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High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the West today and it is mostly down to a high paced stressful lifestyle

As the name implies, hypertension is simply having a blood pressure higher than the usual. When it is lower than the usual, we call it hypotension. But this is not as common as hypertension.

Lower hypertension through simple laughter exercises! Learn how

In this fast paced, career-demanding world, who is not under stress? I bet everyone is! But have you ever considered that this can lead to hypertension? I have news for you – both good and bad. But I will start with the bad news.

The bad news

In our modern society, because of our lifestyles, demanding work schedules and the economic pressure, we all stand the risk of having a high blood pressure or hypertension.

If you think you are not a target for hypertention, you are deceiving yourself. In fact, as long as there is an amount of pressure or stress on you, there is every chance that you can have hypertension.

If you have been ‘overwhelmed’, ‘anxious’, ‘irritable’, ‘depressed’, ‘burned out’, ‘on the verge of losing it’ before, then you know what stress is about. It is this condition of stress which can lead to hypertension. Even more unfortunate for those who have high blood pressure, the stress levels make their situation worse.

How these stress levels come about

Traffic jams, workload, financial pressures, strained relations, rejection, negative or pessimistic thinking, etc. These are the usual causes of stress. Who doesn’t go through these these days?

The good news

Now the good news is that there are ways to  manage stress levels. Doing this will help us reduce our risk to hypertension.

If your blood pressure is high, then you need to critically follow these suggestions too

• Learn how to meditate and practice regularly. Deep relaxatiuon is an excellent remedy for hypertension

• Talk to a friend or close relative regularly – when you have a problem and when you don’t.

• Talk to yourself positively – constantly and train yourself out of negative thinking

• Set and develop realistic goals and expectations for yourself – so that you don’t feel you are under achieving.

• Organize and plan your days – so that you don’t get disorganized and overwhelmed

• Take regular breaks from busy schedules – it helps to release stress

• Eat well balanced and nutritious diets

• Learn to say NO (politely but firmly) to things you cannot do.

• Get a regular hobby – play is as important as work!

• Laugh more often – it’s a medicine

• Learn to exercise regularly and get plenty of rest

• Learn how to do EFT and tap every day for good health

If you are looking for natural hypertension remedies – for yourself or to help someone – you will need to consider the suggestions above seriously. They will help you. Drugs will not do and no amount of therapy programs will be of any use if you forgo the suggestions above.

Lower hypertension through simple laughter exercises! Learn how

The main problem has always been the discipline to follow through. If you think this is hard and a waste of time, consider the other side – stressing yourself up and ultimately having to deal with hypertension.

If you are also hypertensive, then you need to practice these suggestions too.

See the list of natural remedies on this page: Chronic Illness Management

Your may or may not see results immediately – as it is with any natural remedy – but you will find out that in the long term, you will live longer and will be able to add 10 or 15 more years to your life and it will likely be that much more enjoyable

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Headaches are very average among people of all ages in both men and women

Sometimes these headaches could be terrible and may even occur frequently for long periods of time. The headache could be a pain all over the head or a throbbing pain at one particular point. Sometimes you will be in pain as such that you will not be able to carry over any household chore. So in such case where do you look for relief? Over-the-counter prescriptions may not always be working and you may not be able to key out the reason of your headache. What can you do and where can you go to be diagnosed? 

A headache clinic

Headache clinics are well equipped and have staff who are experts in treating headaches. You will find these clinics operating as independent clinics or at hospitals itself. These clinics are run by medical specialists and brain doctors, who are well trained so as to be able to key out the cause of the headache and start the necessary treatment for it. There are several types of headaches ranging in severity from cluster and migraine headaches to mild headaches. Sometimes expert help is needed to determine the type of headache you are suffering from because general practitioners may not always be able to tell the difference if symptoms start manifesting in weird ways.

Headache clinics usually evaluate the patients in detail in relation to their headache history, how often they suffer from the headache, family background of headaches, lifestyle changes etc in determining the cause. These clinics also provide behavior therapy if necessary. Most headache clinics offer both inpatient and outpatient treatment.

