0 How to treat migraines at home

Headaches top the list of common complaints in general, and migraines are by far the most painful and debilitating type of headache. Some over-the-counter pain killers work well to stop many types of headache pain but, theyre relatively ineffective when it comes to migraines. Prescription drugs also dont work well for many migraine victims, and most have the potential for causing unwanted side effects. Thats why home remedies for migraine pain relief are some of the most sought after natural cures. 

A migraine is a severe, painful headache that is often preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs such as flashes of light, blind spots, tingling in the arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. The excruciating pain that migraines bring can last for hours or even days. They can cripple you quicker than you can snap your fingers and really knock you off your feet.

What Causes Migraines?

This is that question everyone wants an answer to. Three out of four of the nearly 30 million Americans who suffer from migraines are women.

When you are busy with life, the last thing you want or need is a severe headache. You might be in the middle of a word day or fixing dinner for your family.You dont have time for a migraine. Migraines can be an extremely debilitating and painful problem. About two-thirds of migraine sufferers cannot function at a normal level when they get a migraine attack. An intense migraine attack can floor victims, plaguing them with nausea and vertigo (dizziness) and confining them to bed. Migraine ranks as one of the top 20 most disabling medical conditions worldwide

Lets look at some of the reasons you could get a migraine. Understanding these can help you learn what to avoid. The reason may have to do with a woman’s menstrual cycle, but triggers can also include alcohol, weather changes, stress, food and lack of sleep. Other factor like Strong perfumes, Bright lights, Changes in lifestyle, Exhaustion, Allergies, The Flu and cold, and Alcohol also can raise hell.

How to get rid of migraines?
You can always observe your triggers that probably give you headache. Start listening to your body to see if you have signals to alert you to a coming migraine. I can feel the tension in my neck, hours before my severe headaches come. The important thing to note is that if you are in a hectic situation, take time to massage your head, drink some calming tea, or take medicine to stop the headaches before they come. This can be the difference between a full-blown migraine and a simple headache that goes as quick as it came.

Take note of your daily lifestyle chores. It can take from a few minutes to  hours for a trigger to cause a reaction. Certain foods and drinks triggers a migraine attack in about 10 percent of migraine sufferers.  If you get a migraine, think back to what you did exactly in that time frame and try eliminating those hell raiser from your life. It is that simple!

Preventive steps 

1) Take deep breaths. 

Every time you feel a migraine coming, begin taking long, slow breaths. The more relaxed you feel, the better your changes for your migraine to go away. As you take deep breaths, allow all the tension to flow out of your body. Try to not think about any one thing.

2) Exercise

Regular, gentle exercise helps to reduce tension and ward off stress, a well-known trigger for many migraine sufferers. Exercise also triggers the release of endorphins, which act as a mild sedative.

3) Get a good nights sleep. 

Changes in sleep patterns, changing work schedules and jet lag can affect the quality of sleep cycles and trigger migraines. Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule. Get up and go to bed at the same time every day if possible.

4) Drink water

Dehydration can be a big cause of headaches, so keep your body hydrated and drink 8-10 glasses of water daily

5) Eat healthy

Eat wisely to get your share of essential nutrients like, magnesium, riboflavin, omega 3s, and QoQ10. You can include almonds, liver, lean beef, eggs, lamb, spinach, broccoli, Pumpkin seeds, whole grains, Swiss chard, wild Alaskan salmon, halibut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, amaranth, quinoa, soybeans, and black beans in your diet.

Natural home remedies for migraine and headache

When treating a migraine attack, it is important to obtain relief from the symptoms of the attack, but it is also equally important to look at the underlying causes of your pain in order to prevent future attacks. Here are some simple home remedies to get rid of migraines at home. 

1) Feverfew

The feverfew herb has a long history of use in traditional and folk medicine, especially among Greek and early European herbalists. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a traditional medicinal herb which is commonly used to prevent migraine headaches, and is also occasionally grown for ornament. The name Feverfew is based on febrifuge, the herbalist term for the action of reducing fever.

