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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Home Remedies For Migraine Relief

Health Encyclopedia: Migraine Treatment

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Many effective headache remedies are available for treating a migraine attack. Still, a 2002 study that analyzed over 800,000 case of migraine, reported that most migraines are not treated according to any expert recommendations or accepted evidence. In the study, 30% of patients were treated with potentially addictive opioids -- most often Demerol. Furthermore, 70% of these patients were not offered effective and available anti-migraine drugs. Anti-nausea drugs that have no effect on h...

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Home Remedy for Migraine and Headaches?
By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert

...Migraine sucker a mile away? I think not. So their first home remedy is to peel and chop an... Read more »

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Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Gin Soaked Raisins
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

The Home Remedy: Eating raisins soaked in gin every day reduces the pain and inflammation... Read more »

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Combat High Blood Pressure with Essential Herbs and Vitamins
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

Although medication has been the most popular form of treatment to combat high blood pressure,... Read more »

Health Guide

Ear Infections: Home Remedies
Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention
Home Remedies and PreventionMost herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin can be managed at home with over-the-counter painkillers and symptomatic relief.Symptomatic ReliefSeveral simple... Read more »
Foot Pain: Prevention
PreventionThe American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following tips for preventing foot pain:Don't ignore foot pain -- it's not normal. If the pain persists, see a doctor who specializes... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Medications
Preventive MedicationsCalcium-Channel BlockersCalcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack
for an Acute Shingles AttackThe treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:Reduce painReduce discomfortHasten healing of blistersPrevent the disease from... Read more »

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