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Unlocking the Power of Meditation: Meditative Discipline
Developing a meditation practice is a two-stage process. Meditative discipline is the second stage.
The first step of the second stage is to find time to meditate daily. Whether you sign up for a class or simply take small amounts of time out of your day, most pe... | null | null | null | null | null |
Tips for Relaxing in a Hot Bath
One of my favorite after work rituals is a hot bath, a habit that lends relaxation and therapeutic benefits to the body year-round. In ancient times, herbal baths were employed to help the sick, while mineral baths were used for detoxification. Some cultures even believed that bathing of... | null | null | null | null | null |
Bathing Suit Blues: Coping With Self-Image
Say the words "bathing suit blues" and everybody knows what you mean. Big butt exposure. Overhanging flab. Unsightly varicose veins. Botched-up shaving jobs. One woman said she hated wearing a bathing suit in public so much that she bought a house with a pool. Another is still... | null | null | null | null | null |
Many men can relate to women facing the disappointment and sadness of hair loss. Ladies who do lose their hair often change schedules or limit activities to avoid embarrassment. There are many reasons why female hair loss happens, most of which are different from the causes found in men, and several nutritional approac... | null | null | null | null | null |
Premenstrual Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms
Here is a checklist of possible signs and symptoms of PMS:
Bloating and weight gain. Do your jeans feel tighter as your period approaches?
Tension, anxiety or crying spells. Do you find yourself overreacting to stress or setbacks? Do you have a short fuse just before your perio... | null | null | null | null | null |
1. Cooling off those hot flashes without hormone therapy
Try dressing in light layers that can be taken off when a hot flash starts; using a hand-held, battery-operated fan; and taking a tepid or cool shower before bedtime. For some women, alcohol or caffeine trigger hot flashes, so it can help to avoid these substance... | null | null | null | null | null |
Post Menopause: Now what?
Post menopause is the final phase of the menopausal transition, when the hormones have found a new balance. According to Dr. Michele Moore in The Only Menopause Guide You'll Need (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000), "for most women it is a time of quiet after the storm."
Symptoms of Post Me... | null | null | null | null | null |
Preparing for Menopause
You can't stop menopause, but you can prepare for its arrival. These strategies can help make your transition to menopause and your postmenopausal years healthy:
Be prepared for how and why your body will change
Be informed about health issues after age 50
Develop a wellness plan that includes r... | null | null | null | null | null |
Questions to Ask Your Menopause Doctor
Review the following "Questions To Ask" about menopause so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.
1. How many women in my age group do you treat? What percentage does this number represent of your total practice?
2. Are you comfo... | null | null | null | null | null |
Welcome to Menopause
Welcome to the rest of your life! Menopause, according to the doctors, is that six months to one year after you have your last period. This time of life is defined by exactly what the word means: the cessation of your monthly flow. But that's not the whole story.
The physical and emotional changes ... | null | null | null | null | null |
1. Antibiotic Use Promotes Yeast Infection
If you need to take antibiotics, you may wind up with a yeast infection. The use of antibiotics, particularly tetracycline, will frequently tip the balance among the normal microorganisms of the vagina, allowing harmful bacteria to dominate vaginal flora. Antibiotics suppress ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Among the strategies that may help women prevent vaginal yeast infections are:
Keep the external genital area clean and dry.
Avoid irritating soaps (including bubble bath) and vaginal sprays.
Change tampons and sanitary napkins frequently.
Wear loose cotton (rather than nylon) underwear that doesn't trap moisture.
Afte... | null | null | null | null | null |
In the past, treatment for yeast infections with an antifungal medication typically would begin only after a diagnosis from a health care professional. Today, many over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal medications are available, including creams, ointments, suppositories or tablets. These medications include:
butoconazole ... | null | null | null | null | null |
1. Give yourself the best odds after treatment for cervical cancer or precancerous conditions.
If you smoke, look seriously for opportunities or resources to quit. Smoking exposes your body to cancer-causing chemicals that promote the growth of cervical cancer. The chemicals produced by tobacco smoke may damage the DNA... | null | null | null | null | null |
How to Prevent Skin Cancer
Noted dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, author of The Wrinkle Cure, gives these skin cancer prevention tips so you can prevent skin cancer year-round.
