Is Your Migraine in Your Face?

What I mean is… are migraines part of your genetic facial blueprint? Can you tell just by looking at people whether they are migraine sufferers?

I decided to find out and look up face readers and came across a video about a lady who can tell you your life’s purpose just by looking at your face.

She says that your blueprint is indeed written all over your face and if you knew how to decipher it, your face will reveal to you your life’s purpose. She also claims that face reading will give you an immediate understanding of your client, boss, coworker, friends and family. Her name is Naomi Tickle and has been on CNN, NBC and Good Morning America talking about Personology. It’s a fantastic tool to validate yourself and to understand other people better, she says.

I was intrigued (I love to learn) and the skeptic in me decided to give her the benefit of the doubt. I was also curious to see if she would talk about specific conditions, such as migraines. The lecture was very interesting and for the most part illuminating for me, personally.

She talked about what the size and shape of the head, ears, eyes, nose, and forehead meant in terms of your personality and admitted that she only touched on general characteristics in an hour which if she were to go in details, would be 92.

For example she talks about how people with eyes that are closely set don’t like tardiness, are detail oriented and are a bit intense while those with a wide set eyes are very easy to get along with and more relaxed. Exposed eyelids when your eyes are open means that you are a person that cuts to the chase and will interrupt or get irritated if whoever you are listening to, takes too long to get to the point. While she quickly pointed out that when she worked with one set of clientele for example in prisons, there are no features that are common to ‘criminals’, it is possible to tell if someone is competitive, wants harmony, is unpredictable or if someone had an ear for music.

Here’s the link to the lecture I listened to.

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I found myself wondering if these were the set of features for migraine sufferers?

I browsed through her website (what else would you be doing on a Sunday?) to see if she writes about migraines.

Nothing on migraines but I found out that face reading is indeed a very ancient skill. Aristotle had one of the first known system for understanding faces. Since then the skills have been rediscovered many times during the past 4000 years.

According to Naomi, I have one of those noses that like to get to the bottom of things, so I sent her an email to ask her that very question, not really expecting a reply until possibly sometime next week by one of her staff. To my surprise she answered in less than 20 minutes and here is an extract of what she wrote:

Hello Sile,
There is no feature in the face that indicates some people may suffer from migraines. It may be people with close set eyes focus on situations until they are bigger than life. Plus they find it hard to turn off from the anxiety. The close set eye could indicate you tend to worry more on that side. This would also indicate one of your parents is less tolerant than the other.

I also noticed your teeth slant inwards which indicates someone who keeps their feelings to themselves. This is a habit that is formed when people shut themselves off. Orthodontists have tried to correct this, but until the behavior or thinking pattern has changed then the teeth will stay that way. The latter is a developed trait.

You might observe when people share with you they suffer from migraines, if they have close set eyes. My daughter suffers occasionally from migraines and she has close set eyes and a big worrier. She takes after my husbands side of the family and I believe my sister-in-law who has the same trait also suffers from migraines. One would have to do a study of at least 100-500 people before coming to any conclusion.

Ok, so no conclusive evidence but maybe there is something to Personology. What do you think? How closely set are your eyes, how much of a perfectionist are you, how much do you worry in a week? Please leave a comment below and let’s get a discussion started.

One thing for sure is that I am now a fan of Naomi who has the best customer service of any celebrity/expert I’ve seen so far!

For more information on Naomi Tickle and personology, here’s her website http://www.naomitickle.com

My First Testimonial for Natural Migraine Relief!

I’ve been blogging for about five months posting articles and videos I find on the web that give an alternative and natural choices to migraine sufferers, for long term relief instead of recommending narcotics which only give temporary relief.

Why do I do it? Because I used to suffer from migraines for over 15 years. I know just how bad the pain is when it hits and how debilitating it is.

Anyway, by 2005, I had had enough of my life as it was – even when I was well the fear of a potential attack would always be lurking in my thoughts. So although my body was a wreck from my migraine attacks and the narcotics I took, I wanted a way out: a healthy way out. I decided I was going to get rid of migraines (though I had no clue how I was going to do that). It didn’t matter because but I’d always found that when I set my mind on achieving a goal, unexpected opportunities present themselves to me and it was up to me to recognise and act upon them.

