Anna Hart -'s Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest What Natural Remedies Can You Take For Migraine Headaches? Part 2 In Part 1 of this article, we looked at two categories of natural remedies for migraine headaches. We presented 7 nutrients and 2 means of manual therapy for migraine relief. In Part 2, we will look at additional natural remedies you can take for migraine headaches. Choosing a Natural Remedy for Migraine If you choose a natural remedy for migraine treatment, you get no guarantees. One person’s natural remedy for migraine may or may not work for the next person. Sinc... What Natural Remedies Can You Take For Migraine Headaches? Part 1 The National Headache Foundation says that more than 29.5 million Americans have migraine, and although some rely on prescription medications, a growing number prefer natural remedies for migraine headaches. A natural remedy for migraine headaches might be anything from herbs to supplements, acupuncture to aromatherapy. Choosing a Natural Remedy for Migraine If you choose a natural remedy for migraine treatment, you might try something from one or more of these ca... What Does A Migraine Aura Look Like? Most people think of a migraine as excruciating pain, but pain is actually the third step of a migraine episode. Before the pain, a majority of migraine sufferers experience the pre-headache phase and the aura phase. If you have ever heard of the aura phase, you’ve probably wondered, “What does a migraine aura look like?” Although many people speak only of the aura’s affect on the eyes, the aura is much more than that. Migraineurs (those who have migraines) and their ph... What Are The Causes Of Pain In Lower Right Back? Back pain is a complaint doctors hear about frequently. People want information on backaches. They want doctors to treat pain in the back. Many want to know the causes of pain in the lower right back. Information about the Lower Right Back It is important to understand the structure of the lower right back if we are to understand what causes pain there. Your back, with its spinal column of vertebrae, connecting ligaments, tendons, large muscles, and nerves, is desi... Treat, Relieve, Cure Back Pain Now Ouch! Your back hurts. You’ll go to a doctor if it doesn’t let up soon, but meanwhile, what can you do to treat back pain? Better yet, since you don’t want to simply treat it, what can you to relieve back pain? Wait a minute. What can you do to cure back pain – now?! While back pain can be excruciating, it is common. It is one of the leading reasons people visit doctors each year. Add those who don’t want to visit a doctor, and the numbers are staggering. Question is: h... Toddlers And Children With Heartburn Or Acid Reflux Heartburn in toddlers and children is not thought to be as common as heartburn in adults. This may be due to the strength of the young LES – the ring of muscle that controls the flow of swallowed food and water from the esophagus into the stomach. Heartburn in toddlers and children is, nonetheless, a real concern. It may be simple heartburn or acid reflux – or it could be a symptom of a more serious underlying medical concern. Repeated episodes of acid reflux or heartburn ... Stenosis – Back Pain Test Stenosis back pain originates in the spinal canal itself. Stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, and compresses the nerves inside it. This compression of the nerves can lead to stenosis back pain, numbness in the legs, and the loss of bladder or bowel control. If left untreated, stenosis back pain can eventually become paralysis. It is estimated that approximately 400,000 Americans currently have spinal stenosis back pain. That number is expected to increase as Bab... Solar Flares And Migraine Headaches You probably already know what solar flares are. Those violent explosions in the Sun's atmosphere release huge bursts of energy that can match that of millions of hydrogen bombs released in unison. Solar flares heat the Sun’s gas to temperatures of many millions of kelvins. They speed up electrons, protons, and ions to near the speed of light, and produce tremendous electromagnetic radiation. Sun flares affect geomagnetic fields, but what do they have to do with migraine h... Natural Migraine Relief Using Vitamins, Minerals, And Herbs Many people in our modern society rely on pills for every ache and pain they encounter. Some say this is due to the widespread use of illegal drugs that began in the 1960's. Whether or not that is so, it is true that pharmaceutical companies are making great amounts of money through the sale of prescription drugs. Many of those drugs are being used for migraine relief. Natural migraine relief using vitamins, minerals, and herbs is, to some, a better route. These migraineur... Migraine Relief With Ice Remedy When you have a migraine headache – or a loved one has – you want a migraine remedy. You visited your physician before, and you know his advice was to take over-the-counter pain medication and rest in a dark room, but that isn't enough. You want to get relief sooner. One of your friends suggests getting migraine relief with ice, and you want to know more. What is a migraine remedy that uses ice? Cryotherapy – the Ice Remedy At the Department of Neurology, University... Informative Speech On Migraine In Children Picture this. Your 9-year old daughter staggers to the breakfast table; hands on head, and moans plaintively, “I can’t go to school today. I have a headache.” “Nonsense,” you say. You give her an aspirin with breakfast and say, “Off you go. You’ll feel better when your history test is over.” But what if this happens every few weeks? Might it be migraine? Is there such a thing as migraine in children? Betsy’s Migraines – a true story My introduction to the possibil... How To Massage Migraine Headaches Massage, a common method of relieving migraine headaches, can be done by a professional – or you can do it yourself using this technique. A light massage combined with migraine pressure points will give you the greatest relief. You need only