Do you want to learn why you and everyone else you know should be consuming a high grade Omega 3 fish oil supplement daily? Here you are going to learn the difference between the “stuff” you purchase off the shelf in supermarkets, and health food stores and the high quality product you should be purchasing from a reputable source. Lets start with the health benefits of taking Omega-3 fish oil. 1. Cardiovascular health: Decreased risk of Heart Attack by 20-40% %26 Cardiac Arrhythmias and sudden death (especially immediately following heart attacks)Decreased risk of repeat Heart Attacks. Stabilizes %26 modestly reduces blood pressure. 2. Neurological Health: Helps prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinsonism and general cognitive functioning. Improves IQ in children. Helps prevent and treat Autism, ADD/ADHD Used to treat Traumatic Brain Injury and Traumatic Spinal Cord injured patients. May reduce the amount of brain damage after a Stroke 3. Ocular Health: Helps prevent age related Macular Degeneration %26 Poor Night Vision Helps maintain healthy visual acuity in all ages Provides better eyesight in children when taken by pregnant mother Helps prevent %26 mitigate migraine headaches 4. Joint Health: Useful in Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, other auto-immune %26 inflammatory conditions %26 diseases. 5. Integumentary Health: Skin… Helps control eczema, acne, Psoriasis; helps prevent sun damage %26 is beneficial for those with dry skin %26 dandruff. 6. Menstrual Cramps: Reduces Menstrual Cramps by as much as 70%. 7. Pregnancy: Helps Mother Carry to term by reducing the inflammatory response and muscle contractions caused by excessive Omega-6 Promotes Healthy Fetal Brain %26 Retinal Development Decreases the incidence of Post-partum Depression. Decreases incidence of ADD/ADHD, Autism. Increases Intellectual Capacity of newborn Promotes healthy visual acuity in the newborn 8. Anti-carcinogenic: Colon, Breast, Prostate. Improves outcomes in patients treated with chemotherapy and reduces unpleasant side effects from chemotherapy. . 9. Triglycerides %26 Cholesterol. Decreases Triglycerides. Increases good HDL cholesterol %26 decreases bad LDL cholesterol 10. Anorexia Nervosa… Helpful as and adjunct in the treatment of A.N. 11. Obesity… Useful in the prevention %26 treatment of Obesity through its effect on mitigating Insulin resistance, promoting Thermogenesis. 12. Depression and Mood Promotes emotional well being, helps counteract mood swings and Depressive %26 Anxiety states, beneficial in patients suffering from Schizophrenia, Very effective in patients with Bipolar Disease (Manic Depressive states). 13. Allergies: Beneficial for those suffering from various allergies 14. Sleep problems: Beneficial for sleep problems 15. Vascular Health: Helps prevent the build up of plaque that causes heart attacks, strokes %26 peripheral vascular disease. May actually reduce plaque build up in your arteries by promoting HDL over LDL. 16. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Due to the potent anti-inflammatory properties of Omega 3 it is helpful in Ulcerative Colitis %26 Crohn’s Disease as an adjunct to prescription medications. 17. Diabetes Mellitus/Type 2: Inhibits the condition known as insulin resistance which means that the body’s endogenous insulin cannot function normally and therefore the blood sugar levels can become abnormally elevated. 18. Diabetes Mellitus/Type 1: Omega-3 may help prevent and/or stabilize Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. 19. Asthma: Omega-3 may diminish or eliminate the symptoms of Asthma. 20. Immune System … Omega-3 has been shown to bolster the Immune System by partially blocking the action of Omega-6. 21. Weight Loss: Omega 3: 1) Stimulates thermogenesis(fat burning) by increasing the body’s metabolic rate. 2) Blocks fat storage. 3) Helps prevent the formation of an excess number of fat cells. 4) Encourages a quick burn of calories before they can be deposited as fat. 5) Helps your body absorb healthy nutrients to give you more nutritional benefit without the need to eat excessively. 22. Skeletal System (Bones): Omega-3 + Calcium = Healthy Bones. The Omega-3 long chain essential fatty acids are critical to bone health %26 are necessary for the absorption %26 deposition into bones of certain minerals such as Calcium helping prevent osteoporosis. