Posts Tagged“health tips”

Jun 15, 2016

How to Combat Summer Migraines

With summer’s arrival come many wonderful things like breaks in school, adventurous vacations, and lots of fun in the sun. However, for some, summer’s heat brings out something not so enjoyable—migraine headaches. While migraines can attack at any time, many sufferers find them more frequent during the summer due things like higher temperatures, barometric pressure flux, and more. So how exactly can one combat the painful symptoms of a migraine? To answer that question, it is important to distinguish what exactly a migraine is and what your triggers are. The definition of a migraine is “a headache [that] can cause…

May 23, 2016

Probiotics – Are They Right for Me?

When you think of bacteria, what comes to mind—contagious germs, the common cold, disinfectant spray? For some, the word alone strikes fear in their hearts. However, the right kind of internal bacteria in your gut can be more of a friend than a foe. These helpful little microorganisms are known as probiotics and they pack a mighty punch for digestive health! So, what exactly are probiotics? The simplest way to put it—they are living bacteria that promote good health, particularly inside of your digestive system. They work by balancing out the “good” and “bad” bacteria in your gut to keep…