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Show Volume 1V, Issue VIII THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 11 August 1, 2001 "HEADACHE cont. from page 10 tributes to the mystery associated with migraines. How can you know if the recurring headache pain you are experiencing is migraine-related? Ask yourself, “Do 1 get warnmgs that a severe headache 1s on the way‘? Do you experience an “aura, that is a sensory warning—a visual shimmering haze of bright jagged lines. Do you experience confusion? - Do you suffer from temporary speech impediments? Do you feel tingling or numbness anywhere in your arms, legs or face? Do you suffer from mood swings or food cravings prior to the onset of a headache? nerve fibers in the brain stem release proteins into the blood circulation of the back of the head inducin mflammation of the blood vesse%s ~ ' inflammation results in the pamwe Kknow as migraines. What Migraines we know for sure. often run in families. Genetics may play a role in determining ~who gets migraines and who doesn’t. Johns Hopkins reports that if both parents have migraines, then there is a 75 percent chance that their children will have them. Factors that may trigger migraines: Prevention Excessive caffeine Red wine Aged cheeses Perfumes Insecticides Carbon monoxide Altered sleep cycles Stress Depression Altitude changes Season changes Hormonal fluctuations Birth control pills Look Missing a meal Stuffy rooms Intense emotions Exercise Sexual activity against headaches when used on a tem- porary basis, painkillers—especially those containing caffeine or codeine— should not be taken over long periods of time. Studies show that the constant use of painkillers may have a rebound effect—actually causing headaches— for ways to change or can block other medications, such as prophylactic drugs, that you may be taking on a regular basis to prevent migraine headaches. Dependence on painkillers may also hamper the effectiveness of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. It also seems that dependence on painkillers may permanently alter the pain-control pathways in the brain and spinal cord your lifestyle.. Changes in diet, environment, stress or exercise may reduce migraine frequency. Chiropractic care is as much talking about your symptoms and estab- lishing the root cause, as actual treatment. Chiropractors are uniquely qualified to Very cold foods g method may be a good, non-pharmaceutical solution to the problem. Training in relaxation techniques is another option. Again, your chiropractor can refer you to other holistic health care practitioners in your area. Caution! Limit the Use of Painkillers Although they can be effective like commons sense, but if you suffer from migraine pain I recommend that you discuss the environmental factors in the list with the members of your total health care team. You never know when something overlooked will become apparent. Chiropractors are noted for having a unique perspective on pain management. Excessive noise Naps Dry-winds Al L (Onhealth.com, July 1999). The bottom-line. Chiropractic care is help you assess your lifestyle and make preventative recommendations. As you can see from the list, almost anything can be a trigger, and that con- 8588 East 100 South Huntsville UT “Pain is almost always a warning that something in the body is amiss. Conventional medicine’s approach to headache pain has its place. I am not advocating that if you suffer from any ofthe three types of headaches discussed in this issue that you should toss out your prescription medication. What [ am suggesting is that if you suffer from headache pain, discuss it with your chiropractor. Chiropractors are the only healing professionals specifically trained to analyze and correct spinal nerve stress. Call your chiropractor if you or any member of your family is living with headache pain. When your body speaks to you, it’s telling you that something is wrong. Heed the waming and don’t be like so many people who settle for thevitality-sapping, life-draining pain as part of normal day-to-day life. Pain 1s not normal and the importance of regular spinal adjustment for headache pain (or other pain) is not simply an unsubstantiated claim. Independent researchers and conventional medical practitioners have recognized the relationship between the spinal column and may sound far-fetched, but for some this list above that may contribute to the development of a migraine. It seems Bright lights 5 treatment. Hopkins recommends you do if migraine pain is a part of your life. Take a pain reliever. Migraines are a clear-cut case of where pain relievers can be very effective, but I recommend that you also call your chiropractor. Pain relief pills have their place in modern medicine, but should not be the only remedy or treatment option explored. Avoid those factors identified in the Barometric pressure changes Weather s, cise, three times a week for 20 to 30 min- ourselves. Here are five easy things Johns Processed meats—~ Lentils Snow peas Monosodium glutamate Regular chiropractic care is as much a preventative measure as it is a treatment for pain. FASCINATING FacT: A BRAIN FREEZE: The brief, but excruciating headache pain you get when you eat ice cream too fast is the result of applying the ice-cold food to the back of the mouth and the upper part of the throat. Apparently, the cold triggers a reflex spasm of the blood vessels there. The pain may result from interrupted blood flow to the tissues, or from brief swelling of the blood vessels—much like a migraine (Consumer Reports: The Best of Health, December 1998). utes may keep migraines away altogether. Your chiropractor can be great resource for those considering an exercise regimen to help relieve their pain. As with any exercise regimen, you should consult your physician before beginning. Consider biofeedback. Biofeedback is a method in which people learn to control body functions with their mind. It Chiropractors believe that there’s always something natural that we can do to treat Chocolate Bt and Get some aerobic exercise (walking, cycling, jogging, running, etc.). It’s not only good for your heart, but aerobic exercise increases the brain’s production of endorphins and that’s important. These natural chemicals in the body may reduce pain and enhance mood. Johns Hopkins goes so far as to suggest that regular exer- headache pain. an excellent alternative to the pill-popping habit that this article warns Have you? against. 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