| The cause of
most headaches is extra-cranial or outside the skull.
Several clinical studies have estimated that
approximately 70% of patient with chronic, daily headaches suffer from
drug induced headaches.
Chiropractic care helps many
sufferers of migraine headaches because muscle tension is the cause.
Vertebral subluxations of the upper cervical (neck) region cause nerve
interference to the head and neck.
Many migraines are linked with food
allergies such as chocolate, cheese, alcohol, and MSG because they contain
or trigger the release of histamines and/or other compounds that trigger
migraines.
Migraines may be caused by a serotonin
deficiency state, causing a low pain threshold in those with chronic
headaches. 5-HTP (5 hydroxy tryptophan) is at least as effective as other
pharmacological agents and is safer and better tolerated.
Biofeedback and relaxation training have
been judged as effective as the drug approach, but without the side
effects.
Other remedies:
- Feverfew (an herb)
- Magnesium
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