Some people exercise too little... and some exercise too much!
Too much exercise puts stress on the whole body. So your body has to downgrade some functions in order to survive. Obviously the heart and brain need to have priority. Otherwise you die!
Typically the kidney/adrenal system is the one that is most overworked. This system regulates (among other things) your blood pressure. So it is not unusual for those who exercise too much to have too high or too low blood pressure... both which can contribute to headaches and migraines.
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Headache and Migraine Relief Observation
Monday I had a headache from pushing myself too hard over the weekend. Sometimes this is a difficult headache to get rid of. For me, there was a sinus pressure component as well as pain at the back of the head up to my eye with throbbing... I guess I would call that a "Combo Headache"!
It was so intense that it was hard for me to just 'breathe it away'. Especially since I was at work and had a lot of things on my plate. I took a few short breaks and did a special kind of breathing which helped drain my sinuses. This did reduce the pain from a 9 (scale 0 - 10) to a 3 or 4 but did not clear it all away. When I pinched the point on my hand the pain dropped to about 1 ... as long as I held the point. A bit hard to work (type on the keyboard)at the same time!
When I went home I took some Feverfew, sat on the couch and worked with my breathing and held the Large Intestine point on my hand, laid the back of my head on the couch where my head was tender and stayed quiet for about 15 minutes. Cleared it completely. Drank some water and went to bed. Slept well and woke up refreshed.
So, I know that sometimes it is harder than other times to eliminate a headache...
Let me know about your observations and results, OK?
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
It was so intense that it was hard for me to just 'breathe it away'. Especially since I was at work and had a lot of things on my plate. I took a few short breaks and did a special kind of breathing which helped drain my sinuses. This did reduce the pain from a 9 (scale 0 - 10) to a 3 or 4 but did not clear it all away. When I pinched the point on my hand the pain dropped to about 1 ... as long as I held the point. A bit hard to work (type on the keyboard)at the same time!
When I went home I took some Feverfew, sat on the couch and worked with my breathing and held the Large Intestine point on my hand, laid the back of my head on the couch where my head was tender and stayed quiet for about 15 minutes. Cleared it completely. Drank some water and went to bed. Slept well and woke up refreshed.
So, I know that sometimes it is harder than other times to eliminate a headache...
Let me know about your observations and results, OK?
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Headache and Migraine Relief Tip # 11
Well, the previous post talked about 'low blood sugar' as a possible trigger for headaches and migraines... Now, let's look at the other side of blood sugar imbalance... High Blood Sugar. This is also a trigger for chemical and systemic imbalances that can lead to headaches and migraines.
What can you do about that?
Give this a try my friends!
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
What can you do about that?
- Exercise
- Breathe longer and deeper
- Take a supplement like Gymnema Sylvestre
- Use a GTF (Glucose Tolerant Factor) supplement (Chromium, Magnesium, B6)
- Reduce your intake of high Glycemic Index foods (refined carbs mostly)
- Smile more :-)
Give this a try my friends!
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Headache and Migraine Relief Tip # 10
Low blood sugar...
When the sugar level in your blood (glucose) gets low then one possible consequence is to get a headache or become light headed.
The solution here is simple... eat something! Try something that is not too sweet so you don't just cycle between the low blood sugar and high blood sugar states.
Think nuts, seeds, protein, etc. This kind of food will be stabilizing to your blood sugar. Simple solution don't you think? Yet I have found that lots of you start off with coffee in the a.m., don't eat breakfast, skip lunch because of time pressures (or don't 'feel' hungry) and your lack of blood sugar affects your minds, bodies and/or feelings. Thanks for reading! Karl
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
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When the sugar level in your blood (glucose) gets low then one possible consequence is to get a headache or become light headed.
The solution here is simple... eat something! Try something that is not too sweet so you don't just cycle between the low blood sugar and high blood sugar states.
Think nuts, seeds, protein, etc. This kind of food will be stabilizing to your blood sugar. Simple solution don't you think? Yet I have found that lots of you start off with coffee in the a.m., don't eat breakfast, skip lunch because of time pressures (or don't 'feel' hungry) and your lack of blood sugar affects your minds, bodies and/or feelings. Thanks for reading! Karl
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Headache and Migraine Tip # 9
Here is another Utube Video utilizing a technique called EFT. I have been using this technique since February of 2000, though in a slightly different form. It works. Even though it may seem a bit strange. These acupuncture points are activated by tapping, which is one way Acupressure is practiced. (As I learn how to make my own videos I will post ones of my own! Kinda hard for an introvert, but it will be done...)
For long lasting headache and migraine relief you usually need to understand the underlying imbalances and find how to mitigate them and improve overall vitality. This can be done with most anyone.
This technique works by balancing the electrical field (or meridians) that Acupuncture is known for. Of the hundreds of people I have used this with over the last 9 years, I have never seen a time where it did not improve the symptom needing relief. Most of the time it reduces the pain level to zero. Even if it seems hokey, strange, whatever... when you need pain relief, quickly... then this is a great tool to learn.
Call for an appointment for your own personal training. 540.667.5800
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
For long lasting headache and migraine relief you usually need to understand the underlying imbalances and find how to mitigate them and improve overall vitality. This can be done with most anyone.
This technique works by balancing the electrical field (or meridians) that Acupuncture is known for. Of the hundreds of people I have used this with over the last 9 years, I have never seen a time where it did not improve the symptom needing relief. Most of the time it reduces the pain level to zero. Even if it seems hokey, strange, whatever... when you need pain relief, quickly... then this is a great tool to learn.
Call for an appointment for your own personal training. 540.667.5800
Enjoy!
Headache and Migraine Tip # 8
Here is a short video about a simple massage technique for reducing neck tension that can help relieve headaches and migraines.
Enjoy!
p.s. If you want to schedule a massage for headache relief
Call: 540-667-5800
We will try to fit you in right away!
Blue Ridge Therapeutic Massage & Natural Body Care Center
2228 Papermill Road Suite C
Winchester, VA 22601
p.s. If you want to schedule a massage for headache relief
Call: 540-667-5800
We will try to fit you in right away!
Blue Ridge Therapeutic Massage & Natural Body Care Center
2228 Papermill Road Suite C
Winchester, VA 22601
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
Monday, October 19, 2009
Headache and Migraine Tip # 7
And now Headache and Migraine Tip # 7... The eyes have it! Well, what I mean here is that there are a number of acupressure points around the eyes (both eyes). Most help with sinus pressure but all of them can help reduce or eliminate headaches and migraines.
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
As alway, remember, if headaches continue or are severe, please, please, please see your qualified health care provider! Thank you for your attention! Karl
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