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TYPES OF HEADACHES

Virtually everyone gets a headache at one time or another. Headaches are as common - and as difficult to cure - as the common cold and flu. Headache experts estimate about 90 percent of all headaches are tension headaches and 6 percent are migraines. Tension headaches, as the name implies, are caused by muscular tension.

Migraines result from a disturbance in the blood circulation to the brain. Migraines are severe, throbbing headaches that may or may not be accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances, and other symptoms. The incidence of migraine headaches has increased by 50 percent within the last 20 years. An estimated 25 to 30 million people in the United States suffer from them, 3 out of 4 women - up to 24 percent of women experience at least one migraine in their lives, while only 12 percent of men get migraines. Migraines are one of the most severe types of headache.

Another type of headache is the cluster headache. These are severe, recurring headaches that strike about 1 million Americans, and are widely considered to be the most painful type of headache.

TYPES OF HEADACHES Headaches come in a number of forms, differentiated by their causes and specific symptoms. The appropriate treatment depends on the type of headache. The table below lists some of the more common types of headaches and possible treatments for them. Type of Headache Symptoms Causes Treatment Aneurysm-Associated Headache Early symptoms mimic those of cluster headaches and migraines. If an aneurysm ruptures, it can cause sudden extreme pain, double vision, rigid neck, and stroke leading to unconsciousness A balloon-like bulge or weak spot on a blood vessel wall; high blood pressure. Keep blood pressure low. If found early, surgery may be necessary. Arthritis Headache Pain in the back of the head or neck, made worse by movement, inflammation of joints and shoulder and/or neck muscles. Unknown. Take feverfew supplements. Caution Do not use feverfew during pregnancy. Bilious Headache Dull pain in forehead and throbbing temples. Indigestion; overeating; lack of exercise. Colon cleansing may be helpful. See Colon Cleansing for more information. Caffeine Headache Throbbing pain caused by blood vessels that have dilated. Caffeine withdrawal. Ingest a small amount of caffeine, then taper off. Classic Migraine Similar to common migraine, but preceded by auras such as visual disturbances, numbness in arms or legs, smelling of strange odors, hallucinations. Excessive dilation or contraction of blood vessels of the brain. See Migraine for more information. Cluster Headache Severe, throbbing pain on one side of the head, flushing of the face, tearing of eyes, nasal congestion, occurring 1-3 times a day over a period of weeks or months and lasting from a few minutes to several hours each time. Stress, alcohol, smoking. Take supplemental L-Tyrosine, DL-Phenylalanine, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, L-Glutamine, Quercetin. Caution: Do not take L-tyrosine if you are taking a MAO inhibitor drug. Do not take phenylalanine if you are pregnant or suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, or phenylketonuria (PKU) Common Migraine Severe throbbing pain, often on one side of the head, nausea, vomiting, cold hands, dizziness, sensitivity to light and sounds. Excessive dilation or contraction of blood vessels of the brain. See Migraine for more information. Exertion Headache Generalized headache during or after physical exertion such as running or sexual intercourse, or passive exertion such as sneezing or coughing. Usually related to migraine or cluster headaches. About 10 percent are related to organic diseases such as tumors or blood vessel malformation. Take nutritional supplements; apply cold packs at the site of pain. Eyestrain Headache Usually bilateral, frontal pain. Eye muscle imbalance; uncorrected vision; astigmatism. Correct vision. Fever Headache Headache develops with fever due to inflammation of blood vessels of the head. Infection. Reduce fever, apply ice packs. Hangover Headache Migraine-like, with throbbing pain and nausea. Alcohol causes dehydration and dilation of blood vessels in the brain. Drink plenty of quality water and fruit juices. Apply ice to neck. See Hangover for more information and relief tips. Hunger Headache Strikes just before mealtime due to low blood sugar, muscle tension, and rebound dilation of blood vessels. Skipping meals; too-stringent dieting. Eat regular meals with adequate amounts of complex carbohydrates and protein. See Hypoglycemia for more information. Hypertension Headache Dull, generalized pain affecting a large area of the head and aggravated by movement or exertion. Severe high blood pressure. Get blood pressure under control. See Hypertension for more information. Menstrual Headache Migraine-like pain shortly before, during, or after menstruation, or at midcycle, at time of ovulation. Variation in estrogen levels. Take supplements of vitamin B-6, potassium, and extra magnesium. Sinus Headache Gnawing, nagging pain over nasal/sinus area, often increasing in severity as the day goes by. Fever and discolored mucus may be present. Allergies, infection, nasal polyps, food allergies. Often caused by blocked sinus ducts or acute sinus infection. Increase intake of vitamins A and C; use moist heat to help get sinuses to drain. See Sinusitis and Allergies for more information. Temporal Headache Jabbing, burning, boring pain; pain in temple or around ear on chewing; weight loss; problems with eyesight. Usually seen in people over 55. Inflammation of temporal arteries. Consult a health care provider for steroid therapy. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Headache Temporal, above ear, or facial pain, muscle contraction of one side of the face; clicking or popping of jaw; neck or upper back pain; temple pain upon awakening. Stress, malocclusion (poor bite), jaw clenching, gum chewing. Reduce stress; use relaxation techniques, biofeedback, nutritional supplements, ice packs. See TMJ - Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome for more information. Tension (Stress) Headache Constant pain, in one area or all over the head; sore muscles with trigger points in the neck and upper back; lightheadedness, dizziness. The most common type of headache. Emotional stress, anxiety, worry, depression, anger, food allergies, poor posture. Apply ice packs on neck and upper back, take supplements of vitamin C with Bioflavonoids, DLPA, Bromelain, magnesium, and primrose oil. See Stress for more information. Tic Douloureux Short, jabbing pains around the mouth, jaw, or forehead. More common in women over 55 years of age. Unknown. Take nutritional supplements. In some cases, surgery may be necessary. Tumor Headache Progressively worsening pain; projectile problems with vision, speech, and equilibrium; personality problems. Usually unknown. Surgery and/or radiation. Vascular Headache Throbbing on one side of the head, sensitivity to light and often nausea. Related to cluster headaches and migraines. Disturbances in the blood vessels. Lie down and keep your blood pressure under control.

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MIGRAINE HEADACHE DESCRIPTION

Traditional research has described migraine as vascular headaches involving excessive dilation or contraction of the brain's blood vessels. More current research gives other clues. Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scanning indicates that the inflammation involved in migraines is most noticeable in the meninges. These 3 membranes - the dura, the arachnoid, and the very inner layer of membrane, called the pia, which is separated from the other two by cerebrospinal fluid. These membranes surround the brain and the spinal cord.



However, it is not the inflammation of the meninges that leads to the pain of migraine, but rather abnormal nerve activity. Stimulation of the trigeminal nerve, which goes from the brain to the head and face, appears to trigger the release of substances known as calcitonin gene-related peptides (CGRP), which both induce inflammation and send messages to pain receptors in the meninges. Some researchers liken migraines in many ways to meningitis, another condition affecting the meninges, noting that with meningitis, the symptoms are very similar - headache, nausea, and sensitivity to light. Meningitis, however, is usually caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.

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Migraines may occur anywhere from once a week to once or twice a year, and they often run in families. One factor behind the higher incidence of migraine in women may be fluctuations in the level of the hormone estrogen; women typically get migraines around the time of menstruation, when estrogen levels are low. Migraines occur most often in people between the ages of 20 and 35, and tend to decline with age. However, children too can suffer from migraines. In children, migraine pain tends to be more diffuse, rather than localized. Migraines can first show up in childhood not as headaches, but as colic, periodic abdominal pains, vomiting, dizziness, and severe motion sickness. There are usually five phases in a migraine (see symptoms).

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FREQUENT SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

THE 5 PHASES OF A MIGRAINE

1. A day or so before the onset of a headache, there may be detectable changes in mood, problems with memory, an alteration in one or all of the five senses, or speech problems.

2. Just before the headache begins, some people see flashes or patterns of light and/or experience numbness of the hands or mouth. This is called an aura, much like the auras that affect many people with epilepsy before a seizure. A migraine preceded by an aura is called a classic migraine. Migraines without auras are called common migraines.

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Migraine headaches may be preceded by a visual "aura", lasting for 20 to 30 minutes, and then proceeding to the headache. Some people, however, experience the aura but do not have a headache. This visual aura can be very dramatic. Classically, a small blind spot appears in the central vision with a shimmering, zig-zag light inside of it (similar to looking through rippling water). This enlarges, and moves to one side or the other of the vision, over a 20 to 30 minute period. When it is large, this crescent shaped blind spot containing this brightly flashing light can be difficult to ignore, and some people fear that they are having a stroke. In reality, it is generally a harmless phenomenon, except in people who subsequently get the headache of migraine. Since migraine originates in the brain, the visual effect typically involves the same side of vision in each eye, although it may seem more prominent in one eye or the other. Some people get different variations of this phenomenon, with the central vision being involved, or with the visual effect similar to "heat rising off of a car". Some people describe a "kaleidoscope" effect, with pieces of the vision being missing. All of these variations are consistent with ophthalmic migraine.

3. The headache starts, with severe, throbbing pain. It may occur on one side or on both sides of the head. The pain can also move from side to side. Nausea may set in, along with tenderness in the neck and scalp. The eyes may be very sensitive to light, and the person may be almost immobilized by the pain.

4. The headache dissipates. Nausea may linger, however.

5. The person may feel tired and lethargic and may simply want to sleep.

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CAUSES

Any number of things can trigger a migraine in a susceptible individual, including allergies, constipation, stress, liver malfunction, too much or too little sleep, emotional changes, hormonal changes, sun glare, flashing lights, lack of exercise, and changes in barometric pressure. Dental problems may also be a factor. Low blood sugar is frequently associated with migraine; studies have shown that blood sugar levels are low during a migraine attack, and the lower the blood sugar lever, the more severe the headache. Underlying causes of migraines that render an individual susceptible to various immediate triggers can include genetic factors, chemical imbalances in the brain, poor nutrition, and the overuse of painkillers.

OTHER HEADACHE & MIGRAINE TRIGGERS

Researchers believe many migraine attacks are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. Serotonin levels in the brain drop during a headache. This triggers an impulse along the trigeminal nerve pathway to blood vessels in the meninges, the brain's outer covering. The trigeminal nerve pathway is the site of the nerve responsible for sensation in the face, mouth, and nasal cavity and the brain chemical serotonin are factors in severe headaches. Disturbances in serotonin levels increase before onset and then decrease during the headache phase. In the meninges, the blood vessels become inflamed and swollen. The result is a headache. In chronic tension headaches, serotonin levels remain low all the time.

Researchers in France have identified a gene linked to a rare, severe type of migraine called familial hemiplegic migraine.

There are a number of common misdiagnosis of headache, including sinus pain, allergies, and temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). What many people think are sinus headaches are really migraines. Sinus infections can cause brief, intense bouts of head pain, but recurring headaches are more likely to be tension headaches, migraines, or cluster headaches. Facial pain, pain in the temples, or pain above the ear is sometimes diagnosed as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) headache, caused by the joint of the jawbone being out of alignment. But this too may actually be one of the common types of headache, which may be triggered or aggravated by the joint.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause headaches, in addition to nausea, vomiting, and neurological problems. Some 200 Americans die each year, and another 10,000 are treated in emergency rooms for carbon monoxide exposure from leaking furnaces, gas ranges, and water heaters. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are sometimes misdiagnosed. One way to protect yourself and your family is to invest in a carbon monoxide detector. These can be purchased at hardware stores or online.

These are only a few of the many types of Carbon Monoxide Detectors available through Amazon.com. For a full listing, use the search box towards the bottom of this page.

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PREVENTION

For environmental allergies: See Hayfever and Allergies for tips on allergy proofing your environment.

For food allergies, avoid the foods that cause your allergy symptoms by carefully reading ingredient labels and asking about the food preparation methods when dining out. Choose fresh foods rather than prepared or processed foods. Avoid foods that contain MSG and sulfites. Avoid food "triggers". See Allergies for more information.

Avoid drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use. If you have headaches as a result of a side effect of a drug, consult with your health care provider to see if you can have your dosage or medication changed. See Hangover for helpful tips.

Avoid chemicals and other irritants that may trigger headaches. See Environmental Toxicity for more information.

Unstress and reduce life tensions as much as possible. Learn relaxation techniques and practice meditation regularly. Get a good massage to help relax and eliminate tensions that build up in the muscles of the head, neck, back and other parts of the body. This will also help with high blood pressure problems. See Stress for more information.

