Almost all of us will suffer from a headache or headaches in our lifetime, that can't be linked back to some other medical condition. These headaches are known as primary headaches and they include tension headaches, migraine headaches and cluster headaches.
I've received so many emails from clients, letting me know how my all natural Migraine and Headache Relief program has help them relieve their tension and/or migraine headaches - all without relying on medicine.
Some of you have asked me if my program can help treat cluster headaches. Cluster headaches are the most rare of the primary headaches so I'll first explain what each of the different types of primary headaches are in order to help identify which type of headache you might be suffering from.
A tension headache is the most commonly experienced primary headache. Only 20% of headache sufferers fall into another category. A tension headache sufferer experiences pain in the head, scalp and sometimes even the neck. The pain feels like tight muscles in the affected areas. Some describe the pain as a band which tightly squeezes the head and neck.
Women are generally twice as likely suffer from tension headaches the men. For most, the pain is not unbearable and most can go through their daily routines without interruption.
Triggers for tension headache include: Lack of sleep, stress, depression, anxiety and bad posture. They last 30 minutes to a few hours but can go on for a week. They can be episodic headaches (lasting less than 15 days per month) or chronic (lasting over 15 days per month).
Most of us who suffer from tension headaches do not require medicine for treatment. We can gain relief from the pain via deep relaxation and breathing exercises, like my Migraine and Headache Relief program.
Migraines are the second most common type of primary headache. A migraine is a vascular disorder in the arteries and blood vessels in the affected area of the brain. Abnormal blood flow through the arteries causes sensitivity and pain.
A migraine headache is caused by abnormal blood flow to the arteries which in turn causes the arteries to constrict and dilate improperly and then causes a throbbing, painful sensation on the affected side of the head but sometimes spreading to both sides.
Women are three times as likely to suffer from migraines than men. For a few, the attacks are infrequent and not that severe but for most others, they are frequent and debilitating, meaning that the sufferer is unable to perform many daily tasks. These headaches can last anywhere from 4 hours to 72 hours, however, they can occasionally last for weeks.
Symptoms of a migraine include: sensitivity to light and/or sound, nausea (including vomiting), sensitivity to smells, pain that worsens with physical exertion, and for some, an "aura" or some other visual impairment.
Triggers can include: Stress, fatigue, changes in weather, some foods (red wine, some cheeses, chocolate), fumes, loud noises and in some cases, other headache medication. Medicine is generally prescribed but most of the available migraine medications sport "rebound" headaches, which often feel like tension headaches.
Other treatments can include breathing and relaxation exercises (as a preventative) and oxygen therapy if the patient is currently experiencing a headache.
Cluster headache - this is the least common headache but is BY FAR the most painful. It is even labeled the "suicide" headache because most traditional therapies don't work and for some death is preferable.
Cluster headaches get their name because the headaches tend to occur in clusters. They will happen several times per day, lasting for the same amount of time and occurring at the same time per day. They tend to linger for several weeks, will dissipate and then recur with the same frequency and intensity.
Cluster headaches come on generally without any warning. It's described as unilateral, or one sided pain without the throbbing of a migraine. The pain is generally located behind one eye. The attacks, while severe, tend to last less than an hour but they happen several times a day.
The cause of cluster headaches is unknown but what is known is that the blood flows abnormally in the affected area, causing the blood vessels to dilate and this in turn puts pressure on the trigeminal nerve. Sufferers of this type of headache generally find more relief from staying active, rather than motionless like with migraine or tension headaches.
Men are five times as likely as women to suffer from cluster headaches. Other symptoms include: drooping eyelid, watery eyes and blocked nasal passages. In fact, many doctors misdiagnose cluster headaches as sinus headaches.
Common triggers for cluster headache include: Sleep apnea, snoring, alcohol, smoking, stress, fatigue and some foods. These headaches can also be episodic or chronic.
There is a seasonal rhythm to most cluster headaches and many sufferers are affected during spring or fall. As mentioned, the headaches generally happen several times a day at the same time of day, with many activated during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. This is why some sufferers will try NOT to sleep to avoid the headache, but that just keeps the cycle going.
For those who suffer cluster headaches as a result of sleep apnea or excessive snoring, studies have shown that symptoms of the headache reside once snoring and apnea are treated.
A proper diagnosis will involve both a medical history, since some cluster headaches are partly genetic and a physical examination. Sometimes a CT or MRI will be ordered to rule out another medical condition.
Pain medication is often prescribed but most is not preventative - they simply help treat the pain once the headache starts. There are other preventative medicines. However, the side effects are oftentimes severe, including high blood pressure, liver conditions and angina.
One effective treatment once the headache has begun is oxygen therapy.
My completely natural Migraine and Headache Relief Program incorporates additional oxygen promoting blood flow to the areas of the brain that require it. And if snoring may be your trigger, my all natural Stop Snoring Program has achieved amazing results.
