Treat Migraines Naturally?
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CAN MIGRAINES BE TREATED AND PREVENTED NATURALLY?
Combine These Three Easy & All-Natural Steps to Help Conquer Your Migraines!
1. NUTRITIONAL: The proper natural supplementation to address nutritional deficiencies
2. STRUCTURAL: Correct any structural misalignments that may be causing your pain, discomfort and migraines
3. LIFESTYLE: A healthy routine and lifestyle
Learn more… Read the entire article
Don’t just treat the pain – solve the problem!
-Migraine Headache Help
Migraine Headache Help @ February 7, 2010
What Causes Migraines?
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Nutritional deficiencies can cause migraines
According to A. Mauskop and B.M. Altura, of the New York Headache Center, research has shown that migraines can be caused by nutritional deficiencies, specifically a deficiency in magnesium.
Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral that can relax blood vessels and increase the body’s efficient use of serotonin. The USDA has performed studies that show a high correlation between migraine sufferers and low levels of magnesium.
Serotonin
Magnesium steadies serotonin levels. A dip or rise in serotonin can cause blood vessels to dilate or constrict, which leads to migraines.
Consequences
Low levels of magnesium can lead to migraines. In the June 24, 2009 issue of “Neurology,” Dr. Tobias Kurth of Harvard Medical School, stated that migraines, especially in women, are a health concern that can lead to more serious conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.
Treatment
Migraine sufferers should incorporate more magnesium into their diet through foods such as vegetables, legumes and nuts and through magnesium supplements. A supplement specifically designed to target this deficiency in migraine sufferers is a product called MigreLief.
Migraine Headache Help @ February 15, 2010
Children and Migraines
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Unfortunately, children can suffer from headaches and migraines too. I was one of those kids who spent half their childhood with debilitating headaches. I was constantly in to see the doctor and subjected to various tests and procedures, but nothing worked to solve my problem. When I reached adulthood things started to change because I was in control and able to chose my own type of treatment. That’s when I started to see results and get my migraines under control and resolved. If your child is suffering from headaches or migraines, and their doctor cannot find a cause or cure, please consider following the information on these pages to help your child. With these steps, many children, teens, and adults have experienced the relief they so desperately needed.
Three steps to get your child on the path to a migraine-free childhood:
1. NUTRITIONAL: The proper nutritional supplements
A very important first step - address any nutritional deficiencies that might be contributing to their headaches and migraines. MIGRELIEF is an all-natural product and is designed specifically to target migraine headaches, and is safe for children over the age of two. This is a very important daily supplement in the prevention of migraine headaches for children, teens, and adults. MigreLief is recommended by top doctors and neurologists, and is safe to use with or without medication. Find more detailed information about MigreLief on our Migraine Treatment page.
2. STRUCTURAL: Correct any structural misalignments that may be the source of the pain
While waiting for your MIGRELIEF order to arrive, this second step is of equal importance, and involves a different type of doctor – a Chiropractor. Find a highly-recommended Chiropractor in your area and schedule your child for a visit. Chiropractors can find and gently treat subluxations that may be the actual cause of your child’s head pain.
You’ll find more detailed information about step one and two on our Migraine Treatment page.
3. A HEALTHY ROUTINE
After steps one and two, these additional changes will help also!
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Once your child is participating in step one and step two, they will feel much better and will enjoy fun outdoor activities, games, and exercise.
POSTURE:
Reduce the amount of time in front of a computer, TV, and/or video games. However, when computer time is needed, be sure they have a chair that allows for proper posture. Proper alignment of the spine, neck, and head will greatly help in reducing migraines and headaches. In other words, no slouching!
The proper pillow for sleeping will also help. The idea is to keep the head and neck fairly aligned with the spine – not have the head and neck elevated on the pillow in a way where you are pushing your head into an unnatural position.
FOOD CHOICES:
Of couse kids won’t eat well all the time, but you can influence some of thier choices. Sensible meals and snacks with more fresh fruit and vegetables is always encouraged. If your child is also overweight, I would recommend low-glycemic food choices. Find a good book on eating “low glycemic” and learn how to help them to make subtle changes in food choices and reduce the amount of sugary foods in your home.