If you have problems with your spine, visit your chiropractor regularly. Inquire about using exercises that can help build up weak back and neck muscles. See Chiropractic for more information.

Visit your health care provider to determine underlying health problems that may need attention.

To prevent headaches, eat small meals and eat between meals to help stabilize wide swings in blood sugar. Eat a well balanced, nutritious diet daily. Include almonds, almond milk, watercress, parsley, fennel, garlic, cherries, and pineapple in your diet. Avoid getting anemia, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), bowel problems and constipation, and nutritional deficiencies. Avoid the overuse of nutritional supplements (such as vitamin A). Be aware of dosages, if you do use nutritional supplements.

Get moderate exercise (regular walking is good), plenty of fresh air, and drink plenty of quality water daily.

Avoid using birth control that involves hormones, such as birth control pills, patches, or injections. Avoid hormone replacement therapy or estrogen replacement therapy. If you must use hormonal birth control, ask you health care provider to switch you to a low-estrogen formulation or going off the pills for a while. Oral contraceptives can cause a vitamin B-6 deficiency that results in headaches and migraines.

TREATMENT

DIAGNOSIS

Your description of your headaches will help your health care provider to make the diagnosis. The time and pattern of attacks are very important, so keep a diary of your pain. Family members or others who see you during a headache can also help by telling your health care provider how you look and act. Don't be embarrassed to tell your health care provider about your attempts to relieve the pain (such as banging your head against furniture). These attempts are common, and talking about them will help your health care provider judge how severe the headaches are.

Your health care provider will also give you a physical exam. Tests will probably not be needed to diagnose certain type of headaches, but your health care provider may order tests to rule out other illnesses.

Take Care! Low blood sugar may trigger migraine headaches. Beware that if you suffer from persistent, non-acute headaches, high blood pressure may be the cause; be sure to have it checked.

MIGRAINE HEADACHE BASICS

Migraine Headaches are "bad headaches." With classic migraine, the headache is preceded by a feeling that a headache will develop (prodrome) followed by visual phenomena such as dark or bright spots, streaks of light, or tunnel vision (aura). The headache then develops, usually on one side. It is throbbing in nature, accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to light and noise.

Most people with migraine headaches do not experience prodrome or aura. Common migraine headache, like classic migraine headache is treatable and often preventable. Hereditary factors or circulatory disturbances in the brain are common causes.

Migraineurs, those who develop migraine headaches often have a family history of migraine headache and they have headache triggers. People who get headaches when they don't have enough of their daily caffeine are migraineurs. They would have fewer migraines if they completely eliminated caffeine. Chocolate, red wines, nuts and cheeses are common food triggers. Migraines before or during menstrual periods are common. Not all migraineurs get terrible headaches, but some certainly do. Migraine is an important cause of lost days of school, work and enjoyment.

Women who smoke and who experience migraine headaches with aura have more than twice the risk of stroke if they take estrogen-containing birth control pills than those who use non-estrogen-based contraception. Changing to a non-estrogen or very low-estrogen contraceptive not only can reduce the risk of stroke but can dramatically decrease the number of headaches.

Combination Headaches are dull oppressive pain that usually begins in the morning and reoccurs between migraine attacks. Cause is unknown.

DISTINGUISHING MIGRAINE HEADACHES Just because a headache is very painful, that does not mean it is a migraine. Migraines have certain distinct characteristics that set them apart from other types of headaches. The following table will help you to determine whether you have a true migraine or one of the two types most commonly confused with migraine - a tension or cluster headache. CHARACTERISTIC MIGRAINE TENSION HEADACHE CLUSTER HEADACHE Site of pain. One or both sides of the head. Both sides of the head. One side of the head. Duration of the pain. 4-72 hours. 2 hours-days. 30-90 minutes per episode, but episodes can recur multiple times daily. Severity of pain. Usually severe, but may be mild. Mild or moderate. Very severe. Accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light, sound, or smells. Common. No. No. Accompanied by red or watery eyes or runny nose. Sometimes. No. No.

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CONVENTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR HEADACHES

Twenty million Americans see their health care providers each year because of a headache. Although headaches can be very uncomfortable and temporarily disabling, most are not associated with serious illness. They can often be relieved by resting in a quiet room or by taking a non-prescription pain killer such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

When a person has a headache, several areas of the head can hurt, including a network of nerves that extends over the scalp and certain nerves in the face, mouth and throat.

Rarely, headache is a symptom of a dangerous condition such cerebral aneurysm, brain tumor, stroke, TIA, meningitis, or encephalitis. Very high blood pressure can cause headaches and this situation is a medical emergency. However, high blood pressure usually causes no symptoms at all, despite the damage that years of high blood pressure can do to blood vessels, heart, brain, and kidneys. If you have any doubt about your headache, contact your health care provider.

Always seek and treat the cause of the headache, not the symptom. Long-term over-reliance on aspirin, acetaminophen, and other non-prescription pain killers can make chronic headaches worse by interfering with the brain's natural ability to fight headaches. If you are using non-prescription pain killers more than 4 times a week, talk to your health care provider about other ways to control the pain.

If you suffer from headaches while taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), talk to your health care provider about switching to a low-estrogen formulation or going off the pills for a while. Oral contraceptives can cause a vitamin B-6 deficiency that results in headaches and migraines.

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MEDICATIONS

Any over-the-counter pain medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium or acetaminophen can be very useful. No one medication has ever been proven to be more effective than the other, though there is great variability in effectiveness from person to person. There is no difference in composition or effectiveness between migraine-formula over-the-counter preparations and their non-migraine brand names, other than the higher cost of the migraine-formula brands. Narcotics such as codeine and Demerol are generally not useful for treating headache and are seldom prescribed for it any more.

There have been dramatic improvements in very selective medications that can be taken to stop migraine headaches. These are available by prescription only and are generally not effective for non-migraine headaches.

The drug sumatriptan (Imatrex) is sometimes prescribed for relief of acute migraines attacks. This drug works by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. In clinical studies, 82 percent of people with migraines who took sumatriptan improved within 2 hours of treatment. This drug may be administered by injection, orally, or as a nasal spray. It can be effective, but it can cause side effects including dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, and malaise. Naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), and zolmintriptan (Zomig) are drugs that are similar to sumatriptan. Dihydroergotamine (DHE or Migranal) is a different type of migraine drug available in spray form. Midrin, a combination drug, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are also prescribed for migraine. These drugs are not appropriate for everyone. Because they have the potential to cause coronary artery constriction, they should not be taken by people with ischemic heart disease (angina or a history of heart attack). You should not use sumatriptan if you have heart disease including angina (chest pain), history of heart attack, or high blood pressure since the use of the drug can result in increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and a feeling of tightness in the chest, jaw, or neck. You should always discuss potential side effects of any prescription medication with your health care provider. Sumatriptan is relatively expensive, however, and is administered by injection (it is sold in the form of a home injection kit).

Women who suffer from migraines may benefit from using progesterone cream topically. Migraine headaches in women may result from hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. After menopause, the headaches usually subside.

Virtually any of the headache medications, prescription or over-the-counter, can actually cause headaches if taken on a daily basis. Too much acetaminophen can damage the liver and too much aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium can damage kidneys and cause ulcers.

People with daily or frequent headaches will be interested to know that there are often very effective methods of headache prevention. Primary prevention is always valuable. Migraineurs can try to avoid triggers. For anyone with frequent headaches, stress management and improvement of overall fitness through diet and exercise are important. Tobacco cessation can be extremely effective in decreasing headache frequency, even though headaches may at first intensify.

There are many different groups of medications that are also used to decrease headache frequency. Tricyclics, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and neuroleptics are classes of medications that contain useful preventive drugs. All are available by prescription only.

Antidepressants are sometimes prescribed for people who get migraines. These include amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep) and nortriptyline. They are used as a preventive rather than as therapy for an acute attack. Other medications sometimes used as preventives include diazepam (Valium), methysergide (Sansert), and propranolol (Inderal).

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HERBAL & HOLISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS

A headache, one of the body's most powerful alarm signals, is often a sign of physical or psychological overload. There are several types of headaches, and they differ according to how and where the pain occurs. These include tension, cluster, simple, combination headaches and migraines (an intense form that is often accompanied by nausea and impaired vision). The pain can be triggered by many things. A common headache cause is tense muscles in the head or neck. Headaches may also be a symptom of stress, caffeine withdrawal, allergies, certain infectious diseases or the result of too much alcohol. Constricted or expanded blood vessels, as well as altered pressure in the head (which may occur when the weather changes), can also produce headaches. Natural methods - including relaxation exercises, massage, and homeopathic remedies - can often be as effective as standard medications in preventing or relieving the pain caused by the different forms of headache.

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HOME TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS & CONSIDERATIONS

WHAT YOU CAN DO

To avoid headaches, employ good health habits. These include adequate sleep, healthy diet, regular exercise and good stress management. Headaches can be alleviated by cold compresses, baths, acupressure and relaxation techniques. You should minimize your exposure to external stimuli, exercise in fresh air and abstain from smoking and alcohol. Quitting smoking is essential in reducing the risks for all headaches. Avoid secondhand smoke.

Guard against excessive sunlight and sun exposure, flashing lights, and sun glare.

Practice deep-breathing exercises. A lack of oxygen can cause headaches. See Breathing Exercises in Pain Control

Maintain good posture habits.

During a migraine attack, lie down in a dark, quiet room and protect yourself from drafts. If you have migraine auras before the headache sets it, try taking a pain killer at this time. It may actually prevent the headache that follows the aura or lessen it's intensity. Sleep is usually helpful. Do not eat anything during an attack and drink only water and herbal tea. You can alleviate pain with hot or cold compresses, relaxation, exercises, herbal teas and homeopathic treatment.

SLEEP HABITS

Be sure to get sufficient sleep. Inositol, tryptophan, and/or calcium, if taken before bedtime, aid sleeping. A grapefruit half also helps. Do not eat sweet fruit or anything else sweet after 5:00 P.M. Inositol and/or Calcium, if taken before bedtime, aid sleeping.

Research shows that sleeping in a bedroom kept at a cooler temperature can help to prevent cluster headaches. Headaches are more frequent when environmental heat increases body temperature, which causes blood vessels to dilate.

FOOD ALLERGIES OR SENSITIVITIES

Headaches are often caused by allergies. A food diary can help identify offending foods. A study reported in the British medical journal The Lancet found that when allergic foods were eliminated from the diets of migraine sufferers, as many as 93 percent of them found relief. See NUTRITION & DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS further down on this page for more recommendations.

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If you must eat a food to which you suspect you may be sensitive, use Charcoal Tablets (from a health food store or online). Take 5 tablets within an hour before eating, and 3 tablets after eating. As soon as possible, take a cleansing enema and a coffee retention enema. See Enemas for more information. If you have severe headaches after consuming a food, this will relieve it quickly by eliminating the allergenic substances. Do not take charcoal tablets daily, however, as they also absorb the good nutrients. Take Charcoal tablets separately from dietary supplements and medications.

Use only hypoallergenic supplements.

EXERCISE

Regular moderate exercise can help prevent headaches caused by tension and may also reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. But headaches with organic causes can be made worse by exercise. Talk to your health care provider about your headaches before using exercise to control the pain.

If you get a headache every time you exercise, see your health care provider to rule out heart problems. A headache that begins with exercise and then subsides after rest can be a cardiac headache.

CHIROPRACTIC

Poor vertebral alignment may cause reduced blood to the brain. This is often caused by flat feet or by high heels. Chiropractic adjustment can help, especially in the neck region. Routine chiropractic spinal manipulation and deep neck muscle massage can reduce the frequency of headaches and the need for pain-relieving medications.

DENTAL CARE

See your dentist for treatment of any tooth problems, such as gum disease, tooth decay, bacterial infection, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), or tooth grinding, that may be contributing to the problem.

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KEEPING A LOG OR JOURNAL

If you suffer from more than the occasional tension headache, keep a headache log or journal to help your health care provider diagnose your condition. Keep the log for at least two months, noting the time of day for each headache, description of the pain (throbbing or dull), its severity, location, and duration. You might note the activity you were doing, what situation the attack occurred, as well as your most recent meal (in case the headache was brought on by stress, exercise, or a food sensitivity.) A pain diary can help you pinpoint possible migraine triggers. Insofar as possible, avoid the obvious or potential triggers in the future. It is important to treat the cause, not just the symptoms.

