Healthy Living Guides

Relaxation Techniques for Migraine Sufferers

staff — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:45:55 +0000

Stress is a common trigger for migraines. One method for relieving stress is relaxation. Easier said than done, right? When it comes to migraines, simply relaxing in a recliner isn’t enough. You need to think extreme relaxation.

When to Seek a Second Opinion for Lasik

staff — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:18:36 +0000

A Lasik procedure IS surgery and with any type of surgery complications are possible. It’s normally the best practice to allow the surgeon who performed your surgery to treat any complications. If for any reason, you have lost confidence in your doctor’s treatment, or you just feel that there might be a better solution, you should definitely seek a second opinion. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about asking your doctor for a referral, it’s a common practice; optionally, you can select another Lasik specialist for a second opinion and then inform your doctor.

Eating to Beat Pregnancy Fatigue

staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:29:35 +0000

Ask any pregnant woman who is in her first or third trimester how they are feeling and the answer will almost always be “tired”. One of the first clues that many women have that they may be expecting a visit from the stork is the fact that they find themselves droopy eyed in the middle of the day for no reason.

Migraines and Exercise

staff — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:45:19 +0000

There are so many good reasons to begin an exercise program that you really don’t even need one more. Nevertheless, you are about to read one more: Exercise can help in the treatment of migraines.

Lasik Profiling on Your Cornea

staff — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:18:20 +0000

Lasik vision correction surgery is a very popular method for surgically improving eyesight. For individuals who rely on eyeglasses or contact lenses, the Lasik procedure often significantly reduces or completely eliminates the need for corrective lenses. When a Lasik procedure is performed, the Lasik surgeon will carefully screen all patients and do a thorough eye exam.

Plus Size and Pregnant

staff — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:29:33 +0000

A majority of plus sized women who are pregnant will experience a healthy pregnancy, but they are at a risk of having a more bumpy ride than someone who is not overweight.

Fragrance Triggers

staff — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:45:16 +0000

Of all the potential triggers for migraines, perhaps the most difficult to control are the ones involving aromas. Fragrant products are, in fact, frequent triggers for headaches, especially migraines. Unfortunately, it seems almost impossible to escape perfumes, colognes and any other of the million products that are enhanced with fragrances nowadays. Further making the situation worse is the fact that fragrances are encountered ever more increasingly in the workplace, as well other places where escape is akin to making your away off Alcatraz. Fragrances have by now made their way into practically every industry and business on the planet. They are used in just about every cleaning, laundry, and personal-care product known to man, so think you just have to escape women wearing too much perfume or men doused in cologne.

When Enhancement Lasik Eye Surgery is Necessary

staff — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:18:13 +0000

Are you are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses? Are you tired of scratches on your eye glasses? Does the thought of placing contacts on your eyes every morning make you cringe? Do you lose your eyeglasses? Do you have to put a chain on your glasses to avoid losing them? Do you have to “put your eyes in” to see anything? If the answer to one or more of these questions is yes, then maybe it is time you consider a new option that could reduce or completely eliminate the need for eye glasses or contact lenses. Lasik is a new technology that can surgically repair your eyes. For some it restores their eyes to 20/20 vision or better.

Planning Ahead While Pregnant

staff — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:29:31 +0000

Planning ahead when it comes to food could mean the difference between making wise choices and making irrational choices. It helps us learn how to undo our bad habits and being pregnant is a great time to try and change any bad habits you may have. The best way to break bad habits and to form new ones is to constantly plan ahead.

Migraines and Birth Control Pills

staff — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:44:46 +0000

Women who take the combined oral contraceptive pill have a slightly increased risk of suffering a stroke compared to the general risk. Women who also suffer from migraines have a slightly increased risk of stroke compared to the general risk and the risk even increases in women who suffer specifically from migraines with aura. Women who are taking the combined oral contraceptive and suffer from migraines of either kind, but especially those with aura run a slightly higher risk of stroke than do women who either take the pill and don’t suffer migraines or suffer migraines and don’t the pill. The risk is small, but it’s a good idea to be educated about these risks regardless.