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Headaches/Migraine
The exact causes of migraines
are unknown, although they are related to blood vessel contractions and other
changes in the brain as well as inherited abnormalities in certain areas of the
brain. Migraine pain is moderate to severe, often described as pounding,
throbbing pain. They can last from 4 hours to 3 days and usually occur 1 to 4
times per month. Migraines are associated with symptoms such as light
sensitivity; noise or odors; nausea or vomiting; loss of appetite; and stomach
upset or abdominal pain. When a child is having a migraine they often look pale,
feel dizzy, have blurred vision, fever, stomach upset, in addition to having the
above listed symptoms.
A small percentage of pediatric migraines include recurrent
gastrointestinal symptoms, in which vomiting is most common. Cyclic vomiting
means that the symptoms occur on a regular basis -- about once a month. These
types of migraines are sometimes called abdominal migraines.
Mixed headache syndrome: Also called transformed migraines, this is a
combination of migraine and tension headaches. Both adults and children
experience this type of headache.
Cluster headaches: The least common, although the most severe, type of primary
headache, the pain of a cluster headache is intense and may be described as
having a burning or piercing quality that is throbbing or constant. The pain is
so severe that most cluster headache sufferers cannot sit still and will often
pace during an attack. The pain is located behind one eye or in the eye region,
without changing sides. The term "cluster headache" refers to headaches that
have a characteristic grouping of attacks. Cluster headaches occur one to three
times per day during a cluster period, which may last 2 weeks to 3 months. The
headaches may disappear completely (go into "remission") for months or years,
only to recur.
Chronic progressive
headaches: Also called traction or inflammatory headaches, chronic progressive
headaches get worse and happen more often over time. These are the least common
type of headache, accounting for less than 5% of all headaches in adults and
less than 2% of all headaches in kids. Chronic progressive headaches may be the
result of an illness or disorder of the brain or skull.
Hormone headaches: Headaches in women are often associated with changing hormone
levels that occur during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Chemically
induced hormone changes, such as with birth control pills, also trigger
headaches in some women.
Sinus headaches: Sinus headaches are associated with a deep and constant pain in
the cheekbones, forehead or bridge of the nose. The pain usually intensifies
with sudden head movement or straining and usually occurs with other sinus
symptoms, such as nasal discharge, feeling of fullness in the ears, fever, and
facial swelling.
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Do you know what's In your products!
Check our comprehensive list below to find
out!
Some of the potentially harmful
ingredients commonly used by the personal care industry!
Alcohol
A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid produced by the fermentation of yeast
and carbohydrates. Alcohol is used frequently as a solvent and is also found in
beverages and medicine. As an ingredient in ingestible products, alcohol may
cause body tissues to be more vulnerable to carcinogens.Moulthwashes with an
alcohol content of 25% or more have been implicated in mouth, tongue and throat
cancers.
Alpha hydroxy acid
An organic acid produced by anaerobic respiration, Skin care products containing
AHA exfoliate not only damage skin cells, but the skins protective barrier as
well.long term skin damage may result from its use.
Aluminium
A metallic element used extensively in the manufacture of aircraft components,
prosthetic devices and as an ingredient in antiuerspirants,antacids ~ anpseptics.
Aluminium has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Animal Fat (Tallow)
A type of animal tissue made up of oily solids or semisolids that are
water-insoluble esters of glycerol with fatty acids.Animal fats and lye are the
chief ingredients in a bar of soap; a cleaning and emulsifying product that may
act as a breeding ground for bacteria.
Bentonite
A porous clay that expands to many times its dry volume as it absorbs water.
Bentonite, commonly found in many cosmetic foundations,may clog pores and
suffocate the skin.
Collagen
An Insoluble fibrous protein that is too large to penetrate the skin. The
collagen found in most skin care products is derived from animal skins and
ground up chicken feet. This ingredient forms a layer of film that may suffocate
the skin.
Dioxins
A potentially carcinogenic by-product that results from the process used to
bleach paper at paper mills. Dioxin treated containers sometimes transfer
dioxins to the product itself.
Eiastin of High-molecular Weight
A protein similar to collagen that Is tire main component of elastic
fibres.Elastin is also derived from animal sources.Its effect on the skin is
similar to collagen.
Fluorocarbons
A colourless, non-flammable gas or liquid that can produce mild upper
respiratory tract irritation. Fluorocarbons are commonly used as a propellent in
hairs sprays.
Formaldehyde
A toxic, colourless gas that is an irritant arid a carcinogen. When combined
with water, formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant,fixative or preservative.
Formaldehyde is found in many cosmetic products and conventional nail care
systems.
Glycerin
A syrupy liquid that is chemically produced by combining water and fat. Glycerin
is used as a solvent and plasticizer.Unless the humidity of air is over 65%,
glycerin draws moisture from toe lower layers of the skin and holds it on toe
surface, which cries the skin from the Inside out.
Kaolin
A fine wnite clay used in making porcelain. Like bentonite, kaolin smothers and
weakens the skin.
Lanolin
A fatty substance extracted from wool, which is frequently found in cosmetics
and lotions. Lanolin is a common skin sensitizer that can cause allergic
reactions,such as skin rashes.
Lye
A highly concentrated watery solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium
hydroxide. Lye is combined with animal fats to make bars of soap,which may
corrode and dry out the skin.
Mineral Oil
A derivative of crude oil (petroleum) that is used industrially as a cutting
fluid and lubricating oil. Mineral oil forms an oily film over the skin to lock
in moisture, toxins and wastes, but hinders normal skin respiration by keeping
oxygen out.
Petrolatum
A petroleum based grease that is used industrially as a grease component
Petrolatum exhibits many of the same potentially harmful properties as mineral
oil.
Propylene Glycol
A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and
industrial antifreeze.In skin and hair products,propylene glycol works as a
humectant which is a substance that retains the moisture content of skin or
cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water.Material safety
data sheets (MSDS) warn users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as
this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)
Harsh detergents arid wetting agents used in garage floor cleaners,engine
degreasers and auto cleaning products.SLS is well-known in the scientific
community as a cori~moii skin irritant, It is rapidly absorbed and retained in
the eyes, brain, heart and liver, which may result in harmful long term
effects.SLS round retard healing, cause cataracts iii adults, arid prevent
children’s eyes from developing properly.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES)
SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It is slightly less irritating
than SLS,but may cause more drying. Both sls and sles may cause potentially
carcinogenic formations of nitrates and dioxins to form in shampoos arid
cleansers by reacting with other ingredients.Large amounts of nitrates may enter
the blood system from just one shampooing.
Talc
A soft grey-green mineral used in some personal hygiene and cosmetic products.
lnhailing talc may be harmful as this substance is recognized as a potential
carcinogen.
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