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Headaches and Migraines Most people have experienced headaches at some time in their lives, but few suffer from constant recurrent headaches, or from migraines. There a numerous causes of headaches, from dehydration to diet problems, anxiety to alcohol. A careful history is the key to a proper diagnosis. Headaches may be classified as tension headaches or cluster headaches, or others. Migraine is a specific type of headache that may be associated with a number of symptoms:
The symptoms of migraine is caused by changes in the blood vessels in the brain, with initial constriction of the blood vessels (which causes the various visual or sensory symptoms and others) followed by a dilatation of the blood vessels (which causes the pain). Once the diagnosis is made, there is very little conventional medicine can do to help. In headaches the treatment is confined to the use of pain-killers to reduce the pain, rather than treating the cause of the pain in the first place. In migraine, again treatment may be symptomatic, although there are a number of drugs available to reduce the likelyhood of attacks, and to reduce the duration of the attacks, although these drugs may cause troublesome adverse effects, and many prefer not to use them. How Can We Help?We offer a caring, alternative approach to your needs. We specialise in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, and there is much that can be done to help Headaches and Migraines with this approach. Each person is dealt with individually. Each person’s needs are different. The actual treatment will vary from person to person. There are a number of conditions that may predispose towards the development of headaches or migraines, and these include Candidiasis or bowel dysbiosis, heavy metal toxicity, liver problems, hormone imbalance, and others. We usually recommend a number of tests to evaluate the condition, and to exclude these predisposing conditions. A number of therapies may be helpful, including herbal medicines, Acupuncture, and in the case of Migraine, Electro-Magnetic Therapy may be extremely useful. Following an initial assessment, or a free initial consultation (may not be available at some Clinics), a recommendation will be made regarding suitable tests or treatment. What Tests Do You Need?A number of tests may be of benefit, including the following:
In addition, we usually recommend a Vitamin and Mineral test for most of our patients, as vitamin or mineral deficiencies can contribute to many health problems. It is not always necessary to carry out any tests in Headaches and Migraines, as it may be possible to obtain good relief from the symptoms with a number of therapies. What Advice Do You Get?The actual advice given depends on the individual. As we specialise in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, our treatments are based on this. The treatments recommended will depend on the underlying factors predisposing to the condition. Acupuncture, Reflexology, VacuPressure or Electro-Magnetic Therapy may be extremely useful in Headaches or Migraines. Nutritional, herbal and homoeopathic medicines can also be extremely useful. A comprehensive treatment programme – based on the therapies discussed above – is recommended during your consultations. How Successful Is Our Treatment?Our treatment programmes are usually very successful. We often succeed where others have failed. The reason for this is due to the tests carried out – which enables us to tailor the treatments according to the specific needs of the individual – and also due to the experience we have gained over the years together with the efficacy of our unique, specialised products – herbal, homoeopathic and nutritional. Most – if not all – of our patients with Headaches or Migraines have benefited from out treatment programmes. Individual treatment programmes may be complex, and may need some commitment to follow successfully. Dietary changes together with a number of supplements, herbal and / or homoeopathic medicines to take every day, together with weekly treatments may be required for a period of at least 10 – 12 weeks. How Much Does it Cost?It is impossible to estimate the cost in any individual person, as the treatment recommended will vary from person to person. The tests that may be required also vary in cost, and further information may be found together with information relating to each specific test. The costs of individual therapies and products also differ, and you should refer to current price lists, or make enquiries at the Clinic. We always offer a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION, and further information regarding cost may be discussed at this time. (Free consultations may not be available at all the Clinics we visit.) © Better Health Limited 2002 |
0800 980 3447 Products that may be particularly helpful in Headaches or Migraines include: Helpful tests include: What our patients say... " I was always off work [with migraine] but I haven't had a day off in 4 years." - AB, Chester. |
