5 Foods That Fight Migraines


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

5 Foods That Fight Migraines

If you're a migraine sufferer like me, you are constantly looking for prevention ideas. Depending on what your triggers are — wine, cheese, chocolate, etc. — you may spend most of your time focusing on what not to eat, in addition to other measures like getting enough sleep, exercising, and avoiding stress. But how about foods that help, not hinder, your headache woes? You're in luck, Read more

Yoga Sequence to Relieve Tension Headaches


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Yoga Sequence to Relieve Tension Headaches

When you're suffering from a dull tension headache, try these yoga poses before reaching for medication. They're a series of forward bends and reclining poses that will soothe your head and release tension from your neck. They'll also improve circulation, slow down your breath, and calm your mind. Source Read more

Before Popping Pills, Cure Your Headache With These Yoga Poses


Updated 07/01/11 9:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Yoga Poses For Headaches

I don't get headaches often, but when I do, I'm not a fan of popping pills. I do these simple yoga poses instead, which really helps put an end to the pain. Headaches can be caused by a variety of reasons like tension in your neck, tight shoulders, or back pain. These yoga poses are designed to gently stretch and open those areas, while circulating blood to your head. You can do one pose, a few, Read more

Ease Tension With These Headache Remedies For Your Desk


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Rid of a Headache at Work

When tension headaches creep up, you can forget about having a productive day. Often due to tight, contracted muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp, and jaw, tension headaches result from stress, depression, or anxiety. Getting enough sleep, eating balanced meals, and maintaining a Zen state will help reduce your likelihood of headaches. It's unlikely that you're boss will let you take five in a Read more

Reasons You're Not Waking Up Energized


Updated 03/13/12 9:11 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a More Restful Night of Sleep

Do you constantly wake up feeling like you could sleep for another three hours? Not everyone's a morning person, but when you wake up so tired you have a pounding headache, pour orange juice into your cereal, or practically fall asleep while checking the morning news, something's not right. Keep reading to find out what might be preventing you from waking up energized. Read more

GeekSugar's January Must Haves


Updated 01/05/12 2:18 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

January Tech Gear

New Year's Day not only brings the promise of hangovers, headaches, and fuzzy memories of the night before, but of freshly minted resolutions. And like you, we're in the mood to set some goals and make 2012 the best it can be. Find out more about our 2012 resolutions, and the gear that will help make it all happen. Read more

5 Tips For Surviving Holiday Family Overload


Updated 12/23/11 10:40 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Tips For Surviving Holiday Family Overload

Ah, the holidays. It's the time of year when many of us pack our bags and endure the holiday travel headaches so we can spend time with our families. If your family can count on you to be home for Christmas this year, then you're probably counting on the inevitable challenges that come with the large quantity of quality time. Here are five tips that will help you spend less time worrying about Read more

5 Morning-After Hangover Fixes


Updated 10/25/11 4:04 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Cure a Hangover

Boozing is all fun and games until you wake up the next day with a pounding headache. Excessive drinking causes hangovers because it dehydrates the body; it irritates the lining of the stomach, causing nausea; it overworks your liver, which is trying to metabolize all the alcohol; it overexcites your central nervous system, which causes sensitivity to light, sound, and touch; and it confuses your Read more

5 Surprising Beverages That Aren't Vegan


Updated 06/02/11 11:06 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Beverages That Aren't Vegan

Committing to a vegan diet can often feel like a headache. Figuring out if a food item is vegan can take a bit of skill, but what about beverages? Fortunately, a lot of drinks are vegan, but which ones aren't? Because while it seems that all soda, wine, and juice are vegan, think again. Here are five you may be surprised to learn didn't make the vegan cut. Source: Thinkstock Read more