Stop Migraines Today

Let’s face it, like any illness or injury, migraines suck. The pain is worse than a headache and typically lasts for hours.

It’s perfectly reasonable to wish for sure-fire way to get rid of them completely, but alas we are not there yet.

However while there are no 100% cure for migraines yet, some simple remedies and habits you can apply so that the experience becomes more tolerable than the last.

While medicine and an appointment to the doctor is still king, there’s no rule against some behavioral and lifestyle precautions to help battle migraines.

Different remedies work differently for everyone so make sure to do what is best for you. Combine some of these with medicine and you may be able to stop or relieve yourself of migraines before they even start.

What is a migraine?

Migraines are a severe form of headaches that are accompanied with throbbing or pulsing sensation on a specific side of the head .They come in the form of attacks, and may last for a few days.

How do migraines attack you?

To fully grasp migraine attacks and how to ease them we must establish the progress of a migraine. They are: prodrome, aura, attack, and postdrome.

Prodrome

Also known as the prodromal phase, this happens hours or even days before the actual migraine. People’s bodies exhibit changes that are telltale sign that a migraine is coming, they are but not limited to:

• Constipation
• Irritability
• Mood changes
• Constant yawning

Aura

Symptoms that typically manifests in someone’s vision. Aura’s build up, lasting about 60 minutes and, they are usually the sign the main ache on the head is just around the corner. They don’t happen every time, they include:

• Loss of vision
• Hallucinations
• Blind spot in vision
• Needle sensation around the arm

Attack

This is the painful part. Since this is the ache that often describes it as so. This phase is the longest and most excruciating. When experiencing them, we recommend the following measures along with medication.

A migraine attack would include:

• Throbbing pain that gets worse as you move or participate in sports.
• Located in one side of the head,
• Sensitivity to light, touch
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Post-dromal

After the main attack, you may still experience some of the ripples of action which include:

• Sluggishness
• Tiredness
• Head pain on one side of the head.

How do you ease migraine attacks?

Now that you know what a migraine is and how it differentiates from your typical headaches, it’s time to know how to deal with them.

In addition to medicine here are some simple ways to alleviate a migraine attack:

Applying a cold or hot compress around the head

Temperature therapy has been a proven and tested method of battling all sorts of ailments, from injured knees to sore backs–we have been accustomed to applying compresses to when we experience them.

And why shouldn’t we? They’re very effective. Migraines are also no stranger to them, since applying temperature therapy via compresses is a method that has been used for decades.

To do this you can either go hot by getting a heating pad around your neck and warm cloths on your face.

Or you can do it cold by getting a cold compress around your neck instead along with another one on the onset of the migraine itself. Since experts are still trying to pinpoint how exactly they help it is important to do the way that is best for you.

In doing this, experts also recommend to still proceed with caution with this method by applying it for 15 minutes and taking a 15 minute break of not using it. In addition to not falling asleep as you are doing it, deeming it to be unsafe if done so.

Drinking water

Speaking about something that has been and tested against all sorts of ailments, Love it or hate it, drinking water is also one of them. And for something not surprising at all, they also work on migraine attacks.

Research says that drinking water during an attack has caused the migraine attacks to either be less painful or be shorter in general. Have a glass or bottle at the ready so you’ll be prepared to deal with them when they come.

Consuming caffeine

Another method you can apply in dealing with your migraine is consuming caffeine. A number of over-the-counter medicines have been stated to go well with caffeine in either stopping or lessening the severity of migraine attacks.

It’s theorized that it may be since caffeine affects the blood flow back to your brain and the blood flow issues caused by migraines get canceled out instead.

The caffeine doesn’t have to be just coffee too. Even doses of tea or soda have been reported to help as well. Just consume them along with your medication or as the attack happens.

However it is important to approach caffeine with caution and in moderation. You can get addicted to it or you might get other ailments and even perish if you consume too much within a short amount of time.

Going into a dark room and relaxing

Since sensitivity to light is one of the most common triggers of a migraine, going to a dark room or simply dimming the lights would do wonders to someone experiencing an attack.

As you enter, have a place where you can collect yourself and be at rest, incorporate some of the other remedies as well for even better results.

Getting away from loud noises

This goes best along with the dark and relaxing room. Loud noises are proven to worsen migraines. That’s why blocking out the noise by going to a place away from people or whatever is producing them might also work for you.

Keeping a cool temperature

As established earlier, temperature therapy is a proven and tested method, but that does not apply to compress or heating pads only, but to room temperature as well.

High room temperatures can also be a trigger for migraines and make them worse.

So if you’re experiencing an attack, make sure to have fans and air conditioning units to help keep your body cool.

Staying away from strong smells

Another migraine trigger is the result of something called osmophobia, which is the sensitivity of smell.

For migraines, these come from an array of strong smells which can be in form of perfumes, gasoline, and other strong chemical scents. Steer clear from them in an attack so you might lessen and ease them.

Scalp Massages

Of course you can always apply pressure with your hands yourself or asking someone to do it for you. If you’re not sensitive to touch, scalp massages can help alleviate the severity of the migraine.

As stated earlier, problems in the blood flow are associated with migraines. The beauty of massages is they can help promote better blood circulation. Making your migraine bearable and may even bring you immediate relief.

How do you prevent migraine attacks in the future?

While these measures are great, in and can work in different ways to help manage your migraine attacks. The dream scenario is still to be rid of them completely.

But even though we have established already that there are no cure for migraines yet, there are some preventive measures you can take that can help in making sure you don’t get an attack more times than you can count.

Here are some measures you can do to make sure you get less migraine attacks than before:

Get quality sleep

While this can be tricky because either too much and too little sleep can be a contributing factor to migraine. The key thing to remember is “quality”.

To achieve this it is important to establish good sleeping routines and habits, which include but are not limited to:

• Regular sleeping hours
• Avoiding screens before you sleep
• Caffeine and food cutoff before you sleep
• Having a comfortable bed
• Taking naps

They are harder than they look but these simple changes help avoid migraine attacks all together.

Getting good exercise

You will find little preventive measures to ailments to be complete without exercise. And for good reason, exercise improves quality of life and reduces likelihood of getting diseases better than not doing them.

While they’re of little use during an attack and an exhaustive session might even trigger your migraine altogether, what they do instead is make you healthier which in turn helps you in managing stress.

It doesn’t have to be high intensity as well, yoga, walking and, other forms of steady state cardio can go a long way.

Staying hydrated

We know from earlier that drinking water can be used to alleviate an attack, however being consistent with it may help prevent attacks all together.

Dehydration is a common trigger for migraines. By this logic, if we prevent the trigger, we prevent the attacks as well. Meet the daily recommendation of eight glasses per day and replenish your electrolytes to keep the attacks at bay.

Good dieting

The preventive wouldn’t be complete without incorporating a healthy diet as well. However, because some foods can be triggers as well it is important to be smart when it comes to dieting.

Knowing your triggers, and knowing foods that can help your blood flow, and maintaining a steady eating routine are just some of the ways you can do this.

Foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids specifically have been found to decrease inflammation and lessen the duration of attacks when incorporated in a diet.

In addition because diet is the primary driver of a healthy weight loss which has been shown to decrease the frequency of migraines.

Taking the proper Vitamins

Vitamin deficiencies are present in at least 2 billion people around the world. These deficiencies may include migraine in them.

Magnesium and Vitamin B2 specifically are linked to people who experienced less migraine attacks.

Have yourself checked to see which vitamins you have deficiency with and get them up with the proper diet.

When should you go to the doctor?

Of course, an appointment with the doctor will still be one of the most valuable things you can do when it comes to migraine alleviation and prevention.

The pain that migraines bring are a serious matter and there will come a time when it’s time to see the doctor.

You should see them immediately if the pain comes to the point where it impedes your ability to go on about your day. And if they’re not available you can do the emergency care instead.

Final Thoughts

Migraine attack alleviation and prevention are vast and many, despite the fact there is no 100% cure for them yet.

While most of these are achievable to do by your lonesome, it’s better to have a people who will have your back and know how to help you when the attacks impede on your ability to care for yourself.

Everyone responds differently to their remedies, find out what works best for you, and combine it with medicine and confidence from your doctor to get the most out of it.

While living with migraine may not be the most ideal of scenarios, some simple remedies and lifestyle habits can make it less mind-numbingly severe and likely to occur than it had before.

I don’t know why it took me so long to get pelvic floor therapy but I knew I had to if I didn’t want to deal with the constant discomfort that made doing my daily tasks a constant burden or suffer from long-term colon damage or infection.

Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy

What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Pelvic floor therapy is a treatment approach that provides a structured, safe, and effective reconditioning of the pelvic muscles using the principles of physical therapy.

The objective of the treatment is to improve the function and strength of your pelvic floor muscles, as well as get rid of any weakness, pain and dysfunction.

The treatment involves a skilled physical therapist accessing your pelvic muscles through the vagina or rectum.

The therapist then improves their strength and functioning by either stretching the muscles if they are short and contracted or applying resistance to improve strength if they are dysfunctional and weak.

Importance Of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

You might be wondering why pelvic floor therapy is so important. Surely, the pain will go away on its own if you rest your muscles enough. While it’s true that rest is extremely important, it’s not exactly enough.

With pelvic floor dysfunction, your muscles are either contracting too strongly or too weakly, which contributes to incontinence, pain during intercourse, constipation, or pain in the lower back, genitals, pelvic region or rectum.

What your muscles need is to be stretched or applied resistance to in order to get rid of the unnatural contractions. This is something that pelvic floor physical therapy, in particular, can help you with.

Our pelvic floor consists of a layer of muscles stretching from the pubic bone to the tailbone.

These muscles and connective tissue are what support the bladder, bowel and prostate for those with male genitalia and the bladder, bowel, uterus and vagina for those with female genitalia.

The pelvic floor muscles help control bowel and bladder functions, as well as sexual function and pleasure. In pregnancy, these muscles are what offer support for the fetus and relax during the birthing process.

This is why it’s extremely important to take the treatment of these muscles seriously at the sign of dysfunction.

As someone who has had to suffer pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and waited too long to get therapy, I am emphasizing this part especially. Don’t underestimate your disorder.

Who Needs Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Pelvic floor physical therapy is recommended as a first-line remedy for several disorders in the pelvic region.

Anyone with weak pelvic floor muscles can perform exercises for strengthening those muscles and improving bowel and bladder control.

