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.

Today we’re going to talk about hidden food allergies. The first thing that it is important to understand is that there are different types of reactions to foods that we are allergic to. The most commonly understood and easily detected reaction is called a type 1 reaction or IgE reaction. With this type of reaction it is very easy to detect an allergy to a particular food. The symptoms of a Type 1 reaction are swelling of the throat, hives and an anaphylaxis type of reaction, a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic response. We are not focusing on that today because these allergies are very easily detected. The type of allergy I want to talk to you about would more likely fall into the category of food sensitivities which are the result of an entirely different immuno/ biological process altogether. One that instead of being an immediate reaction may take hours or even days to actually become apparent. This is one of the reasons that most people have trouble recognizing the relationship between the symptoms that they are experiencing with something that they ate days prior (type 3 or type 4 reactions), even though type 3 and type 4 reactions are much more common. In fact only 5 percent of the population is affected by the type 1 so that means that most are affected by the type 3 or 4 allergy which is the “hidden” type. How do you recognize whether or not you or someone you know could be experiencing a type 3 or 4 sensitivity or allergic reaction? The most common way of diagnosing such sensitivities is to undergo an elimination process where diet is severely restricted and then one by one foods are reintroduced into the diet (usually one food per week). This can take months or even years to complete!!! Until now this has been the “Gold Standard”! The news I am about to share with you is LIFE CHANGING!!! Say goodbye to the old gold standard because now there is a very simple in home test which will detect hidden food allergies! I know of a woman who suffered migraines for 18 years. She had been through test after test week after week and the doctors kept saying “there is nothing wrong” as they proceeded to prescribe another medication for her migraines. She spent thousands on these tests; in fact one of them cost her $1,200.00! After much arm twisting she took the in home test (for $99.00) and viola!!! The in home test revealed that she was allergic to foods in the mustard family. She is proceeding with the recommended protocol and I am happy to report NO MORE MIGRAINES! Another woman suffered from severe eczema for most of her life. There were times when she was house ridden for the better part of a week. After taking the in home test, she found out she was allergic to dairy. She is now on her way to living a normal life. Now I am not a doctor nor am I saying that we “cured them”. In fact that would be a felony (Thank you FDA). We simply detected the allergy and gave them the gastrointestinal support they needed to heal. Typically once the GI tract has healed itself; it has been found that the food can then be reintroduced with no further reactions! The strange thing is that this type of test has been used by physicians for years with amazing success but it isn’t promoted widely. This is because most doctors tend to focus on Type 1 allergies instead of the other 2. Let’s look at food allergies and sensitivities a little closer; shall we? In a typical type 1 the food antigens can trigger the mast cell mechanism at any point in their journey through the body. Lip, tongue, throat burning and swelling are most obvious symptoms of this. The antigen may not react in gastro intestinal tract but activate Type 1 responses in blood or target organs, especially lungs and connective tissue. The onset of “immediate reactions” may be delayed hours after eating offending foods. Major symptoms include: flushing, swelling, shortness of breath, fast heart rate, panic, pain, and confusion. What happens when dealing with a type 3 or 4 reaction (hidden sensitivity) is quite different. In this type of reaction the antibodies bind directly to the food particles themselves as they enter the blood stream. Then they form different sizes of circulating immune complex. This complex is comprised of the allergens and the antibodies that reacted to it becoming bound together and then circulating in the blood stream. It is important to understand that in this case there is a delayed reaction of symptoms not seen with the Type 1 reaction. Also unlike Type 1 reactions, type 3 and 4 are usually from a food that you eat OFTEN and even CRAVE. In fact cravings are common as are withdrawal symptoms. The numbers here are huge! It is thought that nearly 60 to 80 million Americans suffer from this type of reaction. What are the symptoms of type 3 %26 4 reactions? There are hundreds of them! (Hold on to your chair.) You know someone who is affected by this. Tinnitus, recurrent ear infections, asthma, dark circles under the eyes (allergic shiners also seen in children reacting to vaccines), chronic digestive problems (diarrhea, constipation and heartburn), spastic colon, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel, fluctuations in blood sugar, joint and muscle pain, fluid retention, brain fog and or mental confusion, irritability, eczema and many others. In fact studies have shown that even (temporary) changes in your voice or hoarseness can take place as the result of these reactions! The good news is that they are reversible but a skin test will not detect their presence. How do we end up with these reactions or sensitivities? Lack of breast feeding is one culprit. When breast feeding became unpopular asthma became epidemic. This is largely due to an immunoglobulin deficiency, as human immunoglobulin is not contained in cow’s milk. Food sensitivities of all types are far more prominent in babies who were not breast fed. Let’s think about that… When a baby is born it is meant for that baby to have mommy’s breast milk. The intestine is somewhat porous. All of the foods going through the intestine are being exposed to the blood stream in a way does not take place after weaning, when porous elements of the intestine gradually begin to close. The food that passes through the intestine from that point forward is not directly exposed to the blood as it would be in earlier years. In fact many people who have wheat allergies were fed wheat based formulas when they were infants!! It is also important to note that when genetically modified soy was introduced into the UK, soy allergies skyrocketed by 50 percent and I suspect that many other GMOs are causing allergic reactions among the unsuspecting populace at large. See the GMO Trilogy for more information on the devastating effects of genetically modified food. If you sit back and think or better yet, keep a mental note of this article, I am sure you will encounter someone you know who meets the criteria or has the symptoms mentioned above. I STRONGLY encourage you to let them see this information because it just might CHANGE THEIR LIFE! Stay tuned for next weeks’ “Custom Health 4 You News” Hidden Food Allergies Part 2. Until then… Yours in health and wellness! Tiffane If you want to learn more about hidden food sensitivities and The in home test; The Allertest visit http://www.customhealth4you.com/Allertest.html Tiffane Coe has been healing herself naturally for the past 5 years! She is a staunch opponent of CODEX ALIMENTARIUS and believes that supplements should remain legal without a prescription. Since switching to a mostly organic diet and supplementing she has not been on any form of medication including antibiotics. Her 9 year old daughter is also medication and antibiotic free for two and a half years. To learn more visit http://customhealth4you.com