Drinking more water is highly recommended with helping to reduce migraines and headaches. Encourage more water consumption, reduce the amount of juice, and try to eliminate sodas.
Consider adding another daily supplement to their routine. I would recommend a product called MANNA-BEARS, which is part of the Mannatech product line.
REDUCE UNNECESSARY STRESS:
There is the normal stress of childhood, such as school, homework, etc. – but, there’s also stress that can be eliminated. A major source of stress for kids is parents who argue and fight. I’m not saying this is the case in your home – but if you’re guilty - please realize that this behavior affects your children, whether they tell you or not. Creating a peaceful, loving, and stable home will help to reduce tension which could be another factor that is contributing to your child’s headaches and migraines. Talk with your child about any situations at school or home that may be creating out-of-the-ordinary stress. Kids of course need to learn to deal with the normal stress of school and studies – that’s all a part of life, but the additional and unnecessary stress is perhaps what you can help resolve or eliminate.
ROUTINE:
Continue with daily supplements, some physical activity, healthy snacks and water, better posture, enough sleep, and regular Chiropractic visits!
Thank you for taking the time to read through this information. My hope is to help create a migraine-free life for your child so they’ll enjoy every minute of their childhood. Sometimes conventional medicine does not hold all the answers. If your child’s doctor has confirmed there is nothing wrong and nothing to treat, then consider these all-natural steps to help solve the mystery and cause of migraine headaches.
Migraine Headache Help @ February 13, 2010
MigreLief Side Effects
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MigreLief Side Effects
Due to the increasing popularity of all-natural MigreLief, a few people have inquired about any associated side effects and safety issues.
Side Effects of MigreLief: Side effects due to any of the ingredients in MigreLief are rare. However, a few precautions are mentioned below.
Mild gastrointestinal upset and loose stools may occur in some persons using magnesium.
People using a calcium and magnesium combination supplement may need to change to a calcium only supplement if gastrointestinal upset occurs.
A bright yellow colored urine is due to Vitamin B2, and is both normal and safe.
Persons taking potassium-sparing diuretics or with renal failure should NOT use this product.
This product is NOT recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation and should NOT be used for children under the age of two years. However, older children and teens who suffer from headaches and migraines have benefited greatly from using MigreLief. Read a few of the testimonials plus, more information about MigreLief.
MigreLief can safely be used with your migraine prescription medications or by itself.
Dr. Sheena Aurora, a well known neurologist at The Swedish Medical Center, Seattle Washington, reports on the benefits of combining MigreLief with a prescription preventive drug. Analysis of patient’s results revealed that significant additional benefits were achieved when all natural MigreLief was incorporated into their treatment.
For the freshest produced and packaged bottles of MigreLief, we recommend that you order direct from the manufacturer at MigreLief.com
Migraine Headache Help @ February 7, 2010
Book Excerpt
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“What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Migraines” By Alexander Mauskop, M.D. and Barry Fox, PhD
Dr. Mauskop is one of the nation’s leading authorities on migraines. He is director of the renowned New York Headache Center, an associate professor of Clinical Neurology at State University of New York, and an attending neurologist at the prestigious Beth Israel Hospital. In his book, Dr. Mauskop writes:
“Magnesium, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), and Feverfew have worked wonders for many of my patients. You can purchase the three members of this Triple Therapy individually, or combined together in a tablet called MigreLief (one tablet twice a day). I’ve had a great deal of experience with this product, having studied it at my clinic and given it to many of my patients… MigreLief is highly effective, convenient, and reasonably priced!”
Find more information about MigreLief on our product page.
Migraine Headache Help @ January 31, 2010
Rebound Headaches
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Rebound Headaches – Why Your Migraine Medicine May Be Working Against You
Many chronic migraine sufferers resort to taking prescription medicines named triptans when a migraine gets out of control. These medicines are used “acutely”. This means you take them when you already have a migraine you want to stop. These drugs do not prevent migraines from occurring.