The plant contains compounds called parthenolides, which appear to help control expansion and contraction of blood vessels in the head. When you begin to get a migraine, your brain releases the neurotransmitter serotonin, and your blood vessels constrict. 

Feverfew appears to counteract your brains order by causing blood vessels to dilate. Thus, feverfew enhances the "tone" of blood vessels, as does magnesium, which is also considered to be a helpful nutrient for controlling migraine headaches. In addition, feverfew appears to neutralize chemicals called prostaglandins, some of which are linked to pain and inflammation. Because it stops production of inflammatory chemicals.

2) Peppermint
A cross of spearmint and water mint, peppermint grows throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Peppermint leaves and their essential oils have been used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. In addition to a headache treatment, it has also been employed to relieve spasms, toothaches, gastrointestinal problems, and nausea.

Peppermint oil and its active ingredient, menthol, are available in liquid capsule form. You can also dilute the oils and apply them topically, which is the primary method for migraine treatment. When applied to the forehead and temples in a 10 percent solution, menthol has shown to be effective at stopping migraine pain and easing nausea.

3) willow

Willows all have abundant watery bark sap, which is heavily charged with salicylic acid. Willow extract, salicin, was used in the development of aspirin, the well-known over-the-counter pain reliever, fever reducer, and anti-inflammatory drug.

You can chew its bark or apply willow salicin extract tropically to reduce the pain and duration of migraine.

4) Ginger

Ginger is a source of effective anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial substances. Traditionally, ginger has been used as a spice and as a remedy for headaches, stomach pain, nausea, arthritis, and cold and flu symptoms. A research study of an over-the-counter sub-lingual combination of feverfew and ginger effectively stopped or relieved migraine pain in the majority of participants.

5) Butter bur

Found in wet, marshy areas of Europe, Asia, and North America, it’s been used as treatment for headaches, as well as asthma, allergies, cough, fever, gastrointestinal problems, and general pain. Taking butter bur root extracts in pill form can reduce the frequency of migraines by 60%.

Bottom-line

Whether you choose pharmaceutical treatments, natural remedies, or a combination Consider tracking your triggers, symptoms, pain intensity and duration, and other related factors (such as the weather, menstrual cycle, activities, etc.) having a thorough record of your experiences will help you narrow down the best treatment for you.

0 Treat Sports Injuries Using Ice

Heat or ice?

Confusion about the use of ice or heat when an injury is very common . The objective of this article is to demystify the different beliefs and to clarify the effects , relevance of use and modes of application of ice and heat .

The rapid response to an injury is as important as prevention. You have at your fingertips two ways to treat common injuries affecting the extremities , neck and back : heat and ice.

Many people use ice or heat to treat their aches without really knowing the true effects . Contrary to popular belief , there are many similarities between the two , but also large differences should be respected .

The application of ice or heat has an effect on the blood circulation as well as the pain receptors in the skin .

The application of heat :
- Increases blood circulation in the area where it is applied
- Increases cellular activity
- Relaxes muscles
- Promotes tissue elasticity
- Can also reduce pain

The application of ice :
- Decreases blood flow to where it is applied
- Reduced cellular activity and muscle spasms
- Reduces pain
- Causes temporary stiffness

When, how and why

Inflammation is essential for tissue healing . It helps to destroy damaged tissue to allow room for the new cells. This is not the inflammation itself is problematic , but its persistence beyond its normal duration. It is theore important to act quickly when it appears to control its intensity.

So at the beginning of the acute phase , inflammation appears. It may persist between 48 hours and one week , and even more , depending on the severity of the injury . If one or more symptoms occur :

- The presence of persistent pain
- Local heat
- Local swelling
- Loss of joint mobility
- Obstructed sleep and / or rest and immobilization does not improve the situation

There are signs of persistent inflammation for a period ranging from 48 hours to a week depending on the severity of the injury . During this phase, the applications of ice are recommended.

