Archive for February, 2009

24
Feb

Understanding The Stress Headache

   Posted by: author1    in Health and Fitness, Pain Management

Stress Headache Video

The medical community has set out a well defined categorization of headaches.  The first category, that of the primary headache, is experienced on a daily basis by millions all the time.  The primary headache occurs more frequently than any other kind of headache.  The cluster headache category is defined as a far more painful variety of headache that occurs to a much smaller segment of the population.  Cluster headaches earn their name from the random grouping of attacks that they present with.  Patients can go pain free for years before suddenly suffering a rash of attacks.  Secondary headaches are classified as headaches that occur because of an underlying issue in the brain.  Cluster headaches and secondary headaches are far rarer than primary headaches.

The common stress headache falls into the primary category.  Although not at all rare or life threatening, the stress headache can become an impediment to the enjoyment of daily life. In some cases, the common stress headache can be very painful.  It is important that these cases be resolved as any other medical problem should be.  The first step in headache treatment is understanding the cause of the problem.  Stress headache is believed to actually result from a contraction of the muscles surrounding the skull.  The added pressure from this contraction introduces a painful and uncomfortable sensation.  The problem has nothing to do with any neurological issue, but rather with the tightness around the skull.

The tightening of the muscles around the skull is typically explained as a feeling of band-like tightness around the forehead.  This is the first sign of stress headache, and should be when sufferers take preventive measures.  To actually prevent stress headache more effectively, the root problem should be investigated.  If stress headache occurs seemingly on a schedule, it can be assumed that daily emotional or physical stress is to blame.  Stress management can be an important component of any treatment.  Changes should be made to lifestyle choices that trigger stress headache, or manage them more effectively, and stress headache may be reduced.  If pain persists in a chronic fashion, this may be a sign of another, more complex issue that should be treated by a specialist.

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23
Feb

Aromatherapy and Anxiety Relief

   Posted by: author1    in Alternative, Health and Fitness

When you feel anxious, or seriously stressed, you can’t function as well. Your home, family and work life suffers. You aren’t yourself and everyone around you feels as though they are walking on egg shells around you fearing they’ll set you off. Nobody likes to feel this way but there is something you can do about it. Aromatherapy and anxiety have often gone hand and hand. By using certain aromatherapy scents, you can relieve anxiety and stress and you can go back to being the normal you. Your friends, family and coworkers will thank you for it and you’ll feel better and more able to tackle the world and all its problems.

Various Means

Aromatherapy and anxiety relief doesn’t necessarily have to come from candles, though this is a great way to go about it. By using a lavender scented aromatherapy candle, you will begin to feel relaxed, especially when used when teamed with a hot bath, or other aromatherapy scents. Aromatherapy and anxiety relief can also come from incense sticks, oils, aromatherapy herb filled neck wraps and more. Using all of these products in conjunction, or even just one by itself, can send you into a deeply relaxed state, which is essential for stress and anxiety relief.

When you learn about aromatherapy and anxiety relief, you will learn about the various herbs and what action and reaction they are intended to bring about. There are aromatherapy scents to ease pain, to rejuvenate the body and senses and there are even aromatherapy scents designed to enhance a romantic experience. To learn more about aromatherapy and anxiety relief, you can pick up one of the many books on the subject, you can search online or you can take an aromatherapy course. Taking a course will open new opportunities for you, such as being able to go into business for yourself to make money off your aromatherapy and anxiety relief knowledge.

So, the next time you feel really stressed and anxious, don’t make others around you feel uncomfortable and don’t think that you have to remain that way until it fades. Because the fact is, it may never clear, not unless you do something about it. It’s not natural to feel as stressed as we sometimes do and that’s why it’s so important to do something about it, such as using aromatherapy and it’s anxiety relieving properties, so that we can go back to living and enjoying life.

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23
Feb

4 Simple Tips To Overcome Your Lethargy

   Posted by: author1    in General, Health and Fitness

If you only feel lethargic every now and then, don’t panic about it. It is quite normal for this to happen. It’s when feeling lethargic turns from a “once every now and then” occurrence to an “all the time” one, then you need to do something about it.

There are many different reasons you could be feeling lethargic.

It’s possible that you’ve had a stressful week or month at work. If that’s true for you, give yourself a break. Take the weekend off. Or at least an evening. There’s a good chance that this break from your routine will be enough to sort out your problem.

But if the symptoms of lethargy persist, check whether any of these could help you out.

1. Be careful what you eat

Food is important to us in many ways, not just to stave off hunger. It affects us in many other ways. For instance, if you’ve ever felt sleepy or drowsy in the early afternoon after a big meal. Keep an eye on the food you’re eating and eat a little bit healthier, even if you don’t manage to do that for each and every meal.

2. Sleep well

You need to sleep well as this is one of the times when your body repairs itself. If you notice that you’re not sleeping well, begin by making sure your bed time is the same each evening so that your body knows that it’s time to sleep. If possible, do this without sleeping tablets but don’t let a hatred of such things stop you using them temporarily until you get back in a good sleep routine.

3. Cut down on the alcohol and caffeine

This may sound slightly strange, especially since the caffeine in coffee is a good way to boost your energy levels short term. But both alcohol and caffeine aren’t good for you. Both of them can also affect how well you sleep at night. Don’t just stop drinking either of these though, make it a gradual process otherwise you may make things worse until they have completely left your system.

4. Use hypnosis

You can find a specialist hypnosis track to overcome your lethargy here. Simply listen to it and it will start working with you to train your body away from it’s tendency to be lethargic.

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