Dr. Perricone, an assistant professor at Yale University, is an expert on preserving and restoring the skin through nutrition and lifestyle ch... | null | null | null | null | null |
Therapy for Dealing With Cancer
Being told that you have cancer can be devastating. A thousand frightening thoughts race through your mind. "Am I going to die?" "How bad will the pain be?" "What about my family? "How will they handle the news?"
In addition to the anxiety surrounding the illness itself, living with canc... | null | null | null | null | null |
Cancer and Bone Pain
Q: How common is bone pain in people with cancer, and what is the best way to treat it?
A: Many cancer patients experience bone pain regardless of where the disease first strikes. Bone pain is usually the result of a tumor invading bone or due to weakened bones. It can be either close to the origin... | null | null | null | null | null |
Cancer Pain Q & A
"Cancer patients may have pain for a variety of reasons; it may be an effect of the cancer itself or a result of the treatment methods. There are many methods for controlling pain, including pain medications, nerve blocks, physical therapy, and techniques such as relaxation and imagery. Cancer pain al... | null | null | null | null | null |
Cancer pain and symptoms of cancer pain are a concern for many people who suffer from skin cancer. Pain expert Dr. Scott Fishman answers questions about cancer pain and symptoms of cancer pain:
Q: How come some people don't feel cancer pain until it is too late?
A: Pain travels along nerve pathways (think of them as hi... | null | null | null | null | null |
Nerve Block and Cancer
Q: When is a nerve-deadening block recommended?
A: Cancer pain often stems from growing tumors and injured tissue, so an effective block for it may be a neurolytic procedure, meaning a treatment to destroy nerves. Neurolytic blocks are appropriate only when the pain is clearly identified as comin... | null | null | null | null | null |
Cancer medication and the effects of cancer pain medication may not always be easily apparent. Cancer medication and pain expert Dr. Scott Fishman answer questions about cancer pain medication and cancer pain:
Q: What are the side effects of medication used to control cancer pain?
A: Unpleasant side effects from cancer... | null | null | null | null | null |
If you feel that you are already working hard to lower your blood pressure, you may not need to change a thing. But ask yourself these questions:
Am I eating healthfully? Am I keeping track of the amount of salt in my diet?
Is my weight at a healthy level?
Am I a nonsmoker?
Am I exercising a minimum of 30 minutes a day... | null | null | null | null | null |
Are high blood pressure medicines for me?
Not everyone with high blood pressure needs to take medicine. Only you and your doctor can determine if medicine is right for you. In general, your doctor makes the decision based on the following factors:
how high your blood pressure is
whether you have damage to your blood ve... | null | null | null | null | null |
Keys to Controlling Your Blood Pressure
Here are the main steps you can take to prevent or reduce high blood pressure.
Eat a balanced diet that is low in sodium.
Avoid unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking too much alcohol.
Lose any excess weight.
Have your blood pressure checked as often as your doctor recomm... | null | null | null | null | null |
Table salt, called sodium, is associated with increases in blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, you may be more sensitive to the effects of salt in your diet. You may also be more sensitive to salt in your diet if you are African American or elderly, or if you have diabetes.
The benefits of eating less salt... | null | null | null | null | null |
How does calcium affect my blood pressure?
Calcium helps keep the smooth muscles that line your blood vessels toned. Some studies show that people who get enough calcium in their diets tend to have lower rates of high blood pressure. An added bonus of getting enough calcium in your diet is that it can also help protect... | null | null | null | null | null |
The Salt Connection
Eating too much table salt is linked to high blood pressure.
Some people are salt sensitive. This means that eating salt has a greater effect on their blood pressure than it does on others who aren't salt sensitive.
African Americans, older people, and those who have high blood pressure or diabetes ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Lack of exercise is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. People who are inactive are much more likely to develop heart disease than active people. Anyone who is at risk for heart disease should start a program of regular physical activity. But first, check with your doctor to see where you should begin.
