Headaches and Physical Activity

Posted by Trixie: 2008-12-16 11:57:42

Many Americans feel they simply do not have the time to be active every day of their lives. However, thanks to new research, there may be more reasons to move a little more each day for people who suffer from headaches. The new study focuses on the link between headaches and physical activity. For the members of the study, the more exercise they added, the less likely they were to have their regular headaches. Even though science has now linked headache relief to exercise, there may still be the problem of time.

Adding exercise for headache prevention does not mean you have to act like you ... more

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When a Headache Isn't Just a Headache Anymore

Posted by Trixie: 2008-12-09 11:44:11

Everyone can say that they have suffered from a headache at some point in their lives. There are, however, certain signs and symptoms that may lead the sufferer to seek further medical attention.

Recurring Headaches

If the headaches are recurring on a daily basis, seeking medical attention may be the best choice. There is a reason why the headaches keep coming back. If you do not want to seek medical attention right away, start a journal. In the journal, write down every activity for a week. Note in the journal when the headaches start, how long they last and the effect that any medications ... more

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Sinus Infections and Headaches

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-11-21 11:24:37

Why does there always seem to be a huge headache when you have a sinus infection? Well, when the sinus cavity is infected, there is inflammation in the sinuses. This inflammation can cause pain and swelling. The nasal cavity is not just attached to the nose. The cavity actually extends into the ear and the eyes. That is why when you have a sinus infection, you sometimes have horrible sleep in the corners of your eyes in the morning.

While over the counter pain meds will help relieve the sinus pain, the only real solution is to get rid of the inflammation and the pressure being caused by the ... more

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The Difference Between a Headache and a Migraine

Posted by Trixie: 2008-07-20 13:58:24

What Is A Headache?

What is a headache? A headache defined is simply a pain in the head. It is categorized as being one of the most common of all pains and of pain complaints that people tend to have. The cause of headaches can be various in natures. Nevertheless, many headaches are not serious and are caused by some of the following things. Which are?
• Migraine
• Eye strain
• Dehydration
• Sinusitis
• Low blood sugar

Headaches can also sometimes be the signal for more serious underlying conditions such as the following:

• Brain tumors
• High blood ... more

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The Headache – Caffeine Connection

Posted by Trixie: 2008-06-20 13:26:18

Headaches and caffeine have a love-hate relationship. Caffeine can relieve headache symptoms and also be the cause.

Different people react differently to caffeine’s properties of alertness, improved muscle coordination, and fatigue reduction. A heightened sensitivity to caffeine can cause anxiety, trembling, and sleep problems, among other things.

Caffeine is added to many pain relievers. It increases the medication’s effectiveness by 40% and causes the medication to absorb into the body more quickly, bringing faster headache relief.

The problem comes when the body is deprived ... more

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Migranes from Childhood

Posted by inpain: 2008-05-16 16:57:37

Have terrible migraines most of my life. Anyone else?
Need someone to talk to.

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Caffeine Headaches? Try Flavored Decaf!

Posted by Trixie: 2008-03-18 00:59:57

In an attempt to make my life a healthier one, I gave up coffee altogether. But, I soon found that I wanted something warm in the morning other than tea. I decided to try decaf coffees that were flavored. I have not had luck finding a traditional decaf that I liked the taste of but flavors are perfect.

If you are clearly addicted to caffeine, try a half caf and then move right into the flavored decaf choices, they taste great and have very little caffeine.

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Headache Quick Facts

Posted by BeaG: 2008-03-08 02:37:00

While the causes of headaches can be mysterious, they affect almost everyone.

Often the first sign of illness can be a headache, as with dehydration, the flu, or a stroke.

Many people are familiar with tension headaches, which can be very uncomfortable.

Still others have migraines, which can cause dizziness, light sensitivity, and vomiting.

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Adult Attention Deficit Disorder and Headaches

Posted by Trixie: 2008-03-07 02:02:56

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (AADD) is being diagnosed on a more common basis with adults all the time. While the effects of this condition are harsh enough, there are side effects of the condition, as well.

When an adult has difficulty concentrating on something for an extended period of time, but find themselves having to for work, or other, purposes, the resulting tension and stress can lead to a headache.

The best way to prevent this from happening is to walk away from the situation that is causing the stress. Base line treatment of the AADD can be highly effective too!

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Treating Headaches With Silence

Posted by Trixie: 2008-03-05 12:05:06

Life is full of noise. Television, radio, MP3 player, video games, kids fighting, traffic and all of the other various noises are ears hear everyday. When tense, these noises are quick to cause a bad headache. But, instead of grabbing that bottle of pain killers, try escaping to a little silence.

White noise is a great way to calm the mind and relieve a headache caused by too much noise. Using earphones and a CD or MP3, you can escape our busy world with a simply push of the play button. White noise offers relief for some of the most common headaches and has zero side effects. That is, ... more

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