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"Migraine Headache Relief - It Just May Prevent Strokes!"

Migraine headache relief at a Glance

Who gets Migraines?

Is Migraine headache relief possible?

What are the types of Migraines?

What triggers an attack?

What causes Migraines?

Did you know if you have Migraines, you are more than twice as likely to have a Stroke?

Women are three times more likely to have Migraines as men, possibly due to hormonal influences.

Additionally, if you take oral contraceptives, your risk increases by a factor of eight!

Furthermore, it is estimated that over 28 million individuals in the US experience Migraines.



Is Migraine headache relief possible?
estimates include over 300 million migraineurs worldwide

Fortunately, you can employ numerous strategies for Migraine headache relief.

In fact, one approach is identifying triggers, and avoiding them.

Also, the following home remedies can help you with Migraine headache relief.



Feverfew1) Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium)

Feverfew's active ingredient is parthenolide, which inhibits the chemicals that cause dilation of the meninges' blood vessels in your brain.

Learn: How Feverfew influences white blood cells to provide relief from Migraines?



2) Niacin

Niacin helps provide Migraine headache relief by keeping your plasma serotonin levels high. This prevents the releasing of neuropeptides, which are the chemicals causing inflammation of the meninges and migraines.
more on Niacin...



3) Fish Oil

FishThe beneficial component in fish oil is Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid.

Indeed, these fats contain eicosapentaenoic acid or (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which have significant anti-inflammatory properties.

It is also interesting to note that Migraines respond to other vitamins and minerals taken in conjunction with fish oil. Magnesium and Vitamin B6, for example.
more on Omega 3 Fatty Acids...
more on Magnesium...
more on Vitamin B6...



4) 5-HTP

5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid. Its psychoactive action increases your brain's serotonin production.
more on 5-HTP...



5) Butterbur

ButterburPetasinis, the major compound of Butterbur, has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy properties for Migraine headache relief.

Learn: How much headache relief can I expect from taking Butterbur?



What are the types of Migraines?
migraines cost over 13 billion in missed work annually


There are numerous types of Migraines including:

o Classic - you will experience auras with this type.

o Common - you will not experience auras with this type

o Ocular - occurs in your eye.

o Ophthalmoplegic - also occurs in your eye but may include vomiting.

o Headache free - with this type there is an aura but no pain.

o Basilar Artery - this type occurs in your basilar artery in the brainstem. It may include pain, vision problems, and coordination problems.

o Carotidynia - also known as a facial Migraine.

Migraines typically last 4-72 hours and vary in frequency from daily to less than 1 per year.


What triggers an attack?
over 157 million workdays are lost yearly due to Migraines

There are several migraine triggers such as fatigue, bright lights, and weather changes. Low-wattage, fluorescent light bulbs may trigger an attack.

Furthermore, foods may act as triggers, including:

o Chocolate

o Alcoholic beverages

o Peanuts

o Avocados.


What causes Migraines?
women average 37.4 Migraines each year

Several theories exist concerning migraine's causes although the exact cause is unknown.

One theory is serotonin levels in the brain drop. That causes the trigeminal nerve to release neuropeptides, which travel to your brain's outer covering, the meninges.

Consequently, blood vessels dilate and become inflamed causing pain.

Finally, there's a 50 percent possibility you will develop them if one of your parents had them. If both had them, the probability you will develop them rises to 75 percent.



In summary, controlling the frequency and severity of your Migraines can be quite difficult . Although it may not be apparent, you are at risk for having a stroke .

You are twice as likely to have a stroke as the rest of us.

Doubtless, you may think it'll never happen to me.

I never thought I'd be in a wheelchair either.




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