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Donnerstag, 19. November 2009

Find an Effective Alternative Treatment for Migraine Headaches

By Dan Donaldson

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.

One of the best ways to prevent migraine headaches is by massage, especially on the upper back, shoulders and neck. Go to a massage therapist and have them work on you three times a week, in the beginning, until they have your muscles totally relaxed in that area. Once that happens, you may be able to get by with going once a week.

Have you ever considered learning relaxation techniques to combat your migraine headaches? Studies show that relieving the tension from the neck and shoulder muscles can greatly diminish migraines.

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.

Bryonia is the treatment for a headache that presents a sharp, steady pain in the forehead area that may radiate towards the back of the head. This headache will lesson considerably with firm pressure, but light and motion will make it much worse. This works well for patients who are also experiencing nausea or vomiting.

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.

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