PAIN CONTROL

Always seek and treat the cause of your headache, not the symptom. Long-term overreliance on aspirin, acetaminophen, and other non-prescription pain-killer medications can make chronic headaches worse by interfering with the brain's natural ability to fight headaches. If you are using non-prescription medications more than 4 times per week, talk to your health care provider about other ways to control the pain.

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Acupressure is helpful for tension headaches and pain. Take your thumb and press firmly underneath your skull, at the back of your neck, for one to two minutes. See acupressure below for more information about where and how to do this therapy.

For headaches caused by sinus congestion, try self-massage. by applying pressure to specific areas of the head, you can open up the sinuses and ease tension. Rub the area surrounding the bones just above and below the eyes, and massage the cheeks slightly in line with these points. Lean your head forward slightly to facilitate sinus drainage. Applying heat to the sinuses, either with compresses or with steam inhalation, can also be beneficial. See acupressure below for more information about where and how to do massage.

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HOT OR COLD TREATMENT

Apply cold compresses to the spot from which the pain is radiating. This helps relieve headaches by constricting blood vessels and easing muscle spasms. Leave a damp washcloth in the freezer for 10 minutes or use a cold gel-pack.

Use a heating pad, hot water bottle, or hot towel to relax neck and shoulder muscles, which can cause muscle contraction headaches when they are too tight.

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RELAXATION & AVOIDANCE OF STIMULI

Prevention through relaxation is important. A hectic lifestyle full of pressure and tension encourages the occurrence of migraine. Typically, attacks occur during weekends or vacations, when the body and mind begin to relax and the contracted, tensed blood vessels expand. Relaxation exercises, yoga, meditation, and biofeedback can help migraine suffers cope with stress.

Relaxation and related stress reduction therapies can diminish the frequency and intensity of headaches. Alternative therapies used for headache management include hypnosis, biofeedback, meditation, visualization and guided imagery, acupuncture, acupressure, yoga and other physical relaxation exercises. Avoid loud noises, strong odors, and high altitudes to help prevent or relieve migraine attacks.

Create a soothing environment, free of such external stimuli as light and noise. Ventilate the room. A fan will help circulate the air (but don't let it blow directly on you). Close the windows and draw the blinds / shades. Turn off the radio and TV and unplug the phone. If the area is still noisy, put cotton balls or ear plugs in your ears. Consciously try to relax, preferably with the aid of a relaxation technique, such as yoga.

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MUSIC THERAPY

Music has a calming effect and can help to relieve migraines.

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HOMEOPATHY

Use a homeopathic remedy suitable for the particular headache symptoms you are experiencing. Homeopathic treatments under professional supervision can achieve very good results. It is best to begin the therapy during attack-free periods. Commonly used remedies include:

• Belladonna: Helps with sudden, severe pain that is worse on the right side of the body and for throbbing pain in the forehead.



• Natrum Muriaticum: Nat mur is recommended for tension headaches & periodic headaches.



• Gelsemium (Gelsimium) is used for exhaustion with nausea.



• Sanguinaria: Sanguinaria Canadens (Bloodroot) is good for pain that is sharp and splitting and for pain behind the right eye.





• Kali Bichromicum, Arsenicum Album, Mecurius Solubilis, and Pulsatilla all encourage drainage of the sinuses.




Herbal Remedies: Alpha SH Homeopathic Sinus Headache & Congestion, Boericke & Tafel, 40 Tabs

If you experience a headache that does not subside, but instead progressively worsens over the course of a week, consult your health care provider. This can be a sign of an underlying organic problem such as a tumor.

HELP FROM ACUPRESSURE OR ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture and acupressure have helped many people control the pain of migraines. Acupuncture should only be performed by qualified acupuncturists. It can be of great benefit for chronic pain disorders.

Acupressure massage can be performed by you or someone else assisting you. Use your thumb and index finger to press against various points such as the bridge of your nose at the corners of your eyes, or rub the center of the fleshy webbing between your index finger and thumb. It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, helps to clear away toxic substances in our body. Acupressure requires no needles and can be performed as needed at home or any other place a headache comes on.

Try these following techniques for headache relief. Hold each acupressure point for up to two minutes.

Step 1: Place your index fingers under the top bone of your eye sockets near your nose. Apply pressure.
Step 2: Slide your fingers to the top of your eye sockets. Apply pressure. Move your fingers to the side of your eye sockets toward the outside of your eye. Apply pressure again.
Step 3: Press your fingers between and about 1/4 inch above your eyebrows. Apply pressure. Slide your fingers up 1 inch, and apply pressure.
Step 4: Move your fingers up your forehead, applying pressure about every inch. Work your fingers in a straight line up over the top of your skull, continuing to administer pressure to points about every inch.
Step 5: Massage at one inch points in a straight line down the back of your head toward your neck. Continue down your neck with the massage until you reach your shoulders.

ACUPRESSURE FOR RELIEVING HEADACHES Obtained from: Chinese Holistic Health Exercises ACUPRESSURE FOR RELIEVING HEADACHES 1. Head acupressure point (Gb20): Time needed: 1-2 minutes. Benefits: Relieves and prevents headache, particularly in the temple region and on the sides of your head. How: Standing, sitting or lying on your back. Put your hands on your head and use your thumbs to locate the depressions at the base of your skull, about 6 cm (2 inches) out from the middle of your neck. The points are just to the outside of the large muscles running down the side your neck. Press your thumbs in and slightly upward in the direction of your eyes. Press till you feel no more than a comfortable pain, then hold the pressure while you knead the points in very small circular movements for 1-2 minutes. Tips: Close your eyes and focus on the points as you press them; if the points are very tender ease off the pressure a bit. 2. Hand acupressure point (Co4): Note: Not to be pressed during pregnancy (particularly in last trimester) as it can stimulate uterine contractions. Time needed: 2-3 minutes Benefits: A major acupressure point to relieve general head and face pain, e.g. headache, toothache, sinus pain. How: The point is located on both hands, about 3-4 cm (1.5 inches) in from the edge of the webbing between your thumbs and index fingers. Put your left thumb on the right hand point and your left index finger on the other (palm) side of the webbing to create a pinching technique. Squeeze and massage the point in very small circular movements for 1-2 minutes. Repeat on the other hand. Tips: Press and knead these points anytime you have pain in your head or face; close your eyes and focus on the points as you press them. If you have yet to try acupressure for relieving headaches then learn the above two points. USING ACUPRESSURE TECHNIQUES FOR ASSISTING HEALTH PROBLEMS Acupressure massage promotes blood and energy flows, smoothes meridians and regulates organs, and thus benefits the overall physical condition. By selecting the appropriate acupoints and techniques, acupressure massage can be an effective complementary treatment for many health problems. Generally, you just need to select an appropriate massage plan that suits your health need, perform it in the morning and evening and make it last 20-30 minutes each time. When kneading or pressing on particular points, there should be enough force to bring about numbness or soreness, while rubbing or wiping should create a feeling of warmth. This section introduces massage plans for some common headache problems, which are recommended to be used once or twice a day or as needed. MASSAGE TO RELIEVE HEADACHE A headache is a symptom of many acute and chronic conditions. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) claims that headache is either due to pathogenic obstructions or inadequate nourishment in the head region. Acupressure massage is most suited for headache due to flu, migraine or muscular tension. Massage your neck and back of your head daily for migraine prevention and relief. See chart above for step numbers to match instructions below. 1. Press and knead between the eyebrows 30 times. 2. Wipe the forehead with the middle knuckles of the index fingers, 30 times. 3. Thumb-knead the temples 30 times, then wipe back towards the hairline 30 times. 4. Press and knead the depressions below the occipital bone (Gb20), at the bottom of the skull, 30 times. 5. Clench the fists and beat the middle of the back of the opposite shoulder (Gb21), 15 times on each side. 6. Nip and knead the middle part of the palm web, between the thumb and the index finger (Li4), 30 times on each hand. Add the following steps for individuals with: Migraine: 7. Use the middle fingers to knead the corners of the forehead inside the hairline (St8), 30 times. Firmly wipe again the temple of the affected side, 20 times. Nip and knead the back of forearm 2-finger-breadths above the wrist (Sj5), 30 times on each side. Nip and knead on the back of the palm between the ring and little finger (Sj3), 30 times on each side. Headache Located In The Crown: 8. Knead the center of the crown of the head (Du20), 30 times. 9. Knead the front of the forearm, 2-finger-breadths above the midline of the wrist (Pc6), 30 times on each side. 10. Knead the dorsum of the foot in the depression between the big toe and the second toe (Lr3), 30 times on each side. 11. Rub the center of the sole of the foot (Kl1), 30 times on each side. Headache Located In The Back Of The Neck: 4. Knead the back of the head with the thumbs, 30 times. 7. Knead the base of the little finger (Si3), 30 times on each side.

A SOOTHING FOOTBATH

A footbath diverts the blood supply from your head to your feet. Bathe your feet in a basin of 95°F water. Add hot water at 5 minute intervals until 115°F is reached. After soaking your feet for 5 minutes, pour in cold water until the temperature is lukewarm. Put on wool socks and lie down for about 20 minutes.

Hot footbaths - When you have throbbing head pain or a flushed face, the blood vessels in your head are likely engorged. Immerse your feet in the hottest water you can stand. The heat dilates the blood vessels in the feet and legs, pulling blood away from the head and reducing pain.

POULTICES FOR PAIN

Cold Compress: Moisten a cloth with cold water, put 2 drops of Peppermint Oil on it and apply it to the painful area for about 15 minutes.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita), NOW Foods, 100% Pure Essential Oil, 4 fl. oz.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita), NOW Foods, 100% Pure Essential Oil, 1 fl. oz.

Potato Poultice: Cut 2 large potatoes into quarters and boil until tender. Mash them and press out the excess moisture. Wrap the warm mixture in a cloth; place it on the back of the neck for about 15 minutes.

Horseradish Poultice: Add a small amount of water to finely grated horseradish. Wrap it in a cloth; apply it to the neck for not more than 5 minutes. This will stimulate the skin, which helps extinguish headache pain. If your skin is sensitive, spread cream over your neck before applying the poultice.

Horseradish & Vinegar Compress: Grate a small amount of horseradish and add 2-3 teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar. Spread the paste on a linen cloth and lay it on the back of your neck for 5 minutes. Apple cider vinegar relaxes the blood vessels and horseradish stimulates the skin; both will help lessen the pain of migraine.

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Herbal Remedies: Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (Mother), Organic, Dynamic Health, 16 fl. oz.

EXTRA TIP! This time-tested home remedy can provide quick headache relief. Put a few drops of fresh lemon juice into a cup of black coffee and drink it in small sips. Warning: This is not for people with sensitive stomachs!

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HERBS

Choose your herbal remedies based on what generally triggers your migraine headaches. If your headaches are linked to menses, try hormonal herbs such as Chaste Tree or Yarrow. If your headaches are linked to stress, anxiety or neck pain, try Kava Kava or Black Cohosh, which act as calming muscle relaxants. If your headaches are linked to diet or digestive troubles, try Chamomile or Licorice teas, Milk Thistle or an anti-allergy diet. For overall relief, try a mashed Caraway compress on your forehead.

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Herbal Remedies: Yarrow Information

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Herbal Remedies: Kava Kava Information

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Herbal Remedies: Black Cohosh Information

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Herbal Remedies: Chamomile Information

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Herbal Remedies: Licorice Information

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Herbal Remedies: Milk Thistle Information

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Herbal Remedies: Caraway Information

Herbal Remedies: Caraway Supplements & Products

The following herbs may relieve migraine headache pain (depending on the underlying cause):

Feverfew is an herb which was recommended by herbalists for centuries for sinus-like headaches. Modern science has identified aspirin-like compounds which could reduce inflammation. Do not use Feverfew during pregnancy.

A study on the herb feverfew conducted at the University of Nottingham in England found that participants who took the herb got an average of 24 percent fewer migraines than those who did not, and they also found that vomiting was reduced, with no side effects.

FEVERFEW TEA Feverfew tea can prevent migraine attacks. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 heaping tablespoon of feverfew leaves. Let steep for 1 minute; strain. Drink 1-2 cups daily. Continue for several months. Feverfew capsules can also be taken daily.

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Lavender works as an antispasmodic and sedative. This herb has been widely used to relieve headaches, reduce hysteria and stress, eliminate insomnia, soothe muscle aches, bug bites, rashes, colds, chest infections, and rheumatism, and even reduce flatulence. The sedative effects of Lavender have been well documented in medical studies and found to be effective in reducing caffeine induced hyperactivity.

