Headaches in women: The Contraceptive Pill

There are two types of contraceptive Pill. The combined Pill contains oestrogen and progesterone, whereas the so-called ‘mini-pill’ contains progesterone alone. The mini-pill avoids the problems and side-effects associated with oestrogen, but at the expense of a slightly lower level of protection against pregnancy, and much poorer monthly cycle control.
There are many different versions of the combined Pill, varying in dose and type of oestrogen, proportion of oestrogen to progesterone, and so on. The combination that suits one woman may not suit another, so if you find one brand of Pill gives side-effects, often all that you need is to change to a different brand.
There are many potential side-effects of the combined Pill. These can include bloating and abnormalities of menstrual bleeding.

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Menopausal Headaches: Self-help

Exercise and a sensible diet particularly one that is rich in calcium will help stave off the effects of osteoporosis. Iron and B-complex vitamins can help offset the anaemia caused by flooding. Deep breathing techniques can help restore control, when you are suffering from mood swings, or other emotional symptoms of the menopause
Because of the slightly increased chance of getting breast cancer, the mammogram (a sort of breast X-ray) should be arranged on a regular basis.
Don’t hesitate to talk to a counsellor about the psychological symptoms of the menopause (anxiety, phobias, confusion, depression, poor memory, etc.). What you experience might be natural, but it is certainly not easy or pleasant. Storing up emotions, fears and depression will most certainly cause tension headaches.
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Toxaemia of Pregnancy

Menopausal Headaches

Orthodox treatment

Headaches related to the menstrual cycle: Headaches while menstruating

The period itself is a very stressful time in a woman’s monthly cycle, especially on the first day. There may be abdominal pain, and a general feeling of being under the weather. This feeling lends to exacerbate any pre-existing headaches; sometimes the general lowering of the body’s resistance means that ordinary headaches will occur more frequently at this time of the cycle. Migraines may occur more frequently in those who are susceptible

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Headaches in Women

Some types of headaches occur only in women. These are headache: caused by the contraceptive pill; from toxaemia in pregnancy; and related to the menstrual
cycle.
A number of types of headache occur more frequently in women than in men -sub-arachnoid haemorrhage and migraine, for example. Other types attack men more often than women – such as cluster headache. And, of course, there are a large number of types of headaches which affect both sexes equally.

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SYMPTOMS OF CANCER IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BODY

Stomach cancer
1 Continued lack of appetite.
2 Continued indigestion not due to faulty habits of diet.
3 Pain after eating.
4 Loss of weight.
5 Anaemia.
Cancer of the rectum
1 Periods of constipation that mark a change from usual bowel habits, sometimes followed by episodes of more frequent elimination.

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CANCER-FIGHTING DIET: RECIPES OF HEALING SALADS

Mediterranean Tomato and Broccoli Salad
10 to 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
6 medium broccoli florets, chopped
1/2 a purple or red onion, diced
6 large, fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1 dessert spoon olive oil or flaxseed oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Black pepper to taste
Simply toss all the ingredients together and serve.

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CANCER-FIGHTING AND HEALING RECIPES: JUICE RECIPES -VEGETABLE BASED COMBINATIONS

Cancer Fighting Juice
This juice is action packed with abundant life force and cancer-fighting antioxidants. Juice 1/4 red beetroot, 2 carrots, 1 stick celery, radish and a garlic clove. Add potato if you are dealing with liver cancer.

Cleansing Cocktail
A cleansing and refreshing juice made with cucumber, beet, apple and carrot in equal parts. Rejuvenating, energy packed and full of life-giving nutrients.

Green Harmony
Combine 1 stick of celery, 2 leaves of kale, 2 leaves of spinach, 2 leaves of cabbage, 2 green apples and a small chunk of ginger. A great juice to drink every day, as it is rich in chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals.

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AFTER CANCER: WHAT GOOD CAN COME OUT OF HAVING CANCER?

Although no reasonable person would desire to have cancer, many good things can come out of the cancer experience. After you have had a chance to absorb and process many of the changes, your having survived cancer can offer you

• a new, more balanced perspective on your life and your world. Insignificant problems will
cause you less grief. Small pleasures will be savored with a new appreciation.
• an increased ability to feel empathy and compassion for others. This will enable you to better
recognize and respond to their needs.
• a recognition of strong relationships that have stood the test of “for better or for worse.” These
relationships will be deeper and more precious for having grown through your cancer
experience.

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AFTER CANCER: MIND-BODY CONNECTION. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

What Are Negative Thoughts?
Negative thoughts are thoughts about things not going well. “I’m going to have a recurrence.” “My energy is never going to get better.” Some people call them “dark thoughts.” When they are subconscious, you have them before you realize that you are having them. When they are conscious, you actively construct bad thoughts about your cancer, your situation, your health, your death. Negative thoughts are unpleasant. They make you feel depressed, anxious, afraid, or angry.

What If I Have Negative Thoughts?
Negative thoughts provide one of the ways that your subconscious works out problems or expresses sources of fear, anxiety, anger, or depression.

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WHAT ABOUT OTHER OVER-THE-COUNTER OR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?

Patients on Prozac should inform the physician if they plan to take any prescription or over-the -counter nonprescription drugs. However, in clinical trials, the following drugs all appear to be safe:
* analgesics
* antacids
* antibiotics
* antihistamines
* beta-adrenergic blockers for cardiac disease
* cathartics
* chloral hydrate
* H2-blockers such as Zantac and Tagamet
* oral contraceptives
* thyroid hormones.

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