Walking is a simple yet powerful exercise that improves overall health, aids in weight loss, alleviates migraines, reduces stress, and boosts cognitive function. Regular walking enhances cardiovascular health, strengthens bones, burns calories, and regulates appetite. It also reduces migraine frequency and severity by improving blood flow and releasing endorphins. Walking in nature alleviates stress and anxiety while enhancing memory and cognitive performance. Grounding, or walking barefoot on natural surfaces, can amplify these benefits. Tips for incorporating walking into daily life include setting realistic goals, choosing scenic routes, inviting friends, tracking progress, and staying consistent.
It seems like something from a science fiction novel, but it's not: the human body has a "second brain" composed of two thin layers of more than 100 million nerve cells that run from the esophagus to the tail end of the body. It is a technical network that works independently of the brain and controls its own reflexes and senses. Information and signals are passed through the complex network of neurons to coordinate efforts and move food through the digestive system.
38 million people who suffer migraines in America are often faced with the same question: do I attempt to push through or do I go home? One recent study found that 64% of migraines took place during the workday, while migraineurs took different paths with regard to work and migraine.
Sugar and caffeine are diuretics, meaning they dehydrate your body. The biochemical balance of your cells get disrupted and you no longer have Electrolyte Homeostasis (proper cell hydration).
Even though there isn’t one simple solution to prevent migraines, there is a balance that, when achieved in your diet, can lessen or prevent your migraine.