If your pelvic floor dysfunction is suspected to have a neuromuscular cause, then you’re especially in need of pelvic floor physical therapy.

This dysfunction can be because of aging, childbirth, illness, surgery, or other conditions. Sometimes, it can coexist with other genitourinary problems such as lack of urinary or bowel control, pain in the bladder area and constipation.

You can also see a pelvic floor therapist to treat your endometriosis or vaginismus for females and premature or painful ejaculation for males.

If you’re a woman with a low risk of vaginal prolapse, bladder or bowel issues or are recovering from childbirth, then pelvic floor exercises are especially beneficial for you.

This treatment is also helpful for men recovering from prostrate surgery, making sure they don’t suffer from rectal prolapse, as well as improving their bowel and bladder control.

Symptoms Of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

If you’re still unsure whether what you’re feeling is pelvic floor dysfunction, here are the symptoms of the disorder:

If you ever have any of these symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact your doctor.

• Frequent need to use the bathroom.
• Constipation.
• Having to strain or push really hard to pass a bowel movement
• Leaking urine or stool
• Feeling lower back pain with no other cause
• Feeling ongoing pain in your genitals, rectum or pelvic region

There are some symptoms and conditions related to pelvic floor dysfunction that can differ between males and females.

Male Pelvic Floors

For males, pelvic floor dysfunction can often contribute to pain in the groin, problems with ejaculation or erectile dysfunction.

It’s also common for prostatitis to be confused with pelvic floor dysfunction since they can also present similar symptoms. However, prostatitis usually resolves on its own or can be treated with antibiotics.

For females, pelvic floor dysfunction can greatly compromise reproductive health. It affects the uterus, and vagina and causes pain during sexual intercourse.

Both men and women suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction may experience stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or the leakage of urine every time they laugh, cough or sneeze.

However, you’ll find that this is more common in women than in men. In fact, one in three women experiences a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime.

What To Expect At A Pelvic Floor Therapy Session

I understand more than anyone that pelvic floor dysfunction issues can be extremely personal. In fact, it’s completely natural to be nervous or fearful about what to expect for your first pelvic floor therapy session.

That is why I’m here to walk you through what goes on in a typical session to hopefully ease some of your nerves.

Your First Appointment

At your first appointment, you will be going through a comprehensive assessment. This is so your physical therapist will be able to understand your situation and analyze the most suitable treatment plan.

The aim of pelvic floor therapy is to have mobility and movement restored to your pelvic region, as well as reduce any pain.

During the actual exam, the physical therapist will be assessing your posture, strength, breathing pattern and flexibility of your spine, abdominal area and hip.

Doing this helps them determine what factors could have contributed to the dysfunction.

Keep in mind that one of the goals of the session is to figure out the cause or causes of your pelvic floor dysfunction.

If you can provide the therapist with more information about your symptoms, then the quicker they can figure out the issue.

If you can, try listing down your symptoms in detail, including anything that relieves or worsens the pain. Then, bring your notes to the session. This will make things move a lot quicker.

Your therapist will also be asking you to move around a lot during your visit to assess certain functions. One thing I do encourage you to do during every session is to constantly ask questions and provide feedback.

What to Expect

An initial assessment will include the following:

• In-depth review of your medical history
• Evaluation of tight, painful or dysfunctional areas
• Thorough evaluation of symptoms that you are experiencing
• Complete physical examination

The Exam

During the exam, the therapist will be asking you to sit, stand and walk so they can easily spot any posture or joint issues that could be affecting your pelvic floor muscles.

They will also be assessing whether any bone or muscle problems in your lower back, sacroiliac joint, thighs, hips, or buttocks may be placing stress on your pelvic floor muscles, which causes pain or dysfunction.

In some cases, a physical examination can include an internal exam. I know, I know. This is the part where it can get uncomfortable.

However, therapists are professionals and have been trained to perform these types of exams so you can trust them to poke around your insides.

This upfront approach can be extremely helpful since it offers valuable information that can help identify muscle or strength-related issues that could be causing your dysfunction or discomfort.

Don’t worry, you don’t have to rush the exam. You can ask your therapist to pause at any time and ask your questions or simply to take a breather and rest.

Think of these sessions as a marathon instead of a sprint. One session won’t bring you to a full recovery immediately. It can take months of progress but then it will be worth it.

Techniques Used

Although most pelvic floor therapy techniques include both internal and external treatment, not all people find the internal approach appealing, and understandably so.

Therapists are sensitive to the needs of their patients, which is why they won’t start with internal therapy until you give them the go signal.

The common techniques used in therapy sessions are:

Education

Therapists usually end up teaching you about pelvic anatomy and how the different parts work alone and together. You’ll also be taught about how hygiene and habits can affect your symptoms.

Manual Therapy

Your physical therapist will use hands-on massage and stretching in order to enhance blood circulation, posture and mobility.

Electrical Stimulation

A low-voltage electric current is often used to teach you how to coordinate your muscle contractions, reducing pain and muscle spasms.

This treatment can either be performed in your therapist’s office or you will be provided with an electrical stimulation unit that you can use at home.

Pelvic Floor Exercises

Your therapist will be teaching you exercises that can help you learn to relax and contract your pelvic floor muscles relative to your other muscles.

You’re also taught breathing and timing techniques that increase the effectiveness of the exercises. With this, you’ll be able to stretch your tight muscles, boost flexibility and strengthen any weak muscles.

Pelvic Floor Biofeedback

Observing how your pelvic floor muscles work is easier with the biofeedback technique. This involves inserting a probe into the rectum of a man or the vagina of a woman and having the results displayed on a computer screen.

Vaginal Dilators

Vaginal dilators are tube-shaped plastic devices that help women relax their pelvic muscles for easier penetration. These tools are progressively sized and are inserted to help stretch tight tissues.

It does sound uncomfortable however several women who have gone through gynecological cancer treatment have found dilators helpful during their vaginal rehabilitation.

How To Prepare For Your Session

Now comes one of the most stressful parts when it comes to attending any appointments: the preparation. One thing you should know is that you need to be dressed comfortably for your pelvic floor therapy session.

After all, you need to be able to move your legs freely and not have your movements restricted. Your exam can include an internal approach, so you should always make sure to clean your groin and genital area before your session.

Another thing I’ve also found really helpful during my sessions is having a list of questions or concerns prepared, so you can have all the bases covered during your visit and not accidentally forget any concerns you might have.

If this is your first session, you should also give yourself extra time to arrive at the facility so you can properly fill out any initial paperwork.

Speaking of paperwork, these are the important documents that you should be bringing:

• Any form of identification such as a passport or driver’s license
• List of medications that you are currently taking, if any
• Health insurance card
• Prescription from the physician that referred you, if needed

Final Thoughts

Back pains are bad enough but when you couple that with the inability to control your bladder and bowel movements and constant pain in your genital area preventing you from feeling sexual pleasure, now that’s a different league on its own.

Pelvic floor dysfunction is never something to underestimate since it could lead to something a lot more serious and fatal.

By attending pelvic floor therapy sessions as I did, you’ll have a much better chance of eventually recovering and bringing back the normalcy in your life, with unrestricted movements and better bladder and bowel control.

You thought it would just go away after a day, but you find yourself nauseous, vomiting, sensitive to light or sound, and extremely tired. You may have a migraine; these are some of the most common signs you’re experiencing one.

Stop Suffering From Frequent Migraine Pains

If you’re reading this now because you’re having it frequently and are bothered why it keeps on occurring, knowing some of the reasons why migraines happen may at least relieve you.

After all, knowing the root cause of migraines can help you understand what to avoid next time.

Plus, apart from going to a medical professional, having a bit of knowledge about how migraines work can, at least, allow you to properly deal with them the next time it happens.

Facts about Migraine

You are not actually alone in this misery because, according to National Headache Foundation, migraines affect 13% of the world’s population and 70% of which are women.

Additionally, in the workplace, a chunk of company losses due to employee absenteeism and less productivity are associated with migraines.

While this is a common issue for people, the symptoms and incidence vary by individual. Factors that may be affecting this are age, gender, environment, etc.

Surprising Reasons that Cause Migraines

You cannot prevent or even anticipate a migraine attack if you don’t know the triggers. Why did it happen yesterday but not today? Is it because of the weather or the food you ate?

Indeed, there’s no single cause of migraine, but we have narrowed down the possible reasons, and you would be surprised by what’s about to unfold.

Several reasons would be out of your control, so focus on what you can do to stop migraines from bothering you as best as you can.

1. Anxiety

The immense feeling of anxiety can be a reason for your migraine. Ironically, a migraine can also cause anxiety.

It’s like a cruel cycle of constant worrying about when the next migraine attack will be, feeling vulnerable about the symptoms, and having no idea of what the cause of the migraine is.

If you think this is the one that’s causing you migraines, it’s best to see a healthcare professional who can professionally suggest you medication or therapy to help you stop this cycle.

2. Stress (Mental and Physical)

Stress is a culprit in many health issues such as muscle tension, stomachaches, and also migraines.

However, the stress we are referring to here is not limited to mental stress caused by your toxic boss or colleagues, deadlines, family, or romantic relationship issues, but it can also stem from physical stress from working overtime and intense physical exertion, including sexual activity, which triggers migraines.

Research shows that physical exercise is a great way to stimulate endorphin production and reduce stress hormones.

Now, you might think that you could just run or punch that bag at the gym the whole day to vent, but hold your horses!

Remember, too much of something is not good. So, be sure to exercise in moderation, keep hydrated, and properly eat before hitting the gym or just skip it if you’re having a migraine.

If you are suspecting that your current physical routine exercise is causing you migraine, you can switch to low-impact workouts like yoga.

Yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also improve your mood and overall sense of well-being. Getting away from your stressful work for a day or two to rest both your body and mind can be a good call.

3. Hormones

Ever wonder why women have more frequent migraines than men?

Well, 50% of women suffering from migraine confirmed the link between headaches and their period, says the National Migraine Centre.

This is the so-called “menstrual migraine,” which typically comes about up to 2 days before or at the first 3 days of the menstrual cycle.

This is because of the hormone, estrogen, which significantly fluctuates during the menstrual period. Regrettably, pregnancy, nursing, and menopause could also trigger migraine attacks.

4. Sleep

Too busy on weekdays that you slept past 1 am or too relaxed on weekdays that you already woke up past 11 pm? Expect to get a migraine from this!

Sleep is like a double-edged sword. Getting 7-9 hours of good night’s sleep will help you ease your pain, but if you slept too much or messed up your sleeping cycle, it will aggravate furthermore.