Exer... | null | null | null | null | null |
When you follow an intensive lifestyle change program, like that recommended by Dr. Dean Ornish, you need to spend at least an hour of your day learning and using techniques that will help you respond to stress more positively when it occurs. These techniques include directed breathing, meditation, prayer, progressive ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Healthcare providers measure blood pressure with an instrument called a blood pressure monitor, or sphygmomanometer . The monitor includes a cuff, a pump with a valve, and a gauge. This is how the process occurs:
Your healthcare provider wraps the cuff around your upper arm. The provider will make sure that the cuff is... | null | null | null | null | null |
Are there alternative or complementary cholesterol therapies?
Treating High Cholesterol With Alternative Treatments
If you are using or considering any alternative or complementary treatment for cholesterol, talk with your doctor and other healthcare providers. They can tell you how best to use these along with your co... | null | null | null | null | null |
How Do I Make Intensive Changes to My Exercise Program to Control My Cholesterol?
There are no significant differences between the intensive programs and other exercise programs for a healthy heart. You should always make exercise part of the other healthy changes you are making in your life, such as eating a low-fat d... | null | null | null | null | null |
Are Cholesterol Lowering Dietary Changes for Me?
How Dietary Changes Can Help Everyone benefits from making healthy choices in what they eat. When you have high cholesterol, it's especially beneficial to make the effort to eat foods that are healthy for your heart. Except in rare cases, making changes to your diet is a... | null | null | null | null | null |
How can I cut the cholesterol in my diet?
You don't need to eat any foods that contain cholesterol. Your body makes all the cholesterol you need. Eating too much cholesterol-rich food may raise your blood cholesterol. Only foods from animal sources contain cholesterol. Foods high in cholesterol include meats, especiall... | null | null | null | null | null |
How High Cholesterol Leads to Heart Attack and Stroke
Cholesterol can stick to your artery walls. As it builds up, it forms plaque. This narrows the space inside your arteries through which blood can flow. Eventually, plaque can block blood flow.
The buildup of plaque is called hardening of the arteries, or atheroscler... | null | null | null | null | null |
How does diabetes affect my risk for high cholesterol?
Untreated or poorly controlled diabetes can lead to a number of serious health problems, including heart and blood vessel disease. Even if you have your diabetes under control, you're at greater risk for heart attack and stroke than someone who does not have diabet... | null | null | null | null | null |
How can I eat lower cholesterol foods when I eat out?
Many restaurants now feature low-fat, low-cholesterol choices. Some display the heart symbol or may indicate in some other way that certain items are heart-healthy. When you see this on a menu, it means the restaurant has made this statement on its own. There's no p... | null | null | null | null | null |
How do medicines that lower cholesterol work?
The cholesterol in your blood comes from two sources: your liver and the foods you eat. Some of the cholesterol that's produced by your liver is released into your bowel with bile. Some of it, however, is sent directly into your blood. Your intestines absorb the cholesterol... | null | null | null | null | null |
Treating High CholesterolThe options. Your doctor may prescribe any combination of the following to treat your high cholesterol:
a healthy, low-fat diet and increased exercise plan
a weight-loss program
a plan to stop smoking
medicine to lower your cholesterol
The outcome. Effective treatment has the following results:... | null | null | null | null | null |
How much cholesterol can I have?
The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that most people eat less than 200 mg of cholesterol a day. Many of us eat more. The average American man eats 360 mg of cholesterol each day. The average American woman eats between 220 mg and 260 mg.
How Much Cholesterol Is in Comm... | null | null | null | null | null |
Will an LDL 130 or higher & heart disease risk affect treatment?
I don't have coronary heart disease or diabetes. My LDL - known as bad cholesterol - is 130 mg/dL or higher. I have two or more other CHD risk factors of heart disease. And my doctor has told me that my risk for developing heart disease or having a heart ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Recommended Cholesterol Levels for Healthy Individuals
Use the charts below to find out what the results from your fasting cholesterol test, called the lipid profile, mean. There are separate charts for total cholesterol, LDL - the bad cholesterol, and HDL - the good cholesterol. Look in the left column for the number ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Recommended Cholesterol Levels for People at Risk for Heart Disease
If you have diabetes or heart disease, you need to keep your LDL cholesterol levels lower than the average person to help you stay as healthy as possible and reduce your risk of complications. Your recommended ranges for total cholesterol and HDL - the... | null | null | null | null | null |
Good overall fitness is based on aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility. Each of these is important. For the health of your heart, any type of exercise is better than none, but aerobic fitness has the most benefits. Aerobic activity is exercise that causes your body to use oxygen in order to burn fat for energy. Ty... | null | null | null | null | null |
What types of fat can I eat on a low cholesterol diet?
