Headaches/Migraines

HEADACHES/MIGRAINE

A headache is a symptom, not a disorder, and can accompany any imbalance in the body systems. Headaches and migraines are often associated with stress, anxiety, and poor nutrition. The following are contributing factors:

• Absence of nutritious food.
• Allergy causing foods, such as wheat, corn, and dairy products.
• Bright or flickering lights.
• Cigarette smoking.
• Constipation.
• Edema.
• Excessive intake of drugs (prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) and other medications).
• Food additives, colorants, flavorants, and preservatives.
• Foods: cheese, chocolate, alcohol, tea, coffee, wheat products, etc.
• Head, neck, and other injuries.
• Hormonal imbalances, especially those associated with menstruation.
• Hypertension.
• Loud sounds and noises.
• Rooms deprived of fresh air (stuffy, smoky rooms).
• Stress and anxiety.

To avoid migraines:

• Attempt to avoid negative stress factors.
• Avoid constipation.
• Correct bad nutritional habits: avoid allergenic and carcinogenic foods.
• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid combining carbohydrates with protein.
• Identify situations that trigger attacks and eliminate or improve these.
• Increase quality fluid (water and herbal teas) intake, and avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, etc.
• Learn relaxation techniques.
• Minimize the body’s exposure to toxins.

Suggested essential oils: Chamomile (Roman), eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, lemongrass, clary sage, marjoram, melissa, patchouli, palmarosa, vetiver, clove.