People with chronic migraines, which means getting headaches 15 or more days per month, are highly susceptible to sleeping disorders than the common public.

Sleeping disorders include insomnia and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes intermittent stops of breathing when asleep.

Often than not, people having sleep apnea are awakened by a headache. On the other hand, people who have insomnia are more likely to have bouts of migraines consistently than those who are not.

If you are already suffering from asleep–related headaches, you can see a doctor and help give direction to your treatment through a sleep diary. It is vital to consider various aspects of your sleep to help you overcome the issue.

5. Specific Food and Drinks

Does our diet really trigger migraine?

Scientifically speaking, there’s evidence that reducing certain trigger foods can prevent migraine patients from attacks. Certain ingredients, additives, and flavor enhancers could be culprits for some people.

However, whether food can trigger migraines depends on how your body reacts since triggers vary on a personal level.

The best way to find out is to identify it yourself.

You can keep a food diary and find which foods trigger you. Just to give you an idea though, some foods are already notoriously known to cause migraine attacks:

Excessive Caffeinated Drinks

If you’re one of the people who cannot start a day without a cup of coffee, this can be the reason why you’re getting a headache.

A study shows that excessive caffeine consumption, which could be from coffee or tea, induces headaches in adults and even in children.

Caffeine is addictive, and it boosts adenosine in your brain, which is the same substance that shoots up during a migraine attack.

Before you start feeling frustrated that your coffee time is now patrolled, be sure you catch the use of the word “excessive.”

There are times when you really need a cup. And if that’s the case, just be sure to limit your consumption to less than two cups per day.

If your intake is above this, you can start cutting back on coffee to help you reduce your migraine frequency.

Alcohol and Red Wine

On special occasions, a little sip might not hurt, but be careful with alcoholic beverages since they are a common trigger.

This has to do with tyramine and histamine, which will worsen your headache.

This would explain the severe head pain when you wake up with a hangover after partying all night!

Chocolate

Do you have sweet tooth? We hate to spoil your mood, but you may need to start getting away from chocolates if you’re having frequent migraine attacks.

Some migraine patients confirm chocolate as a trigger factor.

Chocolates contain caffeine and very high sugar levels, which may also cause other health conditions like diabetes, so you lessen your chocolate intake this time.

Tyramine-Rich Foods

Like red wine, people with migraines will suffer from eating foods rich in Tyramine.

A few examples include aged cheese, cured meat (i.e sausages and corned beef), pickled food, and soy products.

Does this mean you cannot them anymore?

Well, enjoying these kinds of foods once in a while is okay. However, you can definitely lessen your consumption or find alternatives to help you with your migraine attacks.

Artificial Sweeteners and Food Enhancers

You can also blame diet coke and other calorie drinks for your migraine. Aspartame, which is an artificial sweetener, is commonly found in these drinks.

It’s also better to just stick to naturally prepared foods since processed ones contain very high MSG content. All of these can cause migraines.

These are just some of the most common foods that can trigger a migraine, and there are others out there too. The good thing is that you can learn to identify which ones would trigger you by being mindful.

Remember that food reacts to migraine sufferers differently.

The best thing to do is to have a food diary and examine your eating habits and patterns. By elimination process, you can narrow down and recognize the foods that cause your headaches.

6. Changes in Weather or Environmental Conditions

Surprisingly, any change in barometric pressure or temperature can also prompt a migraine. When there’s a storm lurking, a migraine might be too!

This headache trigger might have something to do with the sensory stimuli. The brightness of the sun or flashing lights can push you toward migraine territory

Other environmental conditions like loud sounds from blasting music, harsh lights from your surroundings, and even overwhelming smells like strong perfumes, paint thinners, and smoke can cause a migraine.

Sensory stimulation varies per individual, so find out what triggers you. While environmental factors are out of our control, we can always prepare ahead.

You can bring sunglasses, earmuffs, masks, or just remove yourself away from the stimulus to relieve you from a migraine.

7. Medications

Ironically, certain medications that relived your pain can also make your migraines worse.

This phenomenon is called Medication Overuse Headache or a Rebound Headache. Any pain medicine has a limited effectivity period. When the effect wears off, the pain returns often worse than before.

Then, you take more medicine to ease the pain, your tolerance increases and the cycle goes on, thus causing more pain.

Medicines that can cause rebound headaches or trigger migraine include:

• Acetaminophen, aspirin, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Pain medicined such as codeine or hydromorphone
• Oral contraceptives and vasodilators such as nitroglycerin

Because medications are critical for your health and we can’t do away without them sometimes, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider to ask for other alternatives or treatment plans.

8.Family History

Yes, migraine has something to do with your blood. It can be hereditary, so it’s in your genes. If most of your family members suffer from migraines, then that could answer why you have it too.

To put this in numbers, if both your parents have migraine, then there’s a75% possibility of you and your siblings having it too.

If that 75% applies to you, you can share this article with your family, so you can discuss it amongst yourselves and help each other.

Ultimately, hereditary reasons for migraines do not stand alone and the frequent pulsating you have seems to be caused by a combination of factors: genetic, environmental, and lifestyle.

Finding Migraine Triggers

You might already have a hunch on what caused your migraine – maybe it’s a caffeine-related or sleep-related attack? However, knowing the possible causes is just the first step.

Knowing the cause may be simple, but some triggers might need deeper digging.

When you get a migraine attack, list down the potential trigger. Make a checklist based on the reasons above, or if there’s one that’s not mentioned here, consider it too.

Once you find out what triggers you, the next step is to take action to get better results.

Final Thoughts

Certain lifestyle changes are vital to evade the reoccurring migraine. Your action may include abstinence and control, depending on the reason that most applies to you.

Of course, sacrifice and resolve are necessary!

If frequent migraine pain is still there, and you have already tried everything that is under your control, check with your healthcare provider.

They can provide alternative treatment suggestions, and if required, prescribe medication.

Migraines are common to people, but they can sometimes just drastically make our lives worse.

Our health and overall well-being should always be one of our main priorities, so start understanding and listening to your body more.

Do your best to keep frequent migraines away so that your days aren’t ruined by a pesky headache.

Pelvic Floor Muscles: Why They’re Important

These pelvic organs may sag down into the vagina if the pelvic floor muscles are weak. This can cause not only discomfort but also urinary incontinence.

The pelvic floor in women may weaken due to factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, aging, and being overweight. To help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, you can do Kegel exercises discreetly at any time.

You may begin by learning how Kegel exercises can help you and then following the steps laid out below to contract and relax your pelvic floor muscles.

Why Should You Do Kegel Exercises?

Your pelvic floor muscles act as support to your uterus, vagina, and rectum. Similar to any muscles in the body, they also need exercise to improve strength and ensure proper functioning.

There are many factors that can negatively affect your pelvic floor muscles.

For women, this includes pregnancy, vaginal childbirth, surgery (caesarian section), being overweight or gaining weight, chronic constipation, frequent sneezing, coughing, or laughing, and natural aging.

If you have any of the following symptoms, then Kegel exercises could be beneficial for you:

• While sneezing, coughing, laughing, or running, you let out a few drops of urine (stress incontinence)
• When urine leaks soon after you get a strong, sudden urge to pee (urinary incontinence)
• Inability to control bowel movements, causing involuntary stool leak (bowel incontinence)

Kegel exercises can also be performed during or after pregnancy to help prevent incontinence and improve bladder and bowel management.

However, Kegel exercises may be ineffective for women who experience significant urine leakage during physical activity (severe stress incontinence).

Kegel exercises may also be ineffective for women who are not able to properly empty a full bladder (overflow incontinence).

How to Do Kegel Exercises for Women

It can be challenging to find the right set of muscles when you first try your Kegel exercises. One method is to insert a clean finger into your vagina and tighten the vaginal muscles around your finger.

You can also find the right muscles by stopping your urine mid-flow, an action performed by your pelvic floor muscles. Once you do this, learn to recognize how the muscles should feel when they contract and relax.

Although, note that this method should only be used for learning purposes.

When you have a full bladder, you should not frequently start and stop your urine or do Kegel exercises.

Incomplete bladder emptying can increase your risk of a urinary tract infection (UTI).

If you’re still unsure whether you’ve found the right muscles, consult your gynecologist. They may advise you to use a device known as a vaginal cone.

You will need to insert a vaginal cone and secure it in place using your pelvic floor muscles.

After you’ve located your pelvic floor muscles, you can perform the following Kegel exercises in any position, You can do them while sitting or standing, though lying down may be the most comfortable at first, especially if you have weak pelvic muscles.

Learn the proper techniques to perform Kegels.

For best results, focus on tightening only your pelvic floor muscles. Do not hold your breath while doing the exercises and be careful not to flex the muscles in your abdomen, thighs, or buttocks.

Kegel Exercises

Seated Fast-Twitch Kegel Exercise

Your muscles have two types of tissue: fast-twitch and slow-twitch. Fast-twitch muscles react quickly and are responsible for preventing urine leakage during a sudden coughing fit, for example.

To perform a seated fast-twitch Kegel exercise, follow these steps:

Step 1: Sit on a chair and focus on your pelvic floor muscles.

Step 2: Clench your pelvic floor muscles as if you’re squeezing something between your thighs.

Step 3: Hold the squeeze for two seconds, then release.

You can repeat this exercise up to ten times per set, for three sets a day.

Seated Slow-Twitch Kegel Exercise

Slow-twitch muscles are also important. Your slow-twitch pelvic muscles help support your internal organs during endurance activities like running or cycling.

A seated slow-twitch Kegel exercise is similar to the fast-twitch exercise above, but you need to hold the contraction for longer.

Step 1: Sit on a chair and focus on your pelvic floor muscles.

Step 2: Clench your pelvic floor muscles as if you’re squeezing something between your thighs.

Step 3: Hold for five to ten seconds, then relax.

You can repeat this exercise up to ten times per set, for three sets a day.

Horizontal Kegel Exercise

Remember that Kegel exercises can be practiced in any position. Some people may even find it more comfortable to perform Kegel exercises while lying down.

Step 1: Lie flat on the floor or on your bed. You may bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor or bed if that feels more comfortable for you. Place your hands on your stomach.

Step 2: Find your pelvic muscles and squeeze them together. Your stomach muscles should not be working at all.

Step 3: Hold the squeeze for five to ten seconds and then release.

You can repeat this ten times per set for up to three sets per day.