The Difference Between FatsThere are two major types of fat: saturated fat and unsaturated fat.
Saturated fat raises blood cholesterol. To help decrease LDL, known as the bad cholesterol, substitute unsaturated fats for saturated fats.
Unsaturated fat can be divide... | null | null | null | null | null |
What does it mean if I have high triglycerides?
A normal triglyceride level is less than 150 mg/dL. The May 2001 guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program say that high triglyceride levels put you at risk for developing heart disease. High levels are also often linked with the following:
Other risk fac... | null | null | null | null | null |
What does my triglyceride level mean?
In May 2001, the new guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program state that having high triglyceride levels, even with no other risk factors, puts you at risk for coronary heart disease. People with high triglycerides often have low HDL levels. Since that's the good ... | null | null | null | null | null |
What does my total cholesterol level mean?
Your doctor is likely to tell you that your cholesterol reading is:
fine (in the desirable range)
borderline high
If your total cholesterol is in the desirable range, you are at lower risk for heart disease. Unless you have other risk factors, a total cholesterol level of less... | null | null | null | null | null |
What can I eat on the DASH diet?
By Bobbie Hasslebring
The DASH eating plan requires no special foods. It emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables rather than processed foods.
Because the DASH diet features fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, it contains a healthy amount of fiber. Fiber can help keep your bowels more r... | null | null | null | null | null |
Will Exercise Help Me Lower My Cholesterol?
How Exercise Can Help Physical activity can have a positive effect on your cholesterol levels and the health of your heart. For instance, it can do the following:
raise your HDL level - known as the good cholesterol
lower your triglyceride level
burn calories to help you main... | null | null | null | null | null |
Three Main Treatment ApproachesYou and your healthcare team have options for treating coronary heart disease, called CHD. Together you may decide you need some combination of the following treatments.
You may need to make changes in things you do every day to help prevent your disease from getting worse. These changes ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Here are the main steps you can take to improve your cholesterol levels.
Eat a diet low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
Stop smoking, if you smoke.
Lose excess weight.
Have your cholesterol checked as often as your doctor recommends.
If you have high levels of cholesterol in your blood, your chances of de... | null | null | null | null | null |
How is angioplasty done?
An angioplasty is usually done right after a diagnostic test called a cardiac catheterization. If the cardiac catheterization shows that you have a blocked artery, your doctor may do an angioplasty right then to open up space for blood to flow through your blocked vessel.
Doctors often recommen... | null | null | null | null | null |
An invasive procedure is one in which your doctor uses instruments or surgical tools to diagnose or treat you. Two main invasive procedures can be used to treat CHD. One of them requires surgery. The two procedures are angioplasty, with or without a stent, and coronary bypass surgery.
How will my doctor decide if I nee... | null | null | null | null | null |
What should I do if I have angina?
If you have any chest pain, see your doctor. Angina is not normal and should not be ignored. Take your angina seriously.
You need to pay attention to certain warning signs. Even if you are being treated for angina, there are some warning signs that you must act on immediately. Get eme... | null | null | null | null | null |
Flu prevention is an important thing to consider when you're trying to stay healthy — especially during flu season. Common sense tells us that flu prevention should be easy as 1-2-3. So how can you prevent the flu? Read on for some great flu prevention tips.
Get a flu shot, particularly if you are 50 or over or have a ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Poor guy -- his first sign of his cold probably was a runny nose.