A HELPFUL HEADACHE REMEDY Run yourself a warm bath to alleviate tension and relax blood vessels. Combine the following essential oils with an emulsifier, such as cream or honey: 3 Drops Chamomile Essential Oil 3 Drops Lavender Essential Oil 3 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil Add the mixture to the bathwater.

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Mint/Peppermint - As a home remedy, Peppermint is effective for the treatment of migraines. Mint is also used for indigestion, flatulence, and colic. Chewing fresh Mint leaves will get rid of stale breath. Mint tea works well in treating colds, sore throat, minor mouth or throat irritations, headaches and migraines, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and stomachache. Peppermint oil has been recognized by Germany's Commission E as effective in treating colicky pain in the digestive tract, specifically irritable bowel syndrome, and in relieving mucus congestion of the lungs and sinuses caused by colds and flu. Some evidence suggests it might be helpful for gallstones and in treating candida infections, but results are not complete at this time. Menthol has antispasmodic qualities that may help relieve menstrual cramps. It is also found in products used for the relief of muscle aches, sprains, and similar conditions.

To relieve tension and pain, gently massage a few drops of Peppermint essential oil into your forehead and temples and behind the ears. Or place drops of the oil on a damp cloth and lay it on your forehead for 15 minutes.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita), NOW Foods, 100% Pure Essential Oil, 4 fl. oz.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita), NOW Foods, 100% Pure Essential Oil, 1 fl. oz.

ANTISPASMODIC HERBAL TEA BLEND This antispasmodic herbal tea blend can help allay nausea and pain. 2 ounces Peppermint Leaves 1 ounce Chamomile 1 ounce Vervain 1 ounce Hops Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the herbal blend. Let it steep for 5 minutes and strain. Drink up to 3 cups daily.

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Rosemary - Rosemary is one of the oldest known medicinal herbs. It was most commonly used to enhance mental functions and is effective for the treatment of migraines. The Greeks used it to improve memory. In Medieval times, Europeans were said to have used the herb for mental acuteness and increased intelligence, but it was also used as a cardiac and kidney tonic. Rosemary increases blood flow to the muscles, head, brain, and is effective in reducing the toxic effects of stress. In Europe it is used as an aid to liver function and is particularly useful for ameliorating liver congestion and inflammation. In addition to helping the heart and liver, Rosemary also helps reduce high blood pressure. Other common uses include the treatment of "nerves", digestive disorders, gas, palsy, weak memory, dizziness, migraine, dandruff, jaundice, consumption, and menstrual pains. Rosemary can also stimulate hair growth, restore appetite, and improve sight. Taken in powdered form, it is a helpful remedy for migraines.

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Cayenne thins the blood, which reduces pain and allows beneficial blood flow. Cayenne (capsicum) is an effective herb for the treatment of migraines.

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Chamomile relaxes muscles and soothes tension and is effective in the treatment of migraines. If you are allergic to ragweed or other pollens, use Chamomile carefully.

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Herbal Remedies: Chamomile Supplements & Products

A salve made from Ginger, Peppermint Oil, and Wintergreen Oil rubbed on the nape of the neck and temples can help relieve tension headaches. For sinus headaches, rub the salve across the sinus area. Avoid the eyes.

Ginger has been shown in several studies to be helpful for pain relief and is effective for the treatment of migraines. Ginger Tea Recipe: 4 cups of water, 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, and optional: honey and lemon. Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste. Note: Keep in mind that if you are making this tea to strengthen the immune system, treat migraine headaches, or to ward off colds and flu, sweeteners are not recommended.

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Ginkgo Biloba Extract improves circulation to the brain (cerebral circulation), and may be helpful for certain types of headache. Ginkgo is effective for the treatment of migraines.

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Jamaica Dogwood is good for sinus headache. Jamaican Dogwood is considered a relatively powerful remedy for migraine and neuralgia. The herb is also used to treat ovarian and uterine pain. The main use of the herb, however, is to treat insomnia caused by nervous tension or pain.

Valerian root is a good sedative to take during a headache. Valerian is a calmative and tranquilizer. It has been used at least since the time of Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.E.) for treating headaches, insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, menstrual problems, nervous stomach, and hysteria. Clinical trials have confirmed the use of valerian for treating insomnia, especially the insomnia that accompanies menopause. The advantage of valerian over tranquilizers such as Valium and Xanax is that it reduces sleep latency, the time required to fall asleep, without a period of bedtime drowsiness and without creating a "hangover" or grogginess the next morning. Valerian has greatest effect in treating chronic insomnia, rather than short-term sleeplessness. It also soothes the digestive system and may prevent cramping caused by irritable bowel syndrome. Precautions - If you use valerian for several months, you may experience withdrawal symptoms (headache, insomnia, racing heart, and general grouchiness) if you stop using the herb abruptly. Reduce dosage of a period of about a week if you wish to discontinue using the herb. Valerian itself does not cause side effects, but it may increase the side effects of some of the older medications for insomnia, such as Ativan (lorazepam), Valium, (diazempam), or Xanax (alprazolam).

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Willow Bark and Wormwood are effective herbs for the treatment of migraines. Caution: Do not use wormwood during pregnancy. It is not recommended for long-term use.

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Black Cohosh is a natural remedy that can provide safe relief of migraine. Black cohosh is useful for regulating female hormone fluctuations and is often used for menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms. Caution: Do not use Black Cohosh during pregnancy unless instructed by your midwife during the last 4-6 weeks of your pregnancy and then only under her supervision. It is an herb, when combined with blue cohosh, used by midwives for assisting in the labor process.

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Bio-Rizin contains liquid licorice extract, which improves energy levels and helps to relieve allergy symptoms that can trigger migraines. Caution: Do not use this herb for more than 7 days in a row. Avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure.

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Cordyceps is a Chinese herb that may, through its ability to reduce anxiety and stress and promote sound sleep, help people who suffer from migraines.

Cordyceps Cs-4, 400 mg, 90 VCaps

Cordyceps, Standardized 10% Cordycepic Acid, Nature's Way, 60 VCaps

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NUTRITIONAL & DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS

Eat a well-balanced diet. Adopt a diet that is low in simple carbohydrates and high in protein.

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Avoid chewing gum, ice cream, iced beverages, salt and acid forming foods such as meat, cereal, bread, and grains. Also avoid fried foods and fatty and greasy foods.

To help prevent headaches, eat small nutritious meals and eat snacks between meals to help stabilize wide swings in blood sugar that may precipitate a migraine. Especially avoid skipping or missing meals.

Include almonds, almond milk, watercress, parsley, fennel, garlic, cherries, and fresh pineapple in your diet.

Omit from the diet foods containing the amino acid tyramine Foods that contain tyramine include aged meats, avocados, cabbage, potatoes, raspberries, red plums, tomatoes, and yeast. Also included are bananas, cheese, chicken, chocolate, citrus fruits, cold cuts, herring, onions, peanut butter, pork, smoked fish, sour cream, vinegar, and fresh-baked yeast products. Avoid beer, wine and alcoholic beverages, aspirin, chocolate, and the amino acid phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is found in aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet and other products), monosodium glutamate (MSG), and nitrites (preservatives found in hot dogs and luncheon meats). Once you have omitted the foods, then reintroduce one food at a time and see which one produce headaches. Tyramine causes the blood pressure to rise, resulting in a dull headache. Through the process of elimination, try to see if you have a particular allergy or sensitivity to some or all, of these foods. See Tyramine-Restricted Diet for more information.

Consume no cakes, chocolate, coffee, dairy products (except yogurt), packaged or canned foods, pies, soft drinks, sugar, tobacco, white flour products, or any junk food.

See Ascorbic Acid Flush and Allergies for more information.

Be sure to cook with garlic and onions, eat celery, parsley, and sage whenever possible. Eat more brown rice. Learn to like alfalfa sprouts. See Allergies for more information.

Use fiber daily and a cleansing enema weekly. See Colon Cleansing and Enemas for more information. Always take supplemental fiber supplements separately from other supplements and medications.

When a headache strikes, take a Cleansing Enema. This removes the toxins that cause many headaches. If not eliminated, toxins can be absorbed into the bloodstream and circulated throughout the body. For a headache brought on by fasting, use a Coffee Retention Enema.

Go on a cleansing fast. See Fasting for more information.

One study reported that taking 10 mg of Melatonin near bedtime was effective in reducing the frequency of episodic cluster headaches. Chronic cluster headaches did not show improvement with this treatment however.

If you feel a headache coming on, drink a large glass of water every 3 hours until symptoms subside to reduce or prevent dehydration, which is often a cause of headaches, and to flush toxins from the body.

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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

The following nutrients are important for healing once appropriate local treatment has been administered. Unless otherwise specified, the following recommended doses are for those over the age of 18. For a child between 12 and 17 years old, reduce the dose to 3/4 the recommended amount. For a child between 6 and 12 years old, use 1/2 the recommended dose, and for a child under 6, use 1/4 the recommended amount.