Standing Kegel Exercise

If you have a problem with incontinence while standing, you can also practice Kegels while standing up. To do this, follow these steps:

Step 1: Stand upright and focus on your pelvic muscles.

Step 2: Squeeze your pelvic muscles up and in. There may be some tension in your thighs, but the stomach muscles should be at rest.

Step 3: Hold the squeeze for up to ten seconds, then relax.

You can repeat this ten times per set, and try three sets per day.

Be careful not to use Kegel exercises to start and stop your urine mid-stream. Doing Kegel exercises while emptying your bladder can lead to incomplete emptying, which increases the risk of a UTI.

When to Do Kegel Exercises

Incorporate your Kegel exercises into your daily routine. Whether you’re sitting at your desk or relaxing on the couch, you can perform these exercises privately at any convenient time.

Before performing Kegel exercises, always empty your bladder. Find a quiet, private place to sit or lie down.

When you first begin doing Kegel exercises, tense your pelvic floor muscles for three seconds, then relax them for three seconds. Repeat this up to ten times or whatever is comfortable.

Over the next few days, practice your Kegel exercises for longer and for more repetitions, in the morning and at night or up to three times a day.

Kegel Exercisers

In case you don’t have the time or motivation to exercise on your own, a Kegel exerciser can increase the efficiency of your exercises.

These handy exercise devices can help to strengthen your pelvic muscles while you go about your daily activities.

They are also fairly simple to use and discreet enough to allow you to exercise anywhere at any time. All of these advantages demonstrate why a kegel exerciser is worthwhile for those looking to improve their overall well-being.

How do Kegel Exercisers Work?

Kegel exercisers target your pelvic floor muscles, training them to contract and release, and helping improve strength. Some Kegel exercise devices use internal probes to train your muscles how to do Kegels.

There are also external Kegel devices that only stimulate your muscles to do the exercises for longer than you could on your own.

Kegel Weights

Kegel weights are inexpensive and easy and simple to use. They come in the form of balls, cones, or egg shapes. One thing to note, though, is these devices do require uninterrupted time and privacy.

Also, because they are vaginally inserted, they have a higher risk of infection, so be careful to buy only FDA-approved weights.

To perform Kegel exercises, squeeze the weights using your pelvic floor muscles.

Once you find the right muscles, it will be easier to perform Kegels anywhere on your own.

Kegel Trainers

If you’re not sure how to perform Kegel exercises properly, you may also find a device with biofeedback technology that will measure the strength of your contractions as you squeeze around the device.

Most of these vaginally inserted probes are synced to mobile apps so you can track your progress and know how well you’re doing the exercises.

Kegel trainers may also have a risk of infection and require dedicated time and privacy.

Most are not FDA-approved for incontinence. Also, be reminded that the fit can be uncomfortable at first.

Internal Stimulation

Electrical stimulation (e-stim) contracts your pelvic floor muscles to do Kegel exercises for you. Although the term “electrical stimulation” may scare you, it’s completely safe.

Your brain signals your muscles to move via electrical currents.

These kegel exercisers are originally only found in doctor’s offices but can now be used at home, though they still require dedicated time and privacy, and also has a risk of infection.

These devices can be quite strong—they contract your pelvic floor muscles for you, but the internal stimulation may give you a feeling of being violated which may not be ideal for some.

External Stimulation

This type of electrical stimulation contracts your pelvic floor muscles through the skin, doing the Kegel exercises for you.

The FDA created a new category to treat incontinence, so these external Kegel exercisers are new on the market.

Although similar in functions to the vaginal e-stim, these Kegel devices provide better comfort and safety due to the external application.

Some are gel pads worn like a thin sanitary pad, so you can still perform other activities during your sessions.

There are also others that are wearable and use a similar technology better than vaginal devices, but they are not discreet and require sizing and standing or sitting still.

Magnetic Chairs

There are also magnetic chairs used for pelvic floor strengthening or Kegel exercises.

During a session, you will sit on the chair as a high-intensity electromagnetic field causes the pelvic floor muscles to contract upwards.

This type of therapy is usually administered in a doctor’s clinic over six sessions.

However, some studies suggest that this therapy is less effective than electrical stimulation. It is also quite expensive for a kegel exerciser, with extra maintenance costs to consider.

Cautions When Doing Kegel Exercises

If you experience pain in your abdomen or back after a session of Kegels, then you’re probably not doing them properly.

Remember to keep your abdominal, back, buttocks, and side muscles relaxed as you isolate and contract your pelvic floor muscles.

Don’t be afraid to seek assistance if you’re having difficulty performing your Kegels.

Your doctor or other health care provider can provide critical feedback that will assist you to locate the correct muscles and perform the exercises.

Different Kegel exercisers such as vaginal weighted cones or biofeedback technology can also help you.

Some exercisers you can simply hold in place with pelvic muscle contractions even as you continue with your daily activities.

Others may be more invasive and require more privacy and time.

For example, during a biofeedback session, a pressure sensor will be inserted to measure your pelvic floor activity as you relax and contract your muscles.

Final Thoughts

For best results, make Kegel exercises a part of your daily routine. If you do them regularly, you can expect results within a few weeks or months.

However, whether you need an external exerciser or you can do them on your own, remember not to overdo your Kegel exercises.

Just like any other muscle in your body, if you overwork your pelvic floor, it will become too tired and unable to function properly.

Stop Suffering From Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a secret most of us will hide. There are a lot of reasons that cause it. Thankfully, there are also a ton of ways to remedy it and avoid the awkward bladder leak.

Thanks to studies, user reviews, and recommendations from people suffering from urinary incontinence, we were able to come up with this list. We understand that no one solution works for everyone, so we prepared five for you to try on.

You might be suffering from urinary incontinence due to weak pelvic floor muscles, infections, old age, or just because your bladder is weak. If you are at the early stages of your urinary incontinence, you have a higher chance of correcting it.

Unfortunately, urinary incontinence affects females as twice as much as males. Women are more susceptible as they experience pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause.

Now, let us get to know more about these five “must try” to check which of these solutions will work perfectly for you.

Kegel Exercise

Kegel Exercise is a specific type of routine where you tighten and contract your pelvic floor muscles. You must maintain it for a few seconds, then just repeat it multiple times.

What makes it great is you can do it anytime, anywhere.

Studies showed that Kegel Exercise can prevent and control urinary incontinence. It basically strengthens your pelvic floor muscles, which support your bladder.

As for the actual routine, there is no difference between the Kegel Exercise done by men and women. To start, you must ensure your bladder is empty. Then, find a place to sit or lie down.

Once comfortable, tighten your pelvic floor muscles for at least three to five seconds. Then, you may relax the muscles. Proceed to repeat the steps at least three times. Do it every morning, afternoon, and evening.

You can start seeing results after 12 weeks of consistent Kegel Exercise or even earlier!

Medication

There are instances that exercises might not be enough to improve your urinary incontinence. So, medicine might be a great addition to it.

It is highly recommended to pair your medications with other routines and techniques for long-term effects. There are a lot of medications available in the market, depending on your need.

So, here is a list of medication and their benefits for you to weigh which will work for you.

Anticholinergics

The first one on our list is Anticholinergics. It helps to calm your overactive bladder, lessening the possibility of bladder leaks. To ensure you receive a positive result, use it consistently for 12 weeks.

However, some new Anticholinergics drugs show to reduce symptoms after two weeks of use. Unfortunately, this medication is not an over-the-counter one.

Your doctor might need to conduct a thorough exam to determine if this is the appropriate medication for you.

Mirabegron

The second medication on our list is Mirabegron, which only works for certain types of urinary incontinence. It works by relaxing your bladder muscle and can potentially increase your capability to hold more urine.

Mirabegron can also assist in completely emptying your bladder with urine. Similar to Anticholinergics, Mirabegron requires a doctor’s prescription.

This medication will usually work around four to eight hours after intake. However, it might take four to eight weeks before any noticeable improvements can be seen. So, consistent use of this medication is recommended.

Topical Estrogen

The last medication on our list is Estrogen. A lot of older women experience urinary incontinence once they are in menopause. There will be a drop in estrogen levels in their body, weakening the supportive tissues around the bladder.

To ease the problem, a low dose of topical Estrogen can help. It comes in a variety of forms, such as vaginal cream, patch, or ring. However, this is not safe for people who have a history of breast cancer and uterine cancer.

At the same time, topical Estrogen should not be confused with oral Estrogen. The latter might complicate your urinary incontinence.

Side Effects of These Medications

If you use this medication properly, you will not suffer any serious side effects. Though, the first two medications have common side effects.

Anticholinergics users can experience dryness in their mouth and constipation. While for Mirabegron, users might suffer from headaches, nausea, and irregular bowel movement.

Your medical practitioner can provide remedies to ease the following side effects.

Surgery

Surgery can be a drastic option for others. However, this is a recommended solution if you are past the early stage of urinary incontinence or suffering from serious bladder leakage.

Artificial Sphincter

The first procedure you should take into consideration is Artificial Sphincter. Essentially, an Artificial Sphincter or Valve is inserted to manage the flow of urine from your bladder to your urethra.

It is more common for males to avail of this surgery. Doctors usually recommend Artificial Sphincter for men who just undergo prostate surgery.

However, since there is a rise in women wanting to treat their urinary incontinence, Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery for women increased.

There are no side effects to this procedure, except for potential infection and erosion if not well kept.

Sling Procedure

The second procedure you should look into is Sling Procedure. Doctors will insert a mesh or human tissue under the neck of your bladder, supporting your urethra from urine leaking.

It is a light procedure that usually takes 30 minutes to finish. Patients are encouraged to maintain it with Kegel Exercises and apply low topical Estrogen.

Some side effects reported by patients are having a hard time peeing, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and painful sexual intercourse.

Colposuspension

And the last procedure is Colposuspension. It involves placing stitches on either side of the urethra and tying them to supporting ligaments. It will then elevate the vagina.

The long-term success rate of this procedure is 85%. Unfortunately, there is a chance that the Colposuspension might not be successful or can worsen the existing condition.

Medical Devices

Medical devices are ideal if your condition is not extreme enough to require surgery but might be serious for medication and exercise. However, most of these medical devices are for women’s urinary incontinence.

Urethral Inserts

The most common is the Urethral Inserts. It is a self-administered medical device that you gently insert inside your genitalia. There are Urethral Inserts available for men and women.

These inserts must be removed before peeing as it is technically block everything, not only bladder leakage.

