Headaches are common, but what about the ones that seem to come on strong and hang on? Is it just a headache, or is it a migraine? Here's how you can tell the difference. Migraines are painful throbbing or pounding vascular headaches, occurring on one of the head or the other, that last for hours and sometimes days. Light, noise and movement often intensify the pain. Migraines affect 15-20% of men and 25-30% of women sometime in their life.
Researchers have found that in susceptible individuals, triggers case blood vessels in the head to tighten and then expand causing nerve irritation, which results in a migraine headache.
Triggers may include: food allergies, abnormal serotonin levels, alcohol, chemicals and food additives, withdrawal from caffeine, stress and emotional changes, hormonal imbalances and changes, as well as sleep problems. Neurovegatative parasympathetic and alpha-sympathetic hyper function with insufficient beta-sympathetic activity is also implicated. Dr. Duraffourd and Dr. Lapraz refer to migraines as "asthma of the brain."
Typical treatment for migraine headaches include analgesics(pain relievers), non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, serotonin agonist drugs, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. These options fail to address the underlying cause and have the potential to cause serious side effects.
Simple changes in your lifestyle can reduce your chances for getting migraine headaches. Such changes include:
*Eat a predominately vegetarian diet based on veggies, fruits, whole grains (especially rice) and legumes. Include fish, onions and garlic in the diet.
*Avoid vasoactive compound containing foods such as chocolate, cheese beer and wine (often these are triggers for a migraine headache).
*Avoid caffeine
*Drink plenty of fluids (again, this can be a trigger for a migraine headache). Purified water and herbal teas like chamomile are good options.
*Eliminate food with additives like: artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, hydrogenated fats, sulfites, nitrates/nitrites and artificial sweeteners.
*Limit refined carbohydrates aka sugar, white flour and white rice.
*Engage in aerobic exercise at least 20 minutes three times a day.
*Reduce your stress.
Some treatments include nutritional supplements that may be beneficial, many of which we have available online or in our Healing Foods Shoppe like Ortho Flex Extra in an essential oil, lotion or bath crystal. Or a massage therapy session,available here with our licensed massage therapist.
NOTE: Individual's under a physician's care should seek the advice of their physician before taking nutritional supplements or beginning a new exercise program. The nutritional suggestions are not offered to treat, mitigate or cure disease and should not be used as a substitute for medical care. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact us to set up an appointment with one of our medical professionals today.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Cold & Flu Season
The time has come, cold and flu season is right on top of us. As sneezes and sniffles try to take over protect yourself with a few products that can help you climb the heights of health.
EO stands for Essential Oil
Cold/Cough/Flu Tincture(Ribes, Rosa1DH, Echinacea MT w/Cypress, Thyme, Ravensara EOs)
Benefit: antiviral, antibacterial, immune support, decongestant
Method: 1 teaspoon diluted in a small glass of water or a teaspoon of honey as often as needed
Phytobiotic
Benefit: antiviral, antibacterial, immune support, decongestant
Method: 2 capsules 3 times per day with meals (1 capsule for children)
Ultra Monolaurin
Benefit: antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal
Method: 1 scoop 3 times per day
Ultra Elderberry Plus
Benefit: antiviral, antibacterial, immune support
Method: 1 capsule 3 times per day
Sore Throat Spray
Benefit: analgesic, anti-infectious, immune support
Method: 1-2 sprays as often as needed
Ultra Preventive Capsules or Ultra Vites
Benefit: multi vitamin/mineral nutritional support, immune support
Method: 2-4 capsules with breakfast (1-2 capsules for children)
Vitamin C with Rutin
Benefit: immune support, anti-histamine, adrenal support
Method: 2-5 grams per day (1-2 grams for children)
French Green Clay
Benefit: anti-nausea, anti-diarrhea
Method: Stir 1 teaspoon into a glass of water and take as often as needed (can also add 1 drop of Peppermint EO)
Ginger Extract
Benefit: anti-nausea, anti-inflammatory
Method: 1 capsule as often as needed
Cypress EO
Benefit: antitussive (anti-cough), antiinfectious
Method: 1-2 drops in a spoon of honey or agave nectar as often as needed
Vitalize
Benefit: anti-fatigue, anti-nausea
Method: 2 capsules as often as needed (1 capsule for children)
Rest Easy and/or PhytoCalm
Benefit: improves sleep quality
Method: 2 capsules before bed
Inflamease
Benefit: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihistamine, especially useful for sore throats and laryngitis, nasal congestion, body aches and pains
Method: 2 capsules 3 times per day with meals (1 capsule for children)
Agrimony, Blackberry Tea
Benefit: anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, anti-histamine, tonsillar decongestant
Method: Pour a Liter of boiling water over 4 tablespoons tea, cover, steep, strain and drink throughout the day
Breathe Easy-EO Combination
Benefit: anti-infectious, decongestant,immune support
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale, diffuse as often as needed.
ImmuBoost Extra Spice EO Combinations
Benefit: anti-infectious, decongestant,immune support, febrifuge
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back, chest, feet; inhale, diffuse as often as needed
Ortho-Flex Extra EO Combination
Benefit: cooling aches and pains relief, febrifuge
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on body as needed
Ortho-Flex Spice EO Combination
Benefit: warming aches and pains relief
Method: dilute in carrier oil and massage on body as needed
Nite-Cap EO Combination
Benefit: calming, febrifuge, analgesic,anti-inflammatory
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back,chest, feet; inhale, diffuse, bathe
Lavender EO calming
Benefit: febrifuge, analgesic, respiratory anti-inflammatory
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale, diffuse, bathe
Helichrysum EO
Benefit: aches and pains relief
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on body
Frankincense EO
Benefit: respiratory anti-infectious, antiinflammatory
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale
Fir, Pine, Spruce EOs
Benefit: respiratory anti-infectious,adrenal support
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back,chest, feet; inhale, diffuse, bathe
Ravensara EO
Benefit: anti-infectious, immune support
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale, diffuse
Eucalyptus EO
Benefit: respiratory anti-infectious,decongestant,febrifuge
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale, diffuse
General precautions:
All essential oils and blends must be properly diluted in a suitable carrier before applying to the skin or adding to the bath. For full body massage, add 10 to 20 drops of pure essential oil or blend to 1 oz. of a suitable carrier oil or lotion. For partial body massage, add 20 to 40 drops of pure essential oil or blend to 1 oz. of a suitable vegetable carrier oil or lotion.
