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Article Series: Headache Causes, Treatments & Relief
Help, My Headache Is Killing Me!
Alternative & Natural
Treatments For Headache Relief
Chronic
sufferers of headache pain can attest to the ongoing search
for relief. It can go in many directions with standard medicine
and therapies to alternative options and herbal sources.
It is really a personal issue in that, every individual's
circumstances and makeup are different.
No one treatment or cure can be recommended as the right solution
for each and every case. And even if something works well in
one case it may not be at all suitable for someone else. Ultimately,
it will be up to each individual to do the necessary research
and make up their own mind based on results. And undoubtedly,
it is vitally important to check with professional medical
personnel before embarking on any unusual form of treatment.
That being said, there are different ideas that have been offered
as options. And some of these are:
Acupuncture which seems to work to diminish pain that travels
along the neural pathways. Or massage therapy that seems to
be terrific for relieving the stress in muscles that can lead
to tension headaches. Biofeedback that can sometimes help teach
sufferers to monitor and control their body's responses to
tension and pain and work to minimize tensing reactions. Chiropractic
manipulation that might alleviate any headaches that might
have as their source the misalignment of vertebrae.
Some herbs that may help alleviate pain from headaches include:
burdock root, feverfew, mint, lavender, marshmallow, rosemary,
thyme and skullcap. (A cautionary note - that feverfew should
NOT be used by pregnant women) To optimize the use of any herbal
remedy it is strongly suggested to see a qualified naturopath
who can coordinate a holistic treatment with any other approaches
you may be trying.
It is thought that certain headaches may be helped by using
ginkgo biloba extract which is used to improve circulation
to the brain.
Salves made from peppermint oil, ginger and wintergreen oil
seem to give some sufferers relief when it is rubbed on the
temples or the nape of the neck - which is good for tension
headaches. And this can be of help for sinus headaches if it
is used on the sinus area.
A simple but definitely worthwhile suggestion is to try practicing
deep breathing exercises. We are often thought of as a society
of shallow breathers and a lack of oxygen can lead to getting
headaches as well.
Colon
cleansing has been recommended for cases where it is
thought that a build up of toxins from improper digestion and
elimination has resulted in bilious headaches. This cleansing
can be done through proper fasting and/or enemas. Since these
type of treatments can have dramatic effects on the body, they
are best done with the supervision of a qualified health care
professional.
For women who may be suffering from bad headaches due to a
hormonal imbalance some have found there is benefit from using
a natural progesterone cream.
And though opinions differ there has been some research done
that indicates that Coenzyme Q-10 and Vitamin B2 work to correct
imbalances that contribute to headaches. #
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: 2009
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