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=> ASK LENA Q & A EDITION!
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A new week and new questions and new answers. Today's motivator says act don't just listen! Listen well!

Hope your week will be a week of health and wealth building!

Your health questions are being answered to the best of my ability using what I gleaned from 20-years as a Medical Office Nurse and Administrator along with my education in nutritional and alternative modes. I am not a doctor and you should not think of me as one.

Q & A is for your information and education only and in some instances to give you a different perspective on a particular problem! 

My wish for you, in the use of the information gained here, is that you will apply it in a smart and safe manner in order to enhance your life and not harm it! Not to be used in place of your judgment but in  addition to...

I have always felt that I had to know all sides to a problem and then make a decision for myself and I hope that will be your attitude as well! 

IF YOU HAVE A HEALTH QUESTION 
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Be sure to give at least your first name, if it is a question you want answered in person feel free to give me a call at 928-636-9425

Thank you for your confidence and inquisitiveness! 
Lena

QUESTION:
 
"I suffer from severe headaches which have the characteristics of migraines, as I've read. Are there any natural treatments for them?  Do you know what causes them? Should I see a doctor about a migraine?"

Gus

ANSWER:
 
I guess you were not reading Ask Lena Health Q & A last September as a very similar question came up and was answered but I continue to get this question often so I will answer again for those who did not read it the first time.

Let's take the last part of the question first.
All headaches that reoccur more than three or four times, in a short period of time, should be checked out by a neurologist to make sure it's not caused from tumors or a physical anomaly. I realize that in this HMO/PPO medical environment that it isn't always possible to go straight to a Neurologist!
But if headaches persist, you should INSIST on seeing a Neurologist!

One of the most common mistakes made is misdiagnosising headaches. There really isn't enough space here to list all the causes, cures and preventions but I will attempt to do so? Some headaches are so severe people misdiagnose them as migraine when in fact they are only stress or hormonal headaches! Women tend to get the hormonal headaches and since you are a man it will not apply to you? Men tend to more often have dehydration induced or stress related or food related headaches.

First you need to make sure it really is a migraine headache! Migraines are almost always preceded by one of several things. Those being;
a. A flash of light in one or both eyes, lasting from 1
minute up to 30 minutes.
b. An aura of colors in your field of vision, again lasting
 from 1 minute up to 30 minutes.
c.  Behavioral signs such as depression, crying jags, unexplained anger, yawning, muscle pains in neck  and/or jaw, dietary cravings (chocolate, sugar, junk food), and fatigue. This type of beginning usually causes the headache to develop gradually, last longer and are more debilitating than the migraine with visual aura or color pattern.

Migraines have many primary and inducing causes.

There are as many causes of migraines as there is people, but basically a migraine is engorged blood vessels that exert pressure on the nerves from many causes; dehydration, stress, anxiety, menses, oral contraceptives, bright light, drop of barometric pressure, lack of sleep, hunger, over exertion, head injury, food allergies, - foods or drink  that contain nitrites, glutamates, aspartic acid, aspartame (aka nutrasweet, sweet n low, etc,) caffeine, MSG and tyrosine - and sometimes it can just be the motion of driving past a row of fences or the motion of movement, watching TV with a lot of action, any and/or all can induce migraines. One common denominator these days is video games, with the speed of the graphics and lights flashing in the face can set off a migraine that may not happen until an hour or so after playing a video game.
 
This is just a few of the theories being banded about as to the cause. Most common cause that I observed in men, over the years, is dehydration and/or stress and on top of that a large number of those migraine sufferers drink several of the following drinks; Pepsi, Coke, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, caffeine drinks, especially coffee, espresso coffees and strong tea and the worse of those are the ones who drink the diet version! 

Treatments can be varied and what works for one does not always work for another... Men tend to have Stress Related Migraines and that requires diligence in treating...

Treatment #1:
Daily supplementing with Life Transfusion Ionic Liquid Minerals ? 30 to 40 drops twice a day in juice. And STOP DRINKING SODAS (diet & regular), COFFEE AND TEA (herbal tea not included): (Be aware that ? Caffeine-free coffee and tea isn't truly caffeine free and on top of that caffeine-free usually includes chemicals not found in regular.) Some doctors prescribe or tell you drink or take pain reliever that has a main ingredient of caffeine to stop the migraine. That advice creates a larger problem and exacerbates migraines in a large number of migraine sufferers!

