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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on HeadacheDescription Tension headache can be divided into two types: Episodic - usually associated with some stressful event, is of moderate intensity, self-limited, and usually responds to nonprescription preparations; and Chronic - often recurring daily, bilateral location, usually occipito-frontal and associated with contracted muscles of the neck and scalp. A cluster headache is characterized by attacks of severe, unilateral headache around the eye and temple with ipsilateral lacrimation, rhinorrhea, ptosis, miosis and nasal stuffiness. Attacks last approximately 30-120 minutes and occur 1-3 times per day (often waking the patient) at the same time of day for up to 12 weeks typically followed by 1-24 months without an attack. Causes Tension headaches can be caused by: poor posture; stress and/or anxiety; depression (found in 70% of those with daily headache); low platelet serotonin; cervical osteoarthritis; or intramuscular vasoconstriction. Risk factors for tension headaches include: obstructive sleep apnea; medications; and excess caffeine. The exact cause of cluster headaches is unknown. Several mechanisms have been proposed, including: disorder of arterial tone in cerebral arteries; disturbance of circadian rhythm based in hypothalamus; disorder of serotonin metabolism or transmission in CNS; and disorder of histamine concentrations or receptors. Risk factors include: male sex; age > 30 years; and previous head injury or surgery. Attacks may be triggered by nitroglycerine or alcohol. Ovarian hormones have a significant effect on the central nervous system of female migraineurs. Reproductive milestones such as menarche, pregnancy, and menopause are associated with changes in the clinical course of migraine headache. Migraine attacks are commonly triggered during declines in serum estrogen levels that occur before and during the time of menstruation. Therefore, substantial clinical evidence suggests that changes in ovarian hormones affect migraine headache. Conventional Labs Standard labs include a CBC, SMAC-20, and Thyroid studies. An ESR is ordered for those over 50 years of age. Imaging studies include an X-ray of cervical spine. A CT or MRI of the head is necessary only when headache pattern has recently changed or there is a positive finding on neurological exam. Specialty Lab Tests
Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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