Unfortunately, Urethral Inserts can be uncomfortable. Worse, there are chances you might experience infection, abrasion, and irritation.

So, it is not ideal to wear them for a long period. You might want to use it during the time you need to go out.

Pessary

The next medical device is Pessary. You insert it inside your genitalia, which will support your bladder, vagina, uterus, and rectum.

People with pelvic organ prolapse usually avail of this medical device. Unlike Urethral Inserts, Pessary is comfortable and soft to use. It does not have serious side effects besides occasional vaginal irritation and extra discharge.

Botox

The third medical device on our list is Botox. Although popularly known for facial cosmetic procedures, Botox is effective in controlling your bladder leakage.

Research shows that its success rate is around 70-80%. You might start noticing results two weeks after the procedure. It is recommended that you set up a six-month re-treatment plan to ensure the effects last longer.

However, if the symptoms of urinary incontinence start to show, consult your practitioner. You can have a re-treatment, provided there has been a lapse of 12 weeks between your next treatment from your first.

Radiofrequency Therapy

Last on our list is Radiofrequency Therapy. It is different from surgery as it is not an invasive process. Instead, the tissues in your lower urinary tract are heated using nonablative levels of RF energy.

It will stabilize and contract your endopelvic fascia, strengthening your urethra and bladder neck support. Radiofrequency Therapy might be the safest medical advice as it does not have any side effects.

Absorbent Pads

Absorbent Pads are the safest option out there. It is great for people scared of surgery and medical devices. It offers support while you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles with Kegel Exercise and take your supplements.

It should not be confused with adult diapers, although they offer the same result. The latter are bulkier and more expensive. It can be uncomfortable for daily use and can be noticeable under your clothes.

It makes adult diapers not ideal for people working or studying. Absorbent Pads tend to be thinner and smaller. It can look bulky on fitted clothes. So, it is recommended to size up, especially on jeans.

Absorbent Pads are also cheaper than adult diapers. You can use it for at least three to four hours a day. If this is an issue for you, there are choices when picking your Absorbent Pads.

There are reusable Absorbent Pads that look like regular napkins. You can just toss them on your washer when it needs cleaning.

To wrap it up…

There is no one bladder leak solution for your urinary incontinence. Make sure to try the ones you are comfortable with and mix the following to optimize the results.

It can even cause toxin-induced damage to the liver and kidneys.

However, over-the-counter products, such as the Toxin Rid natural detox program, promise to help safely and effectively rid the body of toxins, leaving you feeling reinvigorated and also ready to pass any lab test, which is why we decided to review it to see how it works as well as also compare it to a few other products of its type to see how it stands apart.

But no matter which detoxification product you choose, let’s go over some things you need to consider before purchasing it to ensure it is a good product.

Toxin Rid: Does it Work?

Things to Consider Before Buying a Detoxification Product

The main goal of a detoxification product is to help make it easier for the liver, kidneys, and digestive system to rid the body of toxins, so you can better absorb nutrients and feel healthier.

Therefore, these products are for anyone looking to clean their system of any impurities to help improve their body’s ability to function.

However, for the product to be effective, some things to look for include:

All-Natural Proven Ingredients

The whole point of participating in a detox program is to rid your body of chemicals, so you want to look for a product that contains 100% all-natural ingredients.

It is also important to ensure that these all-natural ingredients are clinical or research-proven to work.

For instance, many detox products often contain plants parts, such as dandelion root and ginger root, which are shown to help improve liver function.

Meanwhile, high-antioxidant fruits, like pomegranates and oranges, are also sometimes added because they are also proven to help support liver health.

Many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E and calcium, are also commonly found in detox products because they are also proven to help naturally remove toxins from the body.

Therefore, be sure to do your research to ensure the product contains effective ingredients so that you don’t waste your time or money.

Some products also simply state that they are clinically and/or scientifically tested to work, which helps take the guesswork out of knowing if it works, so you may consider them a good place to start.

Fast-Acting

A detox product that is fast-acting means the sooner you can refresh your system and feel better.

It also comes in handy if you have an upcoming lab test and need quick results. Some products also continue to work for hours after taking them for added confidence.

Money-Back Guarantee

It is also important when choosing a detox product to ensure that it also includes a money-back guarantee to show that the company stands by its claims.

What is Toxin Rid?

Toxin Rid natural detox program is uniquely designed to help your body rid itself of various toxins no matter your reason. And it also does so using an all-natural blend of vitamins, natural herbs, and minerals for a clean product free of fillers, synthetics, and animal products.

It also includes a wide range of detox programs designed specifically to help detox your body based on your level of toxin exposure, so you can simply choose the one that is right for you.

For instance, the 1-day kit helps by gently eliminating light toxins, while the 10-day cleanse is designed to completely rid your system of toxins that may potentially trigger a failed lab test.

The products are also made in GMP-certified facilities in the USA for quality assurance.

Pros:

• It helps your body naturally rid toxins from your blood, urine, and saliva for clean testing, and more.
• It lets you choose your level of detox based on your specific needs.
• You can also purchase your choice of detox shampoo to rid toxins from your hair.
• It is fast-acting and lasts long.
• It is backed by manufacturer’s satisfaction guarantee.

Cons:

• It’s slightly higher in price due to its premium ingredients and 3-part program.

Features & Benefits

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 10-day Detox Programs Based on Your Level of Toxin Exposure

Each of the detoxification programs offered by Toxin Rid features a three-part system that includes pre rid tablets, dietary fiber, and a liquid detox component, which, together, help rid your body of even the heaviest toxin buildup.

The pre rid tablets are to be taken for the first phase of the detox, which can last anywhere from 1 to 9 days, depending on the program, and the liquid detox component is to be taken during the last phase of the detox as part of a 4-hour fast to help rid any remaining impurities in your system.

Meanwhile, the dietary fiber can be taken optionally after completing the second stage of the detox to help further assist your body with flushing toxins from your system. You can also increase your uptake of dietary fiber via your diet during the detox to help further remove toxins from your body.

And the ingredients start to work in as fast as 1 hour.

Simply choose a program based on your body’s level of toxicity.

The 1-day detox program is for people with extremely light toxin exposure, and the 10-day program is for people with extreme toxin exposure.

However, there is also a 2-day detox program for light to moderate toxin exposure, a 3-day program for moderate toxin exposure, a 4-day program for moderate to heavy toxin exposure, a 5-day program for heavy toxin exposure, and a 7-day program for very heavy toxin exposure.

Clean Ingredients

The Toxin Rid natural detox program is also free of fillers, animal products, and synthetics, so you feel good knowing you are getting nothing but pure herbs, minerals, and vitamins to safely and comfortably flush toxins from your body.

Cleansing Shampoo

Users can also purchase the Old Style Aloe Toxin Rid shampoo and the Ultra Clean shampoo to help rid toxins from their hair follicles, especially when used together.

You simply begin by using the Old Style Aloe Toxin Rid shampoo, which is based on the original Majuco Method, every day up to testing.

Then on the day of testing, follow up with the Ultra Clean shampoo for the deepest clean possible.

In fact, the Ultra Clean shampoo with purifying treatment is strong enough to remove chemical and medication buildup, hard water minerals, chlorine, and other impurities from the hair shaft yet gentle enough that it won’t damage hair.

Manufacturer’s Satisfaction Guarantee

If, after purchasing the Toxin Rid natural detox program, you are not satisfied with the results, you can contact the manufacturer to redeem their rebate, provided you have proof of purchase and the results of your failed test.

So be sure to keep all your records in case you want to receive a refund.

Alternatives

Cannabiology Detox

Cannabiology Detox is a scientifically designed, full-body cleanse that uses a pure and natural blend of ingredients, including milk thistle, dandelion, cranberry, and ginger root, to help rid toxins, thus helping to boost energy levels and improve clarity and focus. And it only takes 7 days to work.

The therapeutic grade formula is also encased in 100% vegan capsules that help further support the removal of unhealthy toxins and other impurities from your system for overall health and long-term wellbeing.

The product also meets professional detox dietary supplement standards for broad range toxin removal and is clinically tested for efficacy.

This is a suitable product for those looking for a full-body cleanse that only takes 7 days to pass a full detox course for overall health.

Pros:

• It is a scientifically proven way to cleanse the liver, kidney, blood, urinary tract, and digestive system to support overall health and well-being.
• Every capsule has the optimal dose of the needed molecules for effective detox.
• It also contains amino acids to help rebuild damaged cells.
• It’s clinically tested to work in 7 days.
• It’s free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, gluten, dairy, GMOs, and wheat.
• It also includes a satisfaction guarantee.

Cons:

• It doesn’t state what level of toxins it’s designed to remove.

Detoxify Mega Clean Herbal Cleanse

Detoxify Mega Clean Herbal Cleanse is a professionally formulated, tropical-flavored herbal detox drink that contains natural ingredients like ginger root extract, guarana seed extract, and milk thistle extract to support full-system cleansing.

Its powerful ingredients also work immediately with your body to help support the natural cleansing process.

Mega Clean Herbal Cleanse is also only offered by authorized sellers to ensure quality.

This product is designed for those who live high toxin lifestyles and want to detox within 48 hours, provided you take it after the pre-cleanse.

Pros:

• It supports full-system cleansing, including circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems, for overall restorative health.
• It’s also a high toxicity cleanse.
• It works in one day.
• It works within 48 hours of pre-cleanse.
• It includes a money back-guarantee

Cons:

• It’s designed to work best with the Mega Cleansing program, which is sold separately.

Rescue Detox

Rescue Detox is a 5-day detox kit formulated to fortify and assist the body’s natural detoxification process using cutting-edge, antioxidant-rich super fruits proven to work.

It also permanently removes all impurities until they are reintroduced back into your system.

Users also have access to live cleansing coaches 24/7 to ensure a successful cleanse.

This product is ideal for those 200 pounds and under with moderate toxin levels and who would also like the assistance of a live cleansing coach to help with their detox.

Pros:

• It aids in the natural detox process by ridding toxin buildup and free radical invasions from the body.
• It’s designed for moderate toxin levels.
• It contains 4 types of capsules to be taken at different times to eradicate toxin buildup, along with 8 super strength ICE capsules to be taken after the 5-day cleanse for added confidence.
• It’s free of artificial flavors, colorings, and sweeteners.
• It includes a 30-day money back guarantee.

Cons:

• It is designed for people under 200 pounds.

