What is Yoga? Yoga is an ancient Hindu discipline aimed aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility. This is achieved through a system of exercises practiced as part of this discipline to promote control of the body and mind. The actual word is Hindi for Union between mind [...] Read more »
Most Common Migraine Food Triggers
Following an earlier post on how oranges could be a trigger to your migraines, I’ve been asked about other triggers. Here is a list of some of the most common foods, beverages, and additives associated with migraine headaches: Aged cheese and other tyramine-containing foods: Tyramine is a substance found naturally in some foods. It is [...] Read more »
The Truth About Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches (also used in singular: headache), also nicknamed suicide headaches, occur several times a day, they come on unexpectedly, do not last long, and are generally very painful. The pain is usually intense, and sometimes only on one side of the head. Frequently, the sufferer also feels pain around the eye. A cluster-headache sufferer [...] Read more »
Cold Laser Kills Your Migraines… Naturally
In searching for new posts on alternative and natural migraine relief, this organisation caught my eye. If results are as good as it claims, I wished it had been around when I was looking for effective treatment! BioVeda Technologies is a two year old company founded by a small group of doctors and practice management [...] Read more »
Oranges Can Cause Magnesium Deficiency… and Migraines
The idea that oranges are considered a possible trigger for migraine has surprised many of us, as orange juice is usually considered to be beneficial in our diet. Read more »
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. [...] Read more »
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, [...] Read more »
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 [...] Read more »
Ice therapy: Fast and Effective Migraine Relief
Cold packs or cold face towels are a fast and effective way to prevent and relieve the pain of a Migraine Headache, naturally. The application of ice causes the blood vessels in the area to constrict (or get smaller). Constricting the blood vessels has a strong anti-inflammatory effect that stops the pounding sensation common in [...] Read more »
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 [...] Read more »
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