I changed my lifestyle to include healthier habits and started to introspect to weed out what ‘virus programs’ I had in my system. I took a consciousness training (www.avatarepc.com) which gave me the tools to zap those virus programs and start regaining control of my life.

I got rid of my migraines and I want others to help other migraine sufferers to do the same. I know that it IS possible to manage, prevent and completely get rid of migraines. It is possible to even start eating foods that previously triggered an attack. It is possible to live a migraine-free life!

My goal is to help 1 million migraine sufferers get rid of their migraines completely in 10 years.

Today, I got my first testimonial from Danielle and I am so very proud.

Dear Sile

Because of you and your pages and support I have gotten off the narcotics. I just got thru a really rough detox time but I know it is worth it! It was really hard, especially difficult because with the withdrawal I knew the repair was so close by. I know my decision was the right one, what is the point to medicate your way out of living? You really helped me see this, thank you.

Thank you!

Danielle

PS I cancelled the appointment!

How to Relieve Stomach Migraines Naturally

Migraines are usually known as severe headaches but there are also stomach migraines, which if untreated, are also as painful. Although rare, this kind of migraine is treated via medication and other easy steps.

Stomach migraines are conditions of the health that can bring about extreme pain to a person. There are varied causes, signs, and treatments of such migraines and those will actually depend on an individual’s lifestyle. This kind of migraine should not be viewed as an illness, as it is one of your body’s way to inform and warn you that there is something wrong with your health.

How does one then identify a stomach migraine? The symptom that is usually experienced by a patient is internal aching in the stomach. This is because the muscles of the stomach vigorously contract to ease the pain. Other people may feel bloated or otherwise experience an acidic tummy, even for those non-hyper acidic folks.

There are also those who occasionally vomit and feel nauseous. It is also possible that the stomach pain may spread to key muscle areas located in the torso, making you feel weak all of the sudden, like you are about to faint. The pain chemical prostaglandin is actually responsible for the feeling of pain spreading throughout.

Some may suffer more than just stomach pains, as headaches may concurrently occur, which can sometimes immobilize the patient. Because of this, many of those who suffer from stomach migraines have high anxiety levels, which cause them to also increase their level of adrenaline. This actually makes the situation worse.

Children are the usual victims of this ailment, especially those between three to ten years of age. This often makes it difficult for parents to identify it as a stomach migraine because their kids have a hard time describing what they are experiencing. To address this, consult your pediatrician when the problem occurs.

To treat a stomach migraine, the first thing you have to do is minimize your consumption of food that is loaded with artificial flavor and substances. This will ease the options of the stomach in order to stabilize its activities. Next on the to-do list is to drink beverages that are not acidic, nor should they contain substances that are acidic. It is also beneficial to consult a gastroenterologist to avoid attacks in the future. And when visiting the doctor, make sure that you explain clearly to him or her what type of food you have eaten as well as other activities you have been taking on so that proper evaluation can be done regarding your condition.

Article from: www.healthbulb.com/migraines/how-to-treat-migraines-of-the-stomach/

Sile’s personal note: I found that drinking room temperature Seven Up or Sprite in very small quantities actually relieved my stomach when I had stomach migraines. Alternatively warmed water with a spoonful of sugar and lemon calmed the compulsive hiccup sensation in my stomach.

Alternative Supplements for Natural Migraine Relief

I came across this video where this jaded migraine sufferer describes her initial reluctance to try out a specific type of vitamin and mineral supplements for natural migraine relief. In the video below, she explains the types of migraines she has had such as chronic headaches and stomach migraines. Her description of her journey from doctors to chiropractors to medications to pain killers to finally how regular use of the supplements have worked for her is quite inspiring for anyone who thinks they are destined to be chained to their migraines.

Watch this video below and then take action!

The supplement is also suitable for children and has an effect on mood swings and temper problems.

What Are Menstrual Migraines?

Menstrual headaches or migraines appear to occur when estrogen levels in the blood drop during the menstrual cycle. Estrogen is involved in setting the threshold for pain activity. Falling estrogen levels are associated with a greater sensitivity to pain and increased activity in body systems that cause inflammation. These changes can make women more susceptible to experiencing several different types of pain, such as headache, cramps, and muscle or joint aches, just before or during their menstrual period.