Final Thoughts

Whether you are looking for a detox product for successful lab testing or you simply want to lighten your liver, kidney, and digestive system’s load by gently helping them rid themselves of toxins for improved health, the Toxin Rid natural detox program stands out as the clear winner for its well-rounded benefits.

It also allows you to choose your detox program based on your specific goal and level of detoxification for more customizable results.

Each program is also easy to use simply by taking the pre rid pills for a few days and then completing the detox with the liquid component, which can also be mixed with orange juice for added flavor.

It’s also the only product of the products listed that also offers a detox shampoo for an added level of purification during lab testing, so you are prepared all-around.

You can also purchase the product with confidence, knowing the manufacturer offers a satisfaction guarantee, which shows they stand by their claims and are willing to give you a refund if you fail your test.

So if you are looking to detox as part of a healthy lifestyle, to stimulate weight loss, or to successfully pass lab testing, check out Toxin Rid natural detox program.

You probably have heard of omega-3 fatty acids, especially if you are starting to get into health and fitness. However, have you ever stopped to think about how this could alleviate your arthritis pain, and how you can find the best omega-3 supplement?

Which Are The Best Omega-3 Supplements For Arthritis?

HERE ARE THE TOP  OMEGA-3 SUPPLEMENT FOR ARTHRITIS WE’LL BE REVIEWING:

• BioSchwartz Omega-3 Fish Oil
• Sports Research Fish Oil
• Dr. Tobias Omega 3 Fish Oil
• MegaRed Superior Omega 3 Krill Oil
• Performance Lab Omega-3

What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

Omega-3 fatty acids are composed of two major groups, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the other is composed of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). From those two groups, it is EPA and DHA that are most commonly used in supplements.

Omega-3 is not naturally produced by your body so it needs to be acquired from your diet, and is mainly sourced from fatty fish, fish oils, and algal oil.

What Are Omega-3 Supplements?

Fish oil is created from the tissue of fatty fish like salmon, sardine, and Atlantic mackerel. This oil is extracted via a system of distillation and purification methods to form concentrated gelatine capsules, which are typically a golden color. Each capsule contains enough fatty acids EPA and DHA to make sure you are meeting your daily requirement and your body can function at its best.

What Are the Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements?

Omega-3 has been praised for its amazing health properties, but what are those benefits, and how effective are the results?

Anti-inflammatory Properties

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties on the human body in general and are therefore useful for a myriad of conditions, one of which is arthritis. Adding on to this, omega-3 fatty acids are the most powerful lipids that are able to reduce inflammation. It can even be a potential weapon against the effects of chronic inflammation.

Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

This is one of the bigger benefits that omega-3 fatty acids give to the human body, as it may reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing markers linked with an increased risk of heart disease, such as high triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure. This study showed a significant benefit as it demonstrated that subjects with high triglycerides levels that consumed 4 grams of purified EPA had a 25% reduction in cardiovascular problems.

Lower Cholesterol

Another study was able to show that the daily consumption of DHA significantly reduced low-density lipoproteins (LDL) otherwise known as “bad cholesterol”. Adding on to that, omega-3 fatty acids were also shown to be able to, in conjunction with other factors, increase the production of what is known as high-density cholesterol.

Tolerance to Cancer Treatment

Omega-3 fatty acids may have the possibility of improving the tolerance to cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. This is because EPA and DHA can prevent patients from experiencing the weight and muscle loss associated with these treatments. Though it should be noted that this research had a focus on breast cancer rather than general cancer cells.

What Should You Look Out For In Omega-3 Supplements?

It might be intimidating to look at the surplus of omega-3 supplements in the current market, especially if you are unfamiliar with supplements in general, but your search can be condensed into a few important factors.

Amount of Omega-3

There is no official guideline that describes the amount of omega-3 that is needed by a human in a daily setting, and health organizations have found results that vary on external factors. The range that is commonly accepted to be the average amount of omega-3 needed is around 500 mg, but higher daily doses have shown greater results.

An 850 mg daily dose was shown to lead to a 25% decrease in heart attacks along with a 45% reduction in sudden death cases. People with high triglycerides levels are recommended to use even higher doses that can reach up to 4,000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.

Form of Omega-3

Omega-3 in supplements can come in several forms but the main ones are triglyceride (TG) and ethyl ester (EE) form. Each form has its own advantages but generally, you will want to select an omega-3 supplement that offers TG over EE. This is because triglycerides have been proven to be far easier for the human body to absorb compared to synthetic ethyl ester.

Sustainability of Omega-3 Source

Lastly, the source of the omega-3 in supplements is important when taking into account the effects on the ecosystems where it is harvested.

The harvesting of fish to produce fish oil has a tremendous effect on ocean ecosystems, and even as companies try to mitigate this by going for small fish with short lifespans, they can’t stop the ripple effects from going up the food chain.

It is important to take into consideration how sustainable your supplements are and what effects they have on the environment. Another option is to look for supplements that harvest omega-3 from other sources than fish, such as algal oil.

What Are Some of the Best Omega-3 Supplements?

Even those that are well-informed on what attributes to a good omega-3 supplement may not have the time to spend researching the best products, so we have compiled a list of five different products effective against arthritis to save you time.

BioSchwartz Omega-3 Fish Oil

BioSchwartz Omega-3 Fish Oil promises to deliver all the benefits that come with high-quality omega-3 supplements at a rather affordable price, but without the usual fishy aftertaste!

This product makes use of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure that it can deliver a very pure supplement while keeping things natural by not using chemicals or preservatives.

This particular product sources its omega-3 from wild-caught fish in the waters of Iceland.

Pros

• Ultra-Pure Fish Oil Omega 3 is harvested using a proprietary method that creates a high concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids.
• A daily serving provides includes 1200mg of EPA, 900mg of DHA 150mg of other Omega-3’s.
• Is Friend of the Sea Certified, which means they use sustainable fishing methods.
• Free from any gluten, egg, shellfish, corn, wheat, peanuts, sugar, and sweeteners.
• Uses lemon flavors to prevent fishy aftertaste and burps.
• Uses small capsules that are easy to swallow.

Cons

• A small number of users have reported a fishy aftertaste despite product claims.
• Some users have claimed that the product’s lemon flavor is lacking in intensity.
• The product contains glycerol, which may spur an insulin response.

Sports Research Fish Oil

Sports Research Fish Oil is another great product that offers many benefits to its users. It obtains its omega-3 fatty acids from wild-caught Alaska Pollock and is made with triglyceride fish concentrate.

Its AlaskOmega omega-3 concentrates were also the first concentrate to be certified Sustainable and Traceable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Each Softgel contains 1040 mg of Triglyceride Omega-3s, 950 mg of which are a combination between EPA and DHA.

This product is also been tested by Nutrasource, a 3rd party company, for quality assurance.

Pros

• The product has a five out of five star IFOS-5 certification, which means it passed all benchmarks to be labeled a premium supplement.
• It uses a pescatarian-friendly fish-gelcap.
• Users have reported a significant improvement in their cholesterol levels after prolonged daily use.

Cons

• SoftGel capsules are made from farm tilapia, which is disingenuous when the product promotes itself as being sourced from wild Alaskan pollock.
• A small portion of users has reported experiencing tunnel vision and dry eye syndrome after consumption.
• Some buyers have reported having received bad batches where the product was rancid or otherwise unsafe for consumption.

Dr. Tobias Omega 3 Fish Oil

Dr. Tobias Omega 3 Fish Oil promotes itself for its triple-strength capsules which they claim to contain 3 times more omega-3 fatty acids than the average competitor product.

Each serving contains 2,000 mg of fish oil which holds around 1,400 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, 800 mg of EPA & 600 mg of DHA.

It also used an enteric coating on its capsules which prevents the fishy aftertaste that comes standard with fish oil products as well as enabling a faster omega-3 absorption rate.

Pros

• It has a high concentration of omega-3 compared to other brands, which is helpful for individuals with high triglycerides levels.
• Users have reported alleviation to their dry eye syndrome.
• Users have spoken well about the customer service that comes along with this product.

Cons

• This product is manufactured in a facility that may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and crustacean shellfish.
• Contains soy.
• Omega-3 comes in ethyl ester form, which slows down the rate at which omega-3 is absorbed which heavily affects the efficacy of its benefits.

MegaRed Superior Omega 3 Krill Oil

MegaRed Superior Omega 3 Krill Oil centers around its source of omega-3, which is Antarctic krill oil. Krill is one of the world’s most sustainable organisms, not to mention abundant in the Antarctic, where MegaRed harvests them.

Its gelatin for the Softgel capsules is sourced from bovine, and while the product is not formulated by any gluten, MegaRed does not guarantee the capsules to be gluten-free. Each capsule contains 350 mg of fish oil, from that 50 mg are EPA and 24 mg are DHA.

Pros

• Users have reported improvement of eye conditions after LASIK surgery after consumption.
• Capsules are smaller and easy to swallow.
• Omega-3 fatty acids come in phospholipid form, which is easier for the body to absorb.
• Vanilla flavored capsules.

Cons

• Contains significantly fewer omega-3 fatty acids compared to other brands, which may decrease the effectiveness of consumption.
• Krill harvesting negatively affects whales as it is their main food source.
• Users have reported a very short shelf-life for the product.
• People taking anticoagulants should contact a physician before use.

Performance Lab Omega-3

Performance Lab Omega-3 uses algae as its source for omega-3 fatty acids, which bypasses fish and krill from the manufacturing process. This product uses Nutrigels for its capsules, which are lauded for their disintegration properties and ease of consumption.

In addition to this, it uses the recommended 2:1 DHA to EPA ratio for improving immune responses. Each capsule contains 2000 mg of Algal oil, which contains 600 mg of DHA and 300 mg of EPA.

Thanks to the manufacturing process these capsules also feature a superior shelf life and a small amount of vitamin D.

Pros

• The product is made from algae, which cuts fish and fish taste out of the equation.
• Algae is grown and harvested in controlled facilities which limits the effects on ecosystems.
• Vegan friendly.
• Contains no soy, egg, fish, shellfish, dairy, peanut, or wheat.
• Free of gluten, synthetic additives, caffeine, artificial colors, and preservatives.

Cons

• Contains slightly less omega-3 fatty acids compared to some brands.

Final Thoughts

When talking about omega-3 supplements, there is no end to the range of different products and manufacturers. You could easily spend hours browsing online for the perfect supplement, but the truth is that each individual will have different preferences and what works for someone may not work for someone else.

