REMEDIES
Michael Dworkin, P.D., M.S. Erika Dworkin, Dip. C.N. (Pend.)
Natural Migraine Headache Relief [M]igraine is not only treatable but also
curable. . . [It] is a complex disorder that comprises malfunctions in several systems: the neurohormonal system, which includes a feedback loop mechanism between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and glands that produce steroid hormones; the sympa- thetic-parasympathetic nervous systems; the calcium-magnesium ion system; the pineal gland; and the digestive system. . . .[E]ach can be a trigger . . . for migraine. . . . [T]he basic method of migraine treatment must be directed toward restoring integrity between these different systems. ~ Sergey A. Dzugan, MD, PhD, An In-
novative New Treatment for Migraine, Life Extension Magazine September 2004
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pproximately 30 million Americans regularly suffer from migraine head- aches (MH). If you are one of them, and frequently find that such headaches reduce your overall productivity and/or abil- ity to work, you may find the discussion of natural remedies below helpful.
Definition & Symptoms A migraine is a common form of
chronic, debilitating headache that today remains one of the most undertreated neurological conditions. MHs are known to occur at any age and more often in women than in men (attacks occur during menses in 60% of women, possibly due to decreased estrogen and progesterone levels). They most typically occur in the morning and can last 1-72 hours, can occur in one half of the head (unilateral), or can become bilateral or change from side to side. On average, they strike 1-3 times per month, but also can oc- cur less or much more frequently. According to Sergey A. Dzugan, MD,
PhD, migraine is a collection of disorders rather than a single disorder. While no single hypothesis explains the mechanism under- lying MH, it is generally believed to result from complex interactions between the nervous and vascular systems and altera- tions in brain chemicals. Causation theories include: (1) hormonal imbalance (e.g.,
impaired pineal gland function, resulting in reduced production of serotonin and mela- tonin); (3) excessive release of neurotrans- mitters; (4) platelet abnormality; (5) genetic predisposition; (6) disruption of normal pain pathways; (7) decreased oxygen in the blood and tissues; (8) brain hyperexcitability from intracellular magnesium deficiency; and (9) hypoglycemia. Symptoms often include blurred vision or presence of an aura, a feel- ing of pins and needles, extreme light and sound sensitivity, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/ constipation, dehydration/edema/sweats, and/or cold hands/feet.
Traditional Medical Treatments Many MH sufferers are thus dissatisfied
with OTC and prescription drug treatments, the current mainstay of MH therapy. Since no single treatment works for every sufferer, or even for a given person for each MH at- tack, a different regimen recommendation accompanies each causation hypothesis. To make matters worse, MH occurrence stimu-
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