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Feverfew seems to work for a lot of people--not for me, as I seem to have some kind of allergy to it.
However, there's a lovely book called "A Touch of Healing" by Alice Burmeister (often found in pretty good used condition on amazon and elsewhere--for the thrifty-conscious) that offers several gentle touch methods that WORK (but headaches aren't the only topics).
One of the best for headaches is to have someone hold both big toes, making sure to have the fingers make contact with both top and bottom of the big toes. The technique is taken from Jin Shin, which is a very gentle touch. Some people call it acu-touch, rather than acu-pressure for that reason.
I know this works because I get some "doozies" of migraines. In the past, they'd last maybe a couple days, a few times they've lasted as long as three days. Now, though, I get dear hubby to hold both big toes, and the headaches subside in minutes. It can take between 20 and 45 minutes usually--a far cry from the days on end length of the past.
It might work if you can hold your own toes IF you can also relax while holding them--but frankly, I'm not relaxed when I hold my own. It works in a pinch, but it takes longer and it's just not as effective.
With this dandy technique, there is no need to take anything. :)
Jeanne
At 08:45 PM 3/14/2005 +0000, you wrote:
Hi,
I can tell you from my personal experience that I found some relieve
with Feverfew.
This herb has a long history of use in traditional and folk medicine
as a treatment for disorders often controlled by aspirin, such as
fever, headaches and some of the accompanying symptoms such as
nausea and depression.
Recently feverfew has been gaining fame as an effective treatment
for migraine headaches. It may also help ease diseases caused by
chronic inflammation such as arthritis.
It is the combination of ingredients in the feverfew plant that
brings such effective relief. It works to inhibit the release of two
inflammatory substances, serotonin and prostaglandins, both believed
to contribute to the onset of migraines. By inhibiting these amines
as well as the production of the chemical histamine, the herb
controls inflammation that constricts the blood vessels in the head,
and prevents blood vessel spasms which may contribute to headaches.
Feverfew should be taken regularly to receive maximum benefit and
protection from migraines.
The tea, drunk cold, may also relieve skin perspiration associated
with migraines, and has been used to stimulate appetite, and improve
digestion and kidney function.
Clinical tests have shown the use of feverfew may reduce of
frequency and severity of headaches. It may be more effective than
other nonsteroidal antiinflammatories (NSAIDS), like aspirin.
Additional benefits include lower blood pressure, less stomach
irritation and a renewed sense of well-being.
Common Use: The herb has historically been used as remedy for
headache, inflammation and as a general substitute for ailments
treated with aspirin. Its most popular use is for the prevention of
migraine headaches and associated symptoms. Pregnant women should
not use the herb, and some people have developed mouth ulcers or
experienced loss of taste from eating the fresh leaves.
Inna
-- In qigongkundalini@yahoogroups.com, "compqi" <compqi@y...> wrote:
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> Does anyone have suggestions for helping people who suffer from
migraines? Any
> help would be appreciated.
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