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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Natural Remedies For Headaches

Q&A: Riboflavin may ease migraines

July 13, 2009
One reader with migraines tells Dr. Gott that she has spent the better part of her life fighting migraines. According to Dr. Gott, vitamin B2--or riboflavin--has been known to help some migraine sufferers because the headaches can be the result of B2 deficiencies in brain cells. In this article, Dr. Gott gives advice on some other natural remedies that people have used to ease headache pain, and he discusses why narcotics should be used only as a last resort for those who suffer from migraines. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Natural remedies & heartburn
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...common neurologic symptom associated with Nexium is headache, occurring in up to 7 percent of... Read more »

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When Your Child Has Migraine
By Nicole , Health Expert

...and narcotics can lead you down a road of rebound headaches and constipation that could very... Read more »

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Foods for High Blood Pressure: 5 Foods that are Essential for a Healthy Eating Plan
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

Hypertension is considerably dangerous and must be managed appropriately to alleviate further... Read more »

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It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...nasal-spray and can include runny nose, wheezing, headache, vomiting and muscle aches and fever... Read more »

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Treating Depression with Natural Supplements: SAM-e and 5-HTP
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...can include:    "agitation, drowsiness, flushing, headache, mild stomach upset, and... Read more »

Health Guide

Headaches: Tension: Lifestyle Changes
...exercise, and good stress management -- are important, along with the following specific measures for headache management. Quitting smoking is essential in reducing the risks for all... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Diagnosis
Diagnosing the cause of persistent daily headache is difficult, even for expert doctors. Studies report that people who visit the emergency room with disabling headache are often... Read more »
Migraine Diagnosis: Symptoms of Migraines, Headache Diary
Anyone, including children, who has recurring or persistent headaches should consult a doctor. There are no blood tests or imaging techniques that can be used to diagnose migraine headaches.... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Treatment
...resemble estrogen more clinical studies are needed to confirm both long-term safety and effectiveness. Headaches and gastrointestinal problems are common side effects. At this time, experts do not... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Medications
...BlockersCalcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for... Read more »

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