NUTRIENTS
Supplement	Suggested Dosage	Comments
Very Important
Calcium	2,000 mg daily.	Minerals that help to regulate muscular tone and to transmit nerve impulses throughout the body and to the brain. Use chelated form. Calcium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 700 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz., Liquid Calcium W/ConcenTrace, Orange Vanilla, Trace Minerals, 1000 mg, 32 fl. oz., Cal-Mag Pre-Chelated Calcium & Magnesium, Vital Earth, 240 Gelcaps
Magnesium	1,000 mg daily.	Deficiency may be a cause of migraines. Relaxes muscles and blood vessels. Use chelate form. Magnesium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 350 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz., Just An Ounce Calcium & Magnesium Liquid, Almond Flavor, 16 fl. oz., Calcium & Magnesium Mineral Complex, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 500 mg / 250 mg, 250 Caps
Coenzyme Q-10	60 mg daily.	Improves cellular oxygenation, increases blood flow to the brain and improves circulation. CoQ10, Vegetarian Coenzyme, NOW Foods, 30 mg, 60 VCaps, CoQ10, Now Foods, 400 mg, 60 Softgels
Coenzyme A	As directed on label.	Supports the immune detoxification of many dangerous substances, increases energy, and facilitates the manufacture of connective tissue. Works well with CoQ10. Pantethine (Coenzyme A Precursor), Highly Active Form of Vitamin B-5, 300 mg, NOW Foods, 60 Softgels,
Dimethylglycine (DMG)	125 mg twice daily.	Improves brain oxygenation. A bioflavonoid that stabilizes the membrane of the cells that release histamine, which triggers allergic symptoms. Use a sublingual form, if available. DMG Supplement N,N Dimethyl Glycine, NOW Foods, 125 mg, 100 Caps
DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA)	As directed on label.	Taken with care, and after consulting a health care provider, DPLA can relieve pain and elevate mood. Caution: Do not take this supplement if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, or PKU.
Essential Fatty Acid Complex	As directed on label.	Low levels have been associated with impaired brain function. Needed for brain cells and for fat metabolism. Ultimate Oil, Essential Fatty Acids Supplement, Nature's Secret, 90 SoftGels, Essential Fatty Acids For Baby & Children, Organic, 8 fl oz., Barlean's Flax Oil, 100% Highest Lignan Content, Organic, Pesticide & Herbicide Free, 16 fl. oz., Barlean's Flax Oil, Highest Lignan, 1000 mg, 250 Caps, Neptune Krill Marine Oil With Omega-3 EFAs, Phospholipids & Antioxidants, Vital Earth, 60 Softgels
Or Primrose Oil	As directed on label.	Supplies essential fatty acids, which promote healthy circulation, help regulate the inflammatory response acting as an anti-inflammatory agent to keep the blood vessels from constricting. Evening Primrose Oil, Cold-Pressed, Nature's Way, 500 mg, 250 Softgels, Evening Primrose Oil, Cold-Pressed, Nature's Way, 1300 mg, 120 Softgels, Evening Primrose Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 4 fl. oz.
5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan (5-HTP)	As directed on label.	Many clinical studies have shown excellent results with both tension headaches and migraines. Increases the body's production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in blood vessel regulation. 5-HTP Hydroxy Tryptophan, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 100 mg, 120 VCaps, 5-HTP Supplement, Hydroxy Tryptophan, Natural Serotonin With Vitamin B-6 & C, Nature's Way, 50 mg, 60 Tabs
Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral Complex	As directed on label.	All nutrients are needed in balance for healing and tissue repair. Essential for normal cell division and function. Super Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral, Pure Vital Earth, 32 fl. oz. (98% Bio-Available for Absorption), Damage Control Master Formula, High Potency, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, 60 Packets (30 Day Supply)
Rutin	200 mg daily.	A bioflavonoid that toxic metals, which may cause migraines.
Vitamin B Complex	50 mg of each B vitamin daily, with meals 3 times daily (amounts of individual vitamins in a complex will vary).	B vitamins work best when taken together. Use a yeast-free formula. In severe cases, injections (under a health care provider's supervision) may be advisable. Ultimate B (Vitamin B Complex), Nature's Secret, 60 Tabs, Vitamin B-100 Complex, w/ Coenzyme B-2, Nature's Way, 631 mg, 100 Caps
Plus Extra Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)	400 mg daily.	Necessary for cell respiration and growth. Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin), 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 100 mg, 100 Caps
And Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)	Up to 300 mg combined daily. Do not exceed this amount. Stop and maintain the dosage that provides relief.	Improves circulation and aids in the functioning of the nervous system. Professional supervision is advised. Caution: Do not take niacin if you have a liver disorder, gout, or high blood pressure. Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3), 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 100 mg, 100 Caps
And Extra Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid) Or Royal Jelly	100 mg daily. Royal Jelly: 1 Teaspoon Twice Daily.	Pantothenic Acid is needed by the adrenal glands when the body is under stress. Royal Jelly is high in Pantothenic Acid. Use Royal Jelly from a natural source. Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid), 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 250 mg, 100 Caps
Plus Extra Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)	50 mg daily.	Removes excess water from tissues. Vitamin B-6 / Pyridoxine, Nature's Way, 100 mg, 100 Caps
Helpful
Garlic (Kyolic)	2 capsules 3 times daily, with meals.	A potent detoxifier. Garlic Oil Tincture, Alcohol Free, Nature's Way, 1 fl. oz., Garlic Bulb Cloves, Garlic Supplement, Nature's Way, 580 mg, 100 Caps, Odorless Garlic Supplement, NOW Foods, 50 mg, 250 SoftGels, Garlic Supplement, Kwai, Triple Concentrated, 180 Tabs, Every Day Garlic Supplement, Kwai, 30 Tabs, Garlic Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz., Aged Garlic Extract, Cardiovascular Formula 100, Wakunaga Kyolic Supplements, 300 Caps, Kyolic Liquid Aged Garlic Extract, Cardiovascular, Vegetarian, Wakunaga Kyolic, 4 fl. oz., Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, One-A-Day, Vegetarian, 1000 mg, Wakunaga Kyolic, 30 Caps, Aged Garlic Extract, Cholesterol Formula 104, Wakunaga Kyolic, 200 Caps
Quercetin	500 mg daily, before meals.	Slows histamine release; helps control food allergies. Needed for a variety of enzyme functions. For relief of cluster headaches. Quercetin, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 VCaps, Quercetin W/Bromelain, Hypoallergenic Bioflavonoid, NOW Foods, 800 mg, 120 VCaps
And Bromelain	500 mg daily, as needed before meals.	An enzyme that helps regulate the inflammatory response. Quercetin W/Bromelain, Hypoallergenic Bioflavonoid, NOW Foods, 800 mg, 120 VCaps, Bromelain, 2000 GDU, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 90 Tabs
Or Activated Quercetin	As directed on label.	Contains quercetin plus bromelain and vitamin C to aid absorption. Source Naturals Activated Quercetin Bioflavonoid Complex, 50 Tabs
L-Tyrosine Or Tyrosine Plus (American Biologics)	Take L-Tyrosine As directed on label. Take on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B-6 and 100 mg, vitamin C for better absorption. Tyrosine Plus: 10-20 Drops daily sublingual liquid, or as directed on label. Tyrosine Plus has Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin C added to the amino acid.	Helps sharpen learning, memory, and awareness; elevates mood and motivator; aids in preventing depression. Caution: Do not take this supplement if you are also taking an MAO inhibitor drug. See Amino Acids for more information. L-Tyrosine, Pharmaceutical Grade, Free Form, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps, L-Tyrosine Powder, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, Free Form, 4 oz.,
Vitamin C With Bioflavonoids	3,000-6,000 mg daily, in divided doses.	Aids in producing anti-stress adrenal hormones and enhances immunity. A buffered or esterified form is best. Vitamin C Liquid w/ Rose Hips & Bioflavonoids, Kosher, Natural Citrus Flavor, Dynamic Health, 1000 mg, 16 fl. oz., Ester C With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 1000 mg, 90 Tabs, Vitamin C 1000 With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps, The Right C, Nature's Way, 1000 mg, 120 Tabs
Vitamin E	200 IU daily or 400 IU every other day.	Improves circulation. Use d-alpha-tocopherol form. Ester E Natural Vitamin E, California Natural, 400 IU, 60 Softgels, Vitamin E, 400 IU, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 100 Gels, Vitamin E-1000, NOW Foods, 1000 IU, 100 Gels, Vitamin E, d-alpha-tocopherol, 400 IU, 100 Softgels

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MIGRAINE HEADACHE SUPPLEMENTS

Information and supplements for migraine headaches, severe, painful, sometimes debilitating headaches that often result in nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Supplements and products for all types of headaches have also been included below to handle headaches between migraine attacks.

AB Contour Pillow, Satin Blue, Cure Products AB Contour Pillow, Satin Burgundy, Cure Products AB Contour Pillow, Satin White, Cure Products The AB Contour Pillow is designed to provide comfortable support for an aching neck and shoulders. The unique contour shape can support your neck in it's most natural position, helping to relieve cervical strain, tension headaches. Using this compact, comfortable cushion while sitting also helps relieve low back strain.

Acid & Alkaline, Revised 5th Edition, By Herman Aihara & Stan Hodson This book by Herman Aihara is an account of the acid and alkaline health condition and the effects on the human body, as explained in yin yang and cause effect terminology.

Acupressure's Potent Points Guide To Self-Care For Common Ailments, By Michael Reed Gach Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to stimulate key points on the skin that, in turn, activate the body's natural self-healing processes.

Air Core Pillow, Adjustable, 24 inch by 16 inch The popular Tri-Core Pillow is now available with convenient air pump adjustability.

Allergy Relief Wellness Oil, Nature's Inventory, 2 fl. oz. When allergy-related sinus headaches take over, simply rub this oil into your sinus pressure points to help reduce congestion that causes headaches.

Alpha SH Homeopathic Sinus Headache & Congestion, Boericke & Tafel, 40 Tabs Alpha SH Homeopathic Sinus Headache & Congestion includes a combination of herbs recommended to alleviate minor sinus headaches, shrink nasal membranes, decongest sinus openings, and encourage sinus drainage.

Aromatherapy For Everyone: Discover the Scents of Health & Happiness With Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Book, By P.J. Pierson & Mary Shipley For those who have already discovered the joys of aromatherapy, this aromatherapy book makes a great reference.

Become Younger, By Dr. N.W. Walker, D.Sc., Paperback Gets you out of the rut to become younger today. Scores of aids to help, plus the philosophy necessary and plans for natural food meals.

Black Cherry Concentrate, Organic Kosher, 16 fl. oz. Dynamic Health This Black Cherry Concentrate is made from Organic Cherries, is kosher, fat free and has no sugar added.

Black Cohosh Tincture, Menopause Herb, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. As a menopause herb, medical studies reported Black Cohosh to be more effective than estrogen in relieving symptoms.

Blood Pressure Balance TCM Formula, Gegen Pingya, 100% Natural, 60 Caps Blood Pressure Balance TCM Formula is made of pueraria root and lotus embryo, this well-known blood pressure herb formula is used in Chinese medicine to maintain healthy blood pressure and blood flow.

Blue Scullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora), Standardized, Nature's Way, 100 mg, 60 VCaps Scullcap is most commonly used as a sedative and it can take the edge off anxiety and promote sleep for those who struggle with insomnia.

Blue Vervain Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Blue Vervain is used to treat jaundice, asthma, congestion, bronchitis, colds, fever, and flu.

Breathe Easy Herbal Face Pillow, DreamTime, Lavender Breathe Easy Herbal Face Pillow, DreamTime, Sage DreamTime's Breathe Easy Herbal Face Pillow uses select grains, and natural herbs to urge the sinus passages to open, promoting relaxed and peaceful breathing. Moist heat and the sinus face pillow's own weight produces a delicate acupressure to soothe and alleviate overworked eye and facial muscles.

Bronchitis & Asthma Aide, Homeopathic Asthma Treatment, Boericke & Tafel, 100 Tabs Bronchitis & Asthma Aide, Homeopathic Asthma Treatment, helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and drain bronchial tubes.

Bryonia Homeopathic Clikpak, 30C, 84 Pellets Homeopathic Nelson's Bryonia in the new clikpak is easy to carry and dispense for painful, hacking coughs and headaches and therefore much better suited to a busy lifestyle.

Butterbur With Feverfew, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 75 mg/200 mg, 60 VCaps Modern scientific studies have demonstrated that Butterbur supports healthy blood flow to the brain and healthy neurological function.

CapsulesiCool, Cayenne Supplement, Nature's Way, 390 mg, 100 Caps CapsiCool is a special cayenne supplement that provides the benefits of Cayenne Pepper without the burning feeling and discomfort in the stomach that otherwise may be experienced.

Catnip Oil, 2 fl. oz. Catnip oil was recently found to be an effective insect repellent when used on the skin. Some people use the leaves in tea, as a meat tenderizer and even as a folk treatment for fevers, colds, cramps and migraines.

Celery Seed Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Celery seed, an arthritis herbal remedy, also has an ancient reputation for treating muscle spasms, high blood pressure, gout, sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety.

Cell Rejuvenator, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 8 oz. Cell Rejuvenator is a precisely engineered formula designed to give cells the exact nutrients they need to rejuvenate quickly and in the best condition possible.

CellFood Liquid Multi-Vitamin, 100% RDA Spray, 1 fl. oz. CellFood Liquid Multi-Vitamin has an absorption and assimilation rate of almost 20 times more than vitamin pill supplementation.

CellFood Natural Weight Loss Formula, 4 fl. oz. Cellfood Natural Weight Loss Formula, with amino acids, electrolytes, digestive enzymes, and minerals helps regulate metabolism and breakdown organic material, while increasing your fat burning potential... even while you sleep!

Cervical Pillow, Firm Support Pillow, Core Products, 22 inch by 14 1/2 inch Cervical Pillow, Gentle Support Pillow, Core Products, 22 inch by 14 1/2 inch This is an exceptionally economical foam cervical pillow designed to soothe your neck and back and offer natural support.

Chamomile Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 345 mg, 60 Caps Chamomile extract is commonly used for its soothing effects and ability to support normal tone in the digestive tract and is among the most popular herbal supplements in Europe.

Chamomile Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Chamomile is a gentle relaxer that soothes upset stomaches and gas pain.

Chaser Plus For Wine Headaches, 40 Caps Enjoy wine again with Chaser Plus for Wine Headaches, it helps you avoid wine headaches with no stimulants, no painkillers and no side effects.

Chaste Tree Berry / Vitex Tincture, Fertility & Herbal PMS Remedy, 2 fl. oz. Chaste Tree Berry is an Herbal PMS remedy and a natural fertility herb. Trials have shown genuine effectiveness of Chaste Tree Berries for women suffering from infertility and irregular periods.

Chrysanthemum Tea, 20 Tea Bags Chrysanthemum Tea is caffeine free and flavored with jasmine flower. Chrysanthemum tea has adenine, choline, vitamins A, B, amino acids, glycosides, volatile oil and more.

Citronella Essential Oil, 100% Pure, 2 fl. oz. Citronella Oil can be used as a natural mosquito repellent.

Clay Cure: Complete Healing From The Earth, By Ran Knishinsky Naturally absorbent and extremely gentle on the system, clay can treat ailments affecting digestion, circulation, menstruation, and the liver, skin, and prostate. Clay also remedies symptoms of arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, gum diseases, and migraines. The Clay Cure contains complete and up-to-date information on choosing the appropriate type and form of clay, how and when to take it for your specific complaint, the science and history of ingesting clay, and the value of minerals contained in the many varieties of clay.

Clear Head & Neck Comfort, TCM Formula, Toufengning, 100% Natural, 60 Caps Clear Head & Neck Comfort formula is made of snidium, angelica root, notopterygium rhizome and root, asarum, siler, wild mint, schizonepeta and licorice, herbs for headache.