That disclaimer aside, from the products we reviewed, we concluded that the best omega-3 supplement for treating arthritis in terms of EPA and DHA doses, as well as ease of use, was Performance Lab Omega-3.

It had the most benefits with the least drawbacks, not just for users but for the environment.

It supplies natural triglyceride omega-3 rather than synthetic ethyl esters, which makes it easy on the body. It also completely removes the fish taste out of omega-3 supplements, which is one of the biggest reasons people tend to dislike such supplements.

Overall, Performance Lab Omega 3 was a fantastic choice for anyone looking to start improving the condition of their arthritis with supplements.

There is nothing like the feeling of knowing you have a strong immune system, especially throughout the cold and flu season, which can cause serious illness and extended downtime from your daily activities.

However, it can be a challenge to receive this boost of immunity through the foods we eat alone. Therefore, various manufacturers have developed their own immune supplements to help you meet your goals, and they are suitable for seniors and more.

But not all immune supplements offer the same level of support, so let’s go through a rundown of the main things to look for in this type of product to ensure it is effective. We will then follow it with a review of the top 5 immune supplements for seniors, ending with our favorite product to help you with selecting the best supplement for you.

Which is the Best Immune Supplement For Seniors?

HERE ARE THE TOP BEST IMMUNE SUPPLEMENTS WE’LL BE REVIEWING:

• Source Naturals Wellness Formula
• Viva Naturals 5 in 1 Immune Support
• Dakota Immune Defense
• Rainbow Light Counter Attack 
• Performance Lab PL-Immune

How to Choose the Best Type of Immune Supplement

Certain vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, zinc, and selenium, are scientifically proven to naturally help boost the immune system when taken in supplement form.

Therefore, you want to look for an immune support product that includes at least one or more of these vitamins and minerals as a main ingredient to help ensure it is effective.

What are the Advantages/Benefits of Immune Supplements?

The main benefit of taking an immune supplement is it helps ensure you get a healthy balance of essential vitamins and minerals that may otherwise be lacking in your diet due to simply not consuming enough of the right foods throughout the day.

This way, you can help keep your body functioning at its best, so it is prepared to fight against viruses, infections, and more when they attack.

Things to Look For/Attributes That Differentiate Immune Supplements

We’ve already discussed that one trait of a good immune supplement is it contains at least one or more research-backed vitamins or minerals as a main ingredient.

However, some products don’t just stop there; they also include other ingredients clinically proven to help boost the immune system, such as vitamin-rich herbal extracts like elderberry and echinacea and even probiotics, for a powerhouse of immune support.

Manufacturers of quality immune supplements also pride themselves on providing clean ingredients, which means their products are non-GMO and free of synthetic colors, sweeteners, and other artificial additives to help ensure the purist experience.

Some are also free of allergens, such as soy, fish, peanuts, etc., so they are more suitable for everyone.

What’s the Best Way to Use Immune Supplements?

One doctor from the Cleveland Clinic stresses that though some ingredients in immune supplements are proven to help boost your immune system, contrary to popular belief, they are not meant to replace the vitamins and minerals found in foods.

Therefore, you should still aim to eat a proper balance of nutritious foods each day and then supplement your diet with an immune support product to meet any deficits.

Prerequisites/Precautions for Using Immune Supplements

Immune supplements are generally considered safe for most people. However, since they often contain many of the same vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients also found in many of the foods you may already be eating each day, you run the risk of ingesting more than the necessary daily amount of nutrients when taking them, which can cause adverse effects.

Therefore, it is strongly recommended you speak to your doctor before taking this type of supplement to ensure you are deficient in immune-boosting vitamins and minerals and can benefit from the product.

Likewise, if you have a health condition, are on medication, or are pregnant or nursing, you should also be sure to consult your doctor before taking an immune supplement to ensure it is safe for you.

Immune Supplement Reviews

Source Naturals Wellness Formula

Source Naturals Wellness Formula provides users with daily immune system support using over 30 different powerful ingredients, including high-potency vitamin C, to help strengthen the body’s immune systems at every level.

And the company prides itself on having created such products for over 35 years with a vision to support each user’s potential to enjoy optimal health.

Pros:

• It includes powerful antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and time-tested herbal extracts to support all body systems involved with immunity.
• The ingredients are also provided in scientifically optimal nutrient forms and potencies that work on the cellular level.
• The company is committed to producing products with the highest standard of quality.
• The supplement can be taken both before and during bouts of illness to help boost your immunity.
• It contains 240 capsules.
• It’s made in USA.

Cons:

• It requires you to take from 4 to 6 capsules per day, which may be a nuisance for those who have issues swallowing pills.

Viva Naturals 5 in 1 Immune Support

Viva Naturals 5 in 1 Immune Support is an antioxidant and immune support supplement for adults using a powerhouse of immune-boosting ingredients via its 5 in 1 patent-pending formula.

The product is also gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free, and third-party tested for purity and potency.

Pros:

• It combines 5 high-quality immune supporting ingredients, including 1,000 mg of concentrated elderberry extract per serving, which is known to be high in antioxidant support. Its included amount is also more than any other brand.
• It also includes 400 mg of vitamin c, 300 mg of ginger, 10 mg of zinc, and more than 100% DV of vitamin D3 per serving for added benefits.
• It can be taken throughout all seasons for immune support.
• The capsules are easy to swallow.
• It contains 120 capsules, which is a 2 month supply.
• It includes a 90-day money back guarantee.

Cons:

• The packaging and capsule color may vary from package to package.

Dakota Immune Defense

Dakota Immune Defense boasts powerful immunity support, cell function growth, and more via its potent proprietary blend of ingredients.

Meanwhile, the echinacea in the product also helps improve stress and mood.

Pros:

• It is the first potent immune support capsule packed with over 1500 mg per serving of the top 7 immunity-boosting ingredients.
• It includes 1,000 mg of vitamin C and 5,000 IU vitamin D, which are both known for their high antioxidant support.
• It can also be used to provide natural allergy relief for both adults and kids.
• It can be taken to provide immune support throughout the seasons.
• The product contains no gluten, GMO, preservatives, or fillers.
• It’s made in the USA.
• It contains 60 capsules, which is a 2 month supply.

Cons:

• Its powerful formula may cause stomach issues in some individuals.

Rainbow Light Counter Attack 

Rainbow Light Counter Attack provides overall immune support with its potent blend of ingredients that also include echinacea, Yerba Santa, Chinese licorice, and more for added benefits.

Pros:

• It is an excellent source of zinc and vitamin C to boost overall wellness and keep you feeling your healthiest.
• It also provide immune system response support using a response mobilizing herbal complex that contains Andrographis and Berberine.
• It is also free of gluten, wheat, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish, artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, and sweeteners, so it’s allergy and vegetarian-friendly.
• It’s gentle enough to be taken on an empty stomach.
• It is suitable for adults and children 10 years and older.
• It contains 90 tablets.

Cons:

• The ingredients may cause stomach issues in some individuals

Performance Lab PL-Immune

Performance Lab PL-Immune is a dynamic immune performance supplement that offers a broad range of immune support for even the most complex immune challenges, including stress, toxins, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It also maintains immune defense during exercise.

Its unique probiotic L-C Plasma (IMMUSE), which is a lactococcus lactis strain plasma parabiotic blend, is also formulated to help activate multiple types of immune cells to help maintain performance and productivity.

The formula is also backed by more than 6 human clinical trials for effectiveness and safety, and the product is also GMP certified.

Pros:

• It contains NutriGenesis Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Selenium to restore overall immunity.
• It also includes unique probiotics that activates and enhances 5 cell types for improved performance and more.
• It works by first strengthening weak defenses, then activates immune cells helping them to coordinate, multiply, and perform.
• It’s formulated to support both short and long-range health from day to day and through all seasons.
• It begins to work within one day of first taking it.
• The capsules are easy to swallow and easily digested.
• The capsules and ingredients are also 100% plant-based, gluten-free, allergen-free, soy-free, GMO-free, and more, so they are suitable for all adults.
• It contains 30 capsules.

Cons:

• It’s a bit more expensive than other brands, but it can also be purchased in a 2-month supply or 3-month supply, which also includes a free bottle, at a discounted price.

Final Thoughts

As for the top pick of the bunch, Performance Lab PL-Immune stands out to me for its abundance of clinically proven effective ingredients that are individually formulated to enhance immunity on all levels.

Not to mention, the product also works in two parts to first strengthen your weakened immune system and then helps your defenses evolve and adapt for the long term, so you are protected throughout all seasons and circumstances.

I like how it also includes probiotics to enhance immune cell function for overall wellness, which also helps increase your body’s physical performance for improved work productivity and more.

And, as if that wasn’t enough, it’s also chemical-free, allergy-friendly, and vegan-friendly, which not only makes it more suitable for all adults but also makes you feel good taking it.

I also like how it enables you to purchase it in a 2-month and 3-month supply at a value price, which makes it easier to regularly include it as part of your overall regimen towards better health.

The product states that it is also good for athletes’ immune support. Because, whether you know it or not, intense training and exercise can also weaken the immune system, which can leave you more susceptible to viruses, infections, germs, and more while conditioning.

In fact, its unique LC-Plasma (IMMUSE) + Steria Glutathione formula is also proven to help protect against immune challenges and fatigue associated with overtraining and exercise.

Therefore, whether you are naturally more prone to illnesses, especially during the cold and flu season, you would just like to ensure you have an added level of immunity protection against vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant deficiencies in your diet, or you are an all-around active individual who is looking for an immune supplement to help you stay that way throughout the seasons, then Performance Lab PL-Immune may be for you.

Some people naturally have a robust immune system, while others rely on living a healthy lifestyle and eating foods that boost their natural immunity.

However, many people have low immune function due to medical problems and poor eating habits; therefore, they need to take immune supplements to boost their natural immunity.

Will an Immune Support Formula Help Me?

What are Immune Supplements?

Immune supplements are products aimed at boosting your body’s natural immunity, and these could be vitamin formulations or probiotics.

Our immune health is vital and associated with lifestyle strategies such as a well-balanced dietary program, quality, enough sleep, and controlled stress levels.

When compromised, we can rely on immune supplements to restore immunity and help the body ward off ailments and other health complications.

How To Choose the Best Immune Supplement

There is a sea of options when navigating through the world of immune supplements, and it can be daunting to differentiate one from the other.

For this reason, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and taken an in-depth look at some of the best immune supplements and what to look for when settling for a product.

