{"id":560,"date":"2013-12-28T01:50:35","date_gmt":"2013-12-28T01:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kivatherapeutics.com\/b\/?p=560"},"modified":"2017-12-07T03:27:47","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T03:27:47","slug":"headaches-be-gone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.kivatherapeutics.com\/b\/2013\/12\/28\/headaches-be-gone\/","title":{"rendered":"Headaches be gone!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Headaches affect many people on a regular basis; causing people to end events early, call in sick to work, cancel out on social engagements.\u00a0 In addition, the
\nmood of the person suffering from the headache is effected.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the causes of
\nheadaches?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pelvis Instability:<\/strong>
\nHeadaches can be a pain in the rear end.\u00a0 Literally.\u00a0 Sometimes headaches are caused by a pelvis rotation that effects the circulation of the spine; moving all the way up into the head.\u00a0 Check in with a qualified bodyworker to help alleviate muscle spasms and spinal misalignments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Digestive Heat:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Headaches can be caused by digestive heat.\u00a0 The digestive organs are easily affected by spicy foods, preservatives, not enough fruits and vegetables, and\/or a food sensitivity.\u00a0 Look into an elimination diet to determine foods that
\naggravate your system, or get tested for food allergies<\/span><\/p>\n

Stress:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stress is also a contributing factor.\u00a0 Muscle tension in the shoulders, neck, jaw, and scalp, can spasm clamping down on nerves and blood vessels that keep
\nyour brain healthy.\u00a0 Lack of circulation to the head, neck and
\nshoulders contributes to headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dehydration:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Not drinking enough fluids is a contributing factor as well to headaches.\u00a0 Believe it or not, it is very important to drink half of our body weight in water.\u00a0 Glug
\nglug glug.\u00a0 You might feel a bit water logged at first, but it will
\nhelp with those headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do you treat headaches? <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This can be a complicated matter being the cause of the
\nheadache is not always known. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hot and Cold Therapy <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A quick relief for a headache is an ice pack on the head with a hot pack on the belly or feet.\u00a0 Drawing the blood away from the brain can help relieve
\nthrobbing pain with an aura. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hydrotherapy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rotating between hot and cold water in the shower improves\u00a0 circulation and is a quick pain relief to headaches.\u00a0 Hydrotherapy helps to flush out any waste
\nproducts that have been congregating in the area. <\/span><\/p>\n

Breathe:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Often times we don’t breathe effectively when we are stressed so take a little time to focus on your breath work.\u00a0 You choose if will be taking a walk, bike
\nride or practicing yogic pranayama.\u00a0 Muscles need oxygen to function
\nnormally and without oxygen they may spasm and cause painful or
\nnagging headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Food Therapy:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Overindulgence can be the source of headache.\u00a0 Try a detox diet in order to clean your system.\u00a0 Just like your closet, your body needs an occasional cleaning. Citrus foods, garlic soup, steamed vegetables, grains in a broth are all
\nbeneficial foods to help ease the detoxing your body in going through
\nto get back to normal.\u00a0 Drink plenty of water, herbal tea and fruit
\njuice to aid the detoxification and rehydration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eliminate Potential Causes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Foot sensitivity’s can also cause headaches.\u00a0 Talk with your Doctor about getting tested for allergies and try an elimination diet with a food journal to
\nunderstand more about how food affect your mood, and function’s of
\nthe body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Massage Therapy:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Massage is a great way to help alleviate a headache, reduce the frequency of headaches and make you feel all around better.\u00a0 Find a skilled practitioner who has some experience with headaches or who has a strong foundation in anatomy and kiniesiology in order to get the most bang for your buck!<\/p>\n

Exersice:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find a low impact exercise to help get the blood moving and the muscles working.\u00a0 Yoga, walking, swimming and Tai Chi can all be excellent choices for headache relief.\u00a0 Try them all and see what works the best for you!<\/p>\n

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