#11 TCM Headaches – Meridians Introduction The Movement of Vital Energy Meridian is the term we will use to describe one important and basic part of the overall energy distribution system of the body. I like to think of meridians as energy veins. These meridians are the pathways by which…
Eating Disorders Dying to Be Thin Eating disorders are not fads. They are not a simple phase that a teen will, eventually, grow out of. Reasoning with the person, discussing and teaching them about nutrition and health, has no lasting effect on their disorder. Severe eating disorders are mental disorders…
#9 Sleep & Cluster Headaches Sleep Issues and Headaches Parents of small children and newborn babies understand all too well that sleep deprivation causes headache pain! In some people, even irregularity in sleep patterns trigger migraines. In a classic chicken-or-egg pattern, headaches also trigger sleep disturbances. What a…
#8 – Headaches -Sinus & Allergy Designation – Allergy vs Intolerance When we hear the term allergy, most people think of such symptoms as a runny nose, red and watering eyes, swelling of some tissues somewhere, rashes, hives, or some other form of itching. With no distinction made, the term…
Self-Esteem What exactly is self-esteem? Why do some people seem to have confidence in themselves and other people do not? Is there a pattern for developing self-esteem in oneself? Are there actions parents can take to help their children have confidence in their own abilities? I have…
#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…
#6 – Headaches – Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is a family heritage of mine. I thought I understood the subject pretty well. However, I have learned some new things while doing research for this article. Therefore, I hope some of what I have learned helps someone with their own blood sugar-related…
#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…
#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…