Headaches

Migraines, Tension Headaches

Symptoms: Different headaches have different types of symptoms:

1) In General, the migraine is present only on one side of the head.2) In tension headaches, the pain can occur in the area around the eyes, the front of the head and the nape of the neck.3) Headaches in the frontal area caused by Sinusitis (see Sinusitis).4) Headaches caused by fever (High temperature, above 100 degrees, see fever.) The whole headaches.5) Headaches caused by inflammation of the temporal arteries. (See Atherosclerosis & Aneurysm). Only the side of the head aches in the temple area.6) Headaches produced by an allergic reaction which attack the areas of the mucous membrane internally ad externally such as those around the eyes. The pain can occur in the area around the eyes, and the front of the head.

>Causes: The causes are many and varied, but the main ones are:

Stress Anxiety Depression Anger, hatredEmotional: Fear Worry Guilt Anger

Exhaustion Bad posture Sunstroke Toxic airPhysical: Reading in poor excessive or Physical Blows to the head Lighting bright light exertion

Sinusitis Cold Indigestion IntoxicationOrganic: High Blood Pressure Allergy Dental problems Ear infections Lack of sleep Arthritis Hypoglycemia Fever

In this book we will only analyze the first two types of headaches, migraines and tension headaches.

>There are two main causes for tension and migraine headaches:

a) Stress and bad posture b) Incorrect diet.

a) Stress and bad posture tense the muscles of the neck and back, throwing the vertebrae out of place, causing minor dislocation of the joints.

1. Migraine: The vertebrae move out of alignment due to muscular tension and squeeze the veins in the neck. These veins irrigate the head with blood, dilating them. This in turn irritates the nerves that surround the veins causing pain, generally on only one side of the head.2. Tension Headache: The vertebrae fall out of alignment due to muscular tension. This irritates the nerves in the neck causing a muscular contraction which in turn irritates the nerves that control these muscles, causing pain.

>Suggested Treatment:To control stress, which is the main cause of headaches, look up the subject “stress” in this book.

80% of headaches are caused by tension and stress.

To eliminate this type of pain you need to learn to defect the moment in which the first symptoms of pain occur. Generally this is after an emotional outburst of anger of frustration, etc. Immediately when the pain starts, stop what you are doing and relax completely! To achieve this, do the following: Take a deep breath and hold it, tense all of the muscles, and then relax as you exhale. Do this three times, imagining that you are in a peaceful place, such as the ocean. Keep breathing deeply and relax your body until you feel completely at peace. For more effective results, when the pain starts, also take a simple analgesic and the pain should disappear.

You should get plenty of sleep in a bed with a firm mattress. In addition, maintain a positive attitude, and don’t worry in order to avoid stress and emotional tension.

b) Incorrect Diet: Some foods exist which cause a reaction in the body producing headaches. This is because they dilate the arteries in the brain causing pain. It is recommended that you eliminate those foods from your diet (try each one and observe which affect you the most.) We will mention the most common.

Chocolate, pork sausage, flour 9white bread) and refined sugars (white), aged cheese, table wines (red), acidic fruits, canned soups, sodas and coffee.

In addition to what has been mentioned:1. Have a regular schedule for meals.2. Don’t skip any of the 3 daily meals.3. Overwork or strain can bring a migraine on as well as constipation.4. Do not reject the idea of seeing a professional chiropractor, because your problem could be caused by a misalignment of the vertebrae in the neck.

Warning! If you have frequent headaches, one or more times a week, and they do not lessen after following the previous suggestions, the pain could be a symptom of a serious problem. Consult your doctor immediately.

The following is the daily suggested adult (150 lb.) use.Important Supplement Suggested daily use Comments.

1-Aloe with cranberry (nectar) 4 to 6 ounces daily. 2 Reduces pain, eases inflammation. Ounces before each meal.

2- Royal Jelly 2 tablets of 250 mg. Each Contains B-Complex. Helps to 1 tablet, 20 minutes before prevent nervousness or stress. Meals.

3- Hot lotion of Aloe Vera Placed on the painful area. Anti-inflammatory, pain inhibitor. With Eucalyptus rubbing it in until it penetrates.

4- Practice deep breathing Yoga can help achieve this. and relaxing

Supplementary Help

5- Multi-minerals 6 tablets daily. Needed for proper composition and (Calcium, Magnesium) 2 tablets each meal. function of the body.

6- Vitamins – C 2 tablets daily. Powerful antioxidant. Improves 1 tablet each meal. circulation.

