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Headaches are an unfortunate fact of life for many people, but that doesn’t mean that
they need to suffer needlessly. There are almost as many headache cures as there are types of
headaches, so you are sure to find something which brings you relief.

1. Hot and Cold
Depending on the type of headache, having either a hot or a cold compress on it will
help immensely. Migraines are specifically said to be helped by cold, so having a bad
full of ice, or an ice pack, against the area which hurts can be very helpful
The opposite end of the spectrum – heat – is useful for both tension and sinus
headaches in particular. Hot compresses, hot showers, or even a long bath, can all
help to make these headaches less painful, or even to make them go away entirely.

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2. Loosen your Hair

Having your hair in a style which is too tight can cause headaches – it draws the scalp
up uncomfortably, meaning that you can’t move in a natural fashion. Loosening your
hair can be enough to ease your headache. To avoid these headaches, try and avoid
hairstyles which pinch your head, or which require you to twist your hair up tightly,
as this will make the scalp underneath tight as well. If you must wear these hairstyles,
try and keep them to a minimum, and spend the next several days with loose styles, to
give your head time to relax.

3. Live on the Dark Side

Migraines can be caused by flickering or bright lights, which can be a problem in
today’s computerised society. If you find that you are suffering from migraines, try
and limit your exposure to such light, and see if this helps you. The way to block this
light is to limit your screen time, put filters on windows and screens of all kinds, and
wear sunglasses on particularly bright days. This should hopefully work to get rid of
headaches.

 

4. Don’t Use Chewing Gum

We all know that chewing gum is an unsightly habit, that it is responsible for a lot of
the litter we see on the roads today, and that every teacher wages a campaign against
it. Chewing gum is very bad for your jaw, since it is constantly in motion, but what
people don’t know is that it can be bad for your head as well. The constant chewing
which is required for gum can cause impact headaches. Spit out your chewing gum,
and eat something else instead.

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It is not surprising for people to be irritable after a bad night’s sleep. If you’re the one who didn’t have enough amount of sleep, how would you feel?

We bet you’ll experience some of the most common effects such as a headache; it can make you grumpy, and may even let someone who lacks sleep experience back pain when you wake up in the morning. Did you know that it can do so many things when it comes to your physical and mental health?

In this article, we will give you some of the surprising but serious effects of sleep deprivation. Here are some of those:

  1. It may cause accidents

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Did you know that behind the greatest disasters in the world history such as the oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska (also known as Exxon Valdez oil spill), the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986 and much more massive accidents are commonly factored by one thing? Sleep deprivation.

Aside from that, it has been common that lack of sleep is also one factor in different road accidents. The feeling of being sleepy can have the same effect as drunk driving.

Studies also show that those who lack sleep causes more accidents in work and those who suffer from drowsiness has more sick days compared to those who had an adequate amount of sleep according to reports.

  1. Lack of sleep makes you dumb

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A right amount of sleep plays a vital role when it comes to your cognitive function and learning. There are tons of adverse effects when you lack sleep. The not so serious type is when you can’t focus or concentrate, it also makes your attention span shorter than normal.

At night, the amount of sleep that you’re getting contributes to the consolidation of memories when you sleep. If you don’t sleep well that night, expect that you can’t remember tomorrow what you learned and gone through yesterday.

  1. Sleeping poorly ages your skin

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Those who lack sleep for several nights may experience puffy eyes and yellowish skin. But eventually, it can lead to dull skin, some fine lines, and dark circles the eyes.

What happens when we don’t get enough sleep is that our body produces cortisol (a stress hormone). As a result, the protein that makes our skin glow and keeps it healthy, which is collagen, is broken into pieces by this stress hormone.

  1. Gain weight is another effect of inadequate amount of sleep

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Many studies associated lack of sleep to obesity and increase in appetite. According to a survey conducted in 2004, those who sleep in less than six hours every day are more likely to gain weight and become obese than those who sleeps seven to nine hours a day.

Lack of sleep does not solely increase your appetite. It’s like a thing that also acts as a stimulant that makes you crave for food with high-fat content or highly carbonated food or drinks. Therefore, some programs for weight loss should be thinking about sleep deprivation as a factor and should be a necessary part of the program.

