In this Issue:
National Headache Awareness Week - Ways to Reduce the Pain and Frequency
Ah, the headache. Second only to the common cold as North Americans' biggest health complaint, regular headaches affect an estimated 100 million people.
It's National Headache Awareness Week (not exactly a celebration, mind you), and this kat thought we should discuss the dreaded skull-pounders (and what you can do to minimize your chances of getting them).
It's amazing really, the number of different headaches you can suffer. Cluster headaches, tension headaches, caffeine headaches, hormone headaches, rebound headaches...the list goes on, and there's always the dreaded migraines. Headaches range in their causes and severity, but there are some common denominator actions you can take to curb your susceptibility.
Here's a list of suggestions adapted from works of MPH & RD, Elaine Magee:
- Keep a headache and diet diary, and don't forget to record use of artificial sweeteners (handy for unearthing particularly triggering foods).
- Avoid skipping meals (really, why would you want to anyway?).
- Limit caffeine to a moderate and consistent amount daily or eliminate it completely.
- Avoid eating a high-fat diet (as if you needed another reason).
- Avoid certain additives like MSG and nitrates/nitrites.
- Curb your intake of alcohol and caffeine, and stay hydrated as much as possible.
Additionally, there are a number of vitamins and minerals to support your body in keeping headaches at bay. In our Super Saver Section of the Newsletter, we're featuring three from the Co-op (at a handsome discount) to support your well being.
 Teri Blogs on Wellness Meditation and Closet Discipline. Seems like everyone could take a few minutes out of each day to focus on wellness. Teri makes that process easy as she shares a guided meditation to activate the immune system. Then, venturing into a whole other realm, Teri explores the virtues of closet discipline and tells a tale on herself about the need for a keen memory, if you're going to leave beer in the freezer. So many choices from Teri this week. Oh, go ahead, take a moment and read them all. Her wise, but lighthearted messages always bring a smile to the face.
Kat's Perspective: The Power of Words
Humans have a unique ability when it comes to language -- the use of words. While felines, birds, and other creatures great and small make a symphony of sounds, words allow for such a remarkable nuance of meanings. Watching humans run to and fro' in today's whacky, busy world... this kat is wondering if they are taking full advantage of the marvelous gift of words they've been given.
A video that's generating a lot of attention on YouTube contemplates this very point. Take a look and then ask yourself if you're using your words to create the outcomes you truly want in life. (Meanwhile, this kat will be working on trying to say "More tuna now, please!") ^..^
P.S. Know of other videos you think we'd enjoy sharing? This kat would love to hear your ideas?
That's all for now fair members.
Still purringly yours,
Guido
Guido Housemouser
Chief Kat
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