Headaches
There are different kinds of headaches caused by many different reasons, but the main ones are tension, migraine, and cluster.

Tension - tension headaches generally are all over, and may feel like there is a band around the head.

Migraine - throbbing, often one-sided, although in a minority of cases they are on both sides. These headaches are often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, but again in a minority of cases are not.

Cluster - occur typically around or behind one eye.

NATURAL HELP FOR HEADACHES:

Especially for those suffering cluster headaches, if you smoke, stop or cut down drastically on smoking. Men who have cluster headaches are typically smokers.

Breathe deeply, from the stomach.

Self-massage - massage with your thumbs or knuckles under the boney ridges at the back of the neck.

Accupressure - massage the web between the forefinger and the thumb.

Wear an eyemask to rest, and dark glasses outside, especially when the sun is bright.

Watch eating habits: don't skip meals or delay them greatly. Small snacks instead of or in addition to meals help many people.

Try hot or cold relief. Experiment with hot and cold compresses or packs. Cold may be better for migraines and cluster headaches; hot for tension headaches.

White willow bark is very helpful for many headaches, but always take something as soon as possible after the headache starts. The longer it goes on, the less something may help.

Feverfew is said to relieve migraine pain. (Do not use feverfew if pregnant.) Other herbs which may help migraine are cayenne, chamomile, ginger, peppermint, willow bark and valerian (do not use valerian when using anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medication as it may increase the effects; also with any other sedative herb, with anti-allergy drugs such as Benadryl or Vistaril because the drowsiness that sometimes accompanies antihistamine use may be compounded).

MEDICAL ALERT: When Headaches Can Mean Real Trouble; red flags:

* You are over 40 and never had recurring headaches before.

* The headaches have changed locations.

* The headaches are getting stronger.

* The headaches are coming more frequently.

* The headaches do not fit a recognizable pattern; that is, there seems to be nothing in particular that triggers them.

* Headaches have begun to disrupt your life; you've missed work on several occasions.

* The headaches are accompanied by neurological symptoms, such as numbness, diziness, blurred vision, or memory loss.

* The headaches coincide with other medical problems or pain.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE THESE SYMPTOMS ESPECIALLY, SEE YOUR DOCTOR.

NOTE: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR; AND ALWAYS READ LABELS AND DIRECTIONS FULLY AND CAREFULLY.


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From our Chief Executive Officer, Edward Maltass

When herbal doesn't cut it:
We should always try using every means of natural remedies available to cure our ailments. As mentioned earlier, watching what you eat, how you exercises and trying different massage, yoga, and breathing techniques can alleviate or eliminate many a headaches.

What if nothing works? As a migraine sufferer who has major migraines, all the techniques including acupuncture had been tried. Not until a few years ago did I try a medication (a tic tac sized white little pill), called Imitrex. The medication is almost $10. U.S. dollars per pill, and the side effects can be dangerous, BUT, if you have no other alternative, it is truly a MIRACLE medication. In 30 minutes any of my worse migraines ever have gone away.

My daughter of 12 years old also suffers from this debilitating problem, and she now takes Imitrex, and her pain is gone. The medication, is not a pain killer, rather a new form of medicine that fixes the problem. It will not make you tired, or sleepy. As of recent, the MAYO Clinic in the U.S.A. discovered that most headaches occur when small veins expand in the brain and cause pressure on the nerves that surround each vein. Imitrex, reduces the swelling of the veins in your brain by about 5% per dose, thus taking the pressure of the nerve endings and all within 30 minutes time. http://www.mayoclinic.com

Consult with your doctor, and let us know if you have similar results. Remember, always try the natural way first!