EL331001H
I've received so many emails from clients, letting me know how my all natural Migraine and Headache Relief program has help them relieve their tension and/or migraine headaches - all without relying on medicine.
Some of you have asked me if my program can help treat cluster headaches. Cluster headaches are the most rare of the primary headaches so I'll first explain what each of the different types of primary headaches are in order to help identify which type of headache you might be suffering from.
A tension headache is the most commonly experienced primary headache. Only 20% of headache sufferers fall into another category. A tension headache sufferer experiences pain in the head, scalp and sometimes even the neck. The pain feels like tight muscles in the affected areas. Some describe the pain as a band which tightly squeezes the head and neck.
Women are generally twice as likely suffer from tension headaches the men. For most, the pain is not unbearable and most can go through their daily routines without interruption.
Triggers for tension headache include: Lack of sleep, stress, depression, anxiety and bad posture. They last 30 minutes to a few hours but can go on for a week. They can be episodic headaches (lasting less than 15 days per month) or chronic (lasting over 15 days per month).
Most of us who suffer from tension headaches do not require medicine for treatment. We can gain relief from the pain via deep relaxation and breathing exercises, like my Migraine and Headache Relief program.
Migraines are the second most common type of primary headache. A migraine is a vascular disorder in the arteries and blood vessels in the affected area of the brain. Abnormal blood flow through the arteries causes sensitivity and pain.
A migraine headache is caused by abnormal blood flow to the arteries which in turn causes the arteries to constrict and dilate improperly and then causes a throbbing, painful sensation on the affected side of the head but sometimes spreading to both sides.
Women are three times as likely to suffer from migraines than men. For a few, the attacks are infrequent and not that severe but for most others, they are frequent and debilitating, meaning that the sufferer is unable to perform many daily tasks. These headaches can last anywhere from 4 hours to 72 hours, however, they can occasionally last for weeks.
Symptoms of a migraine include: sensitivity to light and/or sound, nausea (including vomiting), sensitivity to smells, pain that worsens with physical exertion, and for some, an "aura" or some other visual impairment.
Triggers can include: Stress, fatigue, changes in weather, some foods (red wine, some cheeses, chocolate), fumes, loud noises and in some cases, other headache medication. Medicine is generally prescribed but most of the available migraine medications sport "rebound" headaches, which often feel like tension headaches.
Other treatments can include breathing and relaxation exercises (as a preventative) and oxygen therapy if the patient is currently experiencing a headache.
Cluster headache - this is the least common headache but is BY FAR the most painful. It is even labeled the "suicide" headache because most traditional therapies don't work and for some death is preferable.
Cluster headaches get their name because the headaches tend to occur in clusters. They will happen several times per day, lasting for the same amount of time and occurring at the same time per day. They tend to linger for several weeks, will dissipate and then recur with the same frequency and intensity.
Cluster headaches come on generally without any warning. It's described as unilateral, or one sided pain without the throbbing of a migraine. The pain is generally located behind one eye. The attacks, while severe, tend to last less than an hour but they happen several times a day.
The cause of cluster headaches is unknown but what is known is that the blood flows abnormally in the affected area, causing the blood vessels to dilate and this in turn puts pressure on the trigeminal nerve. Sufferers of this type of headache generally find more relief from staying active, rather than motionless like with migraine or tension headaches.
Men are five times as likely as women to suffer from cluster headaches. Other symptoms include: drooping eyelid, watery eyes and blocked nasal passages. In fact, many doctors misdiagnose cluster headaches as sinus headaches.
Common triggers for cluster headache include: Sleep apnea, snoring, alcohol, smoking, stress, fatigue and some foods. These headaches can also be episodic or chronic.
There is a seasonal rhythm to most cluster headaches and many sufferers are affected during spring or fall. As mentioned, the headaches generally happen several times a day at the same time of day, with many activated during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. This is why some sufferers will try NOT to sleep to avoid the headache, but that just keeps the cycle going.
For those who suffer cluster headaches as a result of sleep apnea or excessive snoring, studies have shown that symptoms of the headache reside once snoring and apnea are treated.
A proper diagnosis will involve both a medical history, since some cluster headaches are partly genetic and a physical examination. Sometimes a CT or MRI will be ordered to rule out another medical condition.
Pain medication is often prescribed but most is not preventative - they simply help treat the pain once the headache starts. There are other preventative medicines. However, the side effects are oftentimes severe, including high blood pressure, liver conditions and angina.
One effective treatment once the headache has begun is oxygen therapy.
My completely natural Migraine and Headache Relief Program incorporates additional oxygen promoting blood flow to the areas of the brain that require it. And if snoring may be your trigger, my all natural Stop Snoring Program has achieved amazing results.
EL331001H
About the Author:
Christian Goodman has dedicated his life to health research and found solutions to many serious conditions. You can learn more about him on his natural health alternatives blog where you can read about his solutions for several conditions such as hypertension, snoring, and his amazing natural migraine and headache program
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