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