Headaches can be the symptom of a more serious problem

Moreover, from time to time headaches can be the symptom of a more serious problem such as a brain tumor, and it is best if such characters are diagnosed at an early stage. That’s another good reason why you should visit a headache clinic.

Headache clinics are not only for constant headaches, they treat infrequent headaches as well. So a regular visit to a headache clinic may relieve you from pain while advising you on what to do about your headache.

Whatever your views on Headaches, or any other health issues, you can post your thoughts at the Health and Fitness Blog. You can also find more information and resources on Health & Fitness today at the Health And Exercise Website. Continual Headaches can be a worry and lead to depression, don’t hesitate in contacting your Doctor if you suffer from constant headache pain.

Laughter may not be easy when you have a headache but you can smile!

Smiling has the same effect in aiding recovery as laughter, so find something to smile about and you’re more than halfway there

What are your thoughts on the benefits of a laugh or a smile? Please feel free to share your thoughts below

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If you’re a computer user, or your work involves constant repetitive movements with your hands and arms, you may develop tendinitis.

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon – the tough elastic fibers that connect muscles to bones. You can get tendinitis in any tendon, but it’s very common in the hands and arms.

Your first symptom may be pain, but it’s more likely to be swelling initially, and a sensation of numbness or pins and needles. Then your hands and arms become sore and painful, and you may be woken by pain at night.

Rest Is The First Solution To Hand And Arm Tendinitis

Since most hand and arm tendinitis develops from over-use, your first solution is to rest from the activities which are causing the tendinitis. Of course since we use our hands and arms constantly, this is not completely possible. But try to rest as much as possible. If you suspect that computer-use is the culprit, cut down on keyboarding as much as you can.

Whatever the case is, do not leave a neck pain to continue without treatment or it will become more complicated with the passage of time. The most important thing is to find a way to relieve the pain so as to go on with work as usual, even if the pain is not completely eradicated.

Techniques for alleviating it

For patients who have chronic pain, getting addicted to narcotic painkillers is the last resort. Natural remedies to help alleviate it are preferred. One of the best ways is to learn how to relax.

While this may sound easy, it can take a lot of practice to consciously relax. One way to go about this is with meditation and breathing exercises. The idea is to focus on the breathing or an object and chant a word such as "Om" until one gets into a trance.

Another meditative approach is called osteomyelitis. The goal is to focus all the attention on the pain in a relaxed way as possible. Don’t think about negative thoughts about the pain (such as cursing to yourself or pitying yourself or getting angry). Make the pain a focus of your meditation, observed dispassionately for what it is.

You could also try  EFT to dissolve pain within minutes 

One of the best and most fun ways is to relax through laughter 

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Chronic Fatigue, despite its reality remains a mystery to health professionals today

Much research still needs to be done about this often debilitating disease. Meanwhile some natural treatments can help to manage the symptoms

Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is a debilitating and complex disorder characterised by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity.

People with CFS most often function at a substantially lower level of activity than they were capable of before the onset of illness. In addition to these key defining characteristics, patients report various non-specific symptoms, including weakness, muscle pain, impaired memory and/or mental concentration, insomnia, and post-exertional fatigue lasting more than 24 hours.

In some cases, the condition can persist for years. The cause or causes of CFS have not been identified and no specific diagnostic tests are available. Moreover, since many illnesses have incapacitating fatigue as a symptom, care must be taken to exclude other known and often treatable conditions before a diagnosis is made.

A number of illnesses have been described that have a similar spectrum of symptoms. These include fibromyalgia syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis, neurasthenia, multiple chemical sensitivities, and chronic mononucleosis. Although these illnesses may present with a primary symptom other than fatigue, chronic fatigue is commonly associated with all of them.  In addition, there are a large number of clinically defined, frequently treatable illnesses that can result in fatigue.

Diagnosis of any of these conditions would exclude a definition of CFS unless the condition has been treated sufficiently and no longer explains the fatigue and other symptoms. These include hypothyroidism, sleep apnea and narcolepsy, major depressive disorders, chronic mononucleosis, bipolar affective disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, cancer, autoimmune disease, hormonal disorders, subacute infections, obesity, alcohol or substance abuse, and reactions to prescribed medications.