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Who needs to take Omega-3 Supplements? A. Everyone Q. At what age should I start taking Omega-3? A. Before you’re born (in utero) up until you’re 99 Q. Who says? A. The World Health Organization, the American Medical Association, the American Heart Association, the American Rheumatologic Association %26 others Q. Why do I need Omega -3? A. The body cannot manufacture omega-3. The average American diet is overly rich in Omega-6 which in excessive quantities, is actually toxic to your body. Q. Why can’t I just eat more fish? A. Most fish contain impurities that are bad for you. It would be nearly impossible to eat enough fish to equal the amount of EPA %26 DHA found in a pure, high potency Omega 3 product. Q. What impurities are there in fish? A. Toxins such as Mercury, Lead, PCB’s, dioxin, just to name a few. Q. Don’t all Omega-3 products contain lots of impurities? A. Most low end, inexpensive Omega-3 products and some not so inexpensive OTC products do. Q. Which Omega-3 products don’t? A. There are a few on the market of high quality. See end of article. Q. Isn’t flaxseed oil an alternative for Omega-3 derived from fish sources? A. No, definitely not. Flaxseed oil contains ALA which is converted poorly, slowly and inefficiently into Omega-3 and therefore is a poor substitute for marine derived Omega-3. Most importantly, the Human Brain, which is 60% fat, depends on the form of Omega-3 which is only derived from Fish Sources and not from plant sources which contain ALA. Q. How much Winomeg-3 should I take daily? A. Look for a product that offers 1000-1100 mg of EPA %26 300-400 mg of DHA %26 a small amount of Omega 6 50-60 mg. The ration of EPA to DHA should be 3-4 to 1. Take at least 2-3 per day, but there is no maximum dose (see below). Q. I take prescription medications. Are there any medications that react with Omega-3? A. Overall you may take Omega-3 supplements with any other prescription %26 non-prescription medications. The only possible precaution is if you are taking an anticoagulant such as Coumadin® you should talk with your health care provider. Q. How is it possible that Omega-3 can be so beneficial for all of these different conditions? A. Omega 3 is an essential component of all of the cells in your body and the reason why it has all of these beneficial effects is that all of the walls of the cells in your body, are made up of polyunsaturated long chain fatty acids (Omega-3). Q. What are EPA %26 DHA in regard to Omega-3. A. DHA %26 EPA are both members of the Omega-3 long chain, polyunsaturated fatty acid family of compounds. EPA is responsible for maintaining healthy eye, retina, cardiovascular health and is responsible for the anti-inflammatory properties of Omega-3. EPA also helps regulate hormonal function and balance, immune system function, nervous system health, helps lower triglycerides and cholesterol and prostaglandins. EPA may be the more potent and important of the two main components of Omega-3, although DHA is one of the main building blocks of the Brain and the Retina, which is why it is so extremely important to the developing fetus. . Q. What are the side effects of Omega-3? A. There are no known side effects of this natural product. The Inuit (Eskimos) of all ages, ingest on average up to 19 grams of Omega-3 a day and have no adverse side effects from this dosage. This is equal to over 12 Omega 3 capsules per day. Q. What criteria should I look for in an Omega-3 product? A. The following is a list of the characteristics you should look for: 1. Pharmaceutical Grade 2. Produced in a Licensed Pharmaceutical Facility 3. Produced under the highest standards of purity that go far beyond those set by various European %26 American governing bodies. 4. Licensed by the FDA to be able to produce Pharmaceutical Grade Prescription strength Omega-3 5. Produced from exceptional raw materials consisting only of arctic cold water non-predatory fish (anchovies, herring %26 sardines) naturally high in the Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA %26 DHA, harvested from cold arctic waters and very low in environmental pollutants. 6. Exceptional Purity. 85-88% pure. All known pollutants are reduced below detectable levels 7. Highly concentrated. minimizes the number of gel caps you have to take on a daily basis 8. High EPA to DHA Ratio. It has been scientifically determined that the EPA to DHA ratio should be at least 3-4 to 1 9. Low amounts of Omega 6. Omega 6 is a needed and necessary ingredient in normal diets. However, the amount should be very small compared to Omega 3. 10. Molecular Distillation. The best omega 3 products are all processed under molecular distillation, an expensive %26 time consuming process. 11. Exceptional Freshness. No fishy smell when you open the bottle, or fishy aftertaste (no “fish burps”) because the product is Oxygen Free (because it is encapsulated under Nitrogen). Oxidized fish oil should not be ingested due to rancidity, spoilage and loss of potency. 12. Cholesterol Free, Triglyceride Free %26 Saturated Fat Free. Other commonly found omega 3 products contain all three of these harmful elements and are definitely not recommended for human consumption. Q. Where can I find an Omega-3 product that meets these strict criteria? A. There are a few reputable (and many not so reputable) companies. We would advise you to check out this excellent Omega 3 at RoblinWellnessToday.com and type in the Preferred Customer Code…Wellness2440. To Your Good Health!