a few simple points about how to massage a migraine headache. Migraine Pressure Point Defined It is important to learn the migraine pressure point or points that bring relief. A migraine pressure point is a point on your body tha... How To Diagnose Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is a common affliction, with millions each year visiting physicians for relief. Not only will they seek relief, they will want a diagnosis. It is not always easy to diagnose lower back pain. Many body structures can cause it. There are muscles, ligaments, and tendons; spinal column bones; joints, discs and nerves. In addition to these structures, there may be underlying medical conditions your physician needs to evaluate. Whether you initially diagnos... Heartburn – Is Glutamine A Cure? The relief and treatment of heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD is a huge billion-dollar-a-year market, according to Tamas Bartfai, director of the Harold L. Dorris Neurological Research Center. Bartfai has had decades of experience as a consultant and executive in the Pharmaceutical industry, and has consulted with companies that are developing costly treatments for this common ailment. With so much money being spent on medications to relieve heartburn and its companions, yo... Heartburn Symptoms Need Attention Most people think of heartburn as a normal part of life – uncomfortable, but normal. Everyone they know gets heartburn at one time or another. They know the television ads by heart – the ones that show people thumping or rubbing their chests to indicate they have heartburn. Typically, people take an antacid and suffer until the burning sensation passes. Heartburn symptoms are indeed common, but that is no reason to treat them too lightly. Heartburn symptoms do not happen b... Heartburn Relief Without Drugs Millions of people worldwide suffer an occasional bout of heartburn. Many of those suffer frequently, and try one product after another to gain heartburn relief. Products range from simple over-the-counter indigestion relievers to prescription drugs for heartburn relief. But is heartburn relief possible without drugs of any kind? It has been said that only about 1 out of 100 people who take drugs for heartburn relief really need them. Heartburn, like every other pain in yo... Heartburn In Pregnancy – Helpful Tips Heartburn in pregnancy is caused by a muscular weakness. The muscle involved is the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a ring of muscle between your stomach and esophagus. The LES is designed to relax when you swallow food so that the food can enter the stomach. Once the food is in the stomach, the LES is to tighten, keeping food and stomach acids from flowing back into your esophagus. If the LES always worked properly, no one would ever suffer heartburn in pregnancy. Like ... Heart Disease Prevention Heart disease prevention is of prime importance in the United States, since heart disease is our leading cause of death. It is also a major cause of disability, costing many people their jobs and their freedom. Heart disease prevention becomes especially important as you age. Men who have passed age 45, and women who have passed age 55, are at far greater risk than younger people. If you have a family history of heart disease, your risks increase again. If you are genetica... Heart Attack – How To Cure One It is easy to find information on the Internet about the symptoms of heart attack. You can find lists of heart attack signs for men and women both. You may have witnessed or experienced attacks before, and know what to do in case of heart attack. But do you know how to cure a heart attack? It may seem strange to ask how to cure a heart attack. A heart attack is an event. Like any event, it happens and it ends. Why ask how to cure a heart attack? It will end with the dea... Heart Attack – How Aspirin Helps If you or a loved one has heart disease, heart attack prevention and treatment are very important subjects. Your physician may have recommended taking a low dose aspirin each day to avoid heart attack. You may have heard that you can increase your chances of survival during a heart attack by taking aspirin. But how? How Can Aspirin Help in Heart Attack? Imagine that you are sitting watching TV with your spouse. You begin to sense that your chest is heavy. It feels as t... Gerd – Diet And Tips For Relief A diet for GERD relief must begin by understanding what it is we want to relieve. What is GERD? Technically speaking, GERD is an irritation or inflammation of the esophagus. It is believed that the condition is due to stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus. The esophagus is the pipe that carries swallowed food from your mouth to your stomach. Where they meet, a ring of muscle called a sphincter separates the stomach and esophagus. This lower esophageal sphincter (LES... Gerd And Peppermint Oil Don't Mix GERD, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, does not mix with peppermint oil. Because peppermint is known to have a soothing, numbing effect on an upset stomach, and to aid in digestion, many people think it will do the same for GERD. It will not. Peppermint Oil and GERD are Enemies GERD is a muscular problem. A ring of muscle known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not function properly in a patient with GERD. Instead of opening to allow food ... Gerd And Cottage Cheese GERD and cottage cheese are incompatible. GERD and milk are also incompatible. Many people believe that milk and other dairy products will lessen heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD. The truth is, however, that heartburn and milk, GERD and cottage cheese, or any other of dozens of combinations may only make the problem worse. National Heartburn Alliance's Heartburn Guide If you call the National Heartburn Alliance toll free at 877-471-2081, you can request a copy of th... Exercises To Stop Back Pain Now Your back hurts. It hurts a lot. You ask, “What are the exercises to stop the back pain now?” or you plead, “Give