By Andre Ferlo


When conventional doctors address migraine headaches, they often prescribe pharmaceutical products. These are drugs that only mask a person's symptoms and that may be habit forming. Moreover, some of them may not provide any significant amount of relief. A natural alternative to these products can be found through chiropractic care which is intended to address painful conditions like migraines right where they start.

When people use chiropractic therapies and remedies they're often able to sidestep a number of potentially harmful and unpleasant side effects that are associated with headache medications and painkillers. Prescription and over-the-counter pain relievers including aspirin and other NSAIDs can result in kidney damage, stomach ulcers, heart attack and stroke. Serotonin levels can be raised in the brain by triptans which also alleviate inflammation by causing the blood vessels to construct. This class of drugs produces a range of side effects that includes tightening of the throat and chest and numbness throughout the toes as well as vertigo and drowsiness.

Anti-nausea drugs, used to combat the stomach upset that often accompanies a migraine headache, cause dizziness and drowsiness.

Nutritional deficiencies are among some of the many issues that may be contributing to severe and recurring headaches. As an example, magnesium is an essential mineral that is necessary for hundreds of internal processes. This mineral can regulate stress, and thus the body often depletes its supply of this mineral fast. When this occurs, low moods, constipation, fatigue, headaches and sore muscles are among some of the issues that can develop. Not having a sufficient amount of Vitamin B can also lead to migraines.

Severe headaches may also be the result of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function). This condition is characterized by weight gain, hair loss, low mood, and cold hands and feet. Many people with an under active thyroid also report fatigue, headaches or migraines, and low sex drive. Cases of hypothyroidism frequently go undetected because doctors don't administer the comprehensive testing necessary to identify it.

Food allergies can sometimes be responsible for causing migraines. Extensive testing can be performed in these instances to find out which foods are causing migraines to occur.

Also, misalignment of the spine that places pressure on the nearby nerves can contribute to headaches as well. Resolving misalignment will allow the nerves to function uninterrupted and will ultimately alleviate symptoms.

The root causes of migraines can be targeted by chiropractic care to promote lasting relief.




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