Treatment #2:
1st; is Ionic Silver Water, 1 Tablespoon twice a day for a couple of weeks, to kill any yeast in the body that may be exacerbating the problem.. Ionic Silver Water Silver Water Found Here 
 
2nd; the necessity of minerals 20 to 30 drops in juice morning and afternoon, to strengthen the veins and arteries and assure the absorption of nutrients from foods and supplements. Ionic Liquid Minerals Minerals Found Here
 
3rd; Take Tolerance Stress Relieving formula start with 3 three times a day for a week then cut back to 1 three times a day thereafter. That can be found Tolerance Found Here
 
4th; Take Mind Power Anti-aging Formula 1 capsule in the morning noon and dinner/supper. For one week. Then increase it to 2 capsules morning and noon for second week. Increase to 3 capsule morning and 2 capsules at noon for third week and thereafter? This will strengthen the brain and it's pathways. Mind Power Mind Power Found Here 
 
That should stop them if they are stress or depression caused. Being faithful at taking minerals and herbs is necessary to assure success...

Here are Herbs that are known to work in both sexes;
 * Feverfew - A recommended daily dosage of 125 mg of a dried feverfew leaf preparation containing a minimum of 0.2% parthenolide is often prescribed for migraine prevention. This translates to a daily parthenolide dosage of at least 250 mcg. This is considered the minimum amount for efficacy. Some studies indicate that 100 mg. per day of feverfew extract at .7% parthenolide content may be more desirable.
* Gingko Biloba - Use up to 240 mg, daily.
* Ginger - Ginger tea works, for a migraine headache in the front of the head. One case study published in the "Journal of Ethnopharmacology" reported on a
42 year old female migraine sufferer who found relief taking 500 to 600 mg of ginger powder mixed with  water every four hours. Nothing found in regards to working on men but I'm sure it will work with a certain number as well? (This one works with my son quite well along with minerals and exercise.)
* Kava kava - 140 to 210 mg of kavalactones. Works for the treatment of stress-related migraines.
*Valerian - 300 to 500 mg. Use a standardized extract. Valerian has traditionally been used for relaxation at bedtime, but may be helpful in reducing the incidence of recurring headaches due to stress. (Do not drive a vehicle within 4 hours of taking this herb.)
* Black willow (Salix nigra) - In decoction. (decoction is a liquid preparation made by boiling a medicinal plant with water, usually in the proportion of 5 parts  of the leaves/root/stems to 100 parts of water) 
* Solaray has a pain formula, "Relief Blend SP-10" a pain formula that works well in a large number of people, usually carried in health food stores that carry Soloray products.
* Wayne Garland has three formulas that work well. One works in stress induced migraines and that formula is called Tolerance AnitAnxiety Formula. The other two work together to strengthen the arteries and blood vessels, which find it had to become constricted or engorged when strong and those two are; "Structural Lubrication" and "Skeletal Support."
 
For women there is a whole new ballgame in treatment and ascertaining what is causing them. Hormones come into play most often. So women readers you will have to contact me or see a previous answer I did at Common Connections Question of the Week  http://www.commonconnections.com/health/QOW-migraines.html 

Herbal treatments only work well if taken on a regular basis.
But there is no liver damage or bone deterioration with them as with most prescription and OTC medications.

A larger list of herbs for headaches found in my book "Handbook of Herbs To Health & Other Secrets." Get book here

Drink a lot of purified water. Tap water usually contains chlorine or some other bacteria killer, which can also cause migraines and can exacerbate them so make sure you drink filtered/purified water.

This is by no means a complete list of treatments but the most common ones!

Let me know what works for you!
Lena
 

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THE SECOND BEST TIME TO BEGIN

Philosopher and economist Friedrich Engels said, "An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory." Perhaps it is easier to talk about what to do than to do it.

U.S. District court judge Woodrow Seal was active in a philanthropic organization known as The Society of St. Stephen. It is an internationally recognized organization with the sole purpose of helping people in need.

One day a church invited Mr. Seal to speak to their congregation and explain to them how they might begin a Society of St. Stephen. The plan was for the him to speak on the various programs of the society, then follow up with a time for discussion.

The people took their seat and the minister introduced the featured
speaker. The judge helped himself to cookies and poured a cup of
coffee. When the introduction was completed, Judge Seal walked over to the piano, put his coffee cup on top of it, and began to fumble in his coat pockets. Finally, he pulled out a wrinkled piece of paper and from it read the name of a mother and her four children, including their ages and clothing sizes.

He noted several other unmet needs of the family and mentioned that their address was on the paper which he carefully laid on top of the piano. The judge then said, "If you want to start a Society of St. Stephen, then you should contact this woman by 11:30 tomorrow morning. If you are not able to help her, don't worry, I'll be in contact with her tomorrow and I'll get her help by mid-afternoon."