  1. Sleep deprivation affects our judgment

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Unsurprisingly, we all know that when we lack sleep, we tend to have wrong interpretations of the events that are happening to us. As a result, it hurts our capability to make right decisions and judgments because we cannot evaluate the current situations fairly and it hinders us to think and function wisely.

Those who lack sleep may believe that this is not a serious issue, but it is (especially if you are someone who makes huge decisions as this may cause you big troubles in the future).

Takeaway

Deprivation of sleep is never good for someone. Inadequate amount of sleep is unhealthy; it may also lead to several unfortunate outcomes in the future. Make use of your beds at home. If your bed is the one that hinders you from sleeping, it may be best to change them.

Having a good night sleep has a huge effect than what we thought. It is best to give yourself enough time to revitalize and refresh you for you to perform your day-to-day tasks efficiently and swiftly.

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Our health is the of the utmost importance to us. We toast our health when celebrating; we hope for good health when it comes to friends and family. But the thing is, we don’t tend to focus on our own health as much as we should. Life get’s busy. We have bills to pay, places to be. However, we need our health to carry on living our lives. Which is why I thought it would be a good idea to highlight why we should focus on our health. How certain things and changes can have a positive effect.

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Increase your fitness levels

Fitness is important. When it comes to our health fitness has a lot to do with our respiratory system, our weight and overall feelings. So many of us don’t make it a priority. Thinking we can’t fit gym sessions into our busy lives. But this is where you are wrong. Improving your fitness levels is more about being more active. So it’s making conscious decisions to be active each day. This might be walking more, or taking up a new hobby like running.

Don’t ignore those niggling problems

We’ve all been there. A headache that won’t go away. A back pain that keeps presenting itself. But these niggling issues are the ones we tend to brush over. We think we can carry on as if nothing’s happening. However, what we don’t realise is that these things can get worse and cause bigger problems. This is why considering seeing specialists like the Los Angeles Spine Group could help with back issues. Or seeking advice from your doctor for more common symptoms like headaches. It may help improve your health in the long run.

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Be aware of what is normal in your body

Many people have underlying health problems they are not aware of. Partly this can be because you ignore symptoms that are unusual. Unusual bleeding or continued bloating; they can all be signs of problems going inside that you just don’t know about. Make your health a priority by noticing things that just aren’t normal.

Improve your diet

Your health can have a lot to do with what you put into your body. An excessive amount of alcohol could lead on to alcohol dependence. Too many fatty foods or sugary treats can increase your weight. Which could then cause added pressure to your body functions. It’s all about taking care of yourself more efficiently. A healthy balanced diet would always be recommended. Making sure you get the right intake of what your body needs to function.

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Consider your mental health

Finally, the one thing people ignore the most is their mental health. But this is a big deal and is just as important as your physical health. Mental health can be affected by many things. Most common being stress, depression and anxiety. All of which if ignored could lead on to have a huge impact on your life, your family and your relationships. Take care of your mind as well as your body.

I hope this helps you make your health a priority going forward.

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A live tapeworm parasite was removed from a 26-year-old California man’s brain during emergency surgery.

Luis Ortiz was admitted to a hospital in Napa with what he called the worst headache of his life.

In a brain scan, neurosurgeon Soren Singel discovered the larva of a tapeworm and told Luis Ortiz he had about 30 minutes to live.

The tapeworm grew inside a cyst that cut off circulation and water flow to the rest of his brain.Luis Ortiz tapeworm

“I stood up and then I threw up,” said Luis Ortiz.

“The doctor pulled it out and he said it was still wiggling, and I’m like <<Ugh, that doesn’t sound too good>>.”

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports larval cysts in the brain – neurocysticercosis – develop after a person swallows microscopic eggs passed in the faeces of a person who has an intestinal pork tapeworm.

Once inside the body, those eggs hatch and the worms can make their way to the brain. The CDC says approximately 1,000 people per year are hospitalized for neurocysticercosis and removal of the larvae.

Luis Ortiz is recovering after the surgery in August and is hoping to return to Sacramento State University, where he was scheduled to begin his final year before the surgery.

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