Suzanne Somers has single-handedly aroused world-wide interest in bio-identical hormone therapy – this is good.

She has made women and men aware that they have to be proactive about their health – in other words, take responsibility – this is good.

However, the specific recommendations that she is championing with regard to hormone replacement is not only ill-advised, it may actually be dangerous. She is a strong advocate of the hormone estrogen – which is fairly ironic since this is the hormone that gave her breast cancer, contributed to her life-long battle with weight (it is lipogenic, i.e. it causes fat to be deposited around the hips, thighs, buttocks, breasts, etc.), and recently caused her to undergo a gynecological procedure for uncontrollable bleeding.

When advising women to take high dosages of a toxic hormone it is important to give them the entire picture. Estrogen is known to cause six different cancers, it predisposes to strokes, heart attacks, and pulmonary emboli (it is contraindicated in coronary artery disease), it is the hormone that causes menstrual symptoms, such as cramps, PMS, breast tenderness, and migraine headaches, it can cause gallbladder disease, asthma, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, and causes nausea during pregnancy.

Nature is a lot smarter than we are – it allows estrogen levels to diminish at a certain time in a woman’s life when procreation is not necessary. I suspect nature recognizes that estrogen is not a safe hormone which is another reason the levels are decreased.

Women, and their doctors, should be aware that women never stop making estrogen, so very often it is not necessary to be replaced except in specific instances (i.e. vaginal dryness, low body fat (because estrogen is produced primarily in fatty tissue, etc).

From a bio-identical hormone replacement standpoint, progesterone is the only hormone that has to be replaced. Prior to the menopause, this hormone prevents or eliminates all the downsides to estrogen. Ms. Somers was on birth control pills for 21 years which meant she did not ovulate for 21 years, which means she was without progesterone for 21 years. The progestins in B.C. pills are not progesterone – they are synthetic and are as dangerous as the estrogen in B.C. pills.

After stopping B.C. pills it is my understanding that Ms. Somers was on extremely high levels of estradiol, the strongest estrogen – no wonder she got breast cancer. I am confused why she feels it necessary to surround herself only with hormone doctors that recommend estrogen.

The purpose of this article is not to criticize Ms. Somers – I am extremely grateful that her activities brought BHRT out of the closet. I would simply recommend that she speak to doctors that may have a different viewpoint.