With that, the judge turned to leave. "Now, forgive me," he said, "but I really must be going. Thank you for inviting me and for the coffee and the cookies."

Before anyone could respond he walked out the door. It all took less than five minutes.

Here was a group of people who thought they were going to spend an hour listening to a program on how to help others in need, and maybe discuss its merits for a while. Instead they spent an hour deciding how to help one family...and the next day they did it.

Judge Seal wasn't content to sit around helplessly waiting for people to make a decision. The problem for most of us is not lack of knowledge but lack of action. When all is said and done...more will have been said than done! But like the Chinese proverb teaches, "The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now."

What are you trying to plant? The second best time to do it is now!

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Steve Goodier Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com  is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous books. Visit his site for more information, or to sign up for his FREE newsletter of Life, Love and Laughter at http://LifeSupportSystem.com.
 
 

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FOOD OF THE WEEK
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Bananas to Health And Healing!
 
Bananas help prevent a number of illnesses and health conditions.
 
Bananas contain three natural sugars, sucrose, fructose and glucose, and when combined with fiber, bananas produce an instant, sustained, and substantial boost of energy. Research has shown that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.
 
Bananas could be called the food to healing and health! Over the years as the doctors I worked with put patients on blood pressure medications, which remove a multitude of minerals, but the medical profession only recognize potassium as the mineral necessary to health. We know that isn't the case, but the doctors then and now had the good sense to recommend a patient eat one or two bananas a day to keep the potassium level safe!

Bananas are Minerals rich in Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, along with Vitamins which Include Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid,Vitamin B-6, Folate, Folic acid, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin A, Retinol, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Tocopherol.

According to a recent survey of people suffering from depression found that many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein the body converts into serotonin, which makes you alert, improves your mood, and generally make you feel happier. So eat and expect less depression!
 
PMS may be averted by eating bananas. The vitamin B6 in bananas regulates blood glucose levels, which is responsible for some of PMS symptoms and eating does affect your mood (among other things).
 
Anemia medication: Bananas are high in iron, which stimulates the production of hemoglobin in the blood, which helps anemia.
 
Blood Pressure leveler: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt making it the perfect food to lower blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has permitted the banana industry to officially claim the fruit's ability to 'reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.'
 
Brain Power increased: 200 students at a Middlesex, UK school were helped through exams by eating bananas at breakfast, at break, and during lunch to boost their brainpower. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
 
Constipation prevention: High in fiber, bananas in the diet can restore normal bowel movement without laxatives.
 
Hangover cure: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates the system.
 
Stomach calmer: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
 
Morning Sickness treatment: Snacking on bananas between meals helps keep blood sugar levels up so to avoid morning sickness. Morning sickness is caused from a lack of B vitamins more often than blood sugar fluctuations and since bananas have the B's eat one!
 
Mosquito bite treatment: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
 
Nerves calmed: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
 
Overweight and work too much? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found work pressure leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Out of 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that to avoid panic-induced food cravings and control blood sugar levels, snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours kept levels steady
 
Ulcers calm down:  Bananas can prevent intestinal disorders because of the soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in sensitive health situations. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
 
Temperature control: Many cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that lowers both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their babies are born with a cool temperature.
 
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancers, tryptophan and Vitamin B's.
 
Calm smoking withdrawals: Bananas can also help people trying to stop smoking. B6 and B12 in bananas, as well as potassium and magnesium, help the body recover from the withdrawal effects.
 
Stress leveler: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the body's heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain, and regulates the body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate raises reducing potassium levels. These levels can be rebalanced by eating a high-potassium banana.
 
Cut Stroke Risk: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes as much as 40%!
 
Warts: It is said if you want to destroy a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart (with the yellow side out). Tape the skin in place with a Band-Aid or surgical tape. 
 
Grow Beautiful Rose Bushes with Bananas: Blend the soft part of the banana skin in a blender full of water and pour on the base of your rose bushes to promote healthy roots and new growth.
 
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables results in a basic detoxification diet.  So, eat as many raw and pure, unprocessed and uncooked foods as you can each day and make bananas one of those raw fruits.
 
BANANA SMOOTHIE
 
3 ripe frozen bananas
4-5 T peanut butter (all natural creamy or chunky)
1 T ground flaxseed
2 T honey
1 c. skim or 1% milk ( Use soy milk)
 
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree well and serve.
 NOTE: I add strawberries, pineapple chunks, frozen fresh peaches and frozen grapes to this as an added fiber and taste alternate.
 
Enjoy your nutritious healthy food!
Lena
  
 

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