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Say Goodbye to Migraines
By Janice Hoffma
If you suffer from migraine headaches and are hesitant about taking prescription medicines, there is some good news. There are natural ways to relieve your migraines without the side effects of prescription drugs. There are natural herbs that are effective in reliving migraines and other natural treatments that we will discuss in this article. But first let's take a look at the natural herbs and supplements.
The herb feverfew has been used in Europe for centuries. It is used to treat migraines, arthritis and fever. If you are currently taking medicine for blood thinning such as coumadin or aspirin you should not take feverfew because it will increase your bleeding time. It is especially important not to take feverfew a few weeks prior to and after surgery. It has also not been studied on pregnant women or nursing mothers, so it's best not to take it during these times.
Magnesium is a mineral found naturally in your foods and in your body. It is thought that a low magnesium level can contribute to the chemical imbalance in your brain that causes a headache. Some studies have shown that taking a magnesium supplement daily reduced the frequency and duration of migraines.
The herb butterbur has been used to relieve migraines, stomach cramps, cough, allergies and asthma. An extract from the plant is used because the raw herb in a natural state can be toxic to the liver and kidneys. Another supplement that may help prevent migraines is high doses of riboflavin or Vitamin B-2. There has been a theory that this vitamin may help correct tiny deficiencies found in brain cells.
Acupuncture may be worth a try for a migraine cure. This method uses tiny, thin needles that are inserted just into the skin at certain points on your body to help relieve migraine pain. The insertion of the needles stimulates the release of endorphins into your body. Endorphins are known as the body's natural pain killer and they also produce a sense of well-being. More and more Americans are turning to acupuncture as an alternative form of treatment.
Another method is called biofeedback. In this method electrodes are placed on your skin and you are hooked up to a machine that monitors your heart rate, skin temperature, brain waves and muscle tension. You're then taken through a series of relaxation techniques until you learn to control these physical responses.
Massage is a great way to reduce stress. However, its effect on migraines has not been studied. But if you think that your migraines are caused from stress and muscle tension in your back and neck, a weekly massage may be very beneficial to you.
As you can see, there are several alternative treatments for migraine pain. The most important thing that you need to do is to make your doctor aware of any treatment or supplement you may be taking. Although vitamins and herbal supplements are over the counter medicines, they can still have a dangerous interaction with some prescription medicines. Do your research, try different methods and before you know it you may have a natural cure for your migraine pain.
ENDERMOLOGIE TARGETS RESISTANT FAT
Without surgery, diet or exercise…Dramatic and rapid results in 30 to 60 days!
Lipomassage by Endermologie offers alternative to invasive procedures.
By Staff Writer
In today’s economy with less risk and out of pocket expense individuals choose Lipomassage over Liposuction hands down says Teresa Rispoli, owner and clinical esthetician of Complete Health & Beauty in Agoura Hills. Exercise and diet although important, often can’t target those stubborn areas on the body like love handles, saddle bags and trapped cellulite. But Lipomassage can in a very short time.
What is Lipomassage?
A non-invasive, non-surgical, effective FDA cleared treatment for the reduction of cellulite. As you know an FDA cleared machine goes under rigorous testing for efficacy. Hundreds and thousands of dollars were spent proving this method works and boy does it! This entirely safe, pain-free and non-invasive treatment lifts the skin with a vacuumised roller hand-piece and releases the skin of its attachment to the sub-dermal layers improving elasticity of the connective tissue.
Because the treatment does not involve surgery, Lipomassage provides an effective whole body treatment. It represents a breakthrough for the treatment of problem areas that have long been regarded taboo by cosmetic surgery and has been widely used by surgeons to enhance the results achieved with traditional liposuction techniques. In addition, Lipomassage provides effective results for women who are not good candidates for liposuction says Dr. Rispoli.
This procedure feels like a relaxing massage while it releases trapped fat and diminishes cellulite. For over 18 years, Lipomassage has been used effectively in sports medicine to treat muscle spasms and general aches and pains, while increasing blood circulation and improving endurance and recovery time. Lipomassage is a treatment with a "unique, massage-like sensation", which stimulates the soft tissue, releasing toxins and trapped fat cells within the lymphatic system and smoothing out cellulite.
Symptoms/Conditions Endermologie Treats:
Cellulite, Love Handles, Trapped Fat, Poor Circulation, Sports Conditioning, Sciatica and Muscle Spasms.
Area Treated: Full Body
Benefits: FDA Approved, Safe, for treatment of Cellulite, Lymphatic Drainage, Releases Toxins, Zero Downtime, Less than 30 to 45 minutes twice per week.
Millions of men and women throughout the United States diet and exercise every day. Unfortunately, diet and exercise do not improve the ripples and dimples caused by cellulite, says Dr. Rispoli. These traditional efforts for slimming down and shaping up are directed at the muscle groups and fat deposits. They have little effect on the elasticity of connective tissue fibers under the skin. Cellulite treatments like Lipomassage enable clients to realize an actual reduction in the appearance of cellulite, a marked improvement in skin tone, and a decrease in the volume of the figure--after only a few weeks.
Complete Health offers a FREE Demonstration and Consultation where you can feel the effects of improved circulation, see before and after pictures and a 5 minute video that shows how Lipomassage works. During the consultation you will be assessed for what level of cellulite you have (there are 4 levels) what your goals and expectations are and whether you are a candidate for Lipomassage.
During a Lipomassage session, clients wear full body nylon for comfort, hygiene and modesty. The Endermologist starts the procedure by the Body Streamlining Roll to warm up the area, manipulate skin tissue and activate fat cells (adipocytes) which creates fat breakdown and release (lipolysis). Next, during the next maneuver the Endermologist uses a different movement called roll up sculpting to reshape figure flaws, sculpt curves and smooth dimpled appearances. Next, a rejuvenation process, Roll out Conditioning, stimulates the skin, smoothing, softening and toning for youthful resilience. Finally, a pumping maneuver to pump the lymphatic system and remove trapped toxins.
Clients are advised to plan for a minimum of 14 sessions twice a week and a maintenance program. As a Lipomassage machine, the Cellu M6 targets fatty deposits for body sculpting. But it’s much more than that. The unit can also treat delicate tissue of the face, neck and décolleté, offering a non-surgical option for facelifts, too.
Often, cellulite is accompanied by sluggish lymphatic drainage. These people would benefit from Lymphatic Drainage Massage along with Lipomassage.
How many times do I have to come? How long are the sessions? Results are noticeable in 6 to 8 sessions. The best results are seen between the 7th and 14th sessions you must come regularly and be committed. Sessions are 35 to 45 minutes and are done twice a week allowing three days apart. Follow-up visits are recommended generally once or twice a month because in time there may be reattachment formation of the fibrous pockets below the skin.
Complete Health & Beauty is an Alternative Medi and Wellness Spa offering Wellness Counseling, Acupuncture, Corrective Facials, Gentle Chemical Peels, Massage, Colon Hydro Therapy and Detoxification Programs. For more information call 818-707-3126
Or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.completehealthinstitute.com" www.completehealthinstitute.com. Location: 28247 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills.
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