Headache Causes and Cures

New Years Day is just behind us and for some it was not a pleasant experience. That post party headache should be a fading memory. But for other people the headaches continue. How do you cure a headache? Why do headaches appear? And how can we prevent a headache when they seem to have become a regular part of our lives? I asked Dr. Gallant to give a short explanation. Oh yes, and for that post party headache, try Gatorade or tea with honey ( my little remedies), or better yet, just drink water for the last two hours of the party and dance like there is no tomorrow!

Here is Dr. Gallant's reply to my questions:

Headaches can be present for a variety of reasons. Most importantly, it is necessary to rule out any serious disease that could be causing these headaches; fortunately this is rarely the case. Common causes of chronic headaches include hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, hypoglycemia, stress, neck tension and spinal subluxation. Most often headaches are caused from stress and poor eating habits leading to low blood sugar, when this occurs the body releases stress hormones which then cause the neck muscles to “tense up”. In this scenario effective treatment includes neck massage and adjustments while concurrently changing the diet to address individual needs.

So Does that mean good-bye to pain killers and pass the broccoli? Let us know if any questions come up for you through these explanations. And check out the links and labels at the side of the page for other health topics.