to offer. Whatever time of the year, take a long stroll on the beach while enjoying the silence and solitude to clear your head and soak up the fresh, sea air. Did you know that the sound of waves alters wave patterns in the brain, lulling you into a deeply relaxed state? ...
Added October 18, 2011, Under: Diseases, Headaches & Migraines, Health, Skin Conditions
Brushing, flossing and mouthwashes will only work on mouth bacteria for a short while by reducing the food particles bacteria when we eat. On the other hand, oil pulling is able to draw bacteria from every nook and cranny, bind to it, and eliminate it from the body in a major detoxification process. And the cherry on the top is that oil pulling is a simple and inexpensive way to whiten teeth and freshen breath.
I have been noticing the words ...
Added October 16, 2011, Under: Diseases, Headaches & Migraines, Health, Skin Conditions
Many herbalists recommend evening primrose, with its multiple preventive and therapeutic qualities, to maintain youth and prevent disease. It is highly regarded as a major preventative discovery likened to vitamin C. In addition, studies worldwide are looking at evening primrose as a treatment for many conditions including ageing problems, alcoholism, acne, heart disease, hyperactivity in children, symptoms of menopause, multiple sclerosis, weight control, obesity, PMS and schizophrenia.
This well known medicinal herb has pretty yellow blooms that open at night to ...
Added October 10, 2011, Under: Headaches & Migraines, Health, Nutrition
Known as one of the most ancient of herbs, the use of Rosemary has been recorded since the earliest of times with its multitude of medicinal and culinary benefits as well as its fragrant aroma.
Rosemary has a long standing association with healing and the prevention of sickness. The herb was burned during ancient religious ceremonies to purify the air. Today, rosemary is a popular source of essential oils used in natural formulations for various conditions. Healing Natural Oils produces such ...
Added October 5, 2011, Under: Headaches & Migraines, Health
For hundreds of years, Feverview was the herb of choice as a general tonic and of course as the name suggests, used to reduce fevers. Its common name comes from the Latin febri fugia, which means "driver out of fevers." But there many other health benefits for this aromatic plant, especially relief from migraines and arthritis.
In the home
- An infusion of feverfew leaves makes a mild disinfectant.
- Place dried feverfew leaves in small sachets to deter moths.
- When added to ...
Added October 4, 2011, Under: Diseases, Headaches & Migraines, Health
"What is acupuncture?" and "How does it work?" are the two main questions that new patients or prospective patients will ask about this ancient form of healing, which was introduced to the West from the East many years ago.
There is not one specific style of acupuncture in practice worldwide today but actually numerous styles of acupuncture in much the same way that there are different martial art styles depending on the nation practicing it.
Acupuncture deals with homeostasis, which is the ...
Added September 30, 2011, Under: Children's Health, Diseases, Headaches & Migraines, Health, Skin Conditions, Weight Loss
If you put sugar on your food or in your beverages or you are eating processed food which has added sugar, then this is detrimental to your health. Sadly, sugar and the inflammation it causes, is at the root of countless diseases.
On May 26, 2009, Robert Lustig gave a lecture called “Sugar: The Bitter Truth,” which was posted on YouTube the following July. Since then, it has been viewed over one and a half million times, gaining new viewers at ...
Added September 29, 2011, Under: Children's Health, Headaches & Migraines, Health, Nutrition
Sesame seeds have been used throughout history as both a food source and for sesame seed oil. Sprinkling sesame seeds on breads before baking is not new, as one ancient Egyptian tomb dating back 4000 years is decorated with a scene of a baker sprinkling sesame seeds into his dough, while Sicilian bakers did the same centuries ago.
Sesame seeds are considered to be full of health benefits as they are high in energy while full of many nutrients, minerals, antioxidants ...
