| There are now many alternative and natural | | | | Alcohol |
| treatments to help people who suffer from | | | | Migraines |
| headaches and migraines. In this article, I write about | | | | Headaches are annoying enough, however migraines |
| these type of remedies and also recommend the | | | | can be severely painful. I have suffered with |
| types of food people should avoid if they are always | | | | migraines for a number of years and have now |
| suffering from headaches and migraines. | | | | studied the subject seeking a cure. I am determined |
| There are many causes of headaches including: | | | | to not have to live my life, having these migraines |
| Excessive amounts of alcohol | | | | regularly throughout the year, as the pain is |
| Over eating | | | | unbearable. Maybe I am a bit of a wimp, but they |
| An incorrect posture | | | | really do cause me a lot of grief. |
| Too much stress | | | | There are a number of reasons or causes for |
| Problems with teeth | | | | migraines. These include bright lights, certain foods or |
| Problems with a person eyes | | | | loud noises. I have to say that I think my own |
| It is important that we learn to deal with stress and | | | | migraines are caused by stress and anxiety. I have |
| to become more care-free. A lot of people react to | | | | always been a worrier and have suffered with a low |
| stressful situations by turning to alcohol. This can only | | | | self-esteem for most of my life. There are many |
| add to their problems and can lead to even more | | | | reasons for this lack of confidence, which I will not |
| headaches. | | | | bore you with at this stage. |
| If the person drinks to excess they may wake up | | | | I decided that I needed to deal with my stress as |
| with a hangover. If this happens to you I would | | | | well as learning about how to eradicate the migraines. |
| advise you to drink plenty of water as you are likely | | | | I am now able to relax and have accepted that no |
| to be dehydrated. Vitamin C is also useful to remove | | | | one person is perfect. I realise that I will make |
| the alcohol quicker from your body. | | | | mistakes and as long as I learn from them, then that |
| If you are unable to live a stress-free life, it may be | | | | is OK. Worrying does not help me in any case |
| worth looking at alternative treatments. These are | | | | therefore I have to stop doing it. |
| the types of natural therapy I would advise: | | | | I have also used alternative health therapies to help |
| Osteopathy | | | | me to reduce my stress including: |
| Acupuncture | | | | Herbal remedies |
| Homeopathy | | | | Meditation |
| Yoga | | | | Yoga |
| Tai Chi | | | | Tai Chi |
| The Alexander Technique | | | | I still have headaches as I have to admit that I do |
| There are also certain foods and drinks which are a | | | | like to have a few beers around once a week. I have |
| must to avoid for people who have regular | | | | not however had a migraine for around nine months |
| headaches. These include: | | | | now. I am a lot happier in life and have learnt how to |
| Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit | | | | manage my levels of stress. I regularly meditate and |
| Chocolate | | | | use other natural remedies as mentioned above. This |
| Cheese | | | | is what has helped me and I hope it helps you to. |