Headache — Hope Through Research

Written by Dan Mathiesen


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Muscle contraction headaches appear to involverepparttar tightening or tensing of facial and neck muscles.

Traction and inflammatory headaches are symptoms of other disorders, ranging from stroke to sinus infection. Some people have more than one type of headache.

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When is Headache a Warning of a More Serious Condition?

Like other types of pain, headaches can serve as warning signals of more serious disorders. This is particularly true for headaches caused by traction or inflammation.

Traction headaches can occur ifrepparttar 115369 pain-sensitive parts ofrepparttar 115370 head are pulled, stretched, or displaced, as, for example, when eye muscles are tensed to compensate for eyestrain.

Stroke. Headache may accompany several conditions that can lead to stroke, including hypertension or high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, and heart disease. Headaches are also associated with completed stroke, when brain cells die from lack of sufficient oxygen.

Many stroke-related headaches can be prevented by careful management ofrepparttar 115371 patient's condition through diet, exercise, and medication.

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Conclusion

If you suffer from headaches and none ofrepparttar 115372 standard treatments help, do not despair. Some people find that their headaches disappear once they deal with a troubled marriage, pass their certifying board exams, or resolve some other stressful problem. Others find that if they control their psychological reaction to stress,repparttar 115373 headaches disappear.

For those who cannot say no, or who get headaches anyway, today's headache research offers hope. The work of scientists aroundrepparttar 115374 world promises to improve our understanding of this complex disorder and provide better tools to treat it.

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Top Ten Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Written by Linda Dessau


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5. Imagery - If you find that your mind is racing when you are trying to sleep, picture a viewpoint where you're traveling down a road. See your thoughts as signposts that you're passing. Concentrate on letting them pass right by.

6. Progressive muscle relxation - Imagine that a ball of light is traveling along your body, beginning atrepparttar top of your head, going down torepparttar 115368 tips of your toes, and then coming up again. As it passes your muscles, they fill with light and relax.

7. Take a nap - If your sleep has been interrupted or there've been unavoidable late nights, an afternoon nap can help you catch up. Experts advise that naps should be taken earlier inrepparttar 115369 afternoon, rather than later, and that we should keep them to 30 minutes or less. This will avoid disrupting your sleep at night.

8. Lavender Bath - Take a hot bath and add a couple of drops of lavender oil. Lavender has naturally occurring relaxing properties.

9. Chamomile Tea - Calmsrepparttar 115370 nervous system and helps to promote restful sleep.

10. Take 500 mg Calcium with 250 mg Magnesium at bedtime - The calcium has a calming effect, andrepparttar 115371 magnesium works along with it.

The advice and information in this article is not meant to replace medical advice. If you suspect you have a serious sleeping problem such as sleep apnea, or if you experience insomnia or extreme fatigue, please consult a healthcare professional.

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