Taking oral contraceptive pills (i.e., birth control pills) can exaggerate the drop in estrogen levels before the start of menstrual bleeding. Consequently, taking the pill can sometimes worsen migraine patterns. Many women will experience an improvement in their health and a decrease of or even no migraines after menopause.

There are a number of natural medicinal and non-medicinal treatments for the prevention of menstrual migraine.

Non-Medicinal Treatments for Menstrual Migraine
Women with migraine are generally more susceptible to dietary, physical, environmental, and other triggers for migraine attacks during the week before and the first few days of their period. Following are some guidelines that can decrease the likelihood of having a migraine from these triggers.

• Eat regularly scheduled, well-balanced meals. Avoid missing meals because low blood sugar and hunger are frequent triggers for migraine attacks. On the other hand, avoid eating sweets or meals the contain a lot of carbohydrates because doing so might lead to a rapid drop in blood sugar levels two to three hours after you have these foods (this is sometimes called a “sugar or carbohydrate crash”).

• Drink plenty of fluid. Avoid dehydration because this too is a frequent migraine trigger.

• Get a good night’s sleep. Follow a regular and consistent schedule of waking and sleeping. Avoid going to bed late, “sleeping in,” becoming sleep deprived, or a haphazard sleep schedule.

• Stay away from well-known migraine triggers such as wine, beer, or other alcohol containing drinks; chocolate and other sweets; aged cheeses such as cheddar or Brie; and salty foods, especially during the week before your period.

• Participate in a regular aerobic exercise program. If you have not been exercising regularly, discuss exercise plans with your doctor and set up a physical conditioning plan that matches your needs. Start your exercise program slowly and gradually build up your level of activity as your physical condition improves.

• Learn and regularly practice biofeedback and other relaxation techniques. These types of treatment have demonstrated excellent benefit in clinical studies; and best of all, there are no potential side effects.

Above content provided by the National Pain Foundation in partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. For advice about your medical care, consult your doctor.

10 Things You Don’t Know About Massage Therapy

Scottsdale, Ariz. (PRWEB) October 22, 2009 — Timeless and universal, massage therapy offers numerous health and therapeutic benefits that are proven to help conditions such as arthritis, migraines, back pain and even fibromyalgia.

Massage therapy is not only a stress-reliever, but can help those with conditions such as arthritis and chronic migraines.

Indeed, given today’s restless environment, more Americans are turning to therapeutic massage treatment for relaxation and tension relief from the daily stresses of their hectic lives, or simply for good health maintenance and a balanced lifestyle. Many people use massage as part of their wellness plan with much success.

In honor of National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (October 25-31, 2009) Massage Envy, the nation’s largest massage therapy provider is offering some eye-opening facts about this age-old wellness treatment.

Fun Facts about Massage Therapy:

1. Massage may be the oldest form of medical care – Egyptian tomb paintings show people being massaged.

2. As touch is the first sense to develop in humans and the last to fade, there are approximately 5 million touch receptors in our skin – 3,000 alone in a finger tip.

3. Almost one-fourth of adult Americans say they’ve used massage therapy at least one time for pain relief.

4. While the use of massage is growing, the reasons people are turning to massage therapy are also expanding. Of the people surveyed who had at least one massage in the last five years, 31 percent report they did so for health conditions such as pain management, injury rehabilitation, migraine control, or overall wellness.

5. Any kind of touch stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers, can reduce heart rate and lower blood pressure – imagine how good you would feel after a one-hour massage.

6. A study conducted by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine showed that ongoing massage could lower anxiety, reduce pain, and improve grip strength for those that suffer from arthritis.

7. Research indicates massage therapy can boost immunity and reduce hypertension.

8. Benefits of prenatal massage include increasing circulation, promoting relaxation, preparing the muscles for childbirth, and enhancing joint flexibility.

9. A recent study by the American Massage Therapy Association showed that in adults with migraine headaches massage therapy decreased the occurrence of headaches, sleep disturbances and distress symptoms. It also increased serotonin levels, believed to play an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep and appetite.

10. The number of hospitals offering massage therapy increased by 30 percent from 2004 to 2006. Sixty-seven percent of those hospitals with massage therapy programs offer massage to their staff for stress management.

