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Migraine
About Migraine
Any head pain can be debilitating, a migraine headache is often disabling. In some cases, these painful headaches are preceded or accompanied by a sensory warning sign such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in your arm or leg. A migraine headache is also often accompanied by other signs and symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
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What Causes Migraine?
Although much about the exact mechanism of headaches is still unknown, a number of things may trigger them. Some common migraine headache triggers include:
Hormonal changes, fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone seem to trigger headaches in many women with migraine headaches. Women with a history of migraines often have reported headaches immediately before or during their periods. Others report more migraines during pregnancy or menopause. Hormonal medications, such as contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, also may worsen migraines.
Foods. Certain foods appear to trigger headaches in some people. Common offenders include alcohol, especially beer and red wine; aged cheeses; chocolate; fermented, pickled or marinated foods; aspartame; caffeine; monosodium glutamate (MSG or 622) found in some asian, canned and processed foods. Skipping meals or fasting also can trigger migraines.
Stress. A period of hard work followed by relaxation may lead to a weekend migraine headache. Stress at work or home also can instigate migraines.
Bright lights and sun glare can produce head pain.
What Can I Do About Migraine?
If you have migraines, it is important to develop a good relationship with your doctor as the condition is recurrent and there is currently no cure. Many migraine sufferers find that keeping a headache calendar is a first step in gaining some control over their headaches. A headache calendar should include: when your headaches occur, severity and duration of the headache, possible triggers, if you are female the dates of your menstrual periods, attempts or methods of relief attempted. One of the most commonly used class of drugs for migraines are serotonin receptor agonists, also known as triptans. They can be administrated in a variety of ways: orally, nasally through a spray and by injection. Relaxation training involves learning to counteract muscle tension by relaxing your mind and body through such methods as yoga, meditation, progressive relaxation and guided imagery.
Feverfew Leaf is a good non-drug preventative treatment you may want to explore. Its main uses are for Migraines and arthritis. This herb continues to undergo extensive scientific investigation and seventy percent of the patients in these studies report fewer attacks of Migraines and less painful attacks.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Migraine.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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B3, B Complex
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Minerals :-
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Magnesium, Potassium
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Amino Acids :-
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DL-Phenylalanine
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Food Supplements :-
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Herbs :-
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Ginkgo Biloba, White Willow Bark, Valerian, Feverfew (migraine prevention), Peppermint.
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Notes :-
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(Many of these products are available combined in a specific formula for Migraine. See related items.)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus may assist in the relief of bloating, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping and irregular stools. It may improve allergies and atopic dermatitis. It may also be beneficial when you've taken antibiotics. As a bonus Lactobacillus acidophilus may help support your Urinary system.
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