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Migraine Headaches
This page is a must-read for anyone with constant, consistent or persistent headaches. Headaches are so prevalent that the Big Pharma companies could live on what they make from drugs and aspirin sales on headaches alone. But what really causes headaches in the first place? Are Migraines really a result of stress alone, or are there other factors involved? I don't get many headaches but when I have had them I've experimented with nutritional remedies and energy work to get rid of them. Much of this information comes from books I've read from Naturopathic Doctors who have had a lot of experience in this field and then used their information in my research on headaches. With that in mind, I would like to thank Dr. Donald LePore and Dr. Bernard Jensen. Two masters of natural medicine.
First of all, no matter what doctors or TV commercials tell you, headaches are not a result of an aspirin deficiency. Keep that in mind, please.
CJ called because her head was killing her. Her words, not mine. "This migraine is the worst I've had in quite a while and it just won't go away. I'm going to my doctor tomorrow for tests but they've never really found anything before."
"Where is your headache," I asked her. "What do you mean?" she replied. I clarified my question with, "Tell me where in your head your headache is right now." She told me it was behind her right eye in the temple area. I asked her if most of her migraines were in the right temple area and she said she thought they were, although some were in the left temple.
From experience, I asked her if she thought her migraines were hormonal. She said she suspected that was the case because they always came around the time of her cycle. I told her to think another way. I asked if she could consider that blood loss would bring about a deficiency in iron. She had never thought of that. I asked her if she had any iron supplements in the house. She said she had a multiple vitamin with some iron. I said she could try that but taking an iron supplement would be of more benefit. She had none but wanted to make an appointment for massage to see if that would help. I had time so she came and on the way, stopped to get the iron. When she got here, she took two tablets and the headache diminished in about five minutes. At the end of the massage, she took another tablet and when she went to go home, the headache was completely gone.
There are many reason for headaches. Most headaches are a result of organs that are functioning poorly. The small or large intestine may play a role in headaches as constipation may cause the blood to become toxic. Getting the large and small intestine working may relieve this condition and is not difficult when using products such as Bowel Detox and Small Intestine Detox, which may also be helpful for wrist pain, also known as carpal tunnel.
Headaches that come from liver congestion are mostly felt coming up the back of the neck. Choline may help this condition and may be found in a good B-Complex Vitamin or an herbal formula used to help rebuild the liver called Milk Thistle. A deficiency in choline may be related to coffee drinking.
The causes of migraines are usually related to allergies. (See related articles on Food Allergies and Common Colds) Clear the allergy with the appropriate antidote and you may clear up the migraine. According to one source, if you hunt down the allergy and clear it, the migraine will disappear in a short time.
Headaches at the top of the head are generally related to the kidneys and the Pineal gland. A good herb to use for top of the head headaches is Wood Betony, which, by the way, is also the herb of choice for Bell's Palsy. It has been said that Wood Betony is to Bell's Palsy as a bee is to honey. Don't ask me who said it.
Pituitary gland headaches radiate from inside the head with a pounding sensation giving one the feeling that one's head will explode. When the Pituitary gland is inactive it leaks, which begins to drain into the nasal sinuses. To jump-start the Pituitary gland it is necessary to take a large dose of Vitamin E, such as 2000 I.U.'s. One may take large amounts of Vitamin E for a few days if necessary to keep the Pituitary gland functioning properly. Or, if no Vitamin E is available, you may take B Complex or L-Ornithine, an amino acid. The sensation these supplements produce in the gland itself is a gentle warm feeling as the Pituitary is once again activated and all sinus drainage stops or clears up within a few days.
A right sided headache that is behind the right eye/temple area is a sign of an Iron deficiency. Many women get right sided headaches around their cycles, believing the headache to be hormonal. You want to make sure you're getting a good usable form of iron so it doesn't block up the liver and cause constipation. NSP has a good source of usable Iron and I have never had any problems when using it.
A left sided headache at the temple behind the left eye is generally noted to be caused by a Zinc deficiency. Once again, NSP has a good usable form of Zinc. By the way, if you have a condition of too much Iron, it is noted that taking Zinc may correct the imbalance.
Headaches behind the right ear may mean that the body needs more Potassium. Headaches behind the left ear may mean that the body needs more Sodium. We're not talking Sodium Chloride, which is table salt. The body needs Sodium Bicarbonate to buffer acids. This type of sodium is found in vegetables and fruits, not table salt. A good, safe way to get a balance of Potassium and Sodium is with Alfalfa or Trace Mineral Maintenance. Start with small amounts, then work to larger amounts to get the benefit.
You don't have to suffer from Migraines if you know what to do. What do you have to lose by trying the natural way to health? You just might be surprised by the results.
E-mail me with any questions and I'll be glad to help you!
This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is for information purposes only. When needed, consult a qualified health care professional.
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