Ice should be applied to two or three hours during this period to :

- Reduce inflammation
- Reduce the risk of internal bleeding
- Ease the pain (can last 2 to 3 hours)
- To eliminate muscle spasm and involuntary muscle contraction
- Help reduce cellular activity to reduce waste and bacteria linked to inflammation

The application of heat is strongly discouraged during the acute phase so as not to contribute to inflammation .

Later, in the so-called chronic injury when symptoms of inflammation have disappeared phase, the body will repair the damaged tissue. Heat applications are so useful.

heat

- Increase circulation and facilitating the repair of damaged tissue
- Soften fabrics
- Decrease pain

The benefits of heat can be obtained in different ways : dry or moist heat . Moist heat is generally perred over dry heat because moisture is a good conductor of heat.

1 . moist heat

- The hot bath
- Hot shower
- The hot water bottle covered with a wet towel and applied to the painful area for a period of 20 to 30 minutes , the maximum heat is reached after 10 minutes, and then gradually decreases
- The electrical component with moisture cushion
- Thermal wrap available in pharmacies

ice

There are several simple ways to apply the ice wrapping cold, ice - stick massage and contrast baths.

1 . The cold pack

We suggest wrapping a small bag of frozen vegetables (eg peas or frozen food in the supermarket ) or crushed ice in a wet towel for better transmission of the cold. Frozen vegetables have the advantage of being reusable . You can also use the heat wraps available in pharmacies .

The application ranges from 15 to 20 minutes depending on the treatment area. We initially noted a burning sensation with tingling and mild pain lasting about 5 minutes. Thereafter , the area is frozen and no longer feel anything .

2 . Massages ice - stick

Useful for applications in small areas (10 to 15 cm) of 5 to 10 minutes. Apply in circles .

Making ice stick :
- Fill a styrofoam cup of water
- Put in the freezer until frozen
- Then trim the edge of the glass to release 1 cm of ice and apply

3 . contrast baths

Contrast baths are both applications of heat and ice. They are used for the ends (eg foot, hand, ankle) and are recommended in cases of persistent swelling and rebels applications of heat or ice alone. They increase circulation while reducing stiffness. The application is in two buckets : one containing water between 40 and 43 degrees and the other between 10 and 15 degrees (water and ice ) . This treatment lasts for 15 minutes during which the injured for one minute in hot water region and 30 seconds is immersed in cold water , taking care to complete the application by cold water .

Conclusion

All injuries must be treated as soon as possible to promote rapid healing and complete as possible. The use of physical agents such as heat and ice is an active way to speed healing. However, if after a few days of use, you do not notice any improvement, it is best to consult a physiotherapist or a doctor to assess the condition of your injury.

0 Apple Sausage Breakfast Patties A Thanksgiving Breakfast Treat ise

Today in mah Serious Eats column: Ellie Kriegers Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Three cheers for the chef! (Ellie, not me.)

In the hubbub over Thanksgiving dinner, we often forget the wonder of glory of Thanksgiving breakfast. And y’know what? It’s a dang shame.

Think about it: The flurry of dinner preparations has not yet begun. Every member of your family is bizarrely and totally accounted for. The older kids are home from college. The younger ones haven’t scurried off to school. Mom isn’t due at the 5am Kohl’s Black Friday sale for another 21 hours. Dad’s awake, and he’s wearing pants. In this day and age, it’s practically a coup d’etat in the name of togetherness.

So, sweet readers, don’t waste this opportunity. This Thanksgiving, sit down and bond with your immediate family before the extendeds and all 57 of their drooling, deafening toddlers arrive. Brew some joe. Scramble some eggs. Toast some, er, toast. Whip up Apple Sausage Breakfast Patties from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook.

