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Hypnotherapy for Headache
Hypnotherapy involves the power of suggestion while the individual is in a deep, relaxed state. Several studies report improvements in severity and frequency of tension headaches following several weekly hypnosis ....
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Guided imagery for Headache
The term "guided imagery" may be used to refer to a number of techniques, including metaphor, story telling, fantasy, game playing, dream interpretation, drawing, visualization, active imagination, or direct suggestion ....
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Feverfew for Headache
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) leaves have long been used orally for the treatment or prevention of headache, and there is a scientific basis for this use. Pre-clinical studies have reported anti-inflammatory ....
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Chiropractic therapy for Headache
Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that focuses on the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (primarily the spine) and body function (as coordinated by the nervous system), and how this relationship affects ....
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Butterbur for Headache
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is a perennial shrub, found throughout Europe as well as parts of Asia and North America. Pain relief and headache prevention are traditional uses of butterbur. Recent ....
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Soy for Headache
Soy (Glycine max) is a plant in the pea family (Fabaceae), and is native to southeastern Asia. Soy has been a dietary staple in Asian countries for at least 5,000 ....
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Riboflavin (vitamin B2) for Headache
Several studies suggest benefits of high-dose riboflavin in preventing migraine headaches. Further research is necessary before a firm conclusion can be drawn.Copyright 2007 Natural Standard, Inc.
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Relaxation Therapy for Headache
Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directed relaxation. Most techniques share the components of repetitive focus (on ....
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Reflexology for Headache
Reflexology involves the application of manual pressure to specific points or areas of the feet that are believed to correspond to other parts of the body. Early research suggests that ....
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Progressive Relaxation for Headache
Progressive muscle relaxation involves isolating one muscle group, creating tension for eight to ten seconds, and then letting the muscle relax and the tension go. Individuals can sit (in a ....
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Melatonin for Headache
Melatonin is a natural hormone that is used for the improvement of sleep patterns. Several small studies have examined the possible role of melatonin in preventing various forms of headache, ....
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L-arginine for Headache
L-arginine, or arginine, is a semi-essential amino acid needed by the body. Arginine is a precursor of nitric oxide, which causes blood vessel relaxation (vasodilation). Preliminary studies suggest that adding ....
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Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for Headache
GLA is a dietary omega-6 fatty acid found in many plant oil extracts. One open-label, uncontrolled study has examined the effect of fatty acids, including GLA, on severity, frequency and ....
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for Headache
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. There is promising good evidence from one randomized and controlled trial and ....
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Acupuncture for Headache
Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Although traditionally used to help patients with migraine headaches, there ....
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Acupressure for Headache
Acupressure, or shiatsu, has been used in China and Japan for thousands of years for health and healing. Self-administered acupressure (in the temple region or others) is reported to help ....
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Yoga for Headache
Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Preliminary evidence suggests that yoga may effectively reduce the intensity and frequency of tension or ....
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Therapeutic Touch for Headache
Therapeutic touch practitioners hold their hands a short distance from the patient without actually making physical contact. The purpose of this technique is to detect the patient's energy field, allowing ....
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TENS(transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for Headache
TENS is a non-invasive technique in which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from a small power unit to electrodes located on the skin. Acupuncturists can use TENS ....
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Tai chi for Headache
Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected ....
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Qi gong for Headache
Summary:Qi gong is a type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is thought to be at least 4,000 years old. It is traditionally used for spiritual enlightenment, medical care and ....
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Prayer for Headache
Summary:Prayer can be defined as a "reverent petition," the act of asking for something while aiming to connect with God or another object of worship. Prayer on behalf of the ....
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Meditation for Headache
Summary:Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In modern times, numerous meditation types are in ....
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Massage for Headache
Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....
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Chelation therapy for Headache
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Biofeedback for Headache
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Aromatherapy for Headache
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5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Headache
Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. ....
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Diet-based therapies for Headache
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Ayurveda for Headache
Summary:Ayurvedais a form of natural medicine that originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is an integrated system of techniques that uses diet, herbs, exercise, meditation, yoga, and ....
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