In her latest book called Ageless, she is now recommending human growth hormone (HGH) therapy to her readers. She states her IGF-1 levels were low which is why she started on this therapy. Perhaps one of her hormone specialists should have pointed out that estrogen lowers IGF-1 levels. She might be interested in the fact that IGF-1 is a hormone that speeds up aging – it is not an anti-aging hormone. People should also be aware that it is illegal to give this hormone for anti-aging purposes; it is only allowable for documented growth hormone deficiencies.

Let me now address some of the critics of Suzanne Somers. They claim that bio-identical hormones are not FDA approved. Wrong. All compounded hormones put out by compound pharmacies are FDA approved. Upjohn Pharmaceuticals was producing FDA approved bio-identical hormones 70 years ago (and most physicians are still not aware of them).

Critics say that it is better to go with known medications such as Premarin, which are “safer”. In point of fact, all estrogens (except bio-identical estriol) are unsafe. The first 10 years Premarin was on the market, they estimate somewhere between 200,000 and 2,000,000 women got uterine cancer.

Bio-identical hormone therapy, although in existence for 70 years, is still in its infancy. Ms. Somers is in the position of receiving the kind of ridicule that Semmelweiss and Lister received a hundred years ago when they suggested that doctors should wash their hands prior to surgery. I salute her for her courage. I would recommend that she educate herself about hormones. They are extremely potent chemicals and must be used in a safe, logical manner.

Eventually, she may get to the full realization of the potential bio-identical hormones have for healing. They control every system of the body and are major determinants of our health. A person should not be waiting for the menopause or andropause to get their hormones in balance.

Michael E. Platt, M.D., Board Certified Internist, is the author of The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones. He is in private practice in Palm Desert, CA. His website address drplatt period com.

What Ergonomic Software Has To Offer You
by Sharonstage

You may have heard of the new trend in ergonomic software and office ergonomics, which is a new science that researches ways to reduce pain and tension while at work. Many people are paying hefty fees to have licensed physiotherapists come to their office and provide an ergonomic assessment, and others invest large amounts of money in ergonomics conferences and training sessions. However, one way to benefit from workstation ergonomics without spending a lot of money is to look into purchasing an instructional ergonomic software program.

Ergonomic software is available for all computer platforms, and is very user-friendly, even for those who are not tech savvy. This software is specifically designed to cure and help prevent common workstation problems. If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, you could benefit from ergonomic software.

Tendinitis

Migraine headaches

Wrist pain

Dry eyes

Blurred vision

Stiff neck and shoulders

Fatigue

Ergonomic software is available in CD format for a low, one-time fee. Once you install he software on your computer, images will pop up in the corner of you screen and provide you with exercises to perform throughout the work day to target your problem areas. These are usually demonstrated by a model and explained thoroughly, so that you can learn how to do them on your own if you wish. Each exercise takes only a few moments to do, and performing the exercises throughout the day as instructed will decrease, and eventually eliminate, the pain and tension you experience as a result of poor posture.

Your software will also come with several features that you can explore and adjust to your specifications. When it is time for you to take a break from your work and perform an exercise, a warning tone will sound a few seconds before the break begins so that you know to get ready. Most programs allow you to adjust the pitch and volume of the tone to fit your specific needs and wants. You also have complete control over how often the exercises appear on the screen, whether the program opens immediately upon starting the computer, or whether the program stays minimized or hidden at the bottom of the screen while you work.

Too busy to fit in your exercises before your next project is due? No problem. Most programs come equipped with a sleep mode that allows you to work uninterrupted until the software is turned back on. Ergonomic software is completely customizable and designed to fit your needs. If you are interested in reducing pain and stress while at the office, or making a sound investment in the corporate wellness of your team, consider purchasing a software program today to get immediate relief!

The concept of “Food Triggers” in health science is not new. Simply put, a food trigger can be any food that causes or “triggers” a reaction or change in the body. Food triggers work by the interaction of the body with the macro nutrients (Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats) in the foods. Because of their genetics and biochemistry each individual reacts to food macro nutrients differently. Many people are familiar with and affected by food triggers like milk, peanuts, cheese, and wine that cause allergic reactions and migraine headaches; but fewer people are familiar with food triggers that can generate weight loss.

