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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

June is …. Health Ministry Department. SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH. How are migraines diagnosed?. the International Headache Society diagnoses a migraine by its pain and number of attacks ( at least 5, lasting 4-72 hours if untreated), and additional symptoms

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

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  1. June is … Health Ministry Department SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

  2. How are migraines diagnosed? the International Headache Society diagnoses a migraine by its pain and number of attacks (at least 5, lasting 4-72 hours if untreated), and additional symptoms including nausea and/or vomiting, or sensitivity to both light and sound.

  3. What’s the physical impact of migraine headaches? the disease is poorly understood, under diagnosed and current treatments are often inadequate Those with migraine are more likely to have depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, other pain conditions, and fatigue. Those who experience an aura phase have been shown to be at risk for stroke and heart attack.

  4. What area of the head is associated with migraines?

  5. What are the reported dietary triggers? Journal of Neurological Sciences The percentage of patients reporting foods as a trigger ranging in different studies from 12 to 60 %. Fasting, alcohol, chocolate and cheese are the dietary precipitating factors more frequently reported.

  6. What are some other triggers? Weather 78.3% Stress 76.7% Lack of Sleep 68.1% Food/drinks 61.8% Menstrual 58.1%

  7. Can supplements help? Studies have shown that magnesium, which is needed for nerve function, are low during a migraine attack. Dosage of 600mg daily reduce migraine attacks from weeks nine to 12 by 41.6%

  8. What about herbal medicine? American Academy of Neurology “Butterbur (petasites) is effective (Level A) for migraine prevention and should be offered to patients with migraine to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks .” Dosage: 50mg

  9. The aid of essential oils Essential oils have been used successfully for migraine relief. For topical application, dilute as directed and apply to back of neck, temples and forehead. Or, open the bottle and take a deep breath. • Peppermint • Lavender • Wintergreen • Calendula

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  11. CLOSING THOUGHT For best results in aborting a migraine, apply these natural protocols at the very onset! “Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Is. 26:3

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