What The Heck Is A Migraine Headache?!

Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 12:21 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 15 January 2010 12:21

What The Heck Is A Migraine Headache? I’ll start by telling you what a migraine isn’t. It isn’t fun and it isn’t just a bad headache! It can take a lot to get family, friends, co-workers and even doctors sometimes to understand that little detail. What are migraine headaches then you ask?

Migraines are a real condition that affects at least 8% of people, 3x as many women to men. Migraines are like getting run over by a mack-truck then having that truck turn around drive back then start shining its high-beams in your eyes, so it hurts every time you open your eyes, then for some reason you decided it was a good idea to ride the tilt-a-whirl at Disneyland so you spend the next 4 to 72 hours feeling nauseous on the verge of throwing up. This may not be the scientific description but it’s very close to what I and millions of migraine sufferers have experienced over and over again throughout our lives. Now although what I described above is the worst part of a migraine attack, migraines are actually typically composed of 4 parts.

1. The prodrome, which occurs hours or days before the headache.

2. The aura, which immediately precedes the headache.

3. The pain phase, also known as headache phase.

4. The postdrome.

There is a lot of variability in the actual experience of any given migraine sufferer thus not all phases may be experienced during a migraine attack. Here’s what to look out for. Prodrome Phase: This phase typically occurs for 40-60% of migraineurs and can precede the headache phase by hours to days. Its symptoms may include the following. -excessive sleepiness -cravings for certain foods (e.g.; chocolate or other sugary foods) -depression -euphoria -fatigue -irritability -stiff muscles (especially in the neck area) -yawning -constipation -diarrhea -increased urination -other visceral symptoms Aura Phase: This phase is experienced by 20-30% of migraineurs. Migrane auras are neurological phenomena that are usually followed directly by the headache pain phase within the hour.

They range from visual disturbances to somatosensory sensations such as: -flashing lights -zigzag lines -blurred, shimmering or clouded vision -feelings of pins and needles that may be felt in the hands and arms all the way to the nose and mouth Other symptoms such as: vertigo, hyper-sensitivity to touch, and auditory or olfactory hallucinations may also occur.

Pain Phase: The pain phase is basically as I described earlier in this article; typically a severe headache that may last between 4-72 hours if untreated. The head pain felt is usually a pounding throbbing pain localized to one side of the head. It is also typically accompanied by nausea, hyper-sensitivity to light, sound and even smells this results in the migraineur seeking refuge in a dark room to wait this phase out. Other symptoms that sometimes occur are pallor (paleness in the skin), sweating, muscle stiffness, light headedness, impaired concentration, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive urination.

There are actually many other documented symptoms however this article would end up too long so I’m only listing the most common. Postdrome Phase: As the name implies this phase occurs at the end of the migrain attack. The migraine sufferer may feel tired, still have head pain, feel “hungover”, have gastrointestinal symptoms, mood changes and weakness. On the flipside some people feel unusually energized or euphoric after an attack, whereas others note depression.

Often, some minor headache phase symptoms may continue, such as loss of appetite, photophobia, and lightheadedness. For some patients, slight headaches may still occur when standing or sitting quickly. Usually these postdrome symptoms go away after a good 5 or 6hour sleep. Now you can’t say you don’t know what a migraine is. And if you’re a migraineur and your friends or family still don’t understand what you’re going through, send them this article with my regards.

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Natural Migraine Headache Pain Relief With Hot or Cold Compress

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 12:20 Written by Natural Health Team Wednesday, 13 January 2010 12:20

Many people who suffer from migraine headaches stop the pain of a migraine with the proper application of hot or cold compress of water. This type of pain relief is common with patients trying to avoid prescription drug use, especially for kids and pregnant women who prefers natural solutions.

Here are a few tips to help ease the ache of a migraine. While some migraineurs find comfort in cold, at least as many are more uncomfortable in the presence of cold. The same is true of heat used for pain relief—for some it helps, for others it makes the pain worse. Just test every option and find what best suits your condition.

Use a compress to apply on the head where pain is most severe. This is frequently on the temple where a large artery runs, or in front of the ear, another arterial locale. The dilatation and constriction of the arteries causes this situation you want to treat. By doing so, you treat at the source of the problem.

If your pain is coming from behind your eyes, cover your eyes with a hot or cold compress to ease suffering. The compress will block the light at the same time and provide even more relief for people who suffer from photosensitivity.

Taking a warm bath or shower might help in some cases. Using aromatherapy oils in your bath can be beneficial too. A fragrance you like might distract you from suffering.

Swapping hot and cold cloths at the location where the migraine pain is most intense can ease the pain. Sometimes hot and cold used at the same time can provide relief. A migraineur can apply a cold towel on his head while at the same moment soak his feet in a bucket of warm water.

It is not common for a patient to be simultaneously sensitive to both hot and cold, but it can happen in some rare cases. Using hot or cold compress is a natural solution for migraine headache pain relief.

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Natural Health Products – Where, What, Why and How

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 January 2010 10:04 Written by Natural Health Team Tuesday, 5 January 2010 10:04

If you’re new to natural health, you may be wondering what products to buy and where to purchase them, for the best quality and value. You’ll also probably like to know what they can do for your health and how to take them.

If you’re a seasoned natural health products user, you may be wondering how to extend your knowledge.

One of the best ways of getting your head around a new concept AND extending your knowledge is to subscribe to a good, regular ezine (online newsletter) which discusses various ailments, a multitude of the natural health products which will help resolve these symptoms, and the whereabouts of where you can purchase these, wherever you are in the world.

One of the best range of natural health products are homeopathic remedies. These are highly effective, low cost and easy to use. You can use the services of a professional homeopath to help deal with deep seated issues. And you can use some common remedies in the comfort of your own home, dealing with any ailments from a cold to a burn.

