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Relieving Tension Headaches

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

What causes tension headaches is not known, however the common assumption is that they are caused by muscle tension in the head and neck. Although muscle tension may be a related cause, there are many forms of tension headaches and recent thinking is that there is more than one cause for this type of headache.

One theory is a malfunctioning pain filter that is found in the brain stem may cause the pain. The thought is that the brain misinterprets information, from muscles, and interprets... (Read All)

Living With And Treating Migraine Headaches

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Stress leads the list of all psychological triggers for migraine headaches and may be the most common migraine trigger of all. Understanding stress and how it effects your life could help you cope better with migraines.

Think of specific things you can add to or take away from your daily routine to reduce stress and help avoid migraine headache pain. Keep a note of the results and discuss them with your doctor.

Get enough rest. One of the best ways to do this is set regular bedti... (Read All)

Herbs for Headaches and Migraines

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Herbalists tend to regard the headache as a symptom of some underlying disorder rather than an illness in its own right. Those that seem centered behind the eyes suggest a digestive disturbance while headaches that seem to start at the back of the neck and creep forward are generally tension headaches. Pain and sensitivity around the eyes or above the nose can be due to a sinus problem. Muscle strain in the shoulders and neck can also contribute to head pain. Sitting or working awkwardly hunched... (Read All)

Exploring The Many Cures For Headaches

Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Many people get headaches as a response to physical strain, cramped muscles, and pinches nerves. These muscular headaches can be brutal, and are usually reoccurring to a very persistent degree. Usually, there is some level of tightness in or soreness in the area the muscle strain is occurring, like your neck or back area.

Because your nerves in that region are all connected and ultimately lead to your head, strain in your neck, shoulders, or back can produce headaches. Usually these kind... (Read All)

Have A Headache? See Your Dentist

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Headaches Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic headaches or Migraines? Usually these people have seen a variety of different doctors, with little if any relief. Their symptoms are being treated, but the cause of the problem still persists. Ever thought about seeing your dentist for a migraine? Well that is just one of the conditions that Neuromuscular dentistry is being used to treat. Neuromuscular dentistry is one of the new technologies available in dentistry today. It is diff... (Read All)

Sinus Irrigation and a Suggested System

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Sinus irrigation is the main component in my personal arsenal to battle sinusitis and sinus infections. While struggling with numerous sinus infections a number of years ago, I ran across a book by Dr. Murray Grossan entitled âThe Sinus Cure- 7 Simple Stepsâ. This book explained the pulsating nasal irrigation system that I now use every day and have for a number of years. The book is a great resource for people suffering from sinusitis.

When I first started following Dr. Grossanâs a... (Read All)

What You Didn't Know About Vicodin Addiction

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Needless to say that Vicodin addiction is a crisis growing up in the United States. While you may see that illegal drugs like marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine may be the talk in the headlines, you miss the fact that Vicodin addiction is a real problem as concerning as the illegal drugs are. That said, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration believes that Vicodin could be the most abused drug in the whole country. Letâs see this shocking statistics to illustrate what Iâm say... (Read All)

Six Methods For Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Stop smoking. Not only will this help keep your blood pressure in line, you'll also diminish your risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Smoking is main risk factor for atherosclerosis. Smoking injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. So even though it does not cause high blood pressure, smoking is bad for anyone, especially those with high blood pressure. If you smoke, quit. If you don't smoke, don't start. Once you quit, your risk of having a hear... (Read All)

Recurring Sinus Infection- An Explanation?

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

As part of our efforts to chronicle the experiences of sinusitis sufferers, a gentleman named Carlton contributed a âSinusitis Treatment Successâ story.

He pointed out a study conducted by the Mayo clinic and the University of Buffalo addressing the issue of recurring sinus infection. It states that "chronic sinusitis is an immune disorder caused by fungus."
I asked Carlton in a follow-up email if he had tested positive for fungi in previous
allergy tests, and here is his resp... (Read All)

headache

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Keep a headache diary to help identify the source or trigger of your symptoms. Then modify your environment or habits to avoid future headaches. When a headache occurs, write down the date and time the headache began, what you ate for the past 24 hours, how long you slept the night before, what you were doing and thinking about just before ... (Read All)

Preventing Sinus Headaches

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Find out if you have any allergies. Allergies can cause headaches. Some of
us are allergic to specific substances and these substances can trigger off a
headache. It may be certain odors or it might be a certain flavors. Each time
you get a headache just try and find out what triggered it.

A gentle shake of your head can tell you if you do have a sinus infection. If
you move your head even slightly, the pain will increase and this is a good
method of deciding whether the he... (Read All)

What Are Painless Migraine Episodes?

