The Magnesium Solution for Migraine Headaches

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The Magnesium Solution for Migraine Headaches

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Herbs Healing Properties and Their Interaction With Surgery and Drugs

Herbal supplements have become extremely popular lately as people become more aware of herbs healing properties. Many people have gone to herbalists to study herbs healing properties for their ability to ward off things like colds and flu. Herbs are sought for depression, menopausal symptoms, lowering cholesterol and migraines. Herbs healing properties on these maladies have been in news of late. There is however a few things you should know about using herbs healing properties and how it can effect you if you are having surgery or are taking other medications. You need to tell your medical doctor about any herbs or herbal concoctions that you are using.

For instance if you are taking echinacea for a cold, you must stop taking it three weeks before your surgery as it can interfere with immunosuppressant drugs subscribed after a transplant surgery. Other effects echinacea can have after surgery is a reaction to anesthesia, delayed healing and a risk of infection. If you are taking feverfew for your migraines it could cause bleeding. Other herbal supplements that can cause bleeding are Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Danshen, Dong Quai, Chondroitin, and Ginseng.

Other herbal supplements that are taken for their healing properties but can interfere with a surgical procedure or certain drugs follow.

Ephedra may cause an irregular heart beat. It can cause very high blood pressure when combined with certain antidepressants and anesthesia. Goldenseal and Ginseng will also cause blood pressure to rise. Licorice (not the candy) may increase your blood pressure; Senna may cause an electrolyte imbalance. Kava could enhance the sedative effects of anesthesia.

Now let’s look at how herbs healing properties could react with drugs.

Dong Quai have been used by women to help in menopausal symptoms. It is helpful, but do not mix this herbal supplement with anticoagulants, antibiotics or St. Johns Wort.

Echinacea is very useful in warding off colds and flu but should never be taken with heart medications, antifungal medication, anti-anxiety medications anyone with HIV.

If you experience migraines and you are taking feverfew to alleviate the pain do not take other migraine medications at the same time. It will increase the thinning of the blood if take with anti-coagulants.

Another herb taking for it’s healing properties is Gingko. Said to help improve your memory this herb will also interact with anti-coagulant medications such as Warfarien, Coumadin, Heparin and even Aspirin. It could cause a serious bleeding disorder.

The oh so versatile garlic has many herbal healing properties such as reducing cholesterol and prevention of blood clots. However, it is another herb that can interfere with anti-coagulants. Never take this herb if you are diabetic as it may decrease you blood sugars.

To boost energy, improve stamina, reduce stress and lower cholesterol many take Ginseng. A side effect is that it could cause irritation and the jitters. If it is over used it can lead to insomnia, an increase in blood pressure, and headaches.

Hawthorne is believed to reduce angina attacks by lowering blood pressure. But if you are on heart medication do not take this herb.

To relieve insomnia and anxiety many take the herb Kava and many say it is very effective. Those who should not be using this healing herb are people who are taking antidepressants, sedatives or have a history of liver problems. Never mix Kava with alcohol.

You should be aware that high doses of Licorice have been linked to increased blood pressure, potassium loss and water retention. Do not mix Licorice with digoxin or diuretics, it will increase the probability of a large loss of potassium which is necessary for the heart to function.

Anyone that is on anti-depressants, HIV medication, anticoagulants, Tamoxifen or oral contraceptives should not take St. Johns Wort.

While Valerian has hypnotic effects and aids in insomnia, do not take it with alcohol or valium.

Never take herbal supplements if you are pregnant or breast feeding. While herbal supplements may be safe for you as and adult, it maybe harmful to your fetus or breast feeding baby.

While many believe in herbs healing properties, you should be aware of the risks. Make sure you herbalist and medical doctor know all medications you are taking including herbal supplements.

Disclaimer: I am not licensed in the medical field. This article was written on research I have done and strictly for you information. Never take any kind of medication or herbs until you have spoken to your doctor.

Copyright © Mary Hanna, All Rights Reserved.

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Caffeine and Migraines

Taking in too much caffeine has been found to cause migraines.

On the other hand taking in just enough caffeine has been found to successfully prevent migraines. What’s the deal?

Caffeine withdrawal is the primary cause of caffeine-related migraines.

Therefore, using caffeine as a preventative method in migraine relief can be done in two ways. The first is the easiest, and paradoxically also the most difficult. Simply limit your ingestion of caffeine to zero. No caffeine, no caffeine withdrawal. Get it?

The second method involves a little work, but it does work. All that is required is to take in enough caffeine over intervals that occur close enough together to ensure that you don’t go into withdrawal. Both methods have their advantages and their disadvantages, both require certain sacrifices, but more importantly both work to keep caffeine withdrawal at bay which keeps migraines at bay.

You would think that complete abstinence from caffeine would thoroughly rid yourself of a caffeine migraine headache. And yet this is not always the case. In theory, it works just fine, but as a migraine relief program, it suffers the same fate as sexual abstinence: Not everybody is capable of sticking with the program.