Acupuncture and Headaches – How Can Acupuncture Provide Headache Relief?

A headache is one common problem suffered by millions of people across the globe. A research has proved that about more than 45 million people in the United States suffer from chronic headaches and unfortunately, 28 million people suffer from severe migraines. To worsen the scenario, about 4 per cent of adults suffer from headache on a daily basis. This is a bad news, but this bitter truth has to be swallowed because, one cannot run away anywhere from this inevitable problem. Sometimes, the headaches take such a severe shape that people are forced to take pain killers. However, these provide only temporary relief. Sometimes these pain relieving medications leave many side effects to the patients. The treatments option known as acupuncture has emerged as a boon to people who are suffering from frequent headaches. Even chronic headaches can be treated successfully with acupuncture without having to worry about any of the side effects. The efficiency of acupuncture is such that it has reduced the use of medication in almost all the places across the globe. According to a study conducted by the University of North Carolina School of medicine showed that acupuncture when combined with management of medical science has a tendency to enhance the quality of life in most people who suffer from chronic headaches. Acupuncture works well where medical management fails. The medical science based in China believes that one of the primary causes of headache is the blockage in the smooth flow of Qi energy and blood. The acupuncture treatments primarily focus on eliminating this blockage. It may also require needling of the site of pain in conjunction with other related energy channels. The duration and frequency of the acupuncture treatment will depend on the response of the patient towards the treatment provided. One can also drink some sort of Chinese herbal formulae along with this treatment. In order to manage and reduce the frequency and severity of headaches, one requires to do the following: a) Manage stressb) Minimize the consumption of caffeinec) Eating a balanced dietd) Staying away from fried and greasy foodse) Limiting the intake of soupsIf you are suffering from recurrent headache, you must follow the instruction given by your health care professionals.Make sure that the acupuncturist that you appoint for yourself is well experienced in the field and had a lot of satisfied clients.Acupuncture can be referred to as an effective treatment modality. The treatment option has to be applied to headaches starting from the earliest of TCT. Acupuncture can prove effective in a lot of headache treatment such as migraines, cervicogenic headache and cluster headaches. Acupuncture works towards relaxing the muscles that become really tense during the times of stress. It also works towards restoring the proper balance of chemicals as these abnormal levels tend to headache. The best part is that migraine suffers can get remarkable relief via the process of acupuncture. Make sure that the acupuncturists you appoint is well experience and reputed.