In addition to the eight primary defining symptoms of CFS, a number of other symptoms have been reported by some chronic fatigue patients. The frequencies of occurrence of these symptoms vary from 20% to 50% among patients. They include abdominal pain, alcohol intolerance, bloating, chest pain, chronic cough, diarrhea, dizziness, dry eyes or mouth, earaches, irregular heartbeat, jaw pain, morning stiffness, nausea, night sweats, psychological problems (depression, irritability, anxiety, panic attacks), shortness of breath, skin sensations, tingling sensations, and weight loss.

People of every age, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic group can have CFS. It affects women at four times the rate of men.  Research indicates that it is most common in people in their 40s and 50s.  Although it is much less common in children than in adults, children can develop the illness, particularly during the teen years.  Since there is no known cure, the aim of any treatment is symptom relief and improved function. A combination of drug and non-drug therapies is often recommended.

Natural alternatives include getting a body immune booster through:

• Learning how to laugh for health

• Pain relief with EFT

• Natural pain relief using a herbal product called Eazol

• Healing through deep relaxation

Lifestyle changes, including prevention of overexertion, reduced stress, dietary restrictions, gentle stretching and nutritional supplementation, are frequently recommended in addition to drug therapies used to treat sleep, pain and other specific symptoms.

Carefully supervised physical therapy may also be part of any treatment. However, symptoms can be exacerbated by overly ambitious physical activity. A very moderate approach to exercise and activity management is recommended to avoid overactivity and to prevent deconditioning.

Although health care professionals may hesitate to give patients a diagnosis for various reasons, it’s important to receive an appropriate and accurate diagnosis to guide treatment and further evaluation. CFS affects each individual differently. Some people remain homebound and others improve to the point that they can resume work and other activities, even though they continue to experience symptoms.

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Starting a New Treatment Plan

I started a new treatment plan yesterday. It’s the one by Dr. Rich Van Konynenburg that I mentioned in a previous post. The official name of the treatment is “Simplified Treatment Approach Based on the Glutathione Depletion

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, take charge of your symptoms …

Look for simple but effective solutions – Not all CFS treatment may work for you. This is because while there is a general clinical definition of the disorder, there are various levels of severity whereby it occurs.

CFS and B12 – rationale for using vitamin B12

Over the last 22 years of treating over 3000 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, I have developed a programme of treatment which I believe all patients must do as the foundation before proceeding to other treatments.

What is your experience of fatigue and do you know anyone suffering from this debilitating condition?

Please share your experiences by making a comment below

Your sharing is valuable and  appreciated

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Migraine pain is indescribable to someone who has never experienced it

Even when the pain has eased a migraine sufferer is always in fear for when the next migraine will come.

Fear of the next migraine is with them all of the time, knowing that it can show up without warning. Migraine sufferers often feel helpless and a lot can get quite depressed by the prospect of the next miserable headache to come. Even for those who have found fairly successful ways of managing the pain they still live in readiness of the next painful episode.

For these persons the question may arise, is there a migraine solution? The answer is yes.

Chris the founder of the migraine solution has spent enormous time and effort researching university journals, and current scientific publications trying to find the nature of the migraine condition . Also working with and talking to migraine sufferers and people who on their own found ways of controlling their migraine incidents, Chris learned firsthand what was working for some and which was not for others.

What has worked for you? Tell us below 

Why was Chris so intent on finding a real solution for migraines? Because she suffered with them herself. She knew from experience the frustration of facing the pain with nothing but risky pain medications that have only limited benefits and scary side effects. She was desperate for a real migraine remedy that would improve her health, not tear it down. So with good study and research she founded The Migraine Solution and got not just pain relief but a cure. Chris started sharing her program with others and the results have been amazing.

See what some are saying about the migraine solution:

"Amazing how the program actually addresses the root cause so well. I had a great deal of other symptoms like tiredness, sluggish, unproductive, exhausted, also acne, most of which has also been gone since following your program."

"I gave your migraine solution program a try and it was like magic. Thank you so much, you absolutely made a great difference to my life. It really has helped a lot."