Colds & Flu, Alpha CF, Homeopathic Remedy, Boericke & Tafel, 40 Tabs Alpha CF, Colds & Flu Homeopathic Remedy is clinically proven as an all natural cold and flu remedy that offers relief for your cold or flu in a great homeopathic remedy! Take it for runny nose, fever, chills, stuffy nose and aches.

Colds & Flu Chewable For Children, Alpha CF, Homeopathic Remedy, Boericke & Tafel, 100 Tabs Children's Alpha CF, Colds & Flu, Chewable by Boericke & Tafel temporarily relieves fever and symptoms associated with colds and the flu.

Colds & Flu Homeopathic Clikpak, 100% Natural, 84 Pellets Homeopathic Nelson's Colds & Flu in the new clikpak is easy to carry and dispense for minor symptoms of colds or flu and therefore much better suited to a busy lifestyle.

Colds & Flu Tincture, Natural Remedy, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Cold / Flu Tincture, Natural Cold Remedy, is 100% Organic and can be used for colds, flu, infection, and influenza.

Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges, SilvaSolution, 90 Lozenges Now you can get powerful liquid silver in the most convenient form ever with new SilvaSolution Silver and Zinc Lozenges.

Colloidal Silver Liquid, SilvaSolution, Super Strength Pro 50, 8 fl. oz. Colloidal Silver Super Strength Liquid provides for a strong immune system, ears, sinuses, throat and lung support for the winter season.

Colloidal Silver Liquid, SilvaSolution, 10 ppm, 16 fl. oz. Colloidal Silver is a potent yet non-toxic natural food supplement that has shown to support the immune system during the cold and flu season.

Colloidal Silver Pump Spray, SilvaSolution, 2 fl. oz. Colloidal Silver Spray works great to promote throat health, as well as provide immune system support.

Colloidal Silver Salve, SilvaSolution, 2 oz. SilvaSolution Colloidal Silver Salve now contains added homeopathics that add a benefit that will enhance the SilvaSolutions effectiveness.

Colon & Liver Cleanser, Truman's CAC Tea, Loose Leaf, 1/2 lb. Use of this cleansing tea has many additional benefits: improves overall digestion; strengthens the immunity; helps to prevent cancer; makes the skin more emollient and flexible: clears the eyes; and provides an overall tonic effect on the body.

Contour Pillow Memory Foam Plus, 4 inch by 12 inch by 18.5 inch With Pillow Cover, 1 Each A variety of conditions such as headaches, neck pain, insomnia, back pain arm and hand numbness can be helped with proper Cervical Spine Support of a Therapeutic pillow.

CoQ10 With Vitamin E, NOW Foods, 200 mg, 90 Lozenges Our new orange flavored chewable Co Q10 200mg is formulated with 100 IU of Vitamin E in a base of non-genetically engineered Soy Lecithin.

Coral Calcium (Okinawa) Plus Magnesium & Vitamin D, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 VCaps Okinawa Coral Calcium Plus with Magnesium, Vitamin D and 70 other trace minerals provides essential minerals, restores body alkalinity, supports the immune system, and is bio available for better absorption.

Core Memory Pillow, Full Size, 14 inch by 19.5 inch Core Memory Pillow, Mid Size, 12 inch by 19 inch Molds to the unique shape of your head and neck to provide custom support.

Cough & Bronchial Syrup With Zinc, Homeopathic Boericke & Tafel, 4 fl. oz. Cough & Bronchial Syrup with Zinc temporarily relieves coughs due to minor throat & bronchial irritation occurring with a cold or inhaled irritants.

Cough & Bronchial Syrup, 99% Alcohol Free, Homeopathic Boericke & Tafel, 4 fl. oz. Cough & Bronchial Syrup, 99% Alcohol Free by Boericke & Tafel, is a natural cough expectorant.

Cumin Seed Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Cumin Seed is a stimulant, an antispasmodic, carminative and one of the best spices to prevent and relieve flatulence.

D-Core Pillow Proper cervical support at an economical price.

Daytime Stress Formula, Stress Supplement, TheraVeda Usha, 60 VCaps TheraVedas Usha Daytime Stress Supplement was developed to assist your mind in maintaining concentration and focus, while pushing away distractions due to a stressful environment.

Diabetes Extract Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Truman's Diabetes Tea is targeted to enable the pancreas to produce its own insulin and to bring blood sugar levels to a safe range of somewhere between 110-140 without additional medication.

DMG Supplement N,N Dimethyl Glycine, NOW Foods, Foods, 125 mg, 100 Caps NOW Foods' DMG Supplement is a methylated amino acid found in all cells. DMG is an antioxidant and methyl donor that has a number of beneficial effects. It has shown to have potential in increasing immune response to the flu and salmonella.

Double Core Pillow Medium-Firm Support Choose the level of neck and back support most comfortable for you.

Dr. Atkins' Health Revolution Powerful and forthright, Dr. Atkins' Health Revolution calls for dramatic changes in the way medicine is practiced in America.

Ear Candles (Ear Candling Cones), 2 Ear Cones Per Package, Premium Quality, All Natural Earwax Removal, Pure Bees Wax Cones Ear candles, are used as a safe and effective way to eliminate excess earwax and to sooth the inner ear. There are several types of ear candle products available. For a full selection, see Ear Candling Products / Ear Candles.

EFA Blend Essential Fatty Acids Supplement, Attention Focus For Children, Nature's Way, 445 mg, 120 Softgels. EFA, Essential Fatty Acid Supplement, provides the fluid membrane environment needed for proper transmission of brain and nerve signals.

Egyptian Blue Lotus Tincture Herbal Aphrodisiac, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Egyptian Blue Lotus is an herbal aphrodisiac for a woman or man. It may also act as an a sedative and antispasmodic.

Elderberry Juice Concentrate, 12.5 fl. oz. Elderberry Juice Concentrate is a Non-Alcoholic source for the health benefits of Elderberries. A medically proven strong anti-viral and immune system enhancer, elderberry is recommended as part of a health maintenance program.

Emu MSM Cream, 1.75 oz. Emu MSM Cream is for use as an anti-inflammatory for joint pain, arthritis, tendinitis, strains, sore muscles, back, headaches, and more.

Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods, By Michael Murray, N.D. & Joseph Pizzarno, N.D. Providing the best natural remedies for everyday aches and pains, as well as potent protection against serious diseases. The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods is a required daily health reference.

Female Estrogen With Progesterone Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Female Estrogen With Progesterone Formula is used mainly to promote hormonal balance. It does not contain hormones, however.

Feverfew Extract, Natural Headache Remedy, Standardized, Nature's Way, 325 mg, 60 Caps Nature's Way Feverfew Extract, a natural headache remedy, offers the benefits of a standardized extract and full spectrum of the whole herb.

Feverfew Herb Tincture (Tanacetum Parthenium), 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Feverfew herb is mainly used for the prevention and treatment of chronic recurring migraine headaches.

Feverfew Leaves, Nature's way, 380 mg, 180 Caps Feverfew leaves helps maintain normal blood vessel tone and Feverfew leaves are best used for long-term treatment and prevention of migraine headaches.

Fish Oil Update, By Richard Passwater, Ph.D. Why and how marine lipids exercise a beneficial effect on many degenerative and autoimmune diseases such as lupus, arthritis, migraines, heart disease and even cancer.

5-HTP Hydroxy Tryptophan, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 100 mg, 120 VCaps 5-HTP also known as Hydroxy Tryptophan is an Amino Acid and precursor to serotonin, a brain chemical responsible for regulating mood, appetite, behavior, and sleep. 5HTP may help elevate mood, control appetite, and promote better sleep.

5-HTP Hydroxy Tryptophan Supplement, Natural Serotonin With Vitamin B-6 & C, Nature's Way, 50 mg, 60 Tabs Nature's Way 5-HTP Supplement is available in an easy to swallow enteric coated tablet.

Garlic Oil Tincture, Alcohol-Free, Nature's Way, 1 fl. oz. Garlic oil is often used to soothe the ear and as an antibiotic but most often used as a food and herb and also to lower serum cholesterol and blood pressure and to improve circulation as well as possibly inhibiting the growth of ulcer causing bacteria.

Ginger Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Ginger root has also been recommended as a treatment for atherosclerosis, migraine headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol, burns, ulcers, depression, impotence, and liver toxicity.

Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Nature's Way, Vegetarian, Standardized, 60 mg, 120 VCaps Nature's Way Ginkgo biloba extract is a technically and scientifically advanced herbal extract standardized to 24% Ginkgo flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones, supported by whole Gotu Kola herb.

Ginkgold, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Nature's Way, Vegetarian, Standardized, 60 mg, 150 Tabs Backed by over 35 years of extensive research, including over 400 published scientific and clinical studies, Nature's Way Ginkgold ginkgo biloba extract has been proven to support healthy circulation to the brain as well as the extremities.

Guarana Seed Powder (Paullinia Cupana), Alternative Health & Herbs, 4 oz. Guaraná is a creeping shrub native to the Amazon (and particularly the regions of Manaus and Parintins). In the lushness of the Brazilian Amazon where it originates, it often grows to 12 m high. The fruit is small, round, bright-red in color, and grows in clusters. As it ripens, the fruit splits and a black seed emerges - giving it the appearance of an "eye" about which Indians tell legends.

Guarana Tincture Supplement, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Alternative Health & Herbs Remedies Guarana supplement is 100% Organic.

Guduchi Massage Oil, 8 fl. oz. Guduchi oil is excellent to pacify Vata and Pitta conditions such as excess perspiration, burning sensations, headaches, etc.

Hangover Help Wellness Oil, 2 fl. oz. Just apply 2-3 pumps of our Hangover Help Wellness Oil to your neck, shoulders, and wrists and you will be ready to face the world!

Headache Formula Supplement, TheraVedas Manish, 60 VCaps TheraVedas Manish Headache Supplement is a unique blend of time tested and revered herbs including Eclipta alba (considered one of the most auspicious herbs since mythological period) and Ginger, which is used extensively in many traditional diets, because of its versatile properties.

Headache Ice Pillow Features time-honored and medically recommended cold therapy treatment for migraine and tension headaches.

Headache Ice Pillow, U-Shaped Gel Pack Have an extra cold gel pack available for your Headache Ice Pillow.

Headache Ice Pillowcase Protect your Headache Ice Pillow with the soft, comfortable slipcover.

Headache Relief Nasal Spray, Migraine, Cluster & Tension Formula, Sinol, 1 oz. Sinol nasal spray is an all natural formula, free of artificial preservatives and it does not burn. It is considered by thousands of sufferers to be an important breakthrough for relieving a variety of chronic sinus, allergy and headache conditions.

Headache / Tension / Pain Tincture, organic, 2 fl. oz. Headache Tension & Pain Tincture helps to alleviate headaches associated with nervous tension.

Heat Wheat Eye Zone Pack, Blue, Core Products 9.5 inch by 4 inch Heat Wheat Eye Zone Pack, Red, Core Products 9.5 inch by 4 inch Heat Wheat Hand Glove, Blue, Core Products Heat Wheat Hand Glove, Red, Core Products Natural, effective pain management. Use for muscular aches and pains, headaches, back pain, sports injuries and relaxation, and for stress and tension relief. Soft surface and all-natural wheat fill allow this pack to comfortably conform to the shape of your body.

Hot & Cold Gel Pack, CorPak Soft, 6 inch by 20 inch, 1 each. Treat your strains, sprains, tendinitis and other injuries with a CorPak Soft Hot & Cold Pack. 6" x 20"

Hyland's Headache Homeopathic Formula, 100 Tabs Hyland's Headache is a traditional homeopathic formula for the relief of symptoms of head pain due to stress and sickness or nervous headache.

Hyssop Throat Comforts, Natural Herb Comforts, 61 Lozenges Throat Soothers with natural Hyssop can be used to comfort the throat while undergoing ear candling treatments.

Ignatia Homeopathic Clikpak, 30C, 84 Pellets Homeopathic Nelson's Ignatia in the new clikpak is easy to carry and dispense for emotional upset, grief and headaches and therefore much better suited to a busy lifestyle.

Inner Peace Eye Pillow, DreamTime, Lavender Color Inner Peace Eye Pillow, DreamTime, Sage Green Color DreamTime's Inner Peace Eye Pillow is a sensory relaxation tool used for easing stress and tension, while allowing you to rest and recharge, sleep or meditate deeply.

Insomnia Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. The Insomnia Formula helps to bring on sleep and restfulness.