“Make my own meat?” you might holler across the plains. “Are you insane? I’ll have a 34-pound bird to defrost, brine, baste, and slice later that day. Why in the name of Super Grover would I spend my 40 minutes of Thanksgiving free time mixing sausage? Go home, nerd!”

Yikes. You’re not in a good mood today. That’s okay. I understand. And I’m telling you: never fear. These patties only take about 20 minutes, and half of that is cooking time. You can be doing a ton of other things while they warm through, like peeling potatoes and calling Grandma to tell her to bring that gravy bowl you like.

Ooo. And I forgot to mention. Apple Sausage patties are inexpensive, way delicious, and comparatively light. (To give you a yardstick, a Jimmy Dean turkey patty is almost three times the calories and more than four times the fat.) Essentially, they’ll alleviate any negative feelings you’ve ever had about making sausage, plus communism and athlete’s foot.

Of course, if you should try them, know these two things:

1) The parsley in this is listed as “optional,” which is a clever way of saying that I mistook the cilantro in my fridge for parsley, and subsequently failed to purchase any from the supermarket. I didn’t miss it. Neither will you.

2) Nutritional calculations come from Better Homes and their respective Gardens.

Remember folks: Thanksgiving should be a day of appreciation. For everything. Especially family breakfasts.

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If this recipe makes you want to play pattycake, these will propel you right up to double dutch:

• Autumn Sausage Casserole
• DIY Turkey Breakfast Sausage
• Hush Puppy Corn Cakes

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Apple Sausage Breakfast Patties
Makes 8 patties.
Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook.

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1/2 cup apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced (I used a MacIntosh – Kris)
3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dash o’ cayenne
1/2 pound 93/7 ground turkey breast (I used Shady Brook - Kris)
Nonstick cooking spray

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

1) In a medium bowl, combine egg, onion, apple, oats, salt, sage, nutmeg, pepper, cayenne, and parsley if using. Stir. Add turkey and mush all ingredients together with your hands, as you would for meatballs. Form into eight patties, each about 2 inches long and 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick.

2) Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Once hot, add patties. Cook until first side is browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip. Do the same to the other side. Cut into one patty to make sure everything is cooked through. Serve hot.

Approximate Calories, Fat, Fiber, Protein, and Price Per Serving
51 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g fiber, 4 g protein, $0.33

Calculations
1 egg white, lightly beaten: $0.33
1/4 cup onion, finely diced: $0.05
1/2 cup apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced: $0.24
3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats: $0.06
1/2 teaspoon salt: $0.01
1/2 teaspoon ground sage: $0.08
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg: $0.03
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper: $0.02
Dash o’ cayenne: $0.01
1/2 pound 93/7 ground turkey breast: $1.68
Nonstick cooking spray: $0.10
TOTAL: $2.61 (Nutritional calcs from Better Homes)
PER SERVING (TOTAL/8): 51 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g fiber, 4 g protein, $0.33

0 How to Treat Skin Pigmentation

Skin pigmentation disorders occur as a result of the body producing either too much or too little melanin. Skin pigmentation creates a darker or lighter skin tone that may be blotchy and uneven.
Causes of skin pigmentation:

• Auto immune conditions
• Drug reactions
• Genetic factors and medications
• Hormonal changes
• Sun damage

The leading cause of skin pigmentation problems is sun damage. Hormonal therapy, childbirth, and birth control pills can also cause skin pigmentation changes. Many people suffer from skin pigmentation problems as a result of locally increased skin pigment production. They appear as age spots, moles, liver spots or hyper pigmentation after local skin damage. Freckles are another variation in pigmentation of the skin. They are caused but by uneven release of the pigment.
How to Treat Pigmented Skin?

1. Vitamins- Since a deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamins A, E and B also can cause hyper-pigmentation, it’s important to eat right and take a multivitamin. Some suggest combining vitamin A, with etretinate or colchine can help to reduce and change pigmentation.

