Migraines are a neurological disease and is the most common type of vascular headache. During an attack, the blood vessels in the brain dilate and then stimulate nerve endings nearby, causing (usually severe) pain.
Possible signs and symptoms
These attacks can last from 4 to 72 hours and are commonly accompanied by nausea. Migraines are an intense and disabling headache and can come with an upset stomach, hypersensitivity to light or sound.
Triggers
- Different foods such as cheese, chocolate, wines or citrus fruits can cause the attacks.
- Exercise, anxiety, stress, bright lights, loud noises, contraceptive pills and travel.
- Some women experience attacks more frequently around the time of their menstrual periods.
Applied nutrition
Generally to reduce inflammation, stress and pain.
| Supplement | Benefit | Suggested Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium + magnesium | Minerals help to reduce pain and regulate muscular tone and transmit nerve impulses. | Take liberally (up to 10) upon attack. Then 3x 3 times daily |
| Q10 | Increases blood flow to the brain and improves circulation | 2x twice daily |
| Fish oil or primrose oil | Anti-inflammatory agents needed for brain, cells and for fat metabolism | 2x twice daily |
| Vitamin B | Needed for a healthy nervous system | 3x twice daily |
| (Garlic) | A potent detoxifier | 3x twice daily |
| (Vitamin C) | Helps produce anti-stress hormones and improve immunity. Helps calcium absorption | 5x twice daily |