Information and facts on Migraine Headache

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Migraines are a vascular headache caused by contraction of the brain's blood vessels. Generally, classified in two types: "Classic" and "Common". A classic migraine may involve weakness, speech problems, sight or smell problems, and the inability to see clearly form a few seconds to several hours. The common migraine normally occurs slowly, with a throbbing pain that lasts from 2 hours to 3 days. The pain is severe and usually located behind the ear or temple. It may also involve nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and numb or tingling in arms or legs.  Migraines are a common health problem affecting about 10% of all people. Women are more likely to get migraines. Many things can trigger a migraine headache including: allergies, constipation, liver problems, lack of exercise, teeth problems, sleep problems, emotional changes, low blood sugar levels, smoking, and stress.

The word "migraine" comes from the Greek hemikrania, which means "half a skull". It is normally accompanied by blurred vision, nausea and/or vomiting, and tingling and numbness in the limbs that can last up to 18 hours or more. A classic migraine is similar to a common migraine, but it is preceded by a set of symptoms referred to as an aura, which can consist of speech disorders, weakness, and disturbances in the senses of vision and/or smell. An aura can also consist of brilliant stars, sparks, flashes, or simple geometric forms passing in the person's the vision. But the most common symptom is just not seeiny clearly. Visual disturbances may last only a few seconds or may persist for hours, then disappear. Migraines are a fairly common problem, and affect about 10% of the population. Over 9% of females and 3% percent of males in the USA suffer from migraine headaches. They may occur anywhere from once a week to once or twice a year, and the problem often run in families. One factor behind the higher incidence of migraine in women may be changes in the level of the hormone estrogen; women normally get migraines around the time of menstruation, when estrogen levels are low. Migraines occur most often in people between 20 to 35 years of age and tend to reduce with age. However, children may also suffer from migraines. In children, migraine pain tends to be more spread out, rather than localized. Migraine can first show up in childhood not as headaches, but as colic, periodic abdominal pains, vomiting, dizziness, and severe motion sickness. According to the USA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of cases of migraine headaches has increased over 60% in the last few years.

 

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Helpful notes
Aloe Vera 10 herb that helps with body stress and also may help with any sleep problems as well. Herbal blends may also contain kava kava, chamomile, and passion flower with the aloe vera.
Chamomile 10 herb effective for treatment of migraines
Calcium 10 this mineral helps people with migraines and with transmission of nerve impulses in the body. ( see also magnesium)
Magnesium 10 influences metabolic rate and also helps reduces body stress and works with calcium a good natural multi-vitamin & mineral supplement. Women often have low magnesium.
Ginkgo biloba 9 herb that helps with brain circulation and oxygen flow
Coenzyme Q10 8 increases blood flow to your brain and improves circulation
B vitamins 9 B vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system. Supplements with natural vitamin B can also help with depression, digestion and allergy problems.
Riboflavin 9 vitamin B2 is needed for healthy nervous system
Pantothenic acid 9 vitamin B5 aids with stress and required for adrenal function
Pyridoxine 9 vitamin B6 needed for normal brain function
Omega fatty acids 9 they are needed for brain cells health and fat metabolism. The essential fatty acids also are required for proper nervous system function.
Taurine 8 important anti-oxidant and immune system regulator and it is good for neurological function in the brain.
vitamin C 8 helps in the body's production of anti-stress adrenal hormones and boosts the body's immune system.
Bioflavonoids 8 works with vitamin C

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

 

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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.