2. Laser treatment- It is used to ‘burn off’ the pigmentation that is uneven, allowing for the other pigments that are being created to create a different tone to your skin. Dermabrasion is another complimentary treatment that can remove the skin pigmentation in the same manner.

3. Different types of peels- A common peel is the chemical peel, which is a combination of glycolic acid with tri-chloro acetic acid. A spot peel, which is more concentrated on the area with glycolic acid, may also, be used. These are both known to target the pigmentation and even wrinkles that are in the skin. Typically, these chemicals will be applied directly to the area that has a different pigment over a series of three weeks in order to create a different look.

4. Creams- You can buy anti-pigmentation and whitening creams (like White Lily, for example) that will help reduce pigmentation and restore your skin to a more even, lighter skin tone.

by: Judy Feder

Article source : How to Treat Skin Pigmentation

0 Iodoquinol Treat Infection of Protozoa

Iodoquinol belongs to a group of drugs called antiprotozoals, which is a drug used to treat infections caused by protozoa. Iodoquinol most commonly used in the treatment of intestinal infection called amebiasis.

However, it can be used to treat other types of infections as determined by your doctor. Iodoquinol only available by prescription.

Indications:

Iodoquinol also used in certain patients with parasitic infections following:
Amebiasis, extraintestinal or invasive (amebiasis infection occurred outside the intestine) Balantidiasis (infections caused by protozoa)

For patients taking this medicine for extraintestinal or invasive amebiasis infection should take iodoquinol along with metronidazole as directed. This product is available in tablet dosage forms.

Dose

For amebiasis:
Adults: 630 or 650 mg three times daily for twenty days.
Children: Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 10 to 13.3 mg per kg (4.5 - 6 mg per pound) body weight, three times a day for twenty days.

Side effects

diarrhea
Nausea or vomiting
Stomach pain


Sources: MayoClinic

0 5 Ways to Treat Acne Naturally

Want to pretty it does not have to be expensive. Simply look around us because there are a variety of herbs that can be used as our natural remedy. Natural ingredients that can help clean your face from acne due to its anti-septiknya, both for use on the skin as well as for oral medication. Plants that can be used for that include:

1. Aloe vera leaves

Aloe vera gel is antibacterial, because the content of such compounds antranol anthraquinone, anthraquinone, aloin, etc.. Antibacterial properties can treat burns, unusual, and abrasions. Aloe vera gel or mucus smeared on the wounds can heal properly. In acne, this fresh gel can be directly applied to the skin after cleansing acne.

2. Cassia alata

Cassia alata widely grown around where we live. From research proved leaf juice can heal chronic wounds. Ketepeng kebo also has antibacterial properties due to the content of anthraquinone derived compounds, such as aloeemodin, anthraquinone, krisofanol, deoksikoluatin, emodin, and rein. Ketepeng juice can also be used fresh kebo hydrophilic ointment.

Make hydrophilic ointment: 10 parts starch cassava starch made with 5 parts water. Combine as many as 90 parts glycerin while stirring. Add 10 parts ketepeng kebo juice, and mix evenly. Apply ointment to the skin yan acne has cleared.

3. Guava leaves

Guava leaves contain a variety of compounds that can be grouped into compound terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, etc.. In addition to anti-diarrhea, also as anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Guava leaf decoction juice effective for washing wounds, including washing acne prone skin.

4. Betel leaf

Betel leaves are antiseptic. In it, among others contains essential oils, kavikol compounds, eugenol, terpentena, phenyl propane, and tannins. To use it required some fresh leaves, torn up small, and boil for 15 minutes after the smoke out. The results are used to wash skin breakouts.

5. Bitter herbs

The part that covers all parts of the plant used above ground. Substances in the form of abortion lactone compounds and flavonoids have properties comprising deoksianografolida, andrographolide, and neoandrografolida not soluble in water and is antibacterial.

