I feel like I have tried nearly everything in an attempt to vanish the headache that lingers. Finally, I have found some relief. I'm not sure if its from the change in my diet, using oils, or just getting back into a routine with treatments. I won't complain, so long as it keeps working!
Changing my diet has been CRAZY! To begin with, breakfast is mandatory. But not just that, it must be either high grain/fiber or include protein. Preferably both.
Second, as much as I am able to, I am cooking from scratch. Pre-processed, boxed or frozen foods are out. This is much harder than it seems because it is now necessary for me to cook for myself once or twice a week. I don't mind this change at all, it simply adds another task or two to my weekly list.
Third, and related to the first two, is increasing my protein intake as well as adding tumeric and marjoram to my diet. Tumeric is a natural anti-inflammatory. Marjoram is a natural muscle relaxant. Both are great for the body, especially my body with all the muscular problems I wrestle with.
While my headaches have not completely disappeared, at least I have days without them again!
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February 20, 2011
January 23, 2011
tumeric
Today is day 26 of my headache. I have had a mere two days without a headache during these 26 days. One of those days was after an acupuncture treatment (but I have had 3 treatments during this time, and the other two treatments failed to relieve the headache for more than a few hours). The other of those days was after taking a large dose of pills (and mixing prescriptions with over-the-counters... On that note, I should make it clear that I have discussed this combination with my doctor and he has given the okay to take this combination). Needless to say, I cannot maintain that method!
So now I'm trying to do two things. 1) Try to find out what is causing this headache. 2) Try to find alternate methods of relieving this headache.
Introducing tumeric. Tumeric is a spice which works, among other things, as a natural anti-inflammatory. I was given a small amount of tumeric essential oil. The down side is that it stains your skin (tumeric is a bright, bold yellow). Applying this at the source of my headache, the stain is covered by my hair. However, it is not hidden when I apply it at the pressure points between my finger and thumb.
Since beginning to apply tumeric oil, my headache has not ceased. But, it has proven to be far more effective than the 800mg of ibuprofen which I was taking every 4 hours. The tumeric oil typically relieves my headache for about 6 hours.
But since tumeric is a spice, it can also be taken orally. Here is a list of the majority of the health benefits which can be derived from tumeric in oral form (the following information is taken from http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html):
Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.
The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.
Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet:
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
So now I'm trying to do two things. 1) Try to find out what is causing this headache. 2) Try to find alternate methods of relieving this headache.
Introducing tumeric. Tumeric is a spice which works, among other things, as a natural anti-inflammatory. I was given a small amount of tumeric essential oil. The down side is that it stains your skin (tumeric is a bright, bold yellow). Applying this at the source of my headache, the stain is covered by my hair. However, it is not hidden when I apply it at the pressure points between my finger and thumb.
Since beginning to apply tumeric oil, my headache has not ceased. But, it has proven to be far more effective than the 800mg of ibuprofen which I was taking every 4 hours. The tumeric oil typically relieves my headache for about 6 hours.
But since tumeric is a spice, it can also be taken orally. Here is a list of the majority of the health benefits which can be derived from tumeric in oral form (the following information is taken from http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html):
Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.
The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.
Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet:
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
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