Healing Migraine Pains Naturally

     Many of us have suffered the odd headache or pain but some people are currently suffering more days than not. 16 percent of the population has had this type of headache at least once in their life. Most people suffer from their first headache before the age of twenty. More than half of migraine sufferers are female. Migraines are different from a typical headache. Symptoms include: 

• can be single or double sided
• visual disturbances such as auras, flickering or a sensitivity to light
• sensitivity to sound 
• nausea and vomiting
• may last for hours up to days in some cases

     Some patients report that their migraines come on from the following:

• change of weather
• exposure to certain food triggers (for example, food dye, msg, soya, citrus, caffeine, wine, dairy or wheat)
• pre or during menstrual cycles, migraines can be caused by a drop in estrogen 
• extreme exercise or overheating
• stress
• fatigue
• changes in altitude
• perfumes
• head and neck injuries
• alcohol consumption

     In the clinic migraine sufferers find that they have benefit from a multi-modal approach to treatment. Typical medical prescriptions include pain killers, Botox injections, surgery, serotonin modulators and pain blockers which as one can imagine, mask the problem. However, alternative health approaches are a little different. At Caruso Homeopathic Clinic we look at each individual case and treat them accordingly. First, any dietary errors are are corrected such as:

• removing a diet high in saturated fat and trading them for mono unsaturated fats such as olive oil or coconut oil
• trading low fibre refined carbohydrates for high fibre whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, bulgar and rye
• avoiding sugar and using natural sweeteners
• avoiding food additives and eating whole foods in their natural state
• swapping high fat meat such as beef and pork with low inflammatory types of proteins such as legumes, fish, chicken, turkey and wild game.

     Some common scenarios with migraines are sensitivities to food additives, wine and moulds. Also often there is a deficiency in proper liver function and digestion. Before taking any remedies check with your health professional or pharmacist, especially if you are taking prescription medication. Some helpful remedies that help with migraines for example are:

• feverfew has had several successful trials in its efficacy. Typical dose is 100mgs daily
• butterbur root extract is another herb that found to improve migraine pain. Typical dosage is 50mgs three times daily.
• belladonna is a homeopathic remedy that is helpful for severe migraines that are typically related to light and sound sensitivity, dilated pupils and red face.
• magnesia phos is a homeopathic remedy that is useful for migraines associated with muscular neck tension that feels relief from heat
• body work such as chiropractic, massage or osteopathic treatments are useful for migraines that stem from neck, back and muscular misalignment

Are Your Friends or Family Feeling as Well as They Should?

We know you want your friends and family to be healthy and some of them just don't feel as well as they should. For the month of October and November, if you refer a friend to the clinic for an initial appointment, you will receive a free live cell test with your next visit (coupon value of 70.00). We will email or mail you a coupon after your referral has had their appointment.

Packages for Regular Clients

For a few months we have offered coupons for live cell tests and visits. We now have new packages that save you even more money on your visits, live cell tests and your supplements. For more information click here

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