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

What Are Painless Migraine Episodes? Most people think of a migraine as excruciating pain, but a migraine episode is far more than pain. Migraines typically have four stages: pre-headache, aura, headache, and post-headache. Millions of people globally suffer from these full-blown, 4-stage migraines - but a minority experience painless episodes. So what are painless migraine episodes? Technically, there is no such thing as a painless migraine. That is, if you go by the International Headache Soci... (Read All)

Understanding The Migraine Headache

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Statistics from The National Headache Foundation have proven that as many as 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Those with this headache problem usually had started with the headaches anywhere from the age of 10 right up to 46. Migraines may also run in families. More women than men will suffer from migraines, with approximately 25% suffering 4 or more attacks a month, approximately 35% will have 1-4 attacks, and approximately 40% will suffer 1, or less than 1 per month. These ... (Read All)

The Symptoms Of A Migraine Headache

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Your doctor will be able to diagnose a migraine headache based on common migraine headache symptoms, or the history of migraine in your family. A detailed history will be taken in order to rule out other headaches such as tension headache, sinus inflammation, or possibly a more serious underlying problem. The headache itself will start off as a dull ache that soon develops into a throbbing, pounding, or pulsating headache. The pain is usually located on one side of the head, but may affect the f... (Read All)

Botox as a Migraine Preventative

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Using Botox to ease the effects of migraine is gaining acceptance.

A number of studies have been carried out to asses the effectiveness of Botox in reducing the symptoms of migraine and the results look very encouraging.

One such study was carried out Dr. Eross of The Headache Institute. His study of 74 patients demonstrated that 62% of these patients experienced over a 50% improvement in migraine symptoms. On average, patients experienced a 35% decrease in the number of headache d... (Read All)

The Use of Botox for Headache Relief

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Botox is very popular for removing wrinkles and to prevent aging, it is also beneficial for headache pain. Clinical trials and research has found that Botox for headache relief is a great option for those who continually suffer from them. The Botulinum toxin in Botox is a Neurotix that produces Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria is found in poorly sterilized canned foods and can result in the food poisoning called Botulism. These toxins are used to temporarily paralyze the nerves by blocking t... (Read All)

Migraine Headache Remedies - What Are Your Choices?

Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Nowadays there is a huge amount of migraine headache treatment available to help you deal with the pain. Of course itâs a good thing in a certain way to know that there are a lot of options to help you with your situation. On the other hand it can get very frustrating and extremely confusing. With so many choices itâs difficult to know which ones are working and which ones are not even worth trying. There are various factors you should be aware of before deciding which migraine treatment you... (Read All)

Cluster Headache Treatment â Important Things you should know

Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Before using any of the cluster headache treatment available to you thereâs a couple of thing you should be aware of. But first I think it would be a good idea to better inform you about what cluster headaches really are before going into the different cluster headache treatment. Donât you think? What are Cluster Headaches? Cluster headaches also known as âSuicide headacheâ are considered some of the most extreme and painful headaches you can get. They usually occur in group or clusters ... (Read All)

Lasik Flap Dilemmas

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

There comes a time in every laser eye surgical procedure when leaving the battlefield is the best of two (or more) evils. When is it best to reposition the flap, abandon the procedure and possibly attempt the LASIK procedure at a later timeâ¦?
Obtaining adequate suction to certain globes is occasionally an elusive ta... (Read All)

What are the Possible Causes of Headache?

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Tired of this pain in your head? Read the following article to discover what causes headache. Everyone at on point or another has suffered from a headache, after it is probably one of the most common illnesses. But what exactly are the causes of headache? There are multiple causes responsible for this condition. For example a simple irritation to the neck can be the start point of a headache or the simple sensation of pain transmitting through your body can release one. Stress There a many vario... (Read All)

Causes And Remedy Of Frequent Headaches

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Headaches are one of the most common reasons people seek medical help. Headaches are a common cause of suffering, but all headaches are not created equal. For example, a migraine is a splitting headache that just seems to set in apparently caused by no reason at all. If you have a stable pattern of recurring headaches accompanied by nausea at least some of the time, you probably have migraine. The symptoms accompany the headache including nausea, vomiting, or the feeling that light bothers the e... (Read All)

Feeling Tense! Discover the Truth About a Neck Spasm Headache

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

There is a wide variety of headaches all with different severity levels. But did you know that the most common type of headache is the tension headache? Tension headaches known also as muscle contraction headache are caused by spasms and tensions of the muscle located in your neck and shoulders. So I guess itâs fair to say that âNeck Spasms headacheâ is a fairly accurate description of the condition. Although tension headache or neck spasm headache are amongst the most common type of heada... (Read All)