Migraines are a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraines are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by hypersensitivity to light, hypersensitivity to sound and nausea. The signs and symptoms of migraine vary among persons. Therefore, what a person experiences before, during and after an attack cannot be defined exactly. The four signs and symptoms below are common among persons but are not necessarily experienced by all migraine sufferers: 1.The prodrome, which occurs hours or days before the headache. 2.The aura, which immediately precedes the headache. 3.The headache phase. The first phase or prodrome Prodromal symptoms occur in 40 to 60 of migraineures. This phase consists of altered mood, irritability, depression or euphoria, fatigue...
Insomnia - The Inability To Sleep
Posted on May 24, 2009 by Helena
Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and or to remain asleep for a reasonable period. One who suffers from insomnia will typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or rest their mind for more than a few minutes at a time. Insomnia is a symptom, though a common misconception is that it is itself a sleep disorder. Insomnia is most often caused by sleep disorders, but other causes include fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs and caffeine. An overactive mind or physical pain may also be a cause. Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it. Treatment for Insomnia Many insomniacs rely on sleeping tablets and other sedatives to try to get some rest. The psychoactive plant cannabis sativa commonly known as marijuana has also been reputed to induce drowsiness in its user, however, use of cannabis sativa for...
Become A Millionaire - Stop Smoking
Posted on April 7, 2009 by Adriane
So you want to be a millionaire. If you smoke or are thinking about it - I will give you at least 1 million reasons not to start. For the sake of discussion, I am going to use me as an example. I have smoked for over 20 years and frankly I enjoyed it. It wasn t until I finally got it through my head about the health risks to me, my family and the rising costs that I finally decided to quit. You all know or should know about the health risks and I will not rehash it. What I want to talk to you about is the financial impact. I smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day and on a good Friday night out on the town it could sometimes be as much as 3 packs. here it comes. Two packs of cigarettes per day at an average cost of 3.50 per pack multiplied by seven days equals 49.00 per week or 2555.00 for one year. Now lets take a teenager at age 18 who starts to smoke and lets also...
Flossing - Remove Your Plaque With Few Hassles
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Ben
Flossing not only cleans areas of the teeth where ordinary toothbrushes can t reach, it is a key factor in preventing gum disease. Brushing is an excellent beginning, but flossing is a crucial factor when it comes to keeping healthy teeth. The bacterium that gets caught in the nooks and crannies between teeth and in the tight spaces that toothbrushes can t reach is removed by flossing. Bacteria, if not removed regularly, may cause a host of problems in a person s mouth. For instance, a byproduct of the bacteria is acid; this acid eats into the enamel of otherwise teeth and creates cavities. Another byproduct of the bacteria is a sulfur compound which causes halitosis Remnants of food, combined with remaining bacteria turns into plaque. Plaque, left hanging around between the teeth will become a stronger more toothbrush resistant substance called tarter. Tarter is...