Migraines And Headaches; Causes, Types, Symptoms & Remedies

YES! I know you are here today because you are presently looking to solutions to that very migraine headache you suffering or suffered from in time past. You may as well want to know more about it. Here you are! …to start wit!! There are times that you just feel some kind of serious pain or headache in your head …it might be for long and a short while. Most times it focuses on a portion of your brain and you can just wait for it to relief you. However, I am going to explain the types, causes and remedies of migraines as you read further.

Migraines are a type of headache and there are basically two different types of migraines which are namely;

1. Common Migraine, and
2. Classic Migraine.

Common migraine is characterized by severe throbbing and pain, often on one side of the head. It is highly sensitive to light and sound. Sometimes a migraine headache could be characterized by dizziness, nausea, teary eyes or cold hands.

Classic migraine is characterized by all the symptom described above, and might sometimes include allucinations. You may begin to ‘see double’ or begin to see images or stars. Classic migraine is usually accompanied by seeing an aura or perceiving strange odors that do not exist.

Causes of migraines

The cause of migraine most times is excessive dilation or contraction of blood vessels in the brain or sometimes, serotonin imbalance. Serotonin and melatonin are two chemicals in the brain that helps you to sleep. When you have imbalance of these chemicals in your brain, then you can begin to experience migraine headaches.

At some stages, which usually start when you begin to feel moody or memory loss, seeing flashes or begins to experience some form of numbness in your hands, or sometimes in your mouth.

Now that I’ve discussed and explained the types and causes ….let’s talk about the remedies of migraines and headaches.

• Make sure you are not dehydrated. Always drink enough water/fluid every day. This is the bottom line.
• Take proper rest every day: get 6 to 8 hours of sleep daily and manages your stress appropriately.
• If you have been able to identify the things that normally trigger your headaches, then avoid them. And keep far away from alcoholic drinks and substances, caffeine, aspartame, etc
• Your diet is very important. Eat and drink well. Fresh vegetables, fruits and fish. I advice no cooked food should be eaten in the morning up until 12noon.
• Pineapple is rich in an enzyme called brome lain which helps to reduce inflammation in the body. You also need to eat plenty calcium-rich foods such as okra and spinach. Cucumber is also a good diuretic that helps to prevent water retention that can increase your blood pressure which can lead to hypertension and headache. It also helps you to detoxify.

Ladies should avoid hormonal contraceptives If they want to avoid migraines and headaches.

Avoid a room that is not properly ventilated, where there is extreme heat condition or where there is smoke or fumes.

For ladies who suffer from menstrual headaches, and other forms of hormonal imbalance, a natural progesterone cream (balanced woman cream or wild yam cream) may help.

Sometimes, soothing and calming music is all you need to calm your nerves down and eliminate your brain.

I know am not perfect, so I encourage you to drop your comments and suggestions below so that other can learn from it.

Remember to share this article if it’s been helpful to you. Love you! 

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What Causes A Yeast Infection In Women

Sometime wonder what could be the cause. I noticed a lady in the bus I bored some weeks ago trying to make herself comfortable …Scratching her thing like seriously. It once happened to me too as a guy but that’s when I must have been when am returning from a local market where lots of bacteria are all flying around. I will have sweat a lot and this could cause my body itching. But let’s throw more lights on causes of female itching.
Apart from a few exceptions, female itching usually arises from infections. The infections may be bacteria, viral, fungal, or parasitic. The following conditions are some of the possible causes of female itching.

Vaginal Yeast Infections: this condition is also known as vaginal candidacies or vaginal thrush. Classic symptoms of vaginal candidacies include vaginal itching and a thick vaginal discharge. Candida normally grows in a healthy vagina, where the slightly acid PH environment keeps Candida and other microorganisms from multiplying rapidly enough to cause infections.

However, there are varieties of factors that can throw the environment of the vaginal out of balance, and thus make it conducive for yeast to grow.

Causes Of Yeast Infection

• Those taking strong antibiotics; especially for a long period of time. Antibiotics kill bacteria, which can alter the balance of microorganisms in the vagina, as well as in the mouth and other places in the body. Some antibiotics, especially tetracycline, also appear to stimulate the growth of yeast organisms.
• Pregnant women; the hormonal changes associated with pregnancy alter the PH of the vagina and increase the production of blood sugar.
• Menstruation; some women report, more yeast flare-ups just before or after their menstrual period.
• Stressful times; doctors don’t fully understand the stress/yeast connection, but many women report an increase in yeast infections during times of high stress.
• And lastly, people with diabetes.

Infections! Infections!! Infections!! Above all you, women …you have to be very protective and careful as even oral intercourse can also open up chances for yeast infections as a viral vaginal infections. Is this post useful to you? I would love you to show love by posting your comments below. Thanks!

