Did you know that migraine headaches affect upwards of 28 million Americans? This problem takes a significant toll on workplace productivity and accounts for up to two full weeks of missed work annually among the worst sufferers. Here are few more things to know about migraines: They affect women 2-1 vs. men because of the…
While most headache sufferers are aware of foods that cause migraines, there are some unexpected triggers you may not know about. Following are four common migraine triggers. 1. Food triggers Tyramines, an amino acid found in foods like aged cheeses (blue, cheddar) as well as aged and dried meat like sausage and pepperoni, can trigger…
Last time (part I) we discussed the role vitamin D plays on bone health, cancer, and tuberculosis, and immune function. In part II, we’ll cover everything else you need to know about why vitamin D is important for achieving optimal health. Heart Disease In a recent meta-analysis, individuals with the highest concentrations of vitamin D…