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Headaches, Migraines, Their Causes and Home Remedies
Everyone has suffered a regular headache, and a huge percentage of adults have suffered from a migraine. There are several things that separate a headache from a migraine. A few characteristics are extreme photosensitivity, a throbbing pain on only one side, nausea or vomiting and possible visual distortions.
Whether it is a headache or a migraine, head pain can be caused by a huge variety of factors. Some causes of headaches include stress, illness, sinus inflammation or neck pain. Some migraines causes include bright lights (sunlight or fluorescent), certain foods, depression and in some women, hormone surges related to the menstrual cycle. There are literally dozens of potential causes of headaches and migraines; these are just some of the more common ones.
Many people have to take pain medications nearly daily to control their pain, which most agree is not desirable. There are several natural and herbal remedies that have success in controlling head pain. The easiest is actually an ice pack, applied to the back of the head, right at the base of the skull. For migraines especially, this is a quick and effective method of controlling the pain without taking medication that can cause drowsiness and lethargy. After about ten minutes, the pain should be reduced or completely eradicated. If the pain starts to rebound, reapply the ice pack for another ten minutes.
Another simple remedy is the massage of pressure points. In either hand, where the thumb and the forefinger form a V, there will be a spot that, when the owner of the hand has head pain, will be extremely sore when squeezed. Applying steady, moderate pressure by squeezing the sore spot will, in most cases, reduce the pain almost immediately. It might take a few tries for the pain to go away completely. I have found that it works better if I have someone else squeeze my pressure points, but I can do it myself if necessary.
Another pressure point that will relieve head pain is in the hollow at the base of the skull. After bowing your head down, just letting it hang, pushing that spot in an upward motion is extremely effective in reducing head pain, regardless of the migraine cause, or the cause of the headache.
If the ice and/or pressure point therapy does not seem appealing, there are several herbs that help recurring head pain. Keep in mind, though, that every herb that has medicinal qualities has the potential to effect your body chemistry and interact with other medications. A doctor should be consulted before use, especially if you have a health issue such as high blood pressure, diabetes or if you take a blood thinner.
One herbal remedy that works for headaches is Feverfew. It has a mild blood thinning property, so a doctor MUST be consulted if you already take something with that effect. Feverfew doesn’t work like an OTC pain reliever. It must typically be taken over time before it is effective. Usually a few weeks will build it up to full effectiveness. Regardless of what causes your headache, this is a good option for chronic headaches.
Another herb that is effective for head pain is Butterbur. It also must be taken for a few weeks before reaching full efficacy. It also has potential secondary effects and should be checked out with a doctor.
Regardless of the causes of headaches you are experiencing, there are alternative options for treating the pain. You just have to be open to finding them.
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Jan
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I have had a headache since about 1pm. I keep forgetting to take something for it but yet is hasn’t gone on its own.
My headache is on the top of my head no in the back more toward the front.
Tension-type headaches affect almost everyone at some point. Those that happen occasionally are just that: occasional headaches. Some people, however, have tension-type headaches just about every day, and these are considered to be chronic. Headache symptoms for tension-type headaches usually include pressure or muscle tension on both sides of the head or back of the neck; the pain is usually constant, not sharp or throbbing. Many people describe them as like having a band squeezed around their head.Hormone headaches are menstrual headaches that may start before your period is due or while you’re menstruating. Migraines are often associated with menstruation, and symptoms include sharp, throbbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, and even touch.Cluster headaches affect men more often than women. They are extremely intense, very severe headaches that last between 30 and 45 minutes; you can have several in one day. They usually come on with no warning, catching people by surprise. The pain is piercing and usually located on one side of the head, often around the eye. People also report teary eyes on the affected side and sinus congestion. The headaches will recur over a period of time, almost always on the same side, and are followed by a headache-free period of varying length.Migraines are often put in a class by themselves because of the intensity of the pain and the overall effect they have on the body. For some people, migraine symptoms include auras, which are symptoms that occur before the pain hits. The auras can be visual (seeing lines or spots) or they can cause motor or verbal disturbances. “It’s estimated that 50 million people in the United States have migraine,” says Dr. Herzog. However, most do not have migraine with aura.
Jan
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My boyfriend is 44 yrs.old just the past couple weeks, right before he has his orgasm, he said it feels like pins sticking in his butt, and he gets this terrible headache, and almost passes out. Sometimes the headache only lasts a few minutes, but sometimes it last about 24 hrs. Does anyone know what may be causing this?
Serious answers only!!!!
Some people can be very immature!!
This is a condtion that needs professional evaluation. Nothing to be dismissed as simple headaches, etc. He needs a complete examination & blood work done. He’s at prime age for heart attacks.
Jan
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What causes headaches and how to treat. Also long term effects of using headache meds.
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Jan
24
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i always want myself alone, in the company of no one, tormented by headaches and back pains and very emotional at times.
Ignorance regarding /keeping HEALTH, lack of good habits and descipline probably, lack of knowledge regarding MIND, spirit, happiness and aim of life are the causes probably.
If acidity is excessive which is the main cause of h/a you should know how to deal with, exercise regularly, read some literature on psychology and spirituality, decide your aim of life.
I think you are constipated and have poor appetite.
Pl try simple acupressure given below.
There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for RA, OA, Back ache and almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES,
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy, BODY CONSTITUTION etc are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Pain killers don’t treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.
Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods, SMOKING and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help if cough is not there.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.
For forehead pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below.
It may disappear naturally too.
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Jan
22
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Jan
22
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This is something I’ve been dealing with for the past few years. Sometimes headaches come in at the beginning of my period but most usual towards the end. I am 43 years old and have a history of migraines. I am tired of taking migraine meds (prescribed) and whenever I mention to my Dr. that they usually come during that time, she kind of blows it off and prescribes more meds. I am almost sure this is a hormonal issue but I don’t know how to go about it. Any suggestions?
The headache is probably being triggered by some mineral deficiency that’s been aggravated by the loss of blood.
One common mineral deficiency is magnesium and that has been known to cause migraines (as well as many other symptoms).
Another effective treatment is Feverfew, an herb. You have to take it regulary for 3 months but then you can drop it completely. It prevents rather than treats an already in progress migraine.
Those are no fun. Whatever you try – best of luck.
Jan
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http://www.LeoneNewLife.com Tacoma chiropractor Dr. Vince Leone explains the types of headaches, the causes of headaches and how to treat headaches naturally.
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Jan
20
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She says she has terrible headaches, she’s weak, she’s always thirsty and has to pee. What could be wrong with her?
She also isnt fat, she gained a little weight from birth control but that’s all.
Yes, that sounds like diabetes. It can be controlled by diet and many times it can be reversed. Doctors are divided on this issue. Some say that you will have this condition for the rest of your life. Some say that it can greatly improve if not be reversed. Click on link below to find out how six McDonalds-munching Americans reversed their diabetes in 30 days without drugs.
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