Homeopathy is a new concept to most people. You may not know what it is or how it works.

Learning anything new takes time. The best way is to learn a little at a time. This way, it becomes a part of live.

When I run classes on how to home prescribe, I encourage participants to practice on their families, in between classes. The following class always starts off with the excited chatter of how successful their efforts have been.

There’s nothing quite as exciting as having your own personal success!

There are already more than 4,000 homeopathic remedies available and this is added to daily as more remedies become known about. As a home prescriber, only about 40 are available to you, but that’s still a lot to get your head around when you don’t know much!

Of all the natural health products available, from herbs to food, homeopathy is probably the most difficult for a newbie, as the concepts are so different from mainstream thinking.

So it’s good to have a mentor, to help guide you through the maze.

Challenges are a great way to stretch your mind, but they can be overwhelming when you get stuck and don’t know where to go for help.

Of all the natural health products about, I know of no other than homeopathy which can do so much good when you select the correct remedy, and do no harm if you get it wrong.

That’s a mighty claim.

I just want to repeat it as it really is profound.

Do so much good…

… and do no harm.

What other natural health products can make that claim?

I know very little about herbs, aromatherapy, chiropractic (for example), other than they can be wonderful, and also harmful in the wrong hands.

What other health products can make that claim?

I know very little about medicine (and don’t want to), other than it is mostly suppressive and works against your body’s own innate healing powers. This means it comes at a price – twice.

Once as a high monetary cost, once in the harmful effect on your overall, long term health.

In my opinion, nothing comes close to homeopathy in the way it can resolve deep seated issues and long standing symptoms. The most difficult part is getting started. Once you’ve created that momentum, things click into place naturally.

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Oral Sex Advice

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 January 2010 12:56 Written by Natural Health Team Tuesday, 5 January 2010 12:56

Oral sex is sometimes a taboo, and a lot of women have negative feelings towards it. Either because they’re not good at it – or they don’t want to give their man head at all (poor guy) because they think he doesn’t deserve it and it’s not “fare” if he’s the only one that’s getting pleasure out of it.

That’s all nice but this kind of thinking won’t get you far in life. Especially not with real men. Real, quality men want a real, sexual women that’s connected to her sexuality. Oral sex is very important for the functioning of a good relationship. It’s fundamental, belive it or not. Most women don’t know how to give head – but they can easily learn as long as they’re willing to put in some effort into learning the how, why, what and where of oral sex. Once you get get good at it – you’ll naturally enjoy it a lot more, and enjoying it is a key factor.

Oral Sex Tip #1

First of all, if you’re not already maintaining eye contact during oral sex – start doing it. You don’t have to stare at him endlessly, just look up in a seductive way from time to time so he sees you’re enjoying it. Eye contact is not just for his enjoyement. Look at him to figure out his reaction to “your moves”. Most guys like the same stuff, but at the same time every guy is a bit different – look and later on ask for feedback (which most guys will happily give you if you ask and make him comfortable about it), once you get some feedback, try adjusting your techniques.

Oral Sex Tip #2

Act naughtier. Guys want you to be seductive while you give head. It’s all a show – put up a performance, be creative, experiment and forget about failure. You have to start somewhere… get familiar with his body and get comfortable. Comfort is essential for both of you. Over time you’ll see it’s more a mental than a physical thing.

Your blow job instructor, Jack

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Headache Cure

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 January 2010 12:20 Written by Natural Health Team Tuesday, 5 January 2010 12:20

Headaches are a way of life for many people. Even worse, they often turn into missed work, painful nights and miserable days. However, finding a cure can mean the start of a new life free from pain and the end of your misery. Natural headache cures are becoming increasingly popular with people who want to get rid of their headaches. One of the symptoms of modern life seems to be an excessive quantity of people suffering from headaches and other stress related conditions. It’s also becoming increasingly popular to fix the problem by popping a pill. Medical terminology defines a headache as a condition of the head of an individual that presents pain within the head. Due to the intensity of discomfort and nagging levels of pain that are associated with such malady, sets suffering individuals in a desperate search of alleviation for home remedies for headache.

Take a hot compress or a cold washcloth and apply it to your forehead. A cold washcloth can be extremely soothing and will make you more relaxed. Relaxation is one of the most effective heartburn cures, and if you are someone who meditates, that may help you as well. The cure for the headache can be decided once the cause of headache is known. The cause of headache will be different for different types of headache. This can sometimes be straightforward, for example getting adequate sleep if the cause is lack of sleep. Herbs like gold seal, feverfew, ginko biloba, etc. are very effective and can help a lot in reducing the severity of the headache symptoms. Some people may have an allergy to some of these herbs and so you should consult your doctor before taking them.

There are various factors to be considered before a cure for a headache is prescribed. It basically depends on the condition of the patient. Some patients can be prescribed a medication for quick relief of their headache while others may experience nausea or drowsiness which has to be taken into consideration as well.

To help prevent headaches and for the overall consideration of your general health drink 8 glasses of water a day. Exercise such as an energetic walk, a jog, or a swim will improve blood circulation and release tension from your body. Messaging is yet another way to prevent headaches. Messaging helps in curing headaches as well. Buy Pure Almond Carrier Oil and Lavender Essential Oil. Wet your fingertips in Pure Almond Carrier Oil and then add a couple of drops of Lavender Essential Oil and gently message your temples, the hollows at the sides of your eyes, behind the ears and over your neck in a circular motion.

Treatment of an uncomplicated headache is usually symptomatic with over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin, paracetamol (acetaminophen), or ibuprofen, although some specific forms of headaches (e.g., migraines) may demand other, more suitable treatment. It may be possible to relate the occurrence of a headache to other particular triggers (such as stress or particular foods), which can then be avoided.

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