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		<title>Causes of Sinus Headache and Migraines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Sinus headaches can be the result of a sinus infection or allergies. Often following a cold or flu, sinus headaches are caused. by inflammation of the sinus passages, air cavities located in the bones behind and above your nose. As the sinuses become clogged or infected, the increase pressure causes your head to ache. Although [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Sinus headaches </strong>can be the result of a sinus infection or allergies. Often following a cold or flu, sinus headaches are caused. <strong>by inflammation of the sinus passages</strong>, air cavities located in the bones behind and above your nose. As the sinuses become clogged or infected, the increase pressure causes your head to ache. Although both the disease have a common symptom of headache but causes of sinus headache and migraine are different. Migraine headache is a primary headache disorder with, almost certainly, a genetic basis. Activation of a mechanism deep in the brain causes release of pain-producing inflammatory substances around the nerves and blood vessels of the head. T<strong>he precise mechanisms of a migraine headache</strong> are not completely understood. There appears to be general agreement, however, that a key element is changes in the blood flow within the brain due to a variety of triggers. The most widely accepted hypothesis of migraine suggests that a migraine attack is precipitated when pain-sensing nerve cells in the brain (called nociceptors) release chemicals called neuropeptides. At least one of the neurotransmitters, substance P, increases the pain <strong>sensitivity of other nearby nociceptors</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Symptoms of Sinus Headache and treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A sinus headache is a headache that occurs because your sinuses are congested with mucus. The sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones of your face. They connect with the nose through small openings. Like the nose, they are lined with membranes that make mucus. Mucus drains through the small openings to the nose. Some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>sinus headache </strong>is a headache that occurs because your sinuses are congested with mucus. The sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones of your face. They connect with the nose through small openings. Like the nose, they are lined with membranes that make mucus. Mucus drains through the small openings to the nose. Some symptoms of a sinus headache include pain or pressure in the forehead or around the eyes and cheek(s), tender skin and tender bones over and under the eyes. Stooping down, jarring your head (including with exercise, such as jogging or aerobics), or blowing your nose may make your headache feel worse.<br />
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<p><strong>Treatment for Sinus Headache Relief: </strong> Treatment for sinus headache relief is by treating the underlying condition, <strong>which may be allergic or infectious</strong>, and by nasal vasoconstrictors and analgesic (pain-relieving) medication, such as aspirin (in adults only), acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium. Analgesics containing caffeine may be stronger. Nasal steroid spray is one of the remedies which decrease inflammation, especially if you have allergies or a structural problem contributing to the inflammation (like a nasal polyp). Antibiotics are prescribed. <strong><em>if a bacterial infection is present </em></strong>or suspected. Surgery may be necessary if your sinus headaches are related to structural problems such as a deviated septum or nasal polyps. You can also go for natural cure for the sinus headache. Home remedy is also an effective remedy for sinus headache. A jalapeno pepper is an effective home remedy for sinus headache. A peppermint steam inhalation also provides quick relief for sinus headaches.</p>
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		<title>Quit Smoking with effective Laser Treatment Therapies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, the champagne has all run dry, and the party is just a distant memory now. We are well into the New Year, and thus it is time to see through all those resolutions we resolutely made. If you are like 30% of the Americans, then you’ve probably resolved to finally quit smoking. Unfortunately, for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, the<strong> champagne has all run dry</strong>, and the party is just a distant memory now. We are well into the New Year, and thus it is time to see through all those resolutions we resolutely made. If you are like 30% of the Americans, then you’ve probably resolved to finally quit smoking. Unfortunately, for <strong>most smokers</strong>, kicking the habit can be an enormously difficult task.</p>
<p>However, with the rapid <strong>advances in technology</strong>, smokers now have the added advantage of a unique and effective method to help them quit smoking – laser treatment therapy. <strong>Smokers all over the world are quitting</strong> this terrible habit by using cold laser quit smoking treatments and therapies as a modern-day form of acupuncture. According to recent surveys, the success rate of these laser quit smoking treatments and therapies are about four to five times higher than most of the other smoking cessation treatments and programs.</p>
