Posts Tagged ‘migraine’

Is Migraine is a Simple Headache

headache_migraine1Many people treat migraine as a simple headache but let us become aware that at present it has become one of the widespread medical situation related to neurology. You can easily detect migraine by observing the occurrence of following symptoms. An affected person will suffer interruption in ocular vision, such as, visor dot, blinking of bright lights and also hallucination. A person will experience extremely harsh pain in the head as someone is hammering on the head only on single part of the head.

An unsettled stomach is felt again and again which can cause vomiting sensation time and again. Person suffering from migraine will become more sensitive towards any sought of illumination, resonance and odor. A sought of inflexibility in neck is also felt along the neckline as well as on both the shoulders.

An affected person might also find it difficult to focus on any activity. In the most advanced stages of migraine, a paralysis attack can also take place. In many cases, symptoms can start occurring gradually but in many cases it has been observed that they can occur abruptly. (more…)

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Types of Migraines and Treatment Options

migraine-headacheMigraines are generally misunderstood and in most cases are extremely painful and energy-sapping conditions.

Migraine headaches are throbbing or pulsating headaches that are usually unilateral and are often associated with nausea; light and sound sensitivity; vomiting; sleep disruption and depression.

Migraines are caused by the dilation and constriction of blood vessels that release inflammatory substances that causes painful pulsations. A Migraine generally lasts from 4-6 hours, but like tension headaches, can last far longer. Frequency of migraines also varies tremendously.

The two most common types of migraines are migraines with aura and migraines without aura. Aura is a neurological phenomenon that is usually experienced 10-30 minutes before the headache.

The most common types of aura are usually described as bright shimmering lights around objects or at the edges of your vision. Other auras include zigzag lines, wavy images or hallucinations. In rare cases the aura can also be a temporary loss of vision. (more…)

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10 Essential Health Tips

The Basics to Practice Every Day

1. Move More

Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given achoice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a stress buster. Think ‘move’ in small increments of time. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that’s great when you’re up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!

2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!

3. Quit Smoking
The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we’ve seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or ‘tough guy’ stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one. (more…)

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