Treat a Migraine

About two thirds of migraine sufferers cannot function at a normal level when they get a migraine attack. You should see a doctor if your headaches interfere with work or family life, if headaches are getting worse, or if you take medication on a daily basis for headache. Below are 10 simple solutions to ease your migraine pain, but are not intended as substitutes for the advice of a doctor.

1. Get a good night's sleep. Changes in sleep patterns, changing shifts, and jet lag can trigger migraines. Try to maintain a regular schedule and get up and go to bed at the same time every day.
2. Lie down, put an ice pack wrapped in a towel or a cold compress on your throbbing head to soothe swollen, pulsing blood vessels until the pain subsides.
3. If you don't want to put a cold compress on your head to relieve the pain, soak one or both of your hands in ice water for as long as you can tolerate it. While your hands are in the water, ball them into fists and open and close them repeatedly. It can have the same effect as a compress on your head.
4. Believe it or not, caffeine works! It's a paradox of headaches: Ingest too much caffeine and you may get a headache, but take a little bit and it can help make the pain disappear. Studies have shown that aspirin and ibuprofen are more effective when combined with caffeine. So if you take aspirin or ibuprofen at the onset of a migraine, wash it down with a cup of coffee.
5. Keep the room dark. Light sometimes aggravates migraine symptoms, lie down in a dark room.
6. Do not skip meals. Skipping meals can trigger a migraine attack. If you can, eat smaller meals throughout the day or be sure to eat three meals.
7. Take note of what you eat. Certain foods triggers a migraine attack in about ten percent of migraine sufferers. It can take from 30 minutes to 12 hours for a food to cause a reaction. If you get a migraine, think back to what you ate in that time frame and try eliminating some of those foods from your diet.
8. Take riboflavin. Studies have shown that taking 400 milligrams a day of riboflavin can help eliminate migraines.
9. Spice it up. The hot ingredient in red pepper, capsaicin, is a terrific painkiller and may help those who have migraines feel better during an attack. You do not need to include red pepper in all your meals. You can buy cayenne pepper capsules in health food stores.
10. Try not to sleep late on weekends. Though it might seem like a reward to relax and sleep in, giving yourself that letdown after stress is a common trigger. Waking up late can also trigger a migraine by changing your normal sleep pattern and may cause you to miss breakfast which also triggers a migraine. If you really must sleep late on the weekends, try sleeping with a tiny bit of your window open to let air in.
11. If you're prone to vomiting during migraines, keep a can of Campbell's Chicken Broth upside down in your refrigerator. Really. After you're finished in the bathroom, take out the can, turn it right-side up, open, pour out the broth (leave the fat stuck to the top), and drink it once you're able. Replaces needed electrolytes, etc., helps relieve the weakness and general malaise. Don't know why Campbell's works better than any other brand, but it does.
12. In some cases, low levels of the hormone progesterone appear to increase the frequency and severity of migraines. If you are a woman, and your migraines occur more often in the 2 weeks before menses, be suspicious and ask your doctor to check your progesterone levels (note: many doctors are unaware of this link, but if your levels are found to be low, they may be willing to prescribe supplementation). Progesterone is safe enough to be sold without prescription (Progest cream is a good brand), and it's worth a try, but some migraine sufferers require a higher dose than the non-prescription cream can provide. There are even occasional reports that a much smaller dose of progesterone can help relieve migraines in men (no studies done, though). More information on progesterone supplementation can be found at How to Get Through PMS. WARNING: Provera is NOT the same as natural progesterone and has been known to INCREASE migraine symptoms; if you are going to try progesterone make sure it IS progesterone (Progest, Prometrium, or compounded progesterone are; Provera, medroxyprogesterone, or birth control pills are NOT).

If symptoms persist, promptly seek the advice of a medical professional. Follow directions of medications precisely particularly for drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

Pick a Good Botox Injection Doctor

This year alone, there were over three million Botox injection procedures given. This number continues to grow each year by about 25%. With such overwhelming popularity, it's only a matter of time that you or someone you know will decide to get in on the wrinkle free fun. If you are ready to find a good Botox Injection doctor, follow these steps for how to pick the right doctor for you.

Compile a list of doctors in your area that offers the procedure. Rank your list. At the top of the list anyone who comes personally recommended, by friends, family or colleagues. Follow those names with doctors that fit the next most important criteria for you, i.e., location of the office gender of the doctor, etc. Follow this formula to rank all names. If the doctor has a web site, check it to see what advise they give, what Associations they belong too and the experience they have.

