Cause for Migraine Headaches

Doctors have different theories about the cause for migraine headaches.

Most doctors agree, however, that they have multiple causes and that it is important to do a thorough examination if you have recurring headaches.

A few of the most common causes for migraine headaches:

Stress and tension are high up on the list of culprits. Stress causes the muscles in the neck and head to tense up, thereby constricting blood flow to the brain

Migraine may be preceded by a spasm of the arteries leading to the brain, once again diminishing blood flow to the brain

Hormonal fluctuations may cause headache or migraine. This may also be linked to the contraceptive pill

Buildup of toxins and poor liver functioning can also be responsible, reducing the body's ability to eliminate toxins from the diet or the environment

Certain foods may trigger migraine in susceptible people. The most common are chocolate, cheese, nuts, alcohol and MSG

Low blood sugar levels and dehydration can also bring on headache, especially if you have skipped a meal.

Seventy percent of migraine headache sufferers are women and this may result from hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle.

After menopause the headaches usually decrease. Some migraines may be caused by abnormal levels of brain chemicals that cause excessive dilation or contraction of blood vessels.

Sometimes certain food may precipitate a migraine headache. It may be helpful to pay attention to what you've eaten prior to an attack, and to look at the possibility of a food allergy connection.

Managing stress is also very important in understanding and preventing migraines. Gentle daily exercise helps to dissipate stress and massage the neck and back of the head.

If hypoglycemia is involved, you can eat small meals and between meals to help stablize wide swings in blood sugar levels.

Herbs that are being used successfully to control migraine symptoms are...

Feverfew is a well-known medicinal herb and one of the most widely respected in the preventative treatment of migraine and chronic headache. There are many clinical studies to support its effectiveness in significantly reducing or completely eliminating the occurrence and the severity of chronic headache and migraine.

Silybum marianus (Milk Thistle) is regarded as one of the most important herbal liver tonics and restoratives. As is the case with Feverfew, medical use of Milk Thistle may be traced back more than 2000 years.

Passiflora incarnata is a tropical herb which has been used since the 19th century for nervous conditions. Modern research supports traditional usage and clinical trials have demonstrated the relaxing and anti-anxiety effects of Passiflora. Passiflora is often recommended to treat anxiety and reduce tension and is also very useful in reducing the withdrawal symptoms of recovering drug addicts and alcoholics.

MiGone Plus by Native Remedies is especially formulated by a Clinical Psychologist and is a concentrated medicinal extract of three herbs especially chosen to address three of the principle underlying causes of chronic headache and migraine.

We use Native Remedies formulas on a daily basis and have always been very satisfied with the results.

Wishing You Good Health!
The Editors i-health-info.com

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