Headaches seem to be more common today, than ever.  More and more people are having headaches and most people really don't understand why. 

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Tension headaches are becoming more of the norm these days with stress being at some of its highest levels that it's ever been at. And then there is the powerhouse mega migraine headache, which can be so debilitating that it can completely wipe out your day when it knocks you down.  Neither of these are good when you're trying to get through your day.

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According to the American College of Physicians, 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches.  They are  among the most common disorders of the nervous system.

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What You May Experience:

Tension Headaches - You may have pain and a feeling of squeezing in your head.  Sometimes the pain may be dull and then at other times the pain can become more severe, but most people can still get through their day, even when it's a little bit challenging. 

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Migraine Headaches - You may have dull or severe pain in your forehead, temples, top of your head and even possibly at the back of your head.  Most migraine sufferers cannot handle bright lights, strong scents such as perfumes, foods being cooked, candles, etc., and a feeling of being hot can make the migraine even worse.  Another symptom of a migraine can be nausea and sometimes can also be followed by vomiting.

 

Headache &Migraine Triggers

• Stress

• Food - Not eating enough or not eating healthy balanced meals which need to include a good amount of protein, fruits and vegetables and a healthy fat at each meal.

• Food Additives & Chemicals in Food - Artificial sweeteners, preservatives, MSG, nitrates, sulfites, pesticides, herbicides and the list goes on and on.  Eat clean organic foods to help you prevent these types of triggers.

• Lack of magnesium in the body.

• Too much junk food.

• Not eating on time.

• Emotional, fear, worry, depression and anxiety.

• Adrenal or Kidney weakness.

• Dehydration - If you're not drinking enough water, your body can trigger headaches.

• A build up of toxins in the body and not eliminating enough.

• Sleep - Lack of sleep can be a big influence to a headache.

• Spine & Neck Misalignment - Chiropractors will tell you all the time, if you're out of alignment, this can be a major trigger for headaches of all sorts.

• Environment.

• Hormones -Keep your hormones balanced by eating properly, getting adequate sleep and exercising.

• Circulatory problems.

• High blood pressure.

• Hypoglycemia (sugar imbalance).

• Potassium Imbalance - Every cell in the body gets under pressure when there's a lack of potassium.

• Lack of essential fatty acids.

• Lack of minerals being absorbed properly by the body.  This usually goes back to poor digestion.

• Lack of Exercise.

• Poor Vision - Should you be wearing glasses so don't put stress on the eyes?

• Weather - When the barometric pressure changes, a sudden headache can begin.

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Natural Ways To Help Find Relief

• Take a magnesium supplement daily. Usually 350 mg is adequate. This most often will make all the difference.

• Melissa Essential Oil - Use in vaporizer or apply at desired point.  Dilution not required except for extremely sensitive skin.

• Peppermint Essential Oil - Use in vaporizer or apply at desired point with a carrier oil.

• Lavender Essential Oil - Use in vaporizer or apply at desired point. Dilution not required except for extremely sensitive skin.

• CBD Oil - Take orally. Can be used daily. 

• Cooling Eye Pillow

• Lay down in a cool dark room that's quiet.

• Cold pack applied to the head.

• Head and neck massage.

• Sleep

• Find ways to reduce your stress, slow down and try to take on less.

• Ask God to heal you, then just believe.

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