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February 20, 2011

Headaches... and diet?

I feel like I have tried nearly everything in an attempt to vanish the headache that lingers.  Finally, I have found some relief.  I'm not sure if its from the change in my diet, using oils, or just getting back into a routine with treatments.  I won't complain, so long as it keeps working!

Changing my diet has been CRAZY!  To begin with, breakfast is mandatory.  But not just that, it must be either high grain/fiber or include protein.  Preferably both. 

Second, as much as I am able to, I am cooking from scratch.  Pre-processed, boxed or frozen foods are out.  This is much harder than it seems because it is now necessary for me to cook for myself once or twice a week.  I don't mind this change at all, it simply adds another task or two to my weekly list.

Third, and related to the first two, is increasing my protein intake as well as adding tumeric and marjoram to my diet.  Tumeric is a natural anti-inflammatory.  Marjoram is a natural muscle relaxant.  Both are great for the body, especially my body with all the muscular problems I wrestle with.

While my headaches have not completely disappeared, at least I have days without them again!

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