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Air Pollution Health Risks A Must Read

Good day guys! Hope you are good today? I believe you are reading this post because you want to know the air essentials for you home & health. Okay! …I've once asked this question;
Can the air we breathe in within the confines of our home be polluted or therefore be harmful to our health?
YES!  ….If you don’t know.

Air Pollution Health Effects

Indoor air pollution stems from combustion pollutants such as gas, oil, coal, wood, tobacco products, building materials, and furnishings, insulations that can contain asbestos, cleaning or personal use products, damp carpet and lead-based paint. The air fresheners we use release such toxins, also.
Other pollutants include viruses and bacteria that are spread by people and animals. Cats and dogs or other pets spread bacteria through their saliva and dander (fur, feathers, etc).

Also, the dried urine from mice, rats or cockroaches produce an allergen that permeates the air and causes respiratory and other problems in our body systems. Dust mites, who produce allergen, live in warm moist places such as mattresses, bed sheets, cloth furniture, curtains and carpets. And, as you know mold and mildew breed in damp areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and water damaged materials.

So just note that diseases and other health issues are brought on by these indoor air pollutants. When you have colds, or you are coughing, sneezing or itchy and or have watery eyes, respiratory problems such as asthma, nasal congestion and sinus infections, chicken pox, measles, and digestive problems can all be the result of pollutants. So beware!!

All said and done below are ways you can prevent or get rid of these awful indoor air pollutants in our homes.

1. Don’t allow any smoking in your home. Smokers should go outside to smoke and away from children.
2. By doing this once in a week. Dust furniture with a slightly damp cloth (no sprays).
3. Fix any leaky faucets or pipes that will cause the growth of mold and mildew.
4. Improve ventilation in your home by opening windows to allow free in and out flow of fresh air.

Do you have any more tips or ways you use to prevent air pollution in your home? Kindly share it in the comment box below so that others can also learn from it as nobody is perfect. Please remember to subscribe for our latest tips to be delivered into your email. When you subscribe, kindly check your inbox immediately to verify subscription.

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Avoiding Unplanned Pregnancy Stories

We are going to be talking about Abortion, abortion rates, at home abortion, and also various ways on how to avoid unwanted pregnancies naturally. According to a definition which i got from (Wikipedia) an abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. An abortion can occur spontaneously due to complications during pregnancy or can be induced.

It’s a commonly used term for ladies, girls or women who purposely terminate their pregnancies. But in some cases, some loses their pregnancies spontaneously which we could term as "miscarriage".
I recently made researches on abortion rates and i was able to find out that approximately 125,000 abortions are carried out per day. In the USA, over 3,000 abortions takes place daily. That is, 2% of all the pregnancies end in abortion (Note: Excluding the number of miscarriages). Sourced from; WHO, World Health Organization.
Like I’ve said earlier, there are various ways on how to avoid unwanted or unplanned pregnancies naturally without any drug which could harm you.

How to Prevent Unwanted Pregnancies Naturally

• You can use the prediction of your fertile period also known as the 'Calendar Method'.

 Here, you will calculate the first and the last day of your 'fertile period' or 'risk period' using this method.

PLEASE NOTE THAT this method is most effective for any woman that regularly have her menstrual cycle, NOT On and Off type. Also, first day of the cycle is also called the First day of the menstrual period.

• Learn to always say NO.

• Don’t allow your friends lead you to unprepared intercourse with a man.

• Use protection.

• Have it mind that c0nd0ms are not 100% protective so know what you are doing. Or if you choose to use the withdrawal method, or family planning, be careful!!

Before i shut down, i would lastly warn you know what to do when pregnancy occurs. Plan well before you take decisions.
Drop your contributions or corrections below, Thanks
Please permit me to give credits to: Wikipedia and WHO: World Health Organization.

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Importance Of Healthy Living For Adults

Thank you guys for visiting my first post on this blog today. I hope to serve you more vital information on health matter, health news and tips in general. However, lets go to today's business.
Importance of healthy living. I will like to bring to your notice that what you eat affects your health. In case you don’t know your food choice affects your daily life and would determine how long you'll live.

• Read also: Why It Is Important To Drink Water

How Healthy Food Could Make You Live Longer:

Now that you have the idea of what i will be talking about, the keynote i will be pressing on is "Eat Healthy", know your food choice, know the best time to eat a certain food. Most unhealthy eaters have really contributed to the obesity epidemic growth which is causing early death of humans. To make things brief, below are some important outline on tips to help you reduce the risk.

• Know that it's very important to try to keep your energy level up. 
• Always eat a variety of foods from each food group everyday.
• You can always talk to your doctor about the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet if he could recommend more tips.
• Always remember that water is also very essential to the body (We will be talking more about the importance of water in our next post) and an important part of healthy life. 

Note: Most doctors recommend 8 glasses of water per day

• Meet a good doctor to help you decide whether you should take a multivitamin each day to help supplement your daily diet (with vitamins and minerals). I am not perfect; I always love your feedback and comments below my posts. Feel free to contribute by posting comments below.

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