Migraine Relief Using Natural Techniques
If you or someone you know experiences migraines, you are very aware of how truly devastating these can be. Loss of work, family time and sometimes days on end of severe pain really decrease your quality of life.
What are the symptoms of a migraine?
These can be different from one person to another, and even change from one time to another for the same person. Commonly, a migraine is marked by severe, throbbing head pain, noticeably worse on one side or the other. There may be sensitivity to noise and light. There may also be nausea and vomiting.
Some people who get migraines report a pre-headache warning sign called an 'aura'. This can include strange smells, arm or leg numbness or flashing lights or blind spots in their vision.
Since there is no laboratory test to reliably identify a migraine, the diagnosis is usually done by a thorough description of the symptoms.
Causes of Migraines
There is no clearly identified cause of migraines, however stress, lack of sleep, or eating certain foods can trigger them.
Even though some new prescription drugs are available to help reduce them, no drug has yet been found that can eliminate them. It is usually much more effective to look for and correct whatever underlying imbalances are in the system in order to alleviate the problem.
Alternative Treatment Options
For people wanting to take a natural approach to migraine relief, there are several good options worth exploring. Here are some of the best alternative choices to consider:
- Acupuncture - often, acupuncture is helpful in reducing or eliminating migraines. The key is to know exactly where the headache shows up, along with how frequently, and how long they last.
- Metabolic Typing - since food-related issues are commonly part of the migraine pattern, it can be very helpful to know which foods are pushing you further out of balance. Metabolic typing is an excellent way to determine this.
- Neurotransmitter Re-balancing - any time there is extended, intense pain, the chemicals in the brain that are there to reduce pain can be depleted. This can create a substantial imbalance in the chemicals that help your brain function effectively.
- Stress Reduction - this is especially useful for situations where the frequency, intensity or duration of the migraine is worse when there is more stress.
Because each person is unique, their patterns of migraine and response to treatment will be different. If you or someone you care about suffers from them, please contact our office to find out more about our comprehensive approach to getting migraine relief.
Phone: (775) 827-6901 or email by clicking here.
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