What To Look for

Before we dive any deeper, let’s look at the essential nutrients that I consider worthwhile when looking for an immune supplement.

Micronutrients

These are vital in supporting the development of immune cells and function. They include vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.

Antioxidant Support

These help fight oxidative stress and include quercetin, turmeric, resveratrol, SGS, and Vitamin E.

Botanicals

These are essential in supporting immune resilience and strength. These include quercetin, echinacea, elderberry, green tea extract, and marine omega-3’s(EPA & DHA).

Anti-inflammatory nutrients

The list includes Vitamin D3, pro-resolving mediators from fish oil, marine omega-3’s (EPA & DHA), and curcumin from turmeric root.

Those targeted for improving gut health.

The gut is the largest immune organ in the body, and its health is essential. Nutrients for its well-being include prebiotic fibres, antioxidants, collagen peptides, and L-glutamine.

Related: Check Out Our Full Review of Performance Lab® PL-Immune here.

However, Performance Lab® PL-Immune is a breakthrough formula that promises to address these issues as well as various other factors that can weaken your immune system for added support throughout the year to help keep your body properly functioning.

But just how does Performance Lab® PL-Immune work as well as in comparison to similar products of its type is something we will discuss shortly.

In the meantime, there are some things to consider before buying any immune performance supplement to ensure it provides the support you need to help maintain your health. So let’s get into it.

Performance Lab PL-Immune Review

Things to Consider Before Buying an Immune Performance Supplement

Immune performance supplements typically contain a blend of ingredients commonly known to help boost the body’s protection against colds, infections, and viruses, such as the flu, and more that can ail you during the colder months.

Therefore, they are for anyone who is looking to strengthen their body’s defense against invading antigens and more throughout the fall and winter seasons.

However, since they are formulated to boost immunity on all levels, they also help protect against oxidative stress, which typically occurs during exercise, as well as free radicals in the environment, so they are also good for athletes and those looking to shield their bodies from the effects of air pollutants, industrial chemicals, and more.

Hence, some things a buyer needs to think about before buying an immune performance supplement include:

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin C has long been shown to provide many health benefits for the body, including improves immune function; therefore, it is often a common ingredient found in immune support supplements.

Vitamin D is also a common vitamin found in immune support products for its ability to support the immune system.

In fact, several studies show that it is proven effective to help regulate innate immune cells and inflammatory responses associated with autoimmune disease and more.

Zinc is a trace mineral commonly found in poultry, fish, and red meat, which studies show is also essential to keep the immune system properly functioning.

Hence, it is also typically found in these types of products.

Studies show that another mineral called selenium is also effective for boosting immunity and reducing inflammation; therefore, it is also usually included in immune support products.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are proven to help destroy invaders while also protecting healthy cells for improved immune cell activation, immune responses, and more, so they are also commonly added to products of this type to help increase the body’s defense.

What is Performance Lab PL-Immune?

Performance Lab® PL-Immune hails itself as the most dynamic immune performance supplement to strengthen and protect your body’s defense system.

And it does so both short and long-range by first strengthening the immune system, creating an immediate line of defense that enables your body’s barriers, such as your skin, membranes, and mucus, to identify, attack, and keep invaders out of your bloodstream.

It then activates a gradual but stronger second line of defense that enables your immune system to remember and recognize invaders so it can adapt and continue to defend your body against the changes in weather in the long run.

The unique formulation also stimulates and enhances various immune cells, which help protect your body against a vitamin and mineral deficiency, stress, and toxins, when overexerting yourself, such as during over-exercising.

Users can also safely take one capsule daily and year-round for a healthy immune system.

Hence, Performance Lab® PL-Immune is suitable for individuals who want to strengthen their immune system to help fight seasonal changes, as well as athletes in training who want to maintain their body’s defenses against overtraining.

Pros:

• Provides year-round immune system support using allergen and additive-free ingredients.
• The capsules are formulated for easy absorption.
• Users take just 1 capsule daily.
• Athletes can also take it while in training to help maintain their health.
• It is back by various human clinical trials for efficacy and safety.

Cons:

• It is only a 1-month supply.
• It is not formulated to also increase energy or mood.

Features & Benefits

Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, and Selenium

Not only does Performance Lab® PL-Immune contain vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and selenium, which are essential reinforcements for your immune defenses, but they are also a NutriGenesis® patented blend of vitamins and minerals that are specially formulated for high absorption.

Steria Glutathione for Powerful Antioxidant and Gut Barrier Support

Steria Glutathione is clinically proven to boost glutathione levels in the bloodstream.

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system by recharging other antioxidants and prolonging their cell-protective and immune support activities.

Performance Lab® PL-Immune has also been shown to support antibody responses and promote the formation and multiplication of white blood cells and NK cells.

The master antioxidant also helps maintain the gut lining, which is an immune barrier, and it also intercepts and neutralizes toxins before they can be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.

Exercise/Training Immune Support

Steria Glutathione is also proven to help prevent fatigue and a weakening of the immune system due to intense training. Performance Lab® PL-Immune even helps protect against bacteria found in common gym areas.

Probiotic LC-Plasma

LC-Plasma is a heat-treated probiotic that has been shown to help support the immune system by activating 5-different immune cells, including Natural Killer Cells, which are the commanders of the defense system.

This, in turn, helps the body prepare for more robust responses.

100% Plant-Based Ingredients and Easy to Swallow Capsules

The capsules are also 100% plant-based, Non-GMO, free of synthetic additives, gluten, preservatives, and artificial colors for extreme purity.

They are also easy to swallow for better digestion and absorption, which helps increase your body’s nutrient intake.

Social Proof

I was able to find a few user reviews on the internet that had this to share about their use of the Performance Lab® PL-Immune:

Review #1

Ruth shares, “..I’ve been taking it daily since the pandemic started…Luckily, I haven’t been sill yet…Since I first tried it, it’s become my staple in my backpack that I travel around with…I’ve come to really like Performance Lab supplements due to how backed up they are by science. This is a company that never “blindly formulates” their supplements, but instead has their R&D department spend months looking at individual ingredients in terms of their effectiveness…I haven’t had so much as a runny nose since taking this immune boosting supplement.

Review #2

Meanwhile, Mana K says, “Best Choice When Traveling. It contains plenty of nutrients and it keeps me stay healthy while traveling.”

Review #3

And Hile T shares, “Good! Indeed, helps a lot! Will reorder.”

Alternatives

Bio Schwartz Immunity Boost

The Bio Schwartz Immunity Boost work at the cellular level to support immune health.

Bio Schwartz Immunity Boost also provides healthy respiratory support for improved natural lung function with like goldenseal, which helps relieve colds and causes the release of more antibodies, and bee propolis, which provides a host of health benefits, including antioxidant and antifungal support.

The product is also third-party purity tested for potency, and it is also free of allergens, fillers, chemicals, and additives for premium quality.

How it Compares to PL-Immune

• It also keeps the immune system strong throughout all seasons with proven ingredients like vitamin C and zinc, but it also includes echinacea, ginger, and elderberry to help fight off free radicals and prevent cell damage, and more.
• It requires you to take 3 capsules per day as opposed to just 1 capsule daily like PL-Immune.
• It is formulated by professionals.
• It also supports healthy lung function.
• It also supports healthy stress response.

Bio Schwartz Immunity Boost is an ideal product for those looking to help prevent the onset of common seasonal illnesses, as well as strengthen their respiratory system against infections, and more, using a 100% pure and clean, doctor-approved immune defense formula.

New Age 8 in 1 Immune Support Booster Supplement

The New Age 8 in 1 Immune Support Booster Supplement contains over 1,500 mg per serving of some of the most powerful immunity-boosting ingredients, including the maximum dosage of vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin D for maximum defense against sickness.

New Age 8 in 1 Immune Support Booster Supplement also contains 3-times the daily recommended dose of antioxidants from scientifically proven sources such as elderberry, turmeric, and ginger, to help safeguard against free radicals that can damage the cells and more. Vitamin B6 is also included for daily energy, and it also helps boost the mood.

It also contains all-natural ingredients, so it is also safe for both children and adults.

How it Compares to PL-Immune

• It is also formulated with vitamin C, zinc, and Vitamin D, which are proven to help boost immunity; however, it also contains turmeric, elderberry, ginger, echinacea, and curcumin for maximum immune and antioxidant support.
• It also includes vitamin B6 for energy.
• It also includes vitamin D3 to support bone health.
• It is made in USA.
• It includes a 2-month supply.

New Age 8 in 1 Immune Support Booster Supplement is suitable for the whole family to receive year-round immune system and antioxidant support, and it also supports bone health.

Dakota 7 in 1 Immune Defense Support, Immunity Vitamins Supplement Booster

The Dakota 7 in 1 Immune Defense Support contains 7 of the top natural proven ingredients, including vitamin C, echinacea, Vitamin D3, and zinc for immune support, allergy relief, improved mood, and more.

It also includes elderberry and turmeric to boost antioxidant health against free radicals. Ginger is also included, which helps with absorption and more.

Dakota 7 in 1 Immune Defense Support also includes 3 times the daily recommended value of zinc and elderberry, as well as the equivalent of 4,000 mg of dried fruit in vitamin C and vitamin D, which provides twice the support of the average vitamin C or vitamin D gummy or capsule.

How it Compares to PL-Immune

• It helps strengthen and maintain the immune system, cell function, and antioxidant health with a blend of vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc, but it also includes elderberry, turmeric, echinacea, and ginger for added benefits.
• It is also free of preservatives, fillers, gluten, and genetically modified ingredients.
• It requires users to take 2 capsules daily instead of just 1 capsule.
• It is made in the USA.
• It includes a 2-month supply.

Dakota 7 in 1 Immune Defense Support is a suitable product for individuals looking to help strengthen their immune system, stimulate antioxidants, and maintain cell function growth using a free product that is specially formulated with more than the average amount of vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and more for optimum support.

Conclusion

Of the immune performance supplements listed, the Performance Lab® PL-Immune supplement stands out for its clinically tested, patented blend of vitamins, minerals, and probiotics that activate 5-types of immune cells, which enables the body to fight off more invaders, support gut health, and helps prevent immune challenges and fatigue when exercising.

It is also the only formula uniquely designed to stimulate both short-range and long-range protection for year-round defense against colds, viruses, infections, and more.

So if you agree and would like to benefit from all that Performance Lab® PL-Immune has to offer, then click here to check it out.