me information on back pain exercise!” Surprisingly, too much rest during an encounter of back pain will often make the condition worse. A day or two of rest should be followed by specific back pain exercise for complete recovery. How Can Exercise Stop Back Pain? Careful, thoughtful back pain exercise will help distribute nutrients up and down your spinal... Congestive Heart Disease Information Congestive heart disease is a physical disorder in which the heart no longer pumps hard enough. Since the heart pumps weakly, blood can back up into the lungs, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and extremities. Congestive heart disease is also called congestive heart failure (CHF), cardiac failure, or heart failure. These names can be misleading, since they seem to indicate that the heart has totally failed and that death is imminent. This is not the case. Congestive heart d... Chronic Back Pain Limitations Thousands and thousands of people annually seek medical care for back pain. For some, the pain is gone within 6 weeks. For others, it becomes chronic back pain. Chronic back pain affects individuals in various ways. Most make repeated visits to physicians, seeking relief. They want to know what causes their chronic back pain. They want new tests. They want to try whatever treatment may be available. Chronic back pain sufferers may report difficulty in performing normal... Chest Pains - Signal Of Heart Failure? Is ongoing chest pain a sign of heart failure? Chest pains of any type can be frightening. You may think you are having a heart attack. The thought that it might be heart attack can increase chest pains. You should see a doctor immediately to be sure. Supposing, though, that you have seen a doctor about your ongoing chest pain. You were not having a heart attack. Your doctor sent you home, but the chest pains continue to come and go. Is ongoing chest pain a sign of he... Chest Pain – When Is It Not Serious? You have heard that chest pain can be serious. It can signal a heart attack. It might be a rare, life-threatening problem. But it could be quite the opposite. It could be not at all serious. When is chest pain not serious? It is wise to learn when chest pain is not serious. You will want to check your symptoms with a licensed professional, but here are 7 examples of chest pain that is probably not immediately serious. 1. Acid reflux or heartburn: Chest pain can se... Can Eating Chocolate Reduce The Risk For Heart Disease? If your family history includes coronary heart disease, you are wise to look at ways to reduce your risk for heart disease. Coronary heart disease although affected by genetic makeup, is also related to your lifestyle. Think of the more common risk factors for coronary heart disease: * Cigarette smoking – a lifestyle choice * Elevated cholesterol – in part, a lifestyle choice * High blood pressure – affected by life choices * Obesity – resulting from lifestyle... Best Migraine Prevention Medicines Migraine headaches are a destructive part of life for nearly 11 out of 100 people. During migraine episodes, they can barely function. They curtail daily activities, and all of life seems distorted. Between episodes, they may feel anxious about the next one, and wish for some form of migraine prevention. Although guaranteed migraine prevention seems to be more a promise than a reality as of the writing of this article, you do have options for treating symptoms, and, better... Are Stents Effective In Heart Disease? Heart disease treatment has made great strides in the past 50 years. Not only has there been an increase in information about risks, symptoms, and causes. There has also been an increase in the number of treatment options available for various types of heart disease. One treatment we now have for many coronary heart disease patients is the stent. Questions remain about the stent, though. 1. Are stents effective in heart disease? 2. Are stents effective in heart dise... Apple Cider Vinegar And Getting Rid Of Heartburn Apple cider vinegar and getting rid of heartburn? The two don't seem to go together. In fact, the thought of drinking even the smallest amount of vinegar when acid is backwashing into your throat and esophagus sounds counterproductive. Vinegar has a high acid content. You want to curb the acid. Why would you expect apple cider vinegar to do the job? Apple cider vinegar is a folk remedy for getting rid of heartburn. In fact, it is the TOP folk remedy for heartburn and acid ... Acupuncture For Migraines – Effective Or Not? Migraine. Just the thought of it causes dread for millions of sufferers. Many have learned to expect and live with migraine pain, but they would rather not think of the next episode. Acupuncture for Migraines – What Is Involved? Acupuncture is a type of alternative or complementary medicine, derived from traditional Chinese medicine. This treatment for pain involves insertion of fine needles into particular points in the body known as "acupuncture points". The needles a... Acid Reflux – What To Drink For It Some people think ahead, and plan a drink with meals that will help avoid acid reflux. Others Wait, and look for a drink that will relieve acid reflux. Whichever your style, here are a few tips on what to drink for acid reflux. Acid Reflux – What Not to Drink There are four beverages you may want to avoid if you have trouble with acid reflux: alcohol, coffee, peppermint tea, and milk. 1. Alcohol: There is some debate about whether or not alcohol causes acid reflux. S... Acid Reflux Recipes When acid reflux becomes a regular part of life, the sufferer is commonly advised to change his or her diet. Try to avoid citrus, Try to avoid acids. See if changes make it better. So you try. You experiment. And all the time, you're wishing there were acid reflux cure recipes. You finally go looking for such, and you find that there are cookbooks that focus on eating to avoid acid reflux. The trouble is that neither you nor your doctor can say for sure that your current d...

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