"I used to suffer from terrible episodes of optical migraine. I thought that there was nothing out there that could help me, but when I found your site, I thought your offer sounded too good to be true so I gave it a shot. 2 weeks later and, you got it! No more migraines."

What Is The Migraine Solution?

The migraine solution is a comprehensive ebook that will provide you with clear easy to use and easy to understand information on how you can stop migraines and headaches.

The Migraine Solution e-Book is available for instant download. You Will Discover These Secrets Within Just Seconds. No waiting for it to get here in the mail, no tinctures, no chemicals. Plus, Chris offers a 100% money back guarantee. As soon as the migraine solution has been down loaded you can start the journey to better health, and you will have all the answers you have so desperately needed. Everything you need to know about how to cure your migraines will be yours. And those who have found the migraine solution ebook to be of enormous help with their migraines also report added benefits. Notice what some have said:

"I had migraines, type 2 diabetes, and many health problems. Now I am feel great. I have lost weight and haven’t had one migraine since your program."

"Chris, I found your solution for migraines brilliant. I had been trying a lot of alternative therapies before I came across your program, but the way you put the information across is so simple and makes it really easy to follow. .It actually works! I feel so much happier now, I don t have any anxiety that I had before and I have been free of migraines since the day I got your program!"

Read more about the amazing discovery Chris has made and how others are responding to the migraine solution at her web site. Chris says Regardless of what you have been led to believe, the chronic migraine condition can be cured . Don’t spend another day believing there is no solution to your headaches!

For more information about The Migraine Solution please read the Migraine Solution Review.

How to Get Rid of Migraine Headaches – Cure for Migraine Headaches

Those who suffer from migraines will describe it as the worst type of headache ever. The slightest sound feels like a hammer hitting your head and facing any.  

Remedies To Solve Migraine Headaches

I have had chronic migraine headaches for three years. I constantly have a headache that lessens and gets worse. I have tried dozens of medications, changed my. 

Question About Migraine Medication

Those that treat migraine also help rebalance the circulation. Herbal migraine remedies are a kind of treatment for the said ailment that is gaining a huge amount of recognition among patients and health experts alike.

What has worked for you?

Do you have any success stories to share? Tell us about it. We’d love to hear from you

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People who suffer from migraines are turning to natural options to reduce headaches. Migraine prevention drugs do not work for everyone and can cause many side effects.

A migraineur’s lifestyle impacts the severity and frequency of the attacks and lifestyle changes, like those mentioned below can prevent migraine recurrence.

Sleep:

Migraineurs need to learn how much sleep they need and make sure they do not get too little sleep or too much more than they need. People who do not get enough sleep during the working part of the week may trigger a headache. A good balance of sleep can help a lot with the prevention of a migraine.

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Physical exertion in moderation is good for everyone, including migraineurs. Establishing a regular exercise routine, at least 20-40 minutes of physical activity a minimum of three times a week, relieves stress that triggers headaches and exercise-induced endorphins are a natural analgesic.

Stress Management:

Migraineurs are susceptible to attacks during periods of high stress. Time should be built in for relief if stress is unavoidable. Good stress management techniques for migraineurs are massage, exercise, adequate sleep and a healthy diet. Avoidance or at least stress relief is a must for migraineurs.

Eating:

Migraineurs should eat regular meals at roughly the same time daily and not skip a meal unless it is an emergency. A good, healthy breakfast goes a long way in preventing headaches.

Any lifestyle changes needs to be consistent. People who suffer from migraines need patterns that they can keep all the time, not just during the week. By sleeping in, skipping meals, or staying up late you upset the purpose of having a pattern.

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Trying to get rid of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is difficult at best because it is after all chronic, a persistent and lasting disease or medical condition.

In this article, I’m going to reveal some psychological, systemic, and economic complications that in some cases lead to alternative remedies.

Take a closer look at this group of chronically ill people, after other illness and disorders are filtered out, and you may discover the shocking reality that this is a group of people who are not mad, are suffering from a serious chronic illness, and are not receiving the help they should.

