Can Migraines Really Kill?

When people think of migraines, they usually just think of the pain. But migraines are more than just pain. They are a serious neurological disease. And they can kill you. Now, of course, most of the time a migraine will just send you to your room to lie in the dark in agony for the remainder of the day, but sometimes it is much more serious than that. If your migraine is escalating and not giving more than four hours of relief during the course of 72 hours, you are experiencing status migrainous.

This dangerous condition is associated with an increased risk of stroke, and needs immediate medical attention. If you experience this, you should go to the emergency room and ask for a brain scan. You may be having a migrainous stroke, also called a migrainous infarction. Never heard of that term before? You're not alone. Most people who don't suffer from migraines, and even many who do, aren't aware of the serious nature of the disease. But it is real. Just ask the friends and family of a 21 year old woman named Abi who died of amigrainous stroke in October 2001. Or ask Mark Ellis, a 22 year old father who suffered a stroke as a result of a migraine and was left completely paralyzed and unable to communicate.

The term migrainous infarction refers to a stroke caused by a migraine, when other causes of stroke can be excluded. Like any stroke, you need to pay attention to warning signs and get help right away to avoid permanent or even fatal consequences. Here are the signs you need to look for:

A very sudden onset of a severe headache. This is also known as a "thunderclap headache."You feel like you are having the worst headache of your lifeDizziness, difficulty walking in a straight lineGarbled speechDifficulty understanding words being spoken to youWeakness/Numbness in the face, arm and/or leg on one side of the bodyDouble Vision

Although they are relatively uncommon, migrainous strokes do happen, and sometimes they have fatal outcomes. In addition, just having migraines with aura gives a person a six-fold increase risk of ischemic stroke ( a different type of stroke than a migrainous stroke). It is a sad, chilling warning to those with migraines and their loved ones. If your migraine is getting that bad, get to the hospital right away. It might just save your life. But more importantly, focus on knowing your migraine triggers and learning how to avoid getting one in the first place.

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2 Cheap Things You'll Need To Be Acne Free And It Really Works

I never had pimples before.

However here's what happened:

I had a skin doctor check me because I was worried about what was happening to my face, I panicked every single day of my life, for 2 months. The doctor asked:

Do you get enough sleep? Yes
Does anyone in your family have pimples/acne? No
Do you have allergies? No

Then she said, there are different types of acne and some of them are Hereditary and the other one is because of Bacteria/Germs.

I explained my part and told her this:

"I am having these pimples on my nose area because I did not know I was using a dirty cloth to take out all the whiteheads poking out of it. I applied too much pressure on my face which resulted to the epidermis being cut. The cuts were not visible but I noticed it had cuts when I had pimples. I know it's because of that dirty cloth I used on my face, I have pimples right now."

And then the doctor said:

"I do not think it's because of that dirty cloth"

Then she started prescribing medicine, creams, soaps that costs P2000-P3000 ($50-$60)

Now, my dear reader, think and know your skin:

If you will have a pimple or two, does the pimple disappear on it's own after 3-4 days without you doing anything to it?

If yes, then you will not need anything a doctor prescribes, basically, you need not worry.

Does your pimples appear on the same areas of your face? If it's in the same area where you put on makeup such as blush on's using brushes, then you better stop putting THAT makeup. I guarantee you that it will make your pimples larger and it will continue opening and scarring until it becomes a permanent scar. It is better to leave your pimples make-up free rather than trying to be confident by covering it with chemicals that makes the condition of the pimples worse.

Now, there are a LOT of cases wherein people actually go to skin doctors to have their pimples treated that ended up crying because the medicines literally irritated their pimples and made it multiply.

Here's what I needed to have and do to get my skin back. This is what I am doing still as you read this article. This works on all types of skin. It is super safe and you will learn why.

You will need:
1. Cotton Balls (The softest kind, I do not know what brand people use in the US)
2. Johnson & Johnson's Baby Milk Bath With Vit. A & E (white bottle)

Now, you may say this is expensive! Pricey! Well, it's not.

It is expensive IF you did not try it yet. (Makes sense?)
People here in my country actually purchase these squirty bottles A LOT because they are effective against pimples. Not to mention, it actually makes your facial skin smooth as you use it for 1 month. 1 squirty bottle can last for 1 and a half month. IF you use it everyday on cleaning your face.

Mine lasted for 2-3 months because the solution is actually concentrated and you just need to squirt a small amount into 1 cotton ball.

It is hypoallergenic. No matter how sensitive your facial skin is, this will not make your pimples worse and it will not irritate it as well.

How to do it:

3 strokes per section on the area where you want to improve. Apply a little pressure (Do not worry, your cotton balls are clean!)

Do this for 2-3 months. Every morning and most importantly, DO NOT SLEEP WITHOUT CLEANING YOUR FACE. NEVER!

This has been Wendy Elizalde, I am not promoting anything. I just help whenever I can.

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A Simple Herbal Acne Remedy That Really Works

It seems like people are rediscovering the power of herbs. Have you noticed that natural treatment methods are gaining prominence these days? Medical science has invariably helped us overcome diseases and pains, but in some cases, natural methods are preferable. Take acne, for example. You've probably changed your topical medication for the umpteenth time, but to no avail. While severe cases, such as cystic acne, do require medical intervention, it's always better to follow the 'nip in the bud' policy before your acne gets worse. Herbs are a wonderful way to maintain a natural clear skin. Something as simple as mint leaves can work like magic to keep your skin glowing. Let's see what mint can to cure acne.

Traditionally, mint has been used to add taste and flavor to food. When you think of mint, what comes to mind is a soothing and pleasant aroma. But, did you know that mint is an active ingredient in several acne treatment products? It is generally overlooked, as people usually check if their product has benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, which are effective cleansing agents. Well, does mint really have a big role to play in combating acne? Of course! And again, consumers hardly try to find out the reason for its inclusion in acne products. Mint is an excellent soothing agent and hence, it relaxes your skin and revives its color. Additionally, it cleans the skin pores and renders a pleasant glow and shine. But, it's not going to happen overnight! You must be patient and regular with the treatment. You can make a mint facial by grinding fresh mint leaves to make a paste. Just apply it on your face, let it dry and wash off with water after a few minutes. If you do it twice a day for about a week, the results can be dramatic.

Mint leaves are not for external application alone, but can also be included in your diet. Have organic mint tea or drink mint juice. Freshly chopped mint leaves can be used to garnish salads. It has oxidizing agents that purify the blood, and healthy blood translates to overall health, including beautiful skin. Clearade reviews give a clear picture of how oil metabolism reflects on the skin. In other words, if your skin is able to metabolize oil effectively, you can overcome acne naturally because excessive oil secretion is the root cause for any acne problem. Apart from using acne home remedies and herbal remedies, you must also monitor your vitamin intake. Appropriate doses of Vitamin B5 are extremely effective in acne removal, as they augment the oil metabolizing capacity of your skin. Once you grasp how to control the excessive oil secretion from the sebaceous glands on your skin, you're on track to get rid of acne and acquire a healthy skin.

A lot of acne-affected people resort to treatment methods only when acne surfaces on their skin and irritation sets in. They're probably following the old adage 'better late than never', but it's definitely not a recommended approach. You know that acne attacks everyone at some stage or the other. So, why not take precautionary measures by correcting your diet and lifestyle? When you're entering your teens, you know that acne will be waiting to greet you. So, it is better to start early on with your skin care regimen.

MIJ Sadique is specializing in skin issues and has made several studies about acne and acne remedies. He has more resources about scientifically proven acne home remedies, including Clearade acne treatment.

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