Migraine Headaches can be somewhat mysterious, and there is no scientific data that can fully explain them. Spasms or partial closings of the arteries in your brain serve as a major catalyst for migraine headaches. Spasms cause a decrease in blood flow that can have the effect of feeling haziness. The pain that we associate with headache pain is actually the arteries becoming relaxed, which causes excess blood to flow.
The two types of migraines are: Primary and Secondary. When there is too much blood flow through the arteries, this is known as Primary headaches. These are the headaches that quickly turn into Migraines. The headaches we associate with other causes such as: Illness, The environment, and other causes are known as Secondary headaches.
Dopamine and Serotonin, otherwise known as Neurotransmitter play a significant role in understanding Migraines. They create stress in the blood vessels that lead to the brain. The blood vessels build up pressure, which leads to Migraines. Our environment plays a significant role in the fight against headaches. It is very uncommon to experience Migraines while you are on vacation. The fresh air, and lack of stress produces a calm and relaxation that helps blood circulation. Look into your current living conditions for signs of stress, and before reaching for over the counter medication see if their are other ways to aide your migraines. The food you eat, and the places you go can be a significant catalyst. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is known to trigger migraines. If your body does not receive the correct amount of nutrients you might suffer from headaches.
There are natural remedies available to treat headaches, migraines, tooth aches, and sinus pains. The most common remedy is the use of acupressure. Applying pressure to the Li4 (Large Intestine 4) area of your body has been used for centuries. According to the theory of Acupressure, this important source helps re-establish the energy balance of the meridian. The LI4 is the area located on the top side of the hand, on the web between thumb and index finger.
The Li4 area helps re-establish the energy balance of the meridian. To locate this area find the meaty part located between your thumb and forefinger. If you apply pressure here you should feel “good pain” and sensitivity. Once you apply pressure to the highest point of the bulge for five minutes rest and re-apply. Caution: Pregnant women should not hold or apply pressure to LI 4 until they have gone into labor. Caution: This acupressure information is not a substitution for qualified medical advice. If you don’t know what is causing the pain or other symptom, consult a medical doctor before you start treating yourself.
Charles Boyer is the inventor of the Wunderclip. This is a natural alternative for traditional treatment of Tension Headaches