Make a list of questions you have for the doctor. These may or may not be questions you already know the answers for. The important thing is to get the doctor or their receptionist talking to get a sense of what they are like. Some possible questions are: "What is Botox?", "How does Botox work?", "Is Botox Dangerous?", "How long does the procedure take?", "Does the procedure hurt?", "Will it takes affect right away?", "How long will one injection last?", "How much is a procedure?", "How soon can I have an appointment?". Call the first 3-8 names on the list and ask your list of questions to either the receptionist or the doctor. While on the phone with each office, make clear notes both on the answers they give as well as anything you notice about how they answer. Are they pushy? Impatient? Giving? Friendly? Their demeanor on the phone can says a lot about what your experience with them will be. Ask for evidence of good work. Once you have narrowed the list down to one or two doctors that sound good, ask to see samples and or testimonials of their work. You might try looking the doctors up online to verify their credentials. If you still cannot decide among two doctors, tune into your gut instinct and then go with it!

If you are into making your self-enhancement a social thing, you can ask the doctors if they offer Botox Parties. The parties are usually cheaper, since the doctor can offer a bulk rate, and often take place in some one's home rather than an office. Remember to go with your gut feeling about people. Usually, if something doesn't feel right, it probably is. not Botox can have some side effects and may not be for everyone. Make sure to do your research well. Check out this informative article Possible Side Effects of Botox Injections at http://www.articlecity.info/Possible-Side-Effects-of-Botox-Injections/.

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Relieve a Tension Headache

In our stressful world of traffic jams, tight deadlines and high-speed everything, it's no wonder we find ourselves taking an occasional painkiller. For a bad headache, take two 500mg paracetamol tablets or two 200mg ibuprofen tablets. Aspirin is also an effective painkiller but is not suitable for anyone under 18 years, or who has an allergy to aspirin. However, painkillers are only part of the solution. There's much more you can do to escape the thump of a throbbing head.

Place a hot compress on your fore-head or the back of your neck. The heat will help to relax knotted up muscles in this area. Apply compress with vinegar (preferably home-made, apple vinegar) to your head. If you don't have cardiovascular problems and you can stand it, hot shower (~140 F) for 20 minutes can bring you instant relief. Have a strong cup of coffee or energy drink. Caffeine reduces blood-vessel swelling, and thus can help to relieve a headache. This is why caffeine is an ingredient in some extra-strength painkillers like Anadin Extra. If you are already a heavy coffee drinker, don't try this. Caffeine withdrawal can cause headaches, creating a vicious cycle. Wring out two wet peppermint tea bags and place them on your closed eyelids or forehead for five minutes. If you have a vaporizer... Add 7 drops of lavender oil. Add 3 drops of peppermint oil. Breathe in the relief. Alternatively you could also try sprinkling a few drops of peppermint oil onto a tissue and inhaling deeply several times. Herbal teas can be used to help ease the pain of a tension headache. Choose whichever flavor helps you relax, be it cooling peppermint or calming chamomile.
Spend some time relaxing your mind. Visualize a calm scene, such as a green forest or blue ocean, and take deep breaths. Without doing anything, have the thought of allowing your neck go free. Tension in the neck and shoulders can often be the cause of headaches.

Massage the temples, shoulders, neck or any other area where you feel tension. Tense areas usually feel tight and hard, and are easy to recognize. Essential oils can be incorporated into massage to aid relaxation. Lavender is a well-known relaxant. Apply an ice pack to your neck for 10 minutes.
Tension headaches can be caused by eye strain, so ensure you take at least a ten-minute screen break every hour. Close your eyes and cup them with the palms of each hand, apply light pressure and hold for 2 minutes. Visit your optician to ensure you do not need glasses.Headaches can be caused by dehydration. Try to increase your water intake to between 6 and 8 glasses a day. If you clench your jaw or grit your teeth, make an effort to relax your face. Try yawning to reduce facial tension. Go to the toilet, sometimes this helps.

Tension headaches can be a result of all-over body tension caused by stress or anxiety. If you find there is a great deal of tension in your shoulders and neck, consider contacting an Alexander Technique teacher in your area.If you suffer from frequent or severe headaches you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Blogging again

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Anyway, I will try to blohop tonight and tomorrow. Just bare with my guys I will reach your blog eventually.