Simply stated, a Weight Loss Food Trigger is any food or combination of foods that help generate weight loss in an individual. When we speak of a food helping generate weight loss, we are really speaking of how your body utilizes the proportions of the macro nutrients in the foods you eat. Although the biochemistry involved in the metabolization (break down) of these macro nutrients is similar between individuals, how they are utilized in the body can be very different between individuals.

Despite fad diets and media hype; ALL of the macro nutrients are essential to life and NONE are more important than the others. Any healthy diet will include ALL the macro nutrients although not necessarily in equal proportions. Common to all the macro nutrients is carbon and all the macro nutrients are all ultimately metabolized through a set of chemical reactions called the Krebs Cycle to generate heat and energy.

Scientists measure the relationship between how macro nutrients are metabolized in the body through a process known as Calorimetry. Calorimetry is commonly done at hospitals, research facilities and elite fitness facilities reserved for professional and Olympic athletes. It involves the athlete riding a sophisticated cycle or treadmill while attached to mouth breathing and electronic body monitors. It measures oxygen inhaled versus the products of metabolized macro nutrients exhaled with the mouth monitor.

Nutrition research results reveals that changes in the proportions of macro nutrients ingested can effect changes in weight. Thus, weight loss is not only dependent on how much you eat but also the proportion of macro nutrients you eat. Further, the specific proportion of macro nutrients necessary to generate weight loss (Weight Loss Food Trigger) is different for each individual.

Until now, the only way to calculate a weight loss food trigger would be by an expensive and week long stay at a hospital, research facility or elite fitness facility. Now, commercially available software allows anyone to calculate their own weight loss food triggers in the privacy of their own home. Macro nutrient information that would be derived from Calorimetry can be approximated indirectly by using Body Index calculations. Body Index calculations include things like: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR); Body Mass Index (BMI); Lean Body Mass (LBM); and Body Fat Percentage (BF). This software automatically, monitors and looks for a relationship between your Body Indexes, Food Intake, and weight to find your weight loss food trigger.

Top 5 Most Important Ergonomic Furniture Items
by Sharonstage

Not everyone has heard the term ergonomic furniture, but anyone who sits at a desk or computer throughout the majority of their work day knows that office furniture can, quite literally, be a real pain in the butt. Pain in the back, neck, and shoulders is quite common among office employees, and many people actually develop chronic conditions such as migraine headaches and posture issues as a result of poorly designed workstations. For these reasons, it is important to equip your workstation with the proper furniture and supplies, in order to reduce the amount of pain you experience and maximize overall productivity levels. Here is a list of the top 5 most important ergonomic items to

have:

1) Office Chair

This is obviously the piece of furniture that most influences your comfort while at work, because it supports your back and hips while working. Ergonomic office chairs should adequately provide cushioning to your lower back, and also have a backrest that encourages you to sit at a comfortable angle. Ergonomic office chairs made with quality design in mind have been proven to increase productivity by at least 8% throughout the work day.

2) Office Desk

The placement and structure of your desk affects the angle of your wrists, elbows, neck, and head while working. Ergonomic desks will position your

monitor directly in your line of vision and allow your wrists to be supported while you type. Desks should also be easily adjustable, in order to allow customization for your particular body type.

3) Computer Mouse

An ergonomic mouse should allow your posture to remain neutral while you operate the computer. This means that the mouse is at the correct height and can be accessed easily, without twist or strain. It should also be equipped with a special non-slip surface that will reduce tension in the arm as a result of securing hand placement on the mouse, and will often come with extra programmable features.

4) Computer Keyboard

A good computer keyboard is actually considered to be a solid treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Ergonomic keyboards are usually split in two pieces, in order to eliminate awkward arm and wrist positioning, and can reduce the instance of tendinitis and chronic wrist pain. They can also be adjusted to accommodate a range of different sizes and posture needs.

