Headache/Migraine are one of the most common problems seen in emergency departments and doctors offices. They are due to changes in the brain and surrounding blood vessels.
Migraine headaches typically last from 4 to 72 hours and vary in frequency from daily to fewer than one per year.
According to the National Headache Foundation, more than 37 million Americans suffer from a migraine, and it affects three times as many women as men. About 70% to 80% of people with migraines (called migraineurs) have other members in the family who have them too.
What causes migraine headaches? The exact cause of migraine headaches is unknown; it is thought to be due to abnormal brain activity causing a temporary alteration in the nerve signals, chemicals, and blood flow in the brain. A migraine and headache are leading causes of outpatient and emergency department visits; migraines remain an important public health problem, particularly among women during their reproductive years. The National Headache Foundation states that healthcare providers have properly diagnosed fewer than half of all migraine sufferers. A migraine is commonly misdiagnosed as a tension-type headache or a sinus headache. Symptoms of migraines Symptoms of a migraine can start a while before a headache, immediately before a headache, during a headache, and after a headache. Although not all migraines are the same, typical symptoms include:
Moderate to severe pain, usually confined to one side of the head, but can occur on either side of the head.
The pain is usually a severe, throbbing, pulsing pain.
Increasing pain during physical activity or when straining.
Inability to perform regular activities due to pain.
Feeling sick and physically vomiting.
Increased sensitivity to light and sound, relieved by lying quietly in a darkened room.
Some people experience other symptoms such as sweating, temperature changes, stomach ache, and diarrhea.
NATURAL THERAPY
Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother: There are several types of headache, caused by various reasons. An effective remedy is to take equal parts of ACV and water, place in a small pan on the stove, allow it to boil slowly. When the steam begins to rise from the pan lean your head over it until the fumes are comfortably strong. Inhale for approximately 50 to 80 breaths. Generally, this alleviates a headache considerably, if not entirely. Inhaling the vapors from a small bottle of ACV can also help or if you have a vaporizer, add some ACV to the water and inhale the vapors for five minutes.
Servings : 15ml in a glass of water 30 mins before lunch & dinner.
NoniT Drops: Chronic stress negatively impacts many of the body's functions. Migraine headache is one among them. The role of nutrition plays a greater role in stress management. Along with other certain nutrients, Noni is key element in combating stress. Noni is extremely high in anti – oxidants, and it has a most important anti-oxidant quality in the body. Anti-oxidants help to prevent the destruction of cells from excessive oxidation, super oxides, and free radicals. Poor nutrition, coupled with high levels of stress for long periods of time, is definitely a cause for illness. When we are under stress, our body releases the stress hormone cortisol. Noni is rapidly absorbed and very quickly distributed throughout the body. Noni allows the body’s biochemistry to react more positively to the hormones and other substances released during a stress response.
Servings: 5 drops with a cup of warm water early morning, at 11 am & before going to bed. In sudden headache you can also take 5 drops under your tongue hold it for 2 mins and then gulp it down.