Because the content of bitter berifat antibacterial, the blood of people who will use it also contains substances which are antibacterial so the bacteria that are infecting the body will be countered by the bitter substances. With bitter, skin infections including acne can be reduced to.

Dried bitter used orally. The effectiveness of the recommended dose is 1 gram powder (in capsules) is used orally every 12 hours for two days.

If raised a lot of acne, do not panic. Take care of your skin well with the recommended treatment earlier, acne is definitely going to be reluctant to perch on your skin!

0 Best Natural Ways to Treat a Migraine

You often have migraines or headaches? Sometimes taking medicine to exit judged most quickly overcome this disease. Though there are some steps that can be done for prevention.

Nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound are some unpleasant issues that accompany a severe headache. If you catch the signs of a migraine, you can reduce the severity.

By identifying and avoiding certain triggers, you can minimize the chances of suffering a migraine. As quoted from the Telegraph, the following tips for preventing migraines, long before the disease came to attack.

Avoid loud noises and bright lights

Loud noises, flashing lights, and sensory stimulation is a common trigger for migraine headaches. may be difficult to avoid the stimuli but things like driving at night, watching movies in theaters, clubs and crowded places, and the glare from the sun is the general environment that can cause migraines.

Do not be too long in front of the TV or computer screen to rest your eyes, and adjust the brightness on the screen. Notice all the audio and visual disturbances and make sure can easily avoid if migraine appear.

Note the choice of food

Some foods, such as chocolate, red wine and alcohol, processed meats, sweetened and cheese, can initiate headaches.

Learn about food that brings headaches and learned to avoid them. Food and drinks with caffeine or alcohol is a common trigger, so limit the amount of consumption.

Keep a record tentan headache

By making such a headache diary about the frequent attacks, you can easily track trigger.

Write down everything you eat and drink, exercise routines and schedules, weather, strong feelings and emotions that you may experience, as well as drug and the effect of time and severity of your headaches.

This can help you see the emergence of a pattern of migraines, so they can avoid.

For women, beware of hormonal changes

Hormones play a major role in migraine. Many women tend to experience migraines during their menstrual cycle.

During this time, women must be vigilant with your diet and exercise habits. This will reduce the symptoms before they come. Oral contraceptives may increase the frequency and severity of migraines. Some women find relief switching from birth control pills to another form of birth control.

Supplements

Although migraines can come with or without treatment, it is important to get the proper nutrition. Taking certain herbs and minerals may help prevent migraines.

Magnesium deficiency has been shown to contribute to the onset of a migraine, so taking a daily supplement can help reduce the blast. Talk to your doctor about herbal medicines and non-prescription supplements that can help the symptoms.

Watch the weather report

Weather changes can affect your migraine patterns. Humidity and hot temperatures can stimulate headaches, as well as a rainy day, so its important to be aware of your surroundings.

If the weather outside becomes uncomfortable if not indispensable should not have to go outside.

Teraturlah to sleep and eat

Skipping meals can trigger migraine headaches. Make sure you eat within an hour after waking and then every three hours. Hunger and dehydration also causes migraines, so make sure you drink enough water and never skip a meal.

Lack of sleep can exacerbate symptoms as well, so make sure you sleep at least eight hours a night. Even sleeping too much can cause headaches, so do not try to give a lot of bonuses for your sleep.

Avoid stress

Although we can not always control the stress situation, we can control how we react to them.

Migraine is a common result of a stressful event. Relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, and biofeedback can help reduce stress and calm the body and mind down.

Sport

Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But intense exercise, such as weightlifting, jugabisa trigger headaches, so pay attention to your bodys response to certain activities.

Taking anti-inflammatory medication before exercise can help relieve symptoms. Choose activities that promote stress reduction without too much stress on the body, such as yoga, aerobics or tai chi.

Tips to Remember

Learn to avoid your specific triggers and planning ahead is an important part of keeping your migraines under control.