5) Armrest

While most standard office chairs are equipped with armrests, they may not be positioned to provide the support necessary for repetitive computer-related tasks. For that reason, many companies now make separate armrests that can be clipped to the front of the desk and aligned properly to provide maximum protection against arm and shoulder pain. The overall benefits of an ergonomic armrest are reduced tension and relief from chronic pain.

What Ergonomic Software Has To Offer You
by Sharonstage

You may have heard of the new trend in ergonomic software and office ergonomics, which is a new science that researches ways to reduce pain and tension while at work. Many people are paying hefty fees to have licensed physiotherapists come to their office and provide an ergonomic assessment, and others invest large amounts of money in ergonomics conferences and training sessions. However, one way to benefit from workstation ergonomics without spending a lot of money is to look into purchasing an instructional ergonomic software program.

Ergonomic software is available for all computer platforms, and is very user-friendly, even for those who are not tech savvy. This software is specifically designed to cure and help prevent common workstation problems. If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, you could benefit from ergonomic software.

Tendinitis

Migraine headaches

Wrist pain

Dry eyes

Blurred vision

Stiff neck and shoulders

Fatigue

Ergonomic software is available in CD format for a low, one-time fee. Once you install he software on your computer, images will pop up in the corner of you screen and provide you with exercises to perform throughout the work day to target your problem areas. These are usually demonstrated by a model and explained thoroughly, so that you can learn how to do them on your own if you wish. Each exercise takes only a few moments to do, and performing the exercises throughout the day as instructed will decrease, and eventually eliminate, the pain and tension you experience as a result of poor posture.

Your software will also come with several features that you can explore and adjust to your specifications. When it is time for you to take a break from your work and perform an exercise, a warning tone will sound a few seconds before the break begins so that you know to get ready. Most programs allow you to adjust the pitch and volume of the tone to fit your specific needs and wants. You also have complete control over how often the exercises appear on the screen, whether the program opens immediately upon starting the computer, or whether the program stays minimized or hidden at the bottom of the screen while you work.

Too busy to fit in your exercises before your next project is due? No problem. Most programs come equipped with a sleep mode that allows you to work uninterrupted until the software is turned back on. Ergonomic software is completely customizable and designed to fit your needs. If you are interested in reducing pain and stress while at the office, or making a sound investment in the corporate wellness of your team, consider purchasing a software program today to get immediate relief!

Who Is At The Greatest Risk Of Suffering From Headaches?

Although the exact causes of various different types of headache are very much the subject of ongoing research there are some likely culprits and the generally accepted causes today vary according to whether we are talking about tension, cluster or migraine headaches.Not surprisingly tension headaches are so named because they are thought to be caused by muscle tension. Accordingly, such simple actions as cradling a telephone handset between your ear and shoulder for extended periods can bring on a headache. In this case the muscles are both stretched and compressed in an unnatural way, which can have various results including inflammation and narrowing of the blood vessels.Similarly, if you have a chronic habit, such as clenching or grinding your teeth which are seen in many people particularly during sleep, this too can lead to a tension headache.Tension headaches also seem to run in families and about 40% of sufferers can trace a family history of the condition. When it comes to migraines genetics is also now thought to play an important role and a large, but as yet not quantified, number of migraine sufferers have a family history of the condition.Depression too would appear to play a role and about 70% of people who suffer from chronic daily headaches also suffer from depression. Here of course the exact nature of the relationship is still unclear and while in some people it may well be depression which leads to a headache, in others it may well be the chronic headaches which result in depression.People who suffer from insomnia or sleep apnea are also prone to headaches, although it is not entirely clear whether these two conditions cause headaches or whether there is an underlying cause for the combination of insomnia and headaches or sleep apnea and headaches.Gender also plays a significant role with women being at greater risk from both tension and migraine headaches. Indeed, about three times as many women as men suffer from migraines. However, in the case of cluster headaches, which appear on a daily basis often for weeks or months at a time, men are affected far more than women.Finally, there are a number of lifestyle factors which affect your likelihood of suffering from headaches and these include drinking too much alcohol (especially red wine), skipping meals, eating particular types of food (cheese is a common culprit here) and even stress.When it comes to treating headaches there are clearly some factors which we can control (such as eating and drinking) and other which are outside of our control (such as genetics) but, the starting point in all cases is to get a professional diagnosis for your headache and not simply to assume, as many people do, that all headaches are basically the same.