Treating Migraines with Feverfew

Feverfew is most commonly used in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches. Migraines are extremely common and can be very difficult to treat. Other methods of relieving pain have been explored because, for many migraine sufferers, conventional treatments have not been successful. Feverfew is one of the most successful forms of alternative treatments that have been found for treating migraines. Many studies have been conducted which have validated the already existing knowledge of many herbalists: feverfew is a great tool for helping to prevent migraines in many cases. Although feverfew had long been used for treating headaches, its popularity declined with the advent of modern medicine. The herb has resurged into medical interest after the wife of a doctor who worked for the British National Coal Board had been suffering from migraines and was told by a coal miner to trey chewing on two feverfew leaves a day. After trying the herb, the woman noticed improvement, with fewer and less severe migraines. Her husband then urged a migraine specialist in London, Dr. E. Stewart Johnson, to test feverfew, with the results of several studies now showing it to be effective. Dr. Johnson agreed to try the herb because he had many patients who had been suffering from migraine pain for years and had yet to find a successful treatment. Originally, he tried the herbal remedy on only ten of his patients. The results of this trial were so promising that it led to a study of another 270 of his patients, with seventy percent reporting that they received significant improvement when receiving feverfew for their headache pain. Following this, a group of researchers in the City of London Migraine Clinic were led by Dr. Johnson to conduct a study, which was reported in the British Medical Journal, investigating seventeen patients who had already been using feverfew for at least three months. All were asked to discontinue use of their original method of treating with feverfew. Eight patients were given a capsule of feverfew, while the other nine were given a placebo. Those that were given a placebo had an increase in frequency and severity of headaches, nausea, and vomiting, while those that were given feverfew capsules had no increase in frequency or severity of their migraines. This research has led to the belief that feverfew is advantageous in the prevention of migraines. Many other studies have been done to further test the effects of feverfew. It has been concluded that feverfew treatment is effective and there were always definite improvements in the group that used feverfew. Additionally, there were no serious side-effects that appeared to exist. Feverfew seems to have similar properties as NSAIDs such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Also, the parthenolide that is found in feverfew is the main inhibitor for the formation of compounds that promote inflammation. Parthenolide reduces the secretory activity of blood platelets and white blood cells. This is important because migraines are thought to be associated with abnormal platelet behavior, as they are responsible for the release of serotonin, which constricts blood vessels and leads to migraine pain. Feverfew is now recognized by the British and Canadian governments as a migraine treatment and is often prescribed by doctors. Many physicians and pharmacists have recent began to take more interest in the use of herbal remedies, especially since patients are beginning to become more interested in natural methods of healing.

Aromatherapy Bath

An aromatherapy tub is an ideal manner to finish a lengthy, active, and hectic day. Aromatherapy acts on your sense of odor carrying the normal goodness of the vital oil you used through your whole system and psyche providing an enjoyable consequence. Aromatherapy tub has nearly the consequence of an aromatherapy massage; it calms your muscles, conditions your rind and soothes your psyche and feeling. Aromatherapy tub products carry particular vital oil blends to get maximum influence on your rind and system. Aromatherapy tub products carry particular vital oil blends to get maximum influence on your rind and system. They are designed to offer you with loosening and harmony. Some tub products are tub oils infiltrate deep into the pores providing sustenance to the rind; such oils are vanilla which calms the system and psyche, sea fog which stimulates the senses and lavender which calms and relaxes your whole being. Mandarin vital oils are proper to take when one is suffering from acne, oily or boring rind, strain and wrinkles. Linden flower vital oil is better to take to alleviate headaches, migraines and to handle strain. tub gunpowder aromatherapy merchandise is merely used by adding it to your tub bathtub filled with hot/warm water. Chamomile vital oil works really easily when one is looking to loosen and look quiet. Some vital oils are known to be really amorous in nature; few drops your favourite oil will assist you and your partner to loosen allowing impassioned moments to outpouring. It can too merely be used to help in your enjoyment of your tub, to look the balminess of flowing water. Aromatherapy tub products are especially made to let you have the goodness of a spa in your toilet. They are easy to take and simple to keep. Aromatherapy brings you in contact with your inner power, using it to uplift your spirits and system easily being. Aromatherapy can be achieved in many forms, from lighting a candle in your room to just plugging in an air freshener. Today, aromatherapy bath recipes are popular among both men and women. More and more people are taking aromatic baths for the simple pleasure of inhaling pleasant smells while relaxing in the soothing warmth of water. Aromatherapy bath recipes are beneficial for two reasons. First is that water itself is a powerful compound and for many years. The second reason why aromatherapy bath recipe is beneficial is the fact that the water used is warm. The warmth of the bath helps stimulate the oil, allowing it to be better absorbed by the skin. Warmth also provides an excellent moisturizing effect.