Another problem is that the all too easy intake of caffeine without realizing you are doing it. Complete and total caffeine abstinence requires educating yourself on all available sources of caffeine. It’s not nearly enough just to give up coffee and Mountain Dew. In order to successfully avoid caffeine you have to be aware of all the sources of caffeine. If you are going to take the route of giving up caffeine altogether, for instance, you’ll have to be prepared to give up or use alternative non-caffeinated versions of: tea, chocolate, liqueur, pudding, pain-relief medications, energy drinks, diet pills, stay-awake pills.

So perhaps, the route of limiting caffeine intake appeals to you. The advantage here is that you don’t have to print out a twenty-page list of all the products in the world that contains caffeine. You just merely need to exert control over when you take in caffeine and how much you ingest. Once you establish that control, however, you can practically kiss your migraine goodbye.

This method involves the process of making sure you receive doses of caffeine. Caffeine restriction works best if you set out a pattern that you can intake the caffeine at regular intervals. Coffee and tea rely on caffeine infusion methods and therefore aren’t the best method of ingestion in this particular method. Because of the diffusion, your caffeine amount varies significantly from cup to cup. Ideally, you should purchase either caffeine tablets or soda. Using these gives you much more precision over controlling the amount of caffeine you are actually taking in.

You can find caffeine tablets that contain 100 mg or 200 mg per dose. Save yourself a little money by purchasing generic rather than brand name tablets. As for soda, the amount of caffeine varies somewhat with Mountain Dew on the high end, though if you want to take the trouble to search them out you can also find higher-dosage soft drinks specifically designed for your tastes. For instance, Jolt Cola!

The following caffeine amounts are found in 12oz servings of these soft drinks:

1. Mountain Dew: 55 mg of caffeine

2. Coca-Cola: 34 mg of caffeine

3. Diet Coke: 45 mg of caffeine

4. Pepsi Cola: 38 mg of caffeine

Once you have decided how you are going to go about ingesting the caffeine, the next thing to do is make sure you keep a detailed journal of your caffeine intake. Keep an accurate record of the date and time you take the caffeine, the amount of the dose, how you ingested the dose (tablet, soft drink,medication, etc.), the time of dose and the amount of dose, etc. Also note any headaches you get and be sure to include such information as date, duration of headache, severity, etc. If you don’t see a change immediately, try altering it a little by either changing the times you ingest the caffeine or the amount. And make sure you keep to the regimen once you’ve found one that words.

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The Basics Of Migraines And The Pain They Bring

A confusing situation. A hard exam. A long, tedious talk. In situations like these, a person may normally feel like having a headache. But unfortunately, some people experience more than just a simple headache. Throbbing on an area in your head may be a sign of migraine. But what is migraine and how is it different from a headache?

A headache is described as the pain in the head located above the eyes and the ears, behind the head, or at the back of the upper neck. Migraine, on the other hand, refers to a much more painful headache. References with regards to migraine include the throbbing of one or both areas in the head (bilateral), sensitivity to light (photophobia), sounds (phonophobia), and smell, nausea, vomiting, sleep disruption, and even depression. Having these symptoms may lead into concluding that the person is experiencing migraine without aura, or common migraines. Having a migraine attack like this can make the person feel more tired and weak once the migraine has passed. The person’s hand and feet may feel sweaty and cold, and sometimes there is the presence of a different intolerable odor. This is associated also with pain that interferes or becomes worse as the person goes through his daily activities.  Other people occasionally experience the sight of flashing lights, wavy images, hallucinations, zigzag lines, or getting double vision, if not temporarily blind. This migraine episode is characterized as migraine with aura. Also called classic migraines, this would begin for about fifteen to thirty minutes before getting the headache itself.

Causes of migraines may include functional changes in the nervous system (trigeminal), which is a substantial pain road in your nervous system. C0hemical imbalances in the person’s brain (including seratonin) that plays an important role for pain messages going through this specific pathway is also another cause of migraine.  If experiencing a headache, the person’s seratonin level will drop. In line with this, the trigeminal nerve releases a substance called neuropeptides, that travels to the brain’s outer covering (meninges). This in turn will cause the blood vessels to be inflamed and dilated.

Because of this heightened intensity of the headache, migraines may not be relieved by simple pain killers such as paracetamol, diclofenac, ibuprofen, codeine or aspirin. They can temporarily relieve the person of the pain, but not strong enough to stop the migraine effectively. Some might experience relief, but these may often lead to immunity to the effects of the drug, resulting to long term usage. Side effects can also be experienced while taking such medications. Nausea, drowsiness, constipation, and indigestion are some examples of  such side effects. Medications that are taken during a migraine attack, such as Zolmitriptan (Zomig) and Sumatriptan (Imigran), regulates the arteries and the seratonin activity in the brain. even if this ends the migraine itself, these medications are not recommended for long term use and can give out side effects which includes slow heartbeat, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Although most people turn to medications for cure, a health diet should do the trick. Think low carbohydrate, high fat diet, and diets that are rich with Vitamin B and Magnesium.

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