#7 – Headaches – Structural Headaches and migraines from misalignment of the cervical vertebrae can occur. In fact, headaches that begin with misalignment of the neck are so common they have been given a specific name. They are called Cervicogenic headaches. Symptoms of Cervicogenic Headaches Headaches preceded and accompanied by…
Hormones and Lymphatic Congestion Many women who suffer from uncomfortable and painful menstrual cycles in their teen years go on to experience even more problematic periods during their childbearing years. A higher percentage of these women also go on to experience difficult pregnancies. They are more likely to have problems…
Candida Overgrowth (Candidiasis) Candida albicans is a naturally occurring fungus found in the intestinal tract. This fungus is the culprit in what is often referred to as a candida problem. Yeast infection is another common name for such a fungal infestation. When it is in the mouth, it is referred…
#4 – Headaches – Dehydration Why Does Dehydration Cause Headache Pain? The body requires proper fluid and electrolyte levels in and around every cell. Cells simply cannot function properly without adequate fluid levels. Improper fluid levels impede, for example, the body’s ability to move nutrients to the cells…
#3 – Headaches – Endocrine System I was surprised to learn, as I began looking for ALL of the possible causes of migraines, how many possibilities there are. One of the most intriguing to me was the connection between the thyroid and additionally, the adrenal glands to an oncoming migraine…
#2 – Headaches – Emotions If you can accept that your emotions impact your health then it follows that headaches more than likely have at least one emotional driver. Understanding that emotions impact health was a new, and New Age-y, sort of philosophy when I first began living and…
#1 – Headaches – An Introduction Your head is pounding – again. Or, perhaps, you are seeing the beginning flashes of light or squiggly zigzag lines of light that signal an oncoming migraine. You are not alone! Headaches and migraines are very common. Almost everyone will experience headache pain at…
BLOOD CLOTS What is a Blood Clot? When platelets, proteins, as well as a bunch of clotting substances mix together, a blood clot forms. Blood clots form to prevent excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured or ruptured in some way. Blood vessels to an injured area narrow when…