Aromatherapy of Rome Candles

Aromatherapy of Rome candles one of the almost favorite types of candles in the reality. Aromatherapy of Rome candles are considered to develop perhaps the almost hot and smoldering scents of old rome. These candles gain incredulously by evoking the tranquil and curative quiet. These candles are designed specifically to be powerful enough to just the correct intention, in that they are not overly feeble and still not then too strong and powerful that they are annoying or irritating. Aromatherapy of Rome candles go in a big kind of scents and colors. Each candle has been created to elicit a distinct lot of feelings. Aromatherapy has been researched for many years and is now accepted to be a legitimate method of therapy that uses fragrant materials to assist handle and heal sure popular ailments. There are many distinct types of Aromatherapy of Rome candles to select away from, including: Balance candle, with lavender; Speculation candle, with patchouli and ylang ylang. Reflective candle, with honeysuckle and lemon; Sensuous candle, with ylang ylang and myristica fragrans; Relaxation candle, with lavender and tangerine. Tranquillity candle, with chamaemelum nobilis and honeysuckle. There are too Aromatherapy of Rome frosted jar candles that you can purchase. Aromatherapy is said to assist the patient loosen, alleviate strain and better one’s whole character of living. It is for this cause that Aromatherapy of Rome candles have get then favorite. Every Aromatherapy of Rome Candle will be labeled with the figure of the fragrance and a remark on what effects this specific aroma should get on the human patient. Aromatherapy of Rome candles are almost usually used to alleviate strain and handle new ailments, such as migraines or muscle aches. Some consumption Aromatherapy of Rome candles at job. It is said that the soothing effects of the candles can sooth still the almost hectic job day. People that have children and are under a plenty of strain will gain almost from this use. One of the almost popular uses of Aromatherapy of Rome candles is to blow one while taking a lengthy warm tub. The candles produce a relaxed air and really heighten the relaxing therapy of the warm tub. Candles can be burned individually or in combinations to produce an enjoyable strain available air that just about anyone can love. To discover the candles there are many locations accessible that provide these candles, and the better manner to discover the position nearest to you would be by using the Internet.

Some Essential Oils for Aromatherapy Bath

Aromatherapy is the practice of controlled use of essential oils to maintain and promote physical, psychological, and spiritual well being. Aromatherapy is the science of using these essential oils, and the scents from those oils, to bring about positive changes in the mind and the body. Aromatherapy also advocates practices of taking bath using one of those exotic essential oils; for many of us, a hot and relaxing bath is both a way to calm down tired bodies and relieve stress. A hot bath with one of your favorite oils adds a new experience to your life, which is otherwise straining and equally boring. Essential oils also called “oil of life”.It is soothing and refreshing, when added to your bath tub. Thus, these oils compel us to think over using them at least once a day to feel invigorated. A true aromatherapy salt is scented with essential oils because aromatherapy benefit is a result of the herbal properties of a natural essential oil. Various oils used in a aromatherapy bath. Some aromatherapy bath include rosemary essential oil is great to use when one is looking to relax achy muscles. It is also good for dull skin, gout, tiredness and poor circulation. Geranium essential oils are good for treating acne, cellulite, oily skin and even menopausal symptoms. Jasmine vital oil is truly better for helping to hoist one’s climate. It is too better for treating arid and susceptible rind, fatigue and labour pains. Jasmine is better to take when one is gently depressed. It too helps to encourage feelings of trust. Linden flower vital oil is better to take to alleviate headaches, migraines and to handle strain. It is too good to take when one is having problem falling to sleep. Peppermint vital oils assist individuals who sustain from asthma, headaches, sinuses, dizziness and headaches. Basil vital oil helps you get or remain mentally awake. It is too really calming and helps alleviate feelings of nervousness. Eucalyptus essential oil is really good for helping one breath clearly. Use Sweet Orange to treat muscular tension, poor circulation, obesity, water retention, bronchitis, colds, constipation, and stress-related symptoms Orange is another essential oil that is great for lifting one’s mood. Patchouli oil has a beneficial effect on the skin, helping with infections, and insect bites. Chamomile essential oil works very well when one is looking to relax and feel calm. There are many more essential oils that can be added, many which can help treat some type of ailment, body or mind. Tea Tree is strong disinfectant, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal.

