Archive for March 23, 2009
ANTI-HEADACHE TECHNIQUE #12-A: USING COLD TO KILL A HEADACHE
In 1986, a study on ice pack therapy was made at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago. Ninety patients took part, all of whom suffered from acute headaches, including migraine. Half the group used their regular medication for two headaches, after which they used medication plus a cold pack for their next two headaches. The [...]
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MORE HEALING HERBS TO BOAT HEADACHE PAIN
Other herbs frequently prescribed to augment feverfew are camomile, a nervous system relaxant; ginseng, a nullifier of stress symptoms; hawthorn leaf, which may soothe cerebral arteries; rosemary and lemon balm, believed to prevent nausea; wild yam, said to help menstrual migraines; dandelion root, believed to minimize allergic reactions; and willow bark, a recognized painkiller containing [...]
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THE AGONY OF CLUSTER HEADACHES. WHO GETS CLUSTERS AND WHEN.
The pain is excruciating, boring into the eye and reaching such intensity that the victim becomes nauseated and vomits. On the affected side, the eye becomes red and swollen. The eyelid droops and the pupil contracts. The face becomes flushed and sweat may appear on the fore-head. Vision may blur on the affected side. Frequently, [...]
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MIGRAINE AND CLUSTER HEADACHES
There are two distinct types of migraine headaches. Classic Migraine Headache in which the headache is preceded by a spectacular “aura,” consisting of visual disturbances and distortions of senses and perceptions. Usually, these symptoms last from 10-30 minutes, sometimes up to one hour, before they fade sway and the headache begins. Only 20 percent of [...]
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HEADACHE CLINICS BEAT CHRONIC HEADACHES WITH DRUGLESS MEDICINE
Almost unknown to both doctors and the general public it the existance of some 25 medical clinks that specialize in headaches. In addition, several hundred medically operated pain clinics also treat headache pain. Many are associated with university medical centers and are manned by licensed health professionals from a variety of disciplines. These headache specialists [...]
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