The Mystery Behind The Common Headache

There can be very few people who have not experienced a headache and yet, despite the fact that they are so common, their cause remains something of a mystery. Also, although we often simply talk about a headache it is surprising how few people know that there are in fact several different types of headache.Migraines for example affect about 10% of the US population (roughly 28 million individuals) and attack three times as many women as men. Yet, despite the fact that such a large section of the population regularly suffers from migraines, we still do not know what causes them. There are of course several theories, the latest of which is that they are caused by the interaction of brain chemicals like serotonin and the nerve cells of the brain, but we really do not know for sure that this is the cause.Cluster headaches, which are much rarer but also much more intense than migraine headaches, affect only about one person in every three hundred and tend to attack men rather than women. Once again however we have only a tentative idea about what causes the stabbing pain which is often felt behind one eye in these particularly painful headaches. Some people suspect that a defect in the hypothalamus might be the cause but, as yet, there is no firm evidence to support this theory.The commonest form of headache is what we normally refer to as ordinary or tension-type headaches and once more these are only partly understood. In this case the list of possible causes is extremely long and includes everything from what we eat to how stressed we are. Trying to pinpoint a precise cause has however so far proved too difficult and just what produces the ordinary everyday headache remains a mystery.Perhaps the only saving grace is that there is a large number of medications available to cope with the different types of headache and most of these are both safe and effective for the majority of sufferers.Migraines have long proved difficult to treat and the original ergot drugs used to treat them had varying degrees of success. These were then largely replaced by triptans which proved to be more effective but unfortunately carried some drawbacks. Nowadays however the second generation of triptan drugs are proving safe, have fewer side effects and work well for most sufferers.We have also seen an increase in the use of preventive medications for migraines such as beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-depressants, anti-seizure medications and a variety of other drugs which are commonly used to treat other well known conditions. For some people these will indeed stop headaches from occurring at all, while in other people they act to reduce the frequency of headaches.For ordinary headaches traditional over-the-counter remedies such as aspirin or paracetamol (which have been around for more than 100 years) and newer drugs such as ibuprofen provide safe and effective relief in most cases. For people who suffer from regular headaches though care does need to be taken as even the humble aspirin can have side effects if taken too frequently and, for example, lead to such problems as gastrointestinal bleeding.Even though there is still so much that we do not understand about headaches the fact that we are able to treat them effectively is a comfort to the many sufferers and especially to the large number of people who suffer from often very debilitating migraines. Surprisingly enough though only about half of all migraine sufferers ever seek medical advice and so there are millions of people today needlessly suffering in silence.If you are bothered by headaches and simple over-the-counter medications such as aspirin or paracetamol do not do the trick then, rather than sit and suffer in silence, call in and see your physician who will almost certainly be able to help to relive your headaches.

Acne Treatments - How can you Get Rid Of Acne without the Unwanted Side Effects?

Apart from the visible signs, acne affects the sufferer psychologically, causing embarrassment and anxiety. These individuals usually have a poor self esteem that can eventually lead to depression and withdrawal from social life. Once a pimple appears on your skin, you are convinced that it virtually distorts your face. You try to use all kinds of methods to hide it, using concealers, creams and soaps and if this does not work, you will hide yourself. This is not healthy for your skin or for your mind. So what options are there?

