Tension often leads to headaches. In fact, there’s one headache known as the tension-type headache. Not too long ago, a study was done to see if massage therapy could alleviate the psychological problems that might cause tension headaches. The authors, scientists Albert Moraska and Clint Chandler, hired therapists to massage sixteen volunteers and reduce anxiety, depression, and stress in those study participants.

If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know it’s excruciating. You might have a hint of what’s coming beforehand, when you’re a bit irritable or crave certain foods. Afterwards, you might even see strange flashes of light. Then comes the migraine attack. It makes your head throb in the most painful way possible. It’s painful enough to make you seek the shelter of a dark room, possibly your bedroom.

Many require it to get moving in the morning time. Once the energy ebbs mid-morning, it’s often used as a pick-me-up. We’re discussing caffeine. It has its good side and its bad side.

What Is Caffeine?

It’s a stimulant. It’s designed to perk you up and get your blood running quicker. Blood vessels are dilated so you get additional oxygen flowing. Caffeine is found in pops, coffee, tea and chocolate. Is there such a thing as too much of it?

The Good

Caffeine is an ingredient in many medicines. We’re not just discussing energy drinks or pills designed to …