7- Vitamin – E 2 tablets daily. Improves circulation. 1 tablet each meal.

Suggested Vitamins & Minerals (Taken daily with meals) Dosage for children: See appendix in section III

Vitamins• B-Complex – 350 mg. Total • b1 – 200 mg. •B3 – 100 mg.

•B6 – 100 mg. •C – 180 to 600 mg. • E – 200 IU

Minerals• Calcium – 1,000 mg. • Magnesium – 500 mg. • Potassium – 2,000 mg.

Bibliographic references: 6, 11, 25, 33, 54, 55, 58In addition read:“Learn to Live Without Headaches” by Claudia Zapata, Pub. Plaza & James, S.A.“Cure Yourself of Headaches” by Francoise Bernardi, Pub.Mensajero.

HEALTH MAINTENANCEHolistic Health

Complete health, holistic health, should be seen from an integral point of view, taking into consideration several aspects such as:

1 – Nutrition2 – Psychological Aspect, (Attitude, Internal peace.)3 – Bone Structure, that is, the spinal column and the skeleton.4 – Exercise5 – Hygiene6 – Taking responsibility for one’s own life.

1. Nutrition.

In order to get adequate nutrition, it is necessary to have a balanced combination of the following elements:

1) Minerals,2) Vitamins,3) Proteins,4) Carbohydrates and5) Fats, In addition to,6) Fibers,7) Pure water,8) Oxygen and9) Sunlight

A good combination of these ingredients provides the correct nutrition that the body requires. Many authors include fiber as an important nutritional supplement.

2- A positive mental attitude.It is essential to keep stress low. These keeps the immune system in good condition which produces as a consequence, good health. Stress, on the other hand, tenses neck and back muscles which causes some vertebras in the spinal column to move and dislocate provoking a series of disorders.

3- Structure.Keeping the spinal column in good condition is important to optimum health. Correct posture, sleeping on a good mattress, and keeping stress low, plus correct nutrition are required factors for maintaining the skeletal system in good health.

4- Exercise.Exercising daily is also an essential factor for good health. Exercise stimulates the organs like the heart and joints, and in general, activates the whole body, giving vitality even to the farthest cell.

5- Hygiene.Hygiene for the body is an essential to good health as the other elements. Taking a bath or shower every day, brushing your teeth, cleaning the colon periodically, as well as fasting, which helps eliminate toxins in the organism, are necessary factors to maintain good health.

6 – THERE CAN BE NO BETTER HEALTH THAN THE ONE THAT IS CARED FOR.

To maintain adequate nutrition, it is suggested to daily take the following for an adult (150 lb.)

Important Supplement Suggested daily use Comments

1- Aloe Vera Juice 3 ounces daily. 1 ounce before Natural antibiotic, cell regenerator, each meal. energizer, digestive, nutritive.

2- Bee pollen 3 tablets daily. 1 tablet Multi-vitamins, multi minerals, each meal. energize.

3- Multi-minerals 6 tablets daily. 2 Tablets Needed for proper composition and each meal. and function of the body.

4- Nutritional shake with Daily. It should contains multi-vitamins, Fiber multi-minerals, vegetable proteins, Amino acids, fiber etc.

Supplementary Help

5. Vitamin – C 3 tablets daily. Powerful antioxidant. Strengthens 1 tablet each meal. immune system.6- Garlic 3 Capsules daily. Powerful antioxidant. 1 capsule each meal.

7- Bee propolis 3 tablets daily of 500 mg. Stimulates the immune system and each one. 1 tablet each meal. prevents against infections.

8- Beta carotene, vitamin 2 capsules daily. 1 capsule Powerful antioxidant, helps resist -E and selenium before each meal. infections, repairs and maintains body tissue. Vita E: Improves circulation. Strengthens capillary walls, muscle & Nerve maintenance.

9. 8 to 10 glasses of pure Daily. Rehydrates, cleans, detoxifies. water.

10- Sun bathing 10 to 30 minutes per day. Provides energy necessary for the production of vitamin D.

11. Pure air Oxygen provides vital energy.

12. Exercise Provides energy, promotes circulatkion, produces endorphins (Activating sub- stances for a person’s vitality and mental attitude).

13. A positive mental attitude Eliminates stress and provides enthusi- asm and optimism, life’s dynamos.

14. Physical hygiene Detoxifies the body.

Bibliographic references: 11, 14, 26, 27, 31, 41, 43, 47, 51, 52, 55, 56, 57