Treatments for Acne

Standard blemish treatments prescribed by doctors usually come in the form of antibiotics or hormone treatments. If the outbreak is severe, it can lead to acne surgery or laser treatment.

Side effects are the main downfall of these types of treatments. For example, women who take birth control pills realize that antibiotics inhibit the pill’s effectiveness. Furthermore if you use antibiotics for a very long time, it can actually cause a bacterial resistance, making acne bacteria immune to the antibiotics.

Hormones found in oral contraceptives are also prescribed to women who suffer from acne. However, it may take around three to six months to see their full effect and its use is limited to women who do not smoke, have a blood clotting disorder, are younger than 35 or have a history of migraine headaches, unless authorized by a gynecologist or doctor. Hormone treatments also come with adverse side effects; these include irregular menstruation, breast tenderness, headache and fatigue.

Normally in severe flare-ups of acne, laser treatments and surgery can be carried out on the skin. This procedure is quick, but it takes a few days to completely heal. However, the results of such treatment are really good as the aspect of your skin will significantly improve. The main problem with these types of treatments is the economical factor, as they are extremely expensive. In most cases, the process has to be repeated on a weekly basis.

Do we really need all this? Is all this extra distress necessary? Do we really need to experience side effects voluntarily? There must be some other alternative.

Heal your Acne skin with a Biological Healing Serum

This natural treatment is made up of a remedial snail serum that:

- stops acne inflammation

- keeps acne bacteria under control

- prevents formation of cysts

- unclogs pores

- eliminates redness, dryness and scarring

This natural fluid and its wonderful natural properties clears your skin naturally, without any adverse side effects.

Do you have an acne ailment? Many of us have used products that have not given us the desired and expected results. Many zit treatments available today have side effects that we surely want to avoid. A product containing a remedial snail serum will effectively clear acne breakouts, leaving your skin even, soft and pimple-free.

Cure For Migraine Headaches and Natural Remedies

We all have had it in varying frequencies and intensities. In fact, both adults and children alike may suffer occasionally from this throbbing pain. Headaches can be brought about by a number of reasons – tension, infection, allergy, injury, hunger, change in the flow of blood in the head or an exposure to offensive chemicals. A rough day in the office can bring about headaches as well as too much celebrating the night before can.This really unbearable pain can last for up to three days with little relief from taking plain aspirin or even stronger over-the-counter medicines. As a migraine sufferer you know that it gives warning before it strikes. You may experience blurry vision or see black spots or lines before your eyes.Usually the headaches will be on one side of the head and often centered around one eye. Noise and light seem to be intolerable, and eating might be impossible. People sometimes will just go to bed with a migraine to try and lessen the pain. When the headache finally wears off, usually one to two days later, the sufferer will be pretty weak and shaken. After feeling normal again the person will usually feel alert and fine, until the next migraine strike occurs.To understand about how to cure and lessen migraine pain, you first need to learn about what causes these terrific headaches. It has been said that migraines are associated with people who are perfectionists and drive themselves relentlessly in order to succeed.Those who have already suffered from migraine headaches describe the pain as a constant, intense throbbing pain that can literally knock you off your feet. Migraine headaches can be so disabling that you need to lie still in a dark quiet room and avoid even the slightest of stimulation to any of your primary senses to prevent the pain from worsening. Migraine headaches can also be accompanied by nausea and vomiting but in some cases, vomiting can actually help in relieving the pain.Migraine headaches can hit you all of a sudden. However, if you are observant enough, you will notice a series of warning signs before the onset of the pain. These may include abrupt mood changes, food cravings, excessive yawning and speech or memory problems. You may also notice a change in your energy level and/or experience increased sensitivity.If you frequently suffer from headaches, keep a diary. Try to record when you have them, how painful it was (mild, moderate, severe or incapacitating), what foods you have eaten and what you were doing prior to the attack. For women, it may be necessary for you to track your periods and your use of oral contraceptives or hormone-replacement medications.