<p>This kind of therapy is combined with educational consultations that are held with <strong>trained therapists</strong>, who are certified and trained in tobacco intervention skills, by the health department. Each laser treatment looks after the physical aspects of the addiction, and ensures that there are no more<strong> cravings for tobacco</strong>. With the personalized consultation and the education, along with the laser quit smoking therapy, your chances of quitting this habit will increase.</p>
<p>The goal is to help you lead a <strong>healthier lifestyle by curbing your body’s need for nicotine and tobacco</strong>. By controlling hunger pangs, these treatments help address unhealthy weight issues. By focusing on certain relaxation points, <strong>these treatments help reduce any stress that you may face</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Acupuncture as a treatment for Sinus Headache</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Institutes of Health recommends acupuncture as a treatment for sinus headache. While few studies have investigated whether acupuncture is effective specifically for sinus headache, this condition is often successfully treated by acupuncturists. An acupuncturist diagnoses headaches not as migraine, tension, or sinus, but rather as conditions deriving from &#8220;energetic&#8221; imbalances. Practitioners often describe [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <strong>National Institutes of Health</strong> recommends acupuncture as a treatment for sinus headache. While few studies have investigated whether acupuncture is effective specifically for sinus headache, this condition is often successfully treated by acupuncturists. An acupuncturist diagnoses headaches not as migraine, tension, or sinus, but rather as conditions <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">deriving from &#8220;energetic&#8221; imbalances</span></strong>. Practitioners often describe sinus headache as a &#8220;dampness&#8221; which creates inflammation and fluid retention in the mucus membranes. This dampness can be cleared by strengthening the spleen meridian. In addition to needling, acupuncturists may use moxibustion (a technique in which the herb mugwort is burned over specific acupuncture points). Those <strong>with special training may also recommend herbal therapy</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Quit Smoking with Laser Surgeries</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In laser quit smoking surgery, the laser technician uses a ‘cold’ laser beam to focus on certain energy points that are present on the body. When the laser beam is targeted on these points, the body releases some natural chemical substances, which are known as endorphins. Endorphins are natural chemicals that have a soothing and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In<strong> laser</strong> quit smoking surgery, the laser technician uses a ‘cold’ laser beam to focus on certain energy points that are present on the body. When the laser beam is targeted on these points, the body releases some natural chemical substances, which are known as endorphins. <strong>Endorphins are natural chemicals</strong> that have a soothing and relaxing effect on the human body, and help to reduce any withdrawal symptoms that are caused due to nicotine cravings. Some of the laser quit smoking surgery clients reported that they undergo a feeling of euphoria shortly after the laser smoking cessation treatment. Apart from stimulating a release of endorphins, laser beams also stimulate the body’s natural tendency to detoxify<strong> the tobacco and nicotine</strong>. As a result of which, the smoker, now ex-smoker, gets through the withdrawals a lot faster.</p>
<p><strong>The Concept behind using Laser to Quit Smoking:</strong> By using concepts that are very similar to those of the ancient science of Acupuncture, cold laser quit smoking treatments and therapies can help anyone kick this terrible habit and reduce stress. A non-invasive therapy that is used for balancing the energy flow within your body, the laser quit smoking treatment has been in practice for more than 20 years. From Chicago to Kansas City to Rockford, all the major cities and even small towns in America have resorted to using laser treatments as an effective cure for smoking.</p>
<p>The main <strong>concept behind using laser to quit smoking </strong>is to promote the release of endorphins that relieve stress and increase energy. In addition, circulation also increases and your body will feel more relaxed. Another concept behind the laser quit smoking therapy is that the cold laser beams replace certain endorphins that are normally released by nicotine. When these endorphins are released by nicotine, the smoker feels more relaxed, and when the nicotine levels drop it leads to a drop in endorphin levels, which results in the <strong>withdrawal symptoms</strong>. The laser quit smoking therapy reduces these cravings by restoring the endorphin balance in your body.</p>
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