Chronic Headaches
Your chronic headaches can be relieved naturally and effectively with homeopathy and integrative medicine.
Chronic Headaches & Natural Treatment
If you're suffering from chronic headaches, you know firsthand how uncomfortable and disruptive they can be. From throbbing pain and pressure to dizziness and fatigue, headaches can affect your quality of life in a big way.
At Nielsen Clinic, natural therapies for chronic headaches focus on relieving symptoms and promoting overall health.
I, Dr. Vijay Nielsen, take a holistic treatment approach to headaches using a combination of homeopathic medicines and nutraceuticals. This type of natural treatment can help manage your condition and reduce the severity/frequency of future headaches.
I have helped many patients find relief from the symptoms of chronic headaches and improved their overall quality of life.
If you're tired of living with the discomfort of chronic headaches, I hope you’ll consider learning more about how Nielsen Clinic can help. Don't let chronic headaches control your life any longer – let’s find the relief you deserve.
Homeopathy & Nutraceutical (supplements) for Chronic Headaches
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There are two different categories of headaches - primary and secondary.
Primary headaches don’t have an underlying medical issue as their cause and include the most prevalent kinds of headaches including tension, migraine and cluster.
Tension: This is the most common primary headache, which comes with a feeling of pressure or tightness in the head area. The muscles in the shoulders, neck and scalp may also become sore.
Migraine: Migraines are painful, recurrent headaches that often come with nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.
Cluster: Cluster headaches manifest themselves as "clusters" or cycles and involve severe, one-sided pain around the eye and temple. Tears, redness and swelling in the affected eye can also be symptoms.
Secondary headaches are brought on by a medical issue such as sinusitis, concussion or a brain tumor. Depending on the underlying cause, a secondary headache can have a variety of symptoms. The most common are:
Throbbing or pulsating pain
pressure or tightness in the head
Sensitivity to light and sound
In addition to these symptoms, headaches can also cause neck pain, fatigue and difficulty concentrating.
What are headaches?
What causes headaches?
Although the exact cause of headaches is not entirely known, they’re believed to be a result of a number of variables including heredity, environmental triggers and alterations in brain chemistry and blood flow.
Below are some of the main factors involved in the onset of the different headache types, according to medical journals:
Tension Headaches
Muscle tension in the head, neck and scalp is believed to be the main source of tension headaches. Stress, bad posture and eyestrain are just a few of the things that might cause them. A feeling of pain or pressure may result from the pressure this puts on the blood vessels and nerves in the head and neck.
Cluster Headaches
Although the exact reason why cluster headaches happen is unknown, it’s believed that they are caused by alterations in the body's production of key neurotransmitters including serotonin and histamine. These chemical alterations can cause the narrowing of blood vessels in the head and face, producing agonizing pain.
Secondary Headaches
The underlying cause of a secondary headache determines the type of headache that’s produced. For example, sinus headaches are caused by sinus inflammation and congestion, whereas concussion headaches are caused by head trauma.
Inflammation and Headaches
Inflammation is thought to play a role in the development of certain types of headaches, particularly migraines. According to medical journals, the following is an overview of the role of inflammation in the development of headaches:
During a migraine, there is a constriction of blood vessels in the brain followed by a widening of these vessels. This process is thought to cause the release of inflammatory substances such as prostaglandins and cytokines, which can lead to swelling and irritation of the blood vessels and surrounding tissues. This inflammation is thought to be a key contributor to the symptoms of a migraine such as throbbing pain, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
There is also evidence that inflammation may play a role in the development of other types of headaches such as tension and cluster headaches. For example, research has shown that people with chronic tension headaches have higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood compared to those without headaches. Similarly, some studies have suggested that cluster headaches may be related to changes in the body's production of inflammatory substances such as histamine.
Seminars in Immunopathology volume 40, pages301–314 (2018)
Hormones (Menstrual Cycle) and Headaches
Research has shown that estrogen has a direct impact on the brain's blood vessels. If estrogen levels are high, this can cause the blood vessels in the brain to widen. If estrogen levels are low, this can cause the blood vessels in the brain to constrict.
Either change can shift the way blood flows through the brain’s blood vessels. Inflammation can then become triggered, resulting in an increase in swelling and irritation of blood vessels in the brain and its surrounding tissues.
Estrogen can also affect serotonin levels, the trigeminal nerve and cause mood changes.
Natural Treatment Options for Chronic Headaches A Modern Holistic Approach Using Homeopathy & Nutraceuticals
There are 3 steps we take to help support you with headaches:
Step 1 - Assess lifestyle, emotional & physical
The frequency and intensity of your chronic headaches can be significantly influenced by things such as bad diet, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep and excessive levels of stress.
It’s also critical to recognize and address any unique triggers that may be the source of your headaches. In order to develop a specialized treatment plan, you may be encouraged to keep a headache journal to track your headaches and their potential causes.
Step 2 - Address Clinical Symptoms
Chronic headaches can be a significant source of suffering and have a big impact on your quality of life. The good news is that your pain and suffering can be reduced with natural treatment.
Taking care of your clinical symptoms, while reducing the frequency and severity of your headaches can have a number of benefits including:
Improved Quality of Life: When headache frequency and intensity are reduced, your daily tasks can be completed easier, leading to a better quality of life.
Gains in Productivity: If you experience persistent headaches, you may find it challenging to focus on work, school or other activities. By treating persistent headaches, a person may be able to improve their focus and productivity.
Better Sleep: Chronic headaches can disrupt your sleep, which can leave you feeling exhausted. By managing the symptoms of persistent headaches, you may be able to sleep better and be more rested.
Your chronic headaches can be treated in a number of ways including with homeopathic medicines, dietary changes, mindfulness practices and nutraceuticals.
At Nielsen Clinic, my treatment approach is all about understanding your specific health concerns. I can design a customized treatment plan to help you with your chronic headaches.
This personalized approach is based on over 17 years of clinical experience and published medical research. I have helped many people suffering from chronic headaches find relief and achieve their health goals over the years.
Homeopathic medicine and nutraceuticals can address the root cause of your headaches, rather than just target the symptoms.
Step 3 - Reduce Inflammation
For a number of reasons, reducing inflammation can be crucial in the management of your chronic headaches. Migraines and tension-type headaches have been related to the onset and maintenance of inflammation. The frequency and intensity of your headaches may be decreased by lowering inflammation, which can positively affect your daily functions and bring an overall improvement in your quality of life.
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It’s important to me to provide guidance and support through a science-based, holistic and integrative approach using homeopathic medicine and nutraceuticals. I will help you identify the root causes of your health issues and develop a plan to address them.
While monitoring your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed to ensure you achieve your health goals. I will provide information along the way to help you make informed decisions about your own care, while offering support and encouragement to help you stay on track with your health goals.
To your success,
Dr. Vijay Nielsen, DMS HD RAHom-A
Homeopathic Doctor | Registered Homeopath – Calgary, Alberta Canada Integrative Medicine
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