Today someone in my networking group said that it was National Headache Month.  I thought to myself that’s interesting, maybe I’ll write about that!  When I went to see what the National Health Information Center had to say… no national headache month was listed for September. How bizarre.  This business professionals entire marketing focus is about headaches this month, but it’s not a recognized category at the national library ??  Maybe it’s from some OTHER listing or something. 

Gosh – how embarrassing.

My actual topic of the month for September has nothing to do with headaches and is not recognized by any particular authority except me, you’ll read more about that tomorrow. It’s a good one.

Since I have an absolutely doosey of a headache right at this very moment - mine crept up at about 4 this afternoon,  I thought maybe my occipital muscles were trying to inspire me – they are not even close to being inspirational – they just hurt 

Headaches have many components that contribute to their existence. Years ago I got different kinds of headaches when my blood sugar dipped too low – that was actually more often than not.   I had those for several years. I was a non aspirin, non tylenol kind of girl so I just was crabby all the time.  Supplements helped me tremendously back then.

My headache today is a reaction that happens occasionally when I get chiropractic care or trigger point therapy. It was intense when she poked around and when I left I knew I would get one – had I iced when I got home it could have helped. I iced my hand instead and then the phone rang . Well you know how it goes from there.

If I didn’t have 6 car accidents I might not have this concern. 

My doctor says muscles remember and that I have a lot of memories and trauma there. Chiropractic is really awesome for headaches.

From a getting better perspective it’s been a month since my last. I am actually quite pleased to say that! ( I had a car accident again 5 months ago)

By tomorrow I will be fine.

Headaches are tragically common.

When I work with clients we talk about patterns, reoccurrance and what triggers them – most folks who have a headache will tell you exactly what sets them off

I often suggest that we explore these concerns:  

congested colon
a need to detoxify
weight loss / release of toxins
poor eating habits
aspartame ingestion
carb addiction
hormonal shifts
stress
cortisol deficiencies
chemical exposure
perfume exposure
 
Just to name a few.

There are many nutritional supplements that can assist with the above in some way or another. It’s really pretty cool. This is the exciting part of my work and why I love it so much.

If you or someone you know suffers from headaches I’d love to help.

wonderful, arty photo montage flickr image credit – it’s a doosey

K a r e n     H a n r a h a n
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