Iron Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 20 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Iron is a pure liquid Iron supplement. Iron is called the "energy giver." It attracts oxygen and builds blood. Along with manganese and copper it is necessary for healthy blood chemistry and is essential for recovery from illness.

Jungle Print Petite Core Pillow Petite Core Designed with children in mind. The trapezoid center has been sized to ensure proper support for petites of all ages.

Just An Ounce Calcium & Magnesium, Almond Flavor, 16 fl. oz. Just An Ounce, Calcium and Magnesium Liquid can help with the development of strong bones and teeth, also prevents muscle cramping, risk of colon cancer, maintain regular heart beat, protects against osteoporosis and helps relax the central nervous system.

Kava Powder (Papua New Guinea), 8 oz. This Kava is strong! Probably more potent than the premium, but the taste is very strong also.

Kombucha 2000, Concentrated Kombucha Capsule, 30 Caps Concentrated Kombucha Capsules are new to the market, but Kombucha 2000 is one of the very first successful Kombucha tea producers in the United States. See Kombucha Supplements & Products for a full range of Kombucha supplements, teas, extracts, brewing kits, cultures, books and more.

Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 12 fl. oz., Case of 24 Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 25.4 fl. oz., Case of 12 Kombucha Tea, 100% Organic, Original Flavor, Ready To Drink, 64 fl. oz., Case of 6 People from all over the world claim drinking Kombucha Tea provides relief from many physical ailments. Kombucha Tea offers many people the physical resistance they need to maintain and restore health. Kombucha's benefits to the physical body vary widely. It is said to enhance the immune system. By detoxifing the body, kombucha makes it unlikely for disease causing bacteria and viruses to find a suitable growth environment. This results in a healthier physical body! See Kombucha Supplements & Products for a full range of Kombucha supplements, teas, extracts, brewing kits, cultures, books and more.

Kombucha Tea Extract Tincture, Certified 100% Organic, Case of 12, 1 fl. oz. People from all over the world claim drinking Kombucha Tea provides relief from many physical ailments. Kombucha Tea Extract drops are very convenient and portable. Take them anytime, anyplace; work, traveling or at home. See Kombucha Supplements & Products for a full range of Kombucha supplements, teas, extracts, brewing kits, cultures, books and more.

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Lemon Balm tea is recommended to relieve fever due to cold and flu, and to ease menstrual cramps, insomnia, headaches and nervousness.

Lick The sugar Habit, By Nancy Appleton, Ph.D. Nancy Appleton, Ph.D., shows you how sugar upsets the body chemistry and devastates the endocrine and immune systems, leading to a host of diseases and conditions including hypoglycemia, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, headaches, allergies, asthma, obesity, periodontal disease, tooth decay, and more.

Liquid L-Carnitine Plus Pantothenic Acid, Dynamic Health, 16 fl. oz. Dynamic Health's liquid l-carnitine can help boost energy, build new muscle and improve mental performance.

Lucid Head, PCK Technologies Inc. / MagiHerbs, 500 mg, 60 Caps This 100% natural herbal formula is based on Chinese decoctions proven effective to relieve, in the early stage, symptoms of nervous system and vascular disorders in the head, including pain, dizziness, blurred vision, forgetfulness.

Magnesium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, Magnesium Water, 350 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Magnesium is a pure liquid Magnesium supplement. Magnesium is a natural tranquilizer. Called the "anti-stress mineral," it aids in relaxing nerves, relieving tension, assisting digestion, activating enzymes important for protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

Memory AirCore Pillow, Core Products By layering premium memory foam atop a therapeutic foam base and adding the adjustability of air, Core has created the perfect orthopedic pillow for memory foam lovers who need greater neck support with adjustable comfort: the Air-Core Memory Pillow.

Memory Travel Core Cervical Pillow Sleep as well when traveling as you do at home with the Memory Travel Core. Its compact size allows you to easily fit this pillow in your suitcase, yet still achieve the comfort you need.

Menopause Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. The Menopause Formula aids the menopausal woman and helps to alleviate the classical menopausal symptoms.

Multiple Effects Oil, TCM Formula, Shixiang Baixiangyou, Cold, Headache & Pain Formula, 100% Natural, 0.34 oz. Multiple-Effects Oil, TCM Cold, Headache & Pain Formula opens stuffy noses, removes, headache pain, joint pain and drowsiness.

MygraFew, Feverfew Extract, High Parthenolide, Nature's Way, 30 mg, 90 Tabs MygraFew, Feverfew Extract, provides the level of parthenolide recommended by both Canadian and British health authorities for optimal results. Each Feverfew Extract tablet provides the recommended level of 600 mcg parthenolide in a once daily dosage.

Nasya Oil, Certified Organic, For Sinus Congestion, Banyan Botanicals, 1 fl. oz. When an excess of bodily fluids accumulates in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas, it is best eliminated through the nose. Administration of herbally infused oil, or nasya, helps facilitate this cleansing process. Nasya Oil soothes and protects the nasal passages and helps relieve sinus congestion. Daily nasal lubrication helps to release tension in the head and relieve accumulated stress.

Nat Mur. (Natrum Muriaticum) Homeopathic Clikpak, 30C, 84 Pellets Homeopathic Nelson's Nat mur in the new clikpak is easy to carry and dispense for sneezy colds, runny nose and headaches and therefore much better suited to a busy lifestyle.

Natural Aspirin Alternative, White Willow Bark Extract, 390 mg, 60 Tabs Used to treat bursitis, tendonitis, headaches, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, toothache, and menstrual cramps. White Willow is being used by more people as a safer, natural alternative to aspirin.

Natural Cough & Bronchial Syrup, Homeopathic, Boericke & Tafel, Cherry Flavor, 4 fl. oz. Temporarily relieves coughs due to minor throat & bronchial irritation occurring with a cold or inhaled irritants. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) & thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus & drain bronchial tubes.

Natural Cough & Bronchial Syrup, Daytime, Homeopathic, Boericke & Tafel, 4 fl. oz. Temporarily relieves coughs due to minor throat & bronchial irritation occurring with a cold or inhaled irritants.

Natural Cough & Bronchial Syrup, Nighttime, Homeopathic, Boericke & Tafel, 4 fl. oz. Don't let a cough keep you awake! B&T Nighttime Cough & Bronchial Syrup combines an all-natural, non-narcotic sleep aid with America's favorite homeopathic cough medicine.

Natural Mood Stabilizer, 5-HTP Optimum Mood Support, 50 mg, 60 Caps 5-HTP Optimum Mood Support Natural Mood Stabilizer is used to increase serotonin that in turn reduces symptoms such as mood disorders, depression, weight problems and migraine headaches.

Natural Progesterone Cream Liposomal Lotion, 3 oz. Natural Progesterone Cream is effective for women experiencing the symptoms of mid-life, before, during and after menopause.

Natural Progesterone Cream: A Safe Alternative To Conventional Hormone Replacement Therapy, By C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. In this Keat's Good Health Guide, Dr. Norman Shealy answers all your questions about natural progesterone cream, a viable and safe alternative to synthetic hormone replacement therapy.

Neck & Shoulder Support Pillow, Dual Firm Soft Support, Core Products, 23 inch by 16 inch This neck and shoulder support pillow has dual-density that offers extra-firm support for the neck and shoulders, while the soft cushion area supports the head.

NerveEase, Balanceuticals, TCM Stress Formula, 100% Natural, 60 Caps Chinese medicine uses this time-honored formula to strengthen and pacify the nervous system, inhibit spontaneous activities of the brain, enhance memory, eliminate stress, nurture and maintain healthy functions of the heart, supplement the blood and nourish the Yin.

Nerve & Tension Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. To soothe the nervous system, which may help reduce stress and benefit Hyperactivity/Hyperkinetic, Mental Fatigue, Migraine Headache, Muscular Problems (Aches, Pain & Spasms) Nervous Disorders, Neuralgia, Palsy, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, Spasms, Stress, and Tension among other things.

Neti Pot, Nasal Rinse Cup, Porcelain, Banyan Botanicals This Neti Pot is a hygienic, non-porous, porcelain cup used for nasal and sinus rinse. Considered useful for individuals prone to nasal congestion.

New Energy Liver Rejuvenator, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 120 Tabs New Energy Liver Rejuvenator is a special blend of Chinese and American herbs which effectively stimulate the production of new liver cells.

Oil of Oregano Essential Oil With Extra Virgin Olive Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Natural, 1 fl. oz. NOW Foods Oil of Oregano with Extra Virgin Olive Oil combines 100 percent pure Oregano Oil with Extra Virgin Olive oil to create a pre-diluted blend that is stronger than other leading brands.

Oil of Oregano Essential Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 1 fl. oz. This Oregano Essential Oil is derived from origanum vulgare, which is grown in the Mediterranean. Oregano Essential Oil contains a minimum of 55% carvacrol, one of the active components naturally occurring in Oregano.

Ola-Loa Children's Multi-Vitamin Drink Mix, Cran-Raspberry, 30 Packets Better your kids health by introducing them to this Child Multi-Vitamin based upon the most up-to-date studies on nutrition and child development and is 100% all-natural.

Oregano Essential Oil (Origanum Vulgare) With 50% Olive Oil, Organic, 2 fl. oz. Oregano essential Oil is used internally for joint pain, aching muscles, chronic cough, infections, asthma and bronchial congestion.

Oregano Oil (Wild) Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Oregano Oil Tincture is used internally for joint pain, aching muscles, chronic cough, infections, asthma and bronchial congestion. Topically as an anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-viral and antibacterial.

Oregano Oil, NOW Foods, Enteric Coated, 181 mg, 90 Softgels Oregano Oil is known as a cure for, and it's ability to stop a cold sore/fever blister dead in it's tracts.

Oregon Breeze Essential Oil, 2 fl. oz. Oregon Breeze Oil helps relieve headache and sinus pain and reduces allergy symptoms.

Organic Rooibos Tea, Caffeine Free Herb Tea, 25 Tea Bags Rooibos is a red tea indigenous to South Africa, Wisdom Herbs Organic Rooibos Tea is caffeine free and tastes great.

Orris Root (Iris Germanica) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Orris Root Powder is excellent to use when brushing your teeth as it strengthen your gums and freshen your breath and it can also be used as snuff to bring on sneezing when having headache congestion.

PainEase (Analgesic Formula), 100% Natural, 350 mg, 60 Caps Made of corydalis tuber and angelica root, this well-known formula is used in Chinese medicine for its tranquilizing, analgesic, antibacterial, and anti-hypoxia properties to regulate the Qi, promote normal blood circulation, protect mucous membrane of the stomach and to stop pain.

Pain Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Use the Pain Formula to alleviate pain naturally.

Pain Free 1-2-3, A Proven Program For Eliminating Chronic Pain Now, By Jacob Teiltelbaum, M.D., Paperback Conquer pain and Take your life back NOW, DR Jacob Teiltelbaum gives several Chronic Pain Coping Technique's in his proven step-by-step program, Pain Free 1-2-3. His first hand knowledge and 30 years' experience as a pain specialist, lecturer, and researcher give him rare insight in the challenge posed by persistent, nagging chronic pain.

Pashanbheda (Coleus Aromaticus), 450 mg, 120 VCaps Powdered leaves are used in local application for headaches, and also used for coughs and fevers.

Pastilles, Olbas, 100% Natural, Swiss Made, 27 Herbal Cough Crops Olbas Herbal Cough Drops, pastilles, temporarily controls cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations associated with the common cold or inhaled irritants.

Peppermint Leaf (Mentha X Piperita) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Peppermint leaf calms the muscles of the stomach and improves the flow of bile, which the body uses to digest fats. As a result, food passes through the stomach more quickly.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha X Piperita), NOW Foods, 100% Pure Essential Oil, 1 fl. oz. Peppermint oil stimulates and counters insomnia, shock, mental fogginess, and lack of focus. Stimulating the mind and calming the nerves makes peppermint oil ideal as a physical tonic and emotional soother.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha X Piperita), NOW Foods, 100% Pure Essential Oil, 4 fl. oz. Peppermint oil stimulates and counters insomnia, shock, mental fogginess, and lack of focus. Stimulating the mind and calming the nerves makes peppermint oil ideal as a physical tonic and emotional soother.

Platinum Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Platinum is a pure liquid Platinum Supplement. Platinum is used in the treatment of cancer and as a base in some of the chemotherapeutic treatments. Platinum may be effective in killing disease-causing bacteria, fungus, viruses, and help boost the immune system.