Why Acupuncture Tampa Has Continued To Flourish

Tampa, a city in the Florida provides recognized clinics and treatments that cure various diseases with the help of acupuncture. In the acupuncture treatment, it is assumed that when body has imbalances of energy, a person faces several health problems. Clinics in Tampa provide acupuncture treatments to heal ear, nose and throat problems. Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, circulatory disorders are also treated with the acupuncture therapy. Along with these basic disorders, many of the clinics provide therapies to treat Urogenital as well as Gynecological disorders. Patients suffering with musculoskeletal, emotional or physical disorders can also visit such clinics for better treatments. Some of the acupuncture centers in the Tampa help patients who want to get rid of various addictions related to alcohol and nicotine. Along with healing, the disease acupuncture centers in the Tampa provide various services that include nutritional counseling, stress reduction, functional medicines, and digital infrared thermal treatments. Nutritional counseling helps and inspires patients in building blocks of excellent health. Stress reduction services helps to reduce the stress and tension. Some of the acupuncture centers provide the services to cure pain disorders especially in back, neck, and shoulders. These centers give systematic treatments of acupuncture for facial rejuvenation and periodontal diseases, Trauma injuries, arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, migraines and various allergies. In some of the treatment of acupuncture, manual process is used where as some times electro acupuncture and electric stimulation helps in treatments. Many of the centers conduct several acupuncture affinity programs all over United States that are helpful in healing the disease if the person is unable to come in Tampa. Among all the centers, some of the centers provide urgent treatment along with helicopters and ambulance conveniences. This facility is useful to treat acute cases. Besides these facilities, patients are covered with various health, and medical policies. These policies will protect the patients in unfavorable situations. Senior citizens also make use of such services along with other amenities given to them. Many of patients prefer to be treated in Tampa as these centers are provided with many facilities and are quite effective. Treatments in Tampa are based on the Chinese ancient assumptions of energy. According to them energy is called as the Qi and it is considered as this energy flows in the meridians of the body just like river ebb and flow on earth surface. The organs of the body have corresponding sets of channels or meridians. Imbalance of this energy results in health problems. Therefore, to balance this energy acupuncture is used. Body is consisting of several acupoint and that are situated in small depression in the skin that called the gates. In this area the meridians or the channels comes close to the skin surface. In the acupuncture treatment, these gates are used to open and close with the help of the needles to adjust the blood circulation in the body organs as well as to eject the toxic influence from the organs.

Get Help From Head to Toe with MemFo!

It is common knowledge how a memory foam mattress can help you on the way to a truly relaxing sleep experience, but few companies selling memory foam products will give you details on how you and your body stand to benefit from owning such a mattress…This article examines how sleeping on a memory foam mattress can benefit your body, from head to toe!HeadMemory foam pillows are as widely available as the mattresses themselves, and these can help your head in a number of ways. They are an extremely valuable asset for fighting headaches and migraines by relieving the pressures which can build up around your shoulders and neck when laying on a conventional pillow. Doctors and medical experts also believe that memory foam can help prevent tinnitus – which is a temporary ringing in your ears, often brought on by prolonged exposure to loud music!Neck %26 ShouldersMemory foam adapts to the individual contours of the users body, and it therefore helps to maintain proper alignment in your back, neck and shoulders, thus significantly reducing general aches and pains brought about when your body rests still for a long time in an unnatural position. This can prevent and even cure problems such as spondylitis (a form of arthritis which affects the spinal joints) and spondyl arthropathies such as Reiters syndrome and psoriatic arthritis.Memory foam products can ease pain and discomfort in the shoulders brought on by fibromyalgia.Arms %26 HandsRegular sufferers of tennis elbow (a condition where the elbow becomes particularly stiff, tender and painful, can benefit immeasurably from the ‘shaping’ properties of memory foam. These shaping properties also make memory foam a particularly effective weapon for combating “pins and needles”, numb arms and “dead hand” problems.Upper BackKyphosis is a condition whereby the spine will begin to curve unnaturally due to prolonged abnormal pressure, and because your memory foam mattress will mould to your particular shape, it is great for preventing or even correcting this curvature (which can lead to serious discomfort) and many other common back problems.Ribs %26 RibcageYour ribs and ribcage protect your lungs, and abnormal strain on them while asleep can lead to respiratory problems through the night. The adjustable properties of memory foam mattresses mean that it will adjust itself to suit your individual posture, significantly reducing the pressure on your ribcage, thus helping you to breathe (and sleep) much easier!Lower Back %26 HipsMemory foam products are ideal for people who suffer from lower back, sciatic and sacroiliac pains. A memory foam mattress will offer reduced pressure on your hips compared to a standard equivalent.KneesMemory foam can be a particularly useful purchase for people who have undergone knee surgery, however they can also benefit people who enjoy regular physical activity which often results in aching knees and legs. Ankles and FeetPains brought about by restless leg syndrome and Achilles tendon problems can easily be overcome by upgrading to a memory foam mattress. Because this revolutionary mattress technology evenly distributes pressures exerted on your body while asleep, it is particularly useful for those people who find getting into the comfort zone in bed difficult.