The medical profession is yet to be held accountable. A significant number of doctors dissociate when patients complain and describe symptoms of CFS. The dark side of a doctor patient relationship is uncovered when a scenario like -
‘If I cannot find anything physically wrong with this patient, then there is not anything physically wrong, therefore the patient is crazy. Go away’.

Some CFS patients do not help their own cause especially if they become anti-doctor. By refusing to co-operate, even with doctors who are sympathetic and who are trying to help, the situation is complicated even more by fueling the fire of stigma for all parties.

Consistent with an undisclosed and obscured policy of dissociation, some doctors tend to distance themselves from controversy relying on terms like disorder and syndrome and stay away from words like diagnosis and treatment, especially when it comes to writing reports for insurance claims.

Such conduct is not only contrary to the medical reason to be, it also sets the stage for controversy and differing opinions within the medical community itself. Furthermore, some patients suffer unnecessarily when compensation or disability income is improperly withheld due to questionable adjudication and bureaucratic behavior indicated when the least expensive alternative is chosen.

For example, the language of medicine, and legal interpretation of it, tends to feed money into professional and bureaucratic channels of due process of independent medical examinations and protracted appeals. An obvious result is that the diversion of wealth to the wealthy at the expense of the poor, sick and suffering is never stated as part of any common dialogue on the topic.

Notwithstanding any real or perceived confrontational indicators, a severe social disapproval of personal characteristics or beliefs that are against cultural norms or stigma can be attributed to both parties. It exists in the fact of the result. People suffering from a chronic illness not only have to deal with their illness but also the effects of an anti-social self-serving systemic treadmill that denies, obscures, and dismisses any and all attacks on their vested interest.

‘The American Psychiatric Association’s considers symptoms such as depersonalization, derealization, and psychogenic amnesia to be core features of dissociative disorders. However, in the normal population mild dissociative experiences are highly prevalent, with 80% to 90% of the respondents indicating that they have had dissociative experiences at least some of the time.’

Unlike the circumstances of chronic illness like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome where psychological disorders are known to be part of the symptomatic mix, there is no excuse for the medical community to behave in ways that aggravates the condition directly or indirectly.

Effects of improperly withholding diagnosis and treatment by means of differing medical opinions and in turn used by bureaucrats, employers, or insurance adjusters to also improperly withhold payment of claims further aggravates the condition of some patients. And they get away with it because there are few if any options available to CFS patients whose health is their immediate personal priority, doctor or no doctor.

So while the doctors debate, bureaucrats bungle, and adjudicators play anal, not much is left for many CFS patients to do except seek relief and help elsewhere from those who claim to have a cure or at least brought the illness under better control.

To this end the internet has become a source of hope to some who seek to know how others have discovered successful relief or cure for their illness. However buyers must beware that there is no warranty or guarantee that the information available online meets medical or scientific standards.

Alternatively, it is equally true that while opposition in the medical community is improperly used to withhold treatment and financial support, there is not much else a person with CFS can do while waiting other than explore the alternatives.

I hope my insight into some of the psychological, systemic, and economic complications that may lead to alternative remedies will also be reason to unite the medical and administrative communities to realize that there is no right way to do the wrong thing, especially to persons suffering from an illness like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Author: Brian Hack

Brian Hack founded the Chemical Injury Relief Foundation in 1995 and has had extensive personal experience with CFS, dissenting doctors, and silly servants. Did you find the insights on CFS complications useful? You can learn a lot more about Chronic Fatigue Cures and Curses by reading how others have overcome their illness at the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Review, a blog set up at http://www.cfs-review.blogspot.com/

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Mitochondrial dysfunction is getting more and more attention as an underlying mechanism of chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Sarah Myhill, a UK doctor who was an early proponent of this theory and has a treatment protocol based on it

Chronic Fatigue: Introducing the Multiple Reasons

All of these conditions, regardless of the disease name, have similar symptom patterns. The most common names are fibromyalgia, Sjogren’s Syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and Gulf War Syndrome. 

Chronic Fatigue Treatment Options

Because the origins of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are not yet fully understood, treatment options are more directed to managing the symptoms and not really in curing the disorder. 

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