Potassium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 340 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Potassium is a pure liquid Potassium supplement. Potassium aids rheumatic or arthritic conditions and is vital for the elimination of wastes.

Pressure Point Therapy Pack, Core Products, 6 inch by 20 inch Getting relief from headaches, low-back pain and muscle soreness is easy with the Pressure Point Therapy Pack. This pack uses a unique combination of pressure point therapy and cold therapy to help relieve your headaches and pain.

ProgestaCare, Life-Flo, Natural Progesterone Cream for Women, 4 oz. ProgestaCare Natural Progesterone Cream helps women reduce the severity of PMS symptoms lessen the effects of menopause and counter-balance the effects of estrogen dominance, Infertility, Migraines, Fibrocystic Breast, Skin Care, and Acne.

Red Tea With Black Cumin Seed, Organic, African Red Tea, 20 Tea Bags Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin seed) - analysis has revealed that it contains phosphates, iron, carotene and natural antibiotics. Helpful for headaches, toothache, digestive and menstrual disorders, nasal congestion, rheumatism and bronchial asthma.

Ring Ease, Cylinder Works, 60 Caps Ring Ease is a special herbal formulation to aid those who suffer from ear or head noises (tinnitus) where no external sound is present.

Rooibos Red Tea With Black Cumin Seed, Organic, African Red Tea Imports, 3.2 oz. This Rooibos Red Tea with Black Cumin Seed is a tea drinker's must.

Rose Petal Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Rose Petals are an astringent and stomachic.

Rosemary Leaf (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Rosemary has been traditionally used for tension headaches, stimulating circulation, strengthening the nervous system. Good tonic for the heart and for high blood pressure.

Sinus Clikpak Tube, Nelson's Homeopathic, 84 Pellets All natural, safe and highly effective homeopathic medicine for relief of nasal congestion, sinus pressure and sinus headache associated with sinusitis or colds.

Sinus Pillow, Velvet (Color may Vary), DreamTime Place this Sinus Pillow over your Eyes and Sinuses and breathe deeply. The refreshing aromatic fill of fresh Peppermint, Spearmint and Eucalyptus encourage the opening of the sinus passages and unencumbered breathing. Soothing warm or cool therapy helps ease away the unwelcome aches and pains of headaches and sinus congestion.

Sinus Relief & Fast Decongestant Nasal Spray, Sinol, 1 oz. Sinol's Sinus Relief & Fast Decongestant Nasal Spray relieves allergies, and even headaches fast.

Soothe A Ciser Pillow, Black Vinyl Soothe A Ciser Pillow, Blue The Core Soothe-A-Ciser Neck Pillow was designed by a chiropractor to restore the normal curve of the neck, which can be affected by everyday activities - such as typing on a keyboard, reading, not sitting up straight and sleeping with the neck in odd positions.

St. John's Wort Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags St. John's Wort Herb Tea is made of wild St. John's Wort and Siberian Ginseng. These Herbs tonify the nervous system, ease anxiety and depression, and support the immune system.

Stress Headache Wellness Oil, 2 fl. oz. If your headaches come from the stress of your day, this is the oil for you. Each oil in this blend was carefully chosen to work with headaches specifically created from stress.

Sulfur Homeopathic Clikpak, 30C, 84 Pellets Homeopathic Nelson's Sulfur in the new clikpak is easy to carry and dispense for skin disease, eczema and acne and therefore much better suited to a busy lifestyle.

Sulfur Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 500 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz. WaterOz Ionic Sulfur is a pure liquid Sulfur supplement. increases blood circulation, reduces back pain, relieves migraine headaches, promotes muscle healing, scavenges free radicals, beautifies the skin, relieves allergies to food, controls acidity in stomach ulcers, is important for carbohydrate metabolism and speeds wound healing.

Tension & Stress Homeopathic Clikpak, 100% Natural, 84 Pellets Homeopathic Nelson's Tension & Stress in the new clikpak is easy to carry and dispense for minor symptoms of tension or stress and therefore much better suited to a busy lifestyle.

The Cure For All Diseases, By Dr. Hulda Regeher Clark No diabetes, no high blood pressure, no cancer, no HIV/AIDS, no migraines, no lupus and so on! Not a single disease is left unconquerable with this new understanding!

The Green Pharmacy: The Ultimate Compendium of Natural Remedies From The World's Foremost Authority On Healing Herbs, By James Duke, Ph. D. The world's foremost authority on medicinal plants and herbs shares his knowledge of thousands of safe, natural remedies that lie untapped in jungles, forests and herbal gardens throughout the world as hidden reserves of healing power.

The Miracle of Fasting, By Paul C. Bragg, N.D., Ph.D. & Patricia Bragg, N.D., Ph.D. Fasting is the best detoxifying method. It's also the most effective and safest way to increase elimination of waste buildups and enhance the body's miraculous self-healing and self-repairing process that keeps you healthy and youthful.

The Miracle of MSM: The Natural Solution for Pain, By Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., & Martin Zucker Learn how to stop the pain of numerous ailments with MSM. How much, when, with what food and in what form to relieve pain in its many forms. Helpful against pain and allergies, this supplement is safe, natural and side-effect-free.

The Neti Pot For Better Health: How To Use A Neti Pot, By Warren Jefferson, Paperback The Neti Pot For Better Health covers not only how to use a neti pot, but much other useful information. Air pollution is a growing problem worldwide, and allergies and sinusitis are at an all time high.

TheraClear Anti-Parasite Formula, 120 Caps A regular natural detoxification program including TheraClear Anti Parasite Formula and a colon cleanser to promote proper elimination has been recommended by various naturopath's.

Tiger Balm Ointment, Extra Strength, Red Sports Rub, 0.63 oz. Tiger Balm Red has successfully been used to relieve sore and achy muscles, ease back pain, soothe headaches and clear sinuses. Tiger Balm Red helps increase blood circulation as well.

Tiger Balm Patch, 5 Pads, 4 inch by 2.74 inch The Tiger Balm Patch uses a new delivery technology to deliver it's well known pain-relieving formula to where it hurts.

Tiger Balm Ultra Strength, Non-Staining Sports Rub, Natural Pain Relief, 1.7 oz. The Tiger Balm Ultra sports rub for sore muscles and overexertion.

Tongkat Ali: The Tree That Cures A Hundred Diseases, By W.C. Goreja This potent aphrodisiac is derived from the roots of the E. longifolia tree, which grows deep within the jungles and rain forests of Borneo and other areas of Indonesia.

Ultra Ginkgo Plus Rhodiola & Eleuthero, Endurance Formula, 10 ml, 30 Vials Ultra Ginkgo Plus Rhodiola & Eleuthero Endurance Formula combines Tibetan Rhodiola and Eleuthero.

Unker's Natu-Rub, All Natural Liquid Medicated Salve, 1 fl. oz (Up To 200 Applications) This all natural liquid version of Unker's medicated salve absorbs into the skin quickly.

Valerian Root (Valeriana Officinalis), Alcohol Free With Glycerin Tincture, 100% Organic, 1 fl. oz. Most known for its sedative effect on the central nervous system. It is used for anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia, and general stress symptoms.

Valerian Root Glycerite Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. After numerous scientific studies, Germany's Commission E approved Valerian Root as a sleep aid.

Vertigo Support Wellness Oil, Nature's Inventory, 2 fl. oz. The essential oils in this blend can help to dramatically reduce the effects of Vertigo just by smelling these oils. Apply this oil to any area of your skin where you can smell it, sit down and relax and allow the oils to work with your body's system.

Vitamin B-100 Complex, With Coenzyme B-2, Nature's Way, 631 mg, 100 Caps A complete Vitamin B complex of 8 essential vitamins. B Vitamins are precursors of coenzymes involved in the conversion of cellular energy, manufacture of hormones and proteins, and repair and maintenance of nerve structures.

Yeast Connection & Women's Health, By William Crook, M.D. & Hyla Cass, M.D. Covering vaginitis, migraines, multiple sclerosis, depression, and more, this book is a completely revised and updated version of Dr. Crook's classic The Yeast Connection And The Woman.

Vertigo Support Wellness Oil, Nature's Inventory, 2 fl. oz. The essential oils in this blend can help to dramatically reduce the effects of Vertigo just by smelling these oils. Apply this oil to any area of your skin where you can smell it, sit down and relax and allow the oils to work with your body's system.

Violet Leaf (Blue - viola Odorata L.) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk Blue violet also has a long history as a cough remedy and as a blood cleansing herbal remedy. Blue violet has also earned a reputation in the holistic approach as an anti cancer herb.

Violet Leaf Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Violet leaf can be used for coughs, sore throats, asthma, tumors, acne, swollen glands and headaches.

Warm Embrace Body Wrap, DreamTime, Lavender Warm Embrace Body Wrap, DreamTime, Sage Green Dream Time's Warm Embrace wraps your body and mind in soothing comfort, transforming everyday stress into a paradise of pure well-being and relaxation. Its healing warm or cool touch comforts body and soul, enhanced by the curative benefits of aromatherapy. Dream Time's exclusive fragrant fill of cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus and rice soothes the senses, while the Body Wrap's generous size and shape blankets any area in need of nurturing.

Water Support Pillow, AquaCore, Therapeutic Combines a soft, down-like feel with therapeutic water and foam to give you the perfect tool for continuing good health and sleeping comfort. Removable water chamber and cervical insert.

Water, The Ultimate Cure, Discover Why Water Is The Most Important Ingredients In Your Diet & Find Out Which Water Is Right For you, By Steve Meyerowitz (Sproutman) Discover why one's drinking habits may be the cause and cure of headaches, lower back pain, stress and depressions, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and excessive weight.

White Flower Balm, 0.67 fl. oz. Use White Flower Balm for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple headache, arthritis, sprains, bruises, and strains.

White Willow Bark, 100% Natural, 400 mg, 100 Caps White Willow bark (Salix alba) was the basis for the synthesis of aspirin. It contains salicin and related compounds. It has been used for more than 2,000 years to relieve aches and pains of all sorts.

White Willow Bark Extract, Standardized, 450 mg, 60 Caps Nature's Way Standardized White Willow Bark is a maximum potency (15%) extract from the inner bark of the tree.

White Willow Bark Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. Aspirin is a synthetic derivative of white willow bark. White Willow Bark is an analgesic, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diaphoretic, and fever reducer.

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HEADACHE AS A WARNING SIGN: These can be signs of more serious disorders. See a health care professional on an urgent basis if any of the following occur:

1. Severe, sudden headaches that seem to come on like "a bolt out of the blue" or like a "thunderclap."
2. Headaches that are accompanied by a loss of consciousness, alertness or sensation, confusion, or other neurological and/or personality changes. This can include slurred speech, distorted vision, or numbness or tingling in part of the body.
3. Headaches that recur in one particular area such as an eye, temple etc.
4. Headaches that recur and are of high intensity or frequency.
5. Headaches that are accompanied by neck stiffness and fever.
6. Headaches that are associated with head injury. Even a minor fall or bump should be checked out.
7. There is a change in the nature or frequency of headaches.
8. The worst headache in one's life.
9. Temporary change in vision or visual acuity may simply be a sign of migraine headache but deserves special attention if new.
10. Headaches that accompany blurred vision, sensitivity to light, pressure behind the eyes that is relieved by vomiting, pressure in the facial sinus area, throbbing of the head and temples, a pounding heartbeat, visual changes, and feeling as though your head will explode.
11. Chronic headache pain that worsens after coughing, exertion (including sexual exertion), bending, straining, or sudden movement is also reason to seek professional attention.

If a child under 12 experiences severe headache pain, especially when accompanied by nausea and visual disturbances, contact a health care provider promptly.

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The vast majority of headaches are not medically serious. Most can be controlled by the use of simple medications - and in the case of tension headaches, by altering habits or lifestyles. If you suffer from more than the occasional tension headache, keep a headache log or journal to help your health care provider to diagnose your condition. Keep the log for at least two months, noting the time of each headache and describing the pain (throbbing or dull), its severity, location, and duration. If you have any questions or concerns or need to make an appointment please call your health care provider.

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MAGNUM, Inc
The National Migraine Association
Washington, DC Office
100 North Union Street, Suite B
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Telephone: (703) 349-1029
Fax: 1-800-884-1300
Website: www.migraines.org

American Council for Headache Education
19 Mantua Road
Mt. Royal, NJ 08061
"Headache" newsletter
www.achenet.org
Telephone: (856) 423-0258
Toll Free: 1-800-255-2243
Fax: 856-423-0082

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