Thursday, April 22, 2010

MIGRAINES AND TENSION HEADACHES TREATMENT

Headaches affect all of us at some time. Migraines often confine sufferers to bed in a darkened room, and cause additional problems such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Tension headaches produce head pain only, but can last much longer. Like migraines, they are triggered by fatigue, stress and tensions. Both types of headache can respond readily to alternative treatments.

Migraines and tension headache prevention:

1. Avoid foods that are known migraine link.
2. Avoid long periods without food - hypoglycaemia can trigger migraine headaches.
3. Avoid too little or too much sleep.
4. Minimize stress for either type of headache.

HERBAL REMEDY

1. Feverfew is a renown migraine remedy, which helps constricted blood vessels in the brain to relax, and counteracts any inflammation.
2. Valerian preparations combat irritability and nervous tension and improves sleep.
3. A cold compress on the forehead using extracts of chamomile, lavender, thyme or basil can help soothe away most headaches.

No comments:

Post a Comment