To your fully drawn bath, add 8 to 10 drops of essential oil blended with 1-2 teaspoons natural bath gel or vegetable oil. Gently stir just before you get in.
Always keep aromatherapy applications away from eyes. All aromatherapy products should be stored in a dark, cool environment, with caps or lids tightly secured.
Consult a qualified practitioner for dilution suggestions suitable for children under 4 years of age. Do not take essential oils internally except upon the advice of a qualified health professional. If you are pregnant, consult a qualified health practitioner before using any essential oil preparation.
The indications listed above are not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any disease.
EO stands for Essential Oil
Cold/Cough/Flu Tincture(Ribes, Rosa1DH, Echinacea MT w/Cypress, Thyme, Ravensara EOs)
Benefit: antiviral, antibacterial, immune support, decongestant
Method: 1 teaspoon diluted in a small glass of water or a teaspoon of honey as often as needed
Phytobiotic
Benefit: antiviral, antibacterial, immune support, decongestant
Method: 2 capsules 3 times per day with meals (1 capsule for children)
Ultra Monolaurin
Benefit: antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal
Method: 1 scoop 3 times per day
Ultra Elderberry Plus
Benefit: antiviral, antibacterial, immune support
Method: 1 capsule 3 times per day
Sore Throat Spray
Benefit: analgesic, anti-infectious, immune support
Method: 1-2 sprays as often as needed
Ultra Preventive Capsules or Ultra Vites
Benefit: multi vitamin/mineral nutritional support, immune support
Method: 2-4 capsules with breakfast (1-2 capsules for children)
Vitamin C with Rutin
Benefit: immune support, anti-histamine, adrenal support
Method: 2-5 grams per day (1-2 grams for children)
French Green Clay
Benefit: anti-nausea, anti-diarrhea
Method: Stir 1 teaspoon into a glass of water and take as often as needed (can also add 1 drop of Peppermint EO)
Ginger Extract
Benefit: anti-nausea, anti-inflammatory
Method: 1 capsule as often as needed
Cypress EO
Benefit: antitussive (anti-cough), antiinfectious
Method: 1-2 drops in a spoon of honey or agave nectar as often as needed
Vitalize
Benefit: anti-fatigue, anti-nausea
Method: 2 capsules as often as needed (1 capsule for children)
Rest Easy and/or PhytoCalm
Benefit: improves sleep quality
Method: 2 capsules before bed
Inflamease
Benefit: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihistamine, especially useful for sore throats and laryngitis, nasal congestion, body aches and pains
Method: 2 capsules 3 times per day with meals (1 capsule for children)
Agrimony, Blackberry Tea
Benefit: anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, anti-histamine, tonsillar decongestant
Method: Pour a Liter of boiling water over 4 tablespoons tea, cover, steep, strain and drink throughout the day
Breathe Easy-EO Combination
Benefit: anti-infectious, decongestant,immune support
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale, diffuse as often as needed.
ImmuBoost Extra Spice EO Combinations
Benefit: anti-infectious, decongestant,immune support, febrifuge
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back, chest, feet; inhale, diffuse as often as needed
Ortho-Flex Extra EO Combination
Benefit: cooling aches and pains relief, febrifuge
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on body as needed
Ortho-Flex Spice EO Combination
Benefit: warming aches and pains relief
Method: dilute in carrier oil and massage on body as needed
Nite-Cap EO Combination
Benefit: calming, febrifuge, analgesic,anti-inflammatory
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back,chest, feet; inhale, diffuse, bathe
Lavender EO calming
Benefit: febrifuge, analgesic, respiratory anti-inflammatory
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale, diffuse, bathe
Helichrysum EO
Benefit: aches and pains relief
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on body
Frankincense EO
Benefit: respiratory anti-infectious, antiinflammatory
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale
Fir, Pine, Spruce EOs
Benefit: respiratory anti-infectious,adrenal support
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back,chest, feet; inhale, diffuse, bathe
Ravensara EO
Benefit: anti-infectious, immune support
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale, diffuse
Eucalyptus EO
Benefit: respiratory anti-infectious,decongestant,febrifuge
Method: dilute in carrier and massage on back & chest; inhale, diffuse
General precautions:
All essential oils and blends must be properly diluted in a suitable carrier before applying to the skin or adding to the bath. For full body massage, add 10 to 20 drops of pure essential oil or blend to 1 oz. of a suitable carrier oil or lotion. For partial body massage, add 20 to 40 drops of pure essential oil or blend to 1 oz. of a suitable vegetable carrier oil or lotion.
To your fully drawn bath, add 8 to 10 drops of essential oil blended with 1-2 teaspoons natural bath gel or vegetable oil. Gently stir just before you get in.
Always keep aromatherapy applications away from eyes. All aromatherapy products should be stored in a dark, cool environment, with caps or lids tightly secured.
Consult a qualified practitioner for dilution suggestions suitable for children under 4 years of age. Do not take essential oils internally except upon the advice of a qualified health professional. If you are pregnant, consult a qualified health practitioner before using any essential oil preparation.
The indications listed above are not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any disease.
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