Healthy Living Guides

Prescription Medication and Migraine Relief

staff — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:47:40 +0000

New therapies to treat headache go back to the beginning of the last century when ergotamine tartrate was first isolated in a laboratory. It was this development which introduced clinical practice into treating migraines. Ergotamine works by constricting blood vessels in the head. About twenty-five years later researchers began to suspect that disturbances in the brain’s serotonin level played a role in migraine. The drug, methysergide, a serotonin antagonist that prevents migraine attacks, was introduced into clinical practice in 1958. In recent years, new technologies have made it possible for researchers to identify serotonin receptors throughout the body. It is now believed that serotonin levels actually decrease at the onset of a migraine attack, causing blood vessels to dilate and surrounding tissues to swell. This is that brings on the pain.

Chlamydia: A Rising Trend in Teen Sex Lives

staff — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:09:03 +0000

Stores now sell an at-home test for chlamydia, which is good thing because a teenager is not likely to make a doctor’s visit to find out if they have this sexually transmitted disease. It is hard enough being a teenager with all they go through. Teenagers embarrass easily and the sheer thought of having possibly contracted a disease ranks right up there with everything else they will not confide in any adult. Because of the possibility of not seeing a doctor when they think they should, chlamydia will only get worse.

The Ultimate In Anti-Aging

staff — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:25:54 +0000

Beyond anti-aging cosmetic treatments and products that only treat the skin tissues to fight the signs of premature aging, there is a way to ensure staying young and youthful and that is by nourishing your soul. Usually, when you think of anti-aging and staying youthful, the focus is primarily given to nourishing the skin and body and not enough importance is given to nourishing the soul.

Tips for Choosing Dental and Vision Coverage

staff — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:29:47 +0000

Dental and vision coverage seem to take the back seat for many people who can already barely afford medical insurance. They just skip those visits all together until a really awful problem arises. It is then that they realize it is going to cost a slight fortune to fix. What many people don’t know is that many plans you get at your work will cover a yearly eye exam and any emergency eye issues to some extent. They usually offer really affordable dental benefits, as well. It would be worth $3 per paycheck to have some coverage for you teeth. Most times a yearly cleaning is 100% covered. It is the tooth repair that you might have to fork some cash over. Even then, it is much less than if you had to pay completely out of pocket. Remember, the bigger the company you work for the better your benefits will be and cheaper too.

Eating Well For You During Your Pregnancy

staff — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:57:20 +0000

Eating healthy throughout your pregnancy is the greatest gift you could give your unborn baby, but there are also a lot of rewards in it for you to. It’s common for many moms to be to forget that they also benefit in eating healthy through out their pregnancy. What you eat has a direct effect as to how well your body copes and recovers from all the physical changes it goes through. It also helps with the physical and emotional challenge of carrying and delivering a baby.

Drug Addiction and Pregnancy

staff — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:37:11 +0000

When a woman is struggling with drug addiction during her pregnancy, that drug use affects more than just her – it affects her fetus as well. The drugs can also have devastating effects on the child one he or she is born. Drug addiction and pregnancy should be treated as a very serious issue.

Sinus Headache or Migraine?

staff — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:46:15 +0000

Many people with migraines go for years without being properly diagnosed because they continue their erroneous assumption that what they are experiencing is merely a common sinus headache. One study found that a whopping 97% of people who described their headaches as sinus headaches were actually experiencing symptoms associated with migraines. The problem is that the symptoms of migraine headaches and sinus headaches often overlap, leading to confusion that can be very serious if your migraine goes undiagnosed. One reason behind this confusion may lie in the fact that the same nerves that carry migraine pain also travel to the sinuses. Pain in the sinuses, face or around the eyes can be felt during a migraine on one or both sides of the head. In addition, the nerves that cause stuffy or runny nose and watery eyes can be also be activated during a migraine.

A Girl’s Basic Overview of Abnormal Vaginal Behavior

staff — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:06:56 +0000

Vaginal secretions are a normal part of being a woman. These secretions will vary in consistency and thickness throughout the woman’s life. Vaginal discharges normally do not have an odor or color to them, except being a whitish-yellowish color. If you detect a foul odor, as vaginal secretions do have an odor but that is normal, or a change in color then this would be cause for concern. This would be the time to contact your doctor. If you have experienced itching, or a burning feeling or you might notice a rash this may be an indication of abnormal vaginal behavior. This article lists some symptoms to watch for.

What Causes Skin To Age?

staff — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:02:37 +0000

Who doesn’t know the word aging?

This is perhaps one of the most talked-about topics in the country. In a society that prides itself with good appearance, aging is truly a major issue.

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Health Insurance for Travelers

staff — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:28:16 +0000

Health insurance plans are designed to protect you on the medical costs that occur everyday or in cases of emergency or illness. They are wonderful in all senses except your coverage is limited when you travel. Once out of your network area, things can become costly if you need medical attention. There is an answer, travel insurance. Travel insurance is designed to pay for certain unexpected costs that may arise when you are traveling. These can include emergency hospital medical costs, trip cancellation, lost baggage and accidental death insurance. Not all plans cover all of these components. For instance, the trip cancellation insurance you buy when you book your holiday may not include health insurance. Be sure you understand what type of protection you are buying and whether it meets your needs. Make sure to pick up a policy that has some medical coverage.