…debilitating headaches in this country alone. This has created a multi-billion dollar industry, filled with remedies. Yet, these so-called solutions are nothing more than bandages for the symptoms, and do nothing to get to the bottom of why migraines occur in the first place. Since this is National Headache Awareness…
…severity and frequency of attacks—all of which I heartily endorse. They include: * Butterbur. A realistic goal for migraine sufferers is to cut their headache frequency by half—and clinical trials show that the herb butterbur (Petasites hybridus) does just that. And, in a German study involving 60 migraine…
…the other good news that coffee reduces the risk of diabetes, helps prevent skin cancer, reduces the risk of Parkinson’s disease, stops migraine headaches, can halt a full-blown asthma attack, aids in weight loss, and even increases longevity. What does this mean for you? As I’ve said before, coffee…
…animals. * It can halt a full-blown asthma attack, stopping it in its tracks. Want more reasons to enjoy your morning coffee? It can stop migraine headaches, curb appetite, prevent tooth decay, and increase the effectiveness of aspirin and other analgesics. And if you drink coffee before a workout you'll…
…beneficial for acute asthma attacks, often working to relax airways when drugs are ineffective. IV magnesium can also provide rapid relief from migraine headaches, and it is indispensable in the treatment of preeclampsia (pregnancy-related hypertension). In a perfect world, IV magnesium would be a standard therapy…
…before you go to bed, drink at least 16 ounces of pure, filtered water, and continue drinking lots of water the next morning. If you do suffer a headache the following morning, don’t take acetaminophen. Acetaminophen in conjunction with alcohol can damage your liver, sometimes fatally. Instead, steep…
…and nervous system function. * Acetaminophen in conjunction with alcohol can damage your liver, sometimes fatally. Instead, if you have a hangover headache, steep wintergreen tea for 10 minutes and spike it with as much hot pepper sauce as you can tolerate. * You can enjoy some holiday indulgences without…
…serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil. But these drugs are riddled with side effects ranging from loss of libido, headache, poor appetite, and nausea to emotional detachment, severe agitation, uncharacteristic aggression and violence, and suicidal thoughts. The good news…
…insect bite, or sunburn, break open an aloe vera leaf and dab the gel directly on the affected area. 6. A strong cup of regular coffee can stop a headache in its tracks and ease symptoms of asthma. 7. If you suffer from arthritis or gout, eat cherries. Just 20 tart cherries have an anti-inflammatory…
If you've ever tried to quit smoking, swear off sugar, or kick caffeine, you know the symptoms of withdrawal: headaches, irritability, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. These symptoms can be enough to derail even the most committed among us. Fortunately, withdrawal symptoms can be eased considerably…
…Research also indicates that rhodiola is helpful in alleviating stress-induced insomnia, depression, poor appetite, irritability, hypertension, and headaches. Look for a standardized extract of rhodiola in health food stores and take 100–300 mg per day as needed to alleviate stress and offset emotional…
…crowds, overbooked appointments, misplaced glasses—and it's easy to see why so many people develop stress-related health problems, such as tension headaches, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, and digestive problems, just to name a few. Stress can also deplete your adrenals, leading to a sluggish…
…to 39.9 reported more pain than normal weight individuals. What they found is that while normal weight individuals were more likely to experience headaches and neck pain, obese individuals suffered more pain in their feet and legs. Need to lose weight? Here are 5 easy ways to shed those extra pounds,…
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