About Massage Envy
Massage Envy Limited, LLC, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. The national franchise of massage clinics is dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy has opened nearly 600 clinics in 41states with new locations opening every month. For more information, visit www.MassageEnvy.com.

And here’s a video showing a neck massage which I have tried to naturally relieve my migraines and it works.

Yoga Hand Mudra to naturally relieve migraines

If you are looking for a natural alternative to relieving your migraines, this healing hand mudra is an extremely simple exercise and it works!

I’ve noticed that it has a calming effect on me and my head feels clearer, particularly when I have a lot to get done fast. Try it and please leave a comment to share how it works for you.

Types of Migraines – Complicated, Abdominal, Hemiplegic and More

Most people have heard of migraine headaches, but most don’t realize that there are many different types of migraines, each with its own unique symptoms and need to be understood before we can look at natural relief. Let’s have a look at them in detail.

An abdominal migraine is also called periodic syndrome. It occurs usually in children, and usually ones with a prior family history of migraine attacks. Abdominal migraines are characterized by bouts of pain in the abdomen lasting for around two hours. Other symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, flushing and pallor. Standard natural migraine treatments usually work for abdominal migraines.

A basilar migraine is one affecting the circulation in the back of the neck or brain. This usually occurs in young women and can cause dizziness, loss of balance, double vision, confusion, fainting, slurred speech and disorientation. Some people will even lose consciousness during an acute headache. Often people are mistakenly believed to be suffering from some other condition.

A complicated migraine is a type which is accompanied by one or more neurologic deficits, for instance, paralysis. It sometimes features an aura that lasts for hours or days, as opposed to the half hour or hour which is the usual. There are a few different forms of complicated migraine headaches. One is the ophthalmoplegic migraine, in which the patient develops some paralysis of the nerves required for eye movement. In a retinal migraine, the visual symptoms occur from the person’s retina rather than from the part of the brain used for vision. Another form of complicated migraine is the hemiplegic migraine, which is often inherited and is linked to one of a few different chromosomes.

Cyclic Migraine Syndrome refers to patience who experience more than 10 migraine attacks a month.These are typically long-lasting and not associated with typical cluster headache symptoms. Studies have shown that cyclic migraine syndrome can be helped by lithium carbonate, as long as the patient’s medication level and thyroid functioning are both monitored.

A hemiplegic migraine is a rare type considered to be a severe variety. During an attack, the sufferer might experience temporary motor paralysis and some sensory disturbances on a single side of his or her body.These symptoms precede the headache itself. The symptoms will fade as the headache appears.

Nocturnal headaches refer to attacks experienced in the early hours of the morning, usually around 4:00 a.m. The person is often awakened by the pain. According to recent studies, these attacks are linked with changes in the person’s adrenaline and similar substances. As the levels reach their peak, the headache is experienced.

An occular migraine refers to a migraine in which the person experiences visual hints of an oncoming attack, usually the “aura” which produces flashing lights or spots or something related.

Ophthalmoplegic migraines are considered rare forms of migraine. In this variety, the pain surrounds the person’s eyeball and can last as long s several months. It’s caused by a weakness of muscles which surround the eye. A person should get a doctor to confirm the diagnosis, as similar symptoms might also be produced by a pressure on the nerves directly behind the eye.

Stratus migraines are attacks that persist for over 72 hours. One of the factors that might prolong a migraine attack is a sterile an inflammatory response to the migraine, which sometimes develops around the walls surrounding the affected blood vessels.

If there are other kinds of migraines that I haven’t mentioned, I’d be very interested to hear about them. What are the symptoms and when and where do they occur?

Cravings and Chemicals in Food Could be Causing Your Migraines

This is the testimonial of one woman who found her migraines were caused by the chemicals in ingredients in food. She’s not suggesting that this is the root cause for everyone but I thought her story was interesting enough to share.

If you cannot see the video above, click on http://naturalmigrainereliefnow.com/blog/2009/09/cravings-and-c…your-migraines/

Whatever your situation, it does make a case to consider eating organic to improve one’s own general wellbeing.

Symptoms of Tension vs. Migraine Headache

Do you have a tension headache or a migraine? Do you know the difference? When do auras occur and what might they mean?

If this video has been useful, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a comment below. Thank you!

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