In fact, not only do they not prevent migraines, the general consensus amongst researchers and clinicians is that on-going regular use of triptan drugs like Imitrex or Zomig actually increase the total number of migraines that many users of the drugs have. This phenomenon is known as “Rebound Headache.”
Some readers of this article may recognize this pattern in their own lives. A migraine develops that won’t go away and one of these drugs is administered. The current migraine either goes away or decreases in intensity to the point where it is manageable but a day or two later, another migraine occurs. “The Rebound Headache”.
If users are not careful this can lead to increasing drug use and a cycle of reoccurring migraines. This rebound cycle occurs not only with triptan drugs but with caffeine containing over the counter medicines like Excedrin. Caffeine can help reduce the pain of headaches and migraines in some sufferers. But unfortunately it is caffeine that causes many headaches and contributes to the development of migraines in many, if not most sufferers. In fact, several well known neurologists who specialize in treating migraine sufferers have stated that one of the most powerful ways to reduce the number of migraines that sufferers experience is to remove caffeine from their diets. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, because caffeine is addictive and many sufferers when attempting to ween off of it actually go through withdrawal like symptoms and experience a temporary, short increase in their headaches or migraines. Fortunately, this will last only a short time, perhaps several days and then a significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of migraines should occur.
Migraine Headache Help @ January 31, 2010
Riboflavin
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Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) – Helpful in the natural treatment of migraine headaches
Another helpful and natural product for the treatment of migraine headaches is Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) which is a precursor of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). Migraine sufferers normally suffer mitochondrial energy deficiencies, which Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) can improve when given in high dosages. This coenzyme is an important component of the electron-transport chain. A deficiency of mitrochondrial energy reserves has been observed in some persons exhibiting poor cerebrovascular tone. This defect may theoretically be corrected by a compound such as riboflavin that improves the activity of the electron-transport chain.
Migraine Headache Help @ January 31, 2010
Magnesium
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Magnesium is another natural substance that is recommended for the control and treatment of migraine headaches.
Magnesium is a nutritional supplement with numerous effects that support cerebrovascular tone.
These include:
1) inhibition of platelet aggregation
2) interference with synthesis, release, and action of inflammatory mediators
3) direct alterations of cerebrovascular tone
4) inhibition of vasospasm
5) stabilization of cell membranes
Some migraine sufferers with poor cerebrovascular tone have been found to have low brain levels of magnesium. Recommended daily dosages of Magnesium typically range from 200 to 600 mg to compensate for this deficiency — far above what’s found in most multi-vitamins.
Migraine Headache Help @ January 31, 2010
Puracol Feverfew
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Puracol Feverfew is a superior form of feverfew shown to be effective with the control and prevention of migraine headaches.
Commonly recommended for its ability to support cerebrovascular tone, feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is rich in compounds known as sesquiterpene lactones. One of the more important of these compounds may be parthenolide, which represents 85% of the sesquiterpene lactone content in feverfew. Some scientific studies indicate that while parthenolide may be important there may very well be other phytochemicals in feverfew that are as of yet unidentified and play a role in its effectiveness. Some studies of extracts of feverfew containing parthenolide yielded no significant benefits. This led researchers to believe that certain of the unidentified phytochemicals may have been left behind during the extraction process. The ideal solution would be a non-extracted feverfew product that naturally contained high levels of parthenolide and kept all of the other naturally occurring phytochemicals as well. Thus Puracol Feverfew, a non-extracted plant source with high levels of naturally occurring parthenolide was developed. Puracol Feverfew is superior in it’s effectiveness as it delivers optimal dosages of parthenolide. Scientific studies have found parthenolide inhibits platelet aggregation and the release of serotonin from platelets and polymorphonuclear leukocyte granules. It has also been shown to inhibit pro-inflammatory prostaglandin synthesis and the release of arachadonic acid. Each of these phenomena are associated with migraines. European studies have shown the benefits of feverfew on long-term cerebrovasular tone.
Migraine Headache Help @ January 31, 2010
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