Prevent Migraines Naturally
What are they?
Throbbing? Pulsation?
Constant pain on the side of the head?
Nausea and vomiting?
Muscle weakness?
Flashing lights, zigzag patterns?
Colours and distortions?
Light sensitivity?
Debilitation?
PLUS
Anxiety and depression?
Missed days at work?
Putting off plans?
THAT'S MIGRAINES!
Who has them?
About 2 million Australians!
More women (18%) than men (10%)
Also children
90% have light sensitivity.
How are they treated?
It’s a migraine if there's nothing else...
Headaches and migraines can be a symptom of something more serious so have other things checked out first.
If they are related to stress and tension they may be treated with
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Prescription drugs,
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Antidepressants
or natural remedies such as:
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Natural remedies such as B, C, D, E vitamins,
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Magnesium, potassium and peppermint + +
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Meditation
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Yoga
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Acupuncture and acupressure
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Herbs, oils
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Neurofeedback
They can help ...with varying success.
How do Irlen Lenses help?
If stress is caused by the environment - being light sensitive or having to do visually intensive tasks such as computer work or reading, especially under bright lighting, the Irlen Method can help. Irlen Lenses filter the wavelengths which trigger stress, headaches or migraines.
In 2016 researchers in Boston reported reduced migraine symptoms through colour which reduced light sensitivity.
Questionnaire
Do you get
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bothered in your eyes, head, and stomach;
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dizzy, tired, nervous, anxious or irritable?
when you...
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are in sunlight without glasses or hat for protection?
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are under bright or fluorescent lights at work or in a supermarket, library or shopping centre?
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experience glare from chrome, bright paper, oncoming car lights, or even from a hazy day?
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are working at the computer, reading, or watching TV or a large cinema screen?
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doing visually intensive activities like writing, needlepoint, woodworking or soldering?
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looking at stripes, patters or certain colours?