©iStockphoto.com/Stacey Newman
Cold and flu symptoms are never the same twice, and that can make it hard to defend against the common cold. One year you have a stuffy head cold; the next you're coughing your head off because a virus is infecting differen... | null | null | null | null | null |
Medicines and Home Treatments
There are plenty of things you can do to cut down your chances of getting the flu. An annual flu shot, good hand washing practices reducing your contact with people who are infected with the flu can all go a long way to keeping you healthy. If those fail, several medications are now availa... | null | null | null | null | null |
Diabetes Emergency
People who have diabetes may encounter three types of emergencies. Each comes with its own symptoms, treatments and preventions.
Hypoglycemia. This occurs when blood glucose gets too low. It can happen with any type of diabetes.
Hyperglycemia. This occurs when blood glucose gets too high. People who ... | null | null | null | null | null |
The type of diabetes you have determines the type of medication you may need.
Some people who have type 2 diabetes need pills to control their blood glucose.
Others who have type 2 diabetes need pills as well as insulin.
People who have type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day.
Women with gestational diabetes who do... | null | null | null | null | null |
Diabetes Test Results
Your doctor will go over your diabetes test results with you and help you understand what the results mean. Depending on the amount of glucose in your blood, your blood test results may be "normal." If your diabetes tests are normal, you do not have diabetes. However, if you've been having diabete... | null | null | null | null | null |
DPP 4 Inhibitors
When you have type 2 diabetes, your pancreas does not make enough insulin and your body's cells do not react to insulin as efficiently as they should. Insulin helps glucose move from the bloodstream and into the body's cells, where it can be used for energy. When there is a problem with insulin, glucos... | null | null | null | null | null |
Exercise Plan
Exercise is as important to treating your diabetes as taking medications. It has a tremendous impact on your blood glucose levels. It's key that you learn which activities you can do and how often you need to do them to help keep the glucose levels in your blood as close to normal as possible — your healt... | null | null | null | null | null |
Normally your pancreas produces all the insulin your body needs. When you have type 1 diabetes, however, your pancreas does not produce any insulin. You must get insulin from an outside source.
When you have type 2 diabetes, your body doesn't produce enough insulin, and your body can't use it well. You may need to supp... | null | null | null | null | null |
Most people who have type 2 diabetes are overweight or carry extra pounds around their middle. If this sounds like you, losing weight can help you manage your blood glucose levels. Changing your eating and exercise habits to lose weight can be a big challenge. Sometimes it helps just to know the facts about how to eat ... | null | null | null | null | null |
This type of diabetes pill is especially good if your blood glucose is high after meals or if your meal schedule is not regular. It works quickly and allows for flexibility so that you can vary mealtimes and the number of meals you eat.
When you have type 2 diabetes, your pancreas does not make enough insulin. Meglitin... | null | null | null | null | null |
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
An oral glucose tolerance test is usually only done to diagnose gestational diabetes. For an OGTT, you must be in good health, not be taking any medications that might affect glucose, and be normally active. You should not take this test if you have been prescribed bed rest by your doctor. Y... | null | null | null | null | null |
Studies have shown a strong link between the quality of sleep and the risk in developing (or worsening) diabetes. A lack of deep and undisturbed sleep inhibits your body's ability to recognize normal insulin signals, which leads to high blood sugar levels, weight gain, and the development or worsening of type 2 diabete... | null | null | null | null | null |
Sulfonylureas
When you have type 2 diabetes, the receptors on your cell membranes are also less sensitive to insulin. Insulin needs to attach to these receptors in order for glucose to be able to enter the cell. Less sensitive receptors means insulin can't bind. And that means glucose can't get into the cell. Therefore... | null | null | null | null | null |
Your Diabetes Treatment Plan
A treatment plan is like a road map that outlines what steps you need to take and when. Your plan also covers which team members will assist with each step. Your plan will help all the members of your team work together and stay informed about how your treatment is working.
The diabetes pla... | null | null | null | null | null |
Am I at risk for GERD?
Who is most likely to have GERD?
pregnant women, especially those in their third trimester
people who have asthma
people who have diabetes
people who have hiatal hernia
people older than age 40
How does pregnancy increase my risk?
The hormone progesterone, which rises during pregnancy, can relax,... | null | null | null | null | null |
Here are some questions to ask your doctor to ensure that you're getting the most from your medications:
What's the generic and brand name of the medicine?
