Headaches alone can really ruin someone’s day, however migraine headaches can be unbearable. Why in Taiwan alone, migraines account for about 3.7 million annual sick days (J Chinese Med. Association, 2008; 71:74-8). While we don’t know all the reasons migraines manifest themselves, through our practice, we have come to the conclusion that the madness of [...]
Holistic Solutions to Relieve Migraine Headaches
IHD’s Essential Oil of the Month: Peppermint
Known for its strong and minty aroma, Peppermint has been highly regarded for it’s ability to help sooth digestion and restore digestive efficiency. Instead of taking “the pink stuff” for everyday heartburn, at IHD we will often suggest taking a cup of hot water and adding a few drops of peppermint (essential) oil to support [...]
ASPARTAME: The Sinister Sweetener
Aspartame is marketed under the trade names of NutraSweetTM and EqualTM and it is also called “Spoonful” and “Equal Measure”. This synthetic product is consumed by more people than any other chemical in history.
Although approved by the FDA, it has also received one of the top numbers in complaints to the FDA. Symptoms ranging from [...]