Natural Alternative Treatment for Migraine Headaches

By Dan Avella

Did you know that 28 million people in the United States suffer from migraine headaches and that three-fourths of those are women? Migraines are often accompanied by other symptoms, too. Can you imagine the enormous amount of money that is lost over a year's time because people suffering from a migraine can't go to work, or can't concentrate if they do go? There are alternate treatments available that doctors don't normally recommend. Have you considered trying an alternative treatment for migraine headaches? Here are some to choose from.

Massage therapy has been proven to be a technique that works effectively against migraine headaches. It works on the theory that the tension in the upper back, shoulders and neck is what causes the migraine to start. Once the therapist is able to work the tension from those muscles and keep them loose, the migraines should go away.

Learn relaxation techniques and practice them faithfully. The key to stopping migraine headaches is to keep the muscles in the neck and shoulders from tensing up.

Eliminate as much stress as you possibly can from your life. Stress normally goes straight to the upper back, shoulder and neck area, once again causing the muscles to become tense and very tight. Massage, relaxation techniques and eliminating stress need to be worked on together.

Did you know that the alternative treatment that a chiropractor can give has proved to be just as effective as the medicine doctors use in treating migraine headaches? An amazing 90 percent of the people treated in this way have said that they had fewer headaches and 49 percent said their headaches were much less painful. It is even possible for the migraine headaches to disappear completely.

Homeopathy has been shown to have a positive effect on migraine headaches. The individually prescribed homeopathic remedies can reduce the duration, severity and frequency of migraines. Here is just one example of the homeopathic remedies that have been known to help.

Sanguinaria is for headaches that start in the neck and move up to the right side of the head. They, also, occur on a regular basis, such as every seven days. Most of the time, the person will experience nausea and vomiting. The headache worsens with odors, motion, sun exposure, light or noise. Children will not have a desire to eat anything in general, but will crave spicy or acidic foods.

Although you are doing everything you can to eliminate stress from your life, the fear of having another migraine headache, missing work and not being able to pay your bills actually causes more stress. Try a different alternative treatment for migraine headaches until you find one that will help you find relief. - 32503

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