How soon should I expect results?
How and when should I take the medicine? How much should I take and for how long?
How long do I need to keep taking the medication... | null | null | null | null | null |
The most common reason people stop taking their medication is they don't like the side effects. Your doctor can help alleviate side effects by changing your medication, including when and how you take it, or altering the dose. There are also plenty of things you can do to cope with common side effects.
Self-help for GE... | null | null | null | null | null |
How do GERD medications work?
GERD medications can do one or more of the following:
increase the strength and speed of esophageal contractions to move food to your stomach
increase the pressure of your lower esophageal sphincter so it closes properly
decrease stomach acid production
neutralize acid in your stomach
mix ... | null | null | null | null | null |
How do I use GERD medications safely?
Follow these guidelines when taking GERD medications.
Be patient - it can take 8 to 12 weeks before you have relief from your symptoms.
Make sure you tell your doctor about all other medicines, vitamins, or herbal remedies you take.
Don't stop taking your medications without talkin... | null | null | null | null | null |
How is GERD diagnosed?
Diagnosing GERD is fairly straightforward when classic symptoms such as heartburn and acid indigestion are present. Your doctor will suggest lifestyle changes and medications to treat heartburn. If you respond to the treatment, then your diagnosis of GERD is confirmed.
In addition, your doctor ma... | null | null | null | null | null |
The options: GERD is usually treated with medication and lifestyle changes. In rare cases, your doctor may recommend surgery. Your primary care doctor will probably treat your GERD. If you need more specialized treatment, your doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist, a doctor who treats diseases of the esophagus, ... | null | null | null | null | null |
You should see a doctor if any of the following statements apply to you so that you can get a correct diagnosis.
My symptoms are so disabling and disturbing that they prevent me from participating in many daily activities or make participation extremely difficult.
My heartburn comes on with exercise.
I feel as if I hav... | null | null | null | null | null |
Common Symptoms of GERD:
heartburn: a burning feeling in your chest after eating
regurgitation: movement of the stomach contents back into your throat
frequent belching
Less Common Symptoms of GERD:
dysphagia: feeling a lump in your throat when you swallow
water brash: increased amount of saliva
odynophagia: sharp pain... | null | null | null | null | null |
Doctors classify GERD symptoms as mild, moderate, or severe.
Symptoms are considered mild when they:
are fairly easy to tolerate
do not interfere with normal, daily activities
don't change much in severity
last for only a limited time during each episode
are infrequent
Symptoms are considered moderate when they:
are fr... | null | null | null | null | null |
What can I do to prevent symptoms of GERD?
Easy Steps to Take to Prevent or Relieve GERD Symptoms:
Eat small meals.
Don't recline, lie down, or bend over after eating.
Elevate the head of your bed 6 inches.
Avoid foods that cause your symptoms.
If you smoke, quit.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Wear loose clothing around your... | null | null | null | null | null |
Normally, food passes from your mouth, to your throat, through your esophagus, past the ring-like muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, and into your stomach. Food moves through your esophagus because of muscular contractions known as peristalsis. The LES then relaxes or opens to allow food into your st... | null | null | null | null | null |
What do I need to do if I have GERD?
You are in charge of your health. You can make a difference in your GERD by:
taking medications as prescribed and making lifestyle changes to ease symptoms
keeping track of your medications
tracking your symptoms
talking with your doctor about any symptom change, medication side eff... | null | null | null | null | null |
GERD Physical Exam: What is my doctor looking for?
Even though your symptom history is an important part of your office visit, your doctor will still conduct a physical exam to assess your symptoms and rule out other health problems.
During the physical exam, your doctor will:
assess your vital signs such as blood pres... | null | null | null | null | null |
Could alcohol cause my headaches?
Alcohol can trigger either a migraine or a cluster headache. There are 3 main triggers in alcohol:
Dark alcoholic beverages, such as red wine, sherry, brandy, scotch, bourbon, and beer, contain tyramine. Tyramine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in your body and is also found in ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Many kinds of food trigger migraine headaches. Sometimes it's a single food, sometimes a combination of foods and drinks. Also, when you eat or drink these foods may influence the onset of headaches.
