Originally published December 14 2005
Doctor recommends natural headache cures
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook, specializing in natural medicine, talks about the importance of hydration, sleep and proper diet in eliminating headaches.
It tends to bring plenty of stress, and where there is stress, there are headaches.
There are many causes of headaches, including: dehydration; blood sugar imbalances; stress; consumption of synthetic sweeteners, food colours or preservatives; inadequate sleep; poor posture and misalignment of the vertebrae in the neck; clenching the jaw; allergies; hormone imbalance; eyestrain; and others--some can be serious so if your headaches seemed to start "out of the blue" see your medical doctor to rule out anything serious.
To help you ward off headaches during the holiday season and afterward, here are some simple and natural solutions: Drink more water--MANY headaches are simply the result of dehydration.
One of the ways they signal their need for water is through headaches.
Eat more frequently throughout the day and avoid simple sugars to balance blood sugar fluctuations that can result in headaches.
Avoid synthetic sweeteners and MSG (monosodium glutamate) since both are common causes of headaches.
MSG is commonly used in fast food, Chinese food, packaged and prepared foods and many restaurant foods--even ones that say they don't use them.
Go to bed a bit earlier and make sleep a priority in your life to avoid headaches linked with sleep deprivation.
See a chiropractor or other bodywork specialist to work on any misalignments in the vertebrae in the neck that can cause pinched nerves and muscle tension.
Become aware of how much you clench your jaw since it may irritate the jaw joint and result in headaches.
Awareness is the first step in eliminating jaw clenching due to stress.
Often these hormonal headaches can be lessened or reduced by eating a whole foods diet devoid of fast or fried foods, eating less red meat and significantly cutting back on sweets throughout the month.
Pace yourself in front of the computer or television to avoid eyestrain.
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