Foods that bother you now may not bother you in the future and vice versa. Foods and drinks that contain tyramine, an am... | null | null | null | null | null |
Headache Resources
The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system, including headache.
A service of the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine, this site lists clinical trials underway, including those currently recruiting patients. These i... | null | null | null | null | null |
Headaches Don't Have to Rule Your Life
Minor occasional headaches happen to most of us, but serious, regular headaches are another matter altogether and can seriously interfere with your enjoyment of life. Here are ten tips for reducing your headache risk.
Identify your triggers. Keep track of your headaches in a heada... | null | null | null | null | null |
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are called NSAIDs. They can provide relief from mild and moderate headaches. They can also prevent migraine flare-ups. NSAIDs include over-the-counter pain relievers such as the following:
Other medications are sometimes added to improve their effectiveness. You might find NSAIDs co... | null | null | null | null | null |
What should I know about other antidepressants?
Certain other antidepressants are sometimes used to prevent migraines. These include:
phenelzine sulfate
trazodone
How much is used varies from person to person. Significantly fewer headaches can occur after only 2 to 4 weeks of therapy with these medications.
How do thes... | null | null | null | null | null |
Recurrent Headaches Are Painful and Costly to Individuals and Society
More than 45 million Americans suffer from recurring headaches. That's 32 million more than the number of people who suffer from asthma, diabetes and coronary heart disease combined, according to the National Headache Foundation.
Americans spend more... | null | null | null | null | null |
How do my sleep and rest patterns affect my headaches?
Changes in your sleep patterns can bring on a headache. Therefore, keeping a consistent sleep schedule is key in effective headache management. If you sleep late on the weekend, for instance, you could get a so-called weekend headache. Sometimes changes in your sle... | null | null | null | null | null |
What are hormone-related migraines?
Many women who have migraine headaches find they are triggered or worsened by hormonal changes. Drops in the level of the hormone estrogen may play a role. This type of migraine can last longer and be more difficult to treat than other migraines. Hormone-related migraines can greatly... | null | null | null | null | null |
What are rebound headaches?
Rebound headaches are induced by medication. They develop from daily or near-daily use or overuse of pain medications. If you take medicines for headache pain more often than is recommended on the package instructions, your headaches may soon require an even higher dosage for relief. This ca... | null | null | null | null | null |
What should I know about analgesics?
An analgesic is a medication that primarily relieves pain. There are several types of analgesics, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs called NSAIDs. They all work in different ways.
Both acetaminophen and aspirin, which is an NSAID, are used to relieve the pain of mild to... | null | null | null | null | null |
What should I know about ergot alkaloids?
Ergot alkaloids are derived from a common fungus. They are only used to treat migraine and cluster headaches. Two ergot alkaloids commonly used are ergotamine and DHE.
Ergotamine is used to treat migraine attacks. It does this by narrowing blood vessels throughout the body, esp... | null | null | null | null | null |
What should I know about narcotic analgesics?
Narcotics are very powerful pain relievers. They are based on drugs that originally came from the seed of the opium poppy. They are used to treat severe migraine and cluster headaches. They can relieve very severe pain, but they carry the threat of dependence and addiction.... | null | null | null | null | null |
Many headaches, such as migraines and tension-type headaches, are brought on by triggers. Because there are so many triggers, you may have a set that differs from someone else's. Common triggers include:
certain foods
too much sleep
A single thing, such as a change in weather, can trigger your headache. Or your headach... | null | null | null | null | null |
More than 45 million Americans suffer from recurring headaches. How do you know when to see a doctor about your headaches? If you experience debilitating headaches on a regular basis, if your headaches are interfering with your daily life, or if the recommended dose of over-the-counter pain relievers no longer does the... | null | null | null | null | null |
Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Risk Factors
Osteoporosis develops gradually, usually without causing symptoms. A broken bone or fracture, which occurs with minor trauma, such as a fall, is typically the first sign. A diagnosis will be made based on your medical history, physical examination and non-invasive tests to measur... | null | null | null | null | null |
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