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In looking for ways to get relief from headaches and migraines, we first need to understand what’s going on.
There are over 150 types of headaches! Here we have narrowed that down to the two most common types:
1. Tension headaches are the most common. And as the name implies are caused by tension in the head and neck, stress, and fatigue.
2. While we don’t yet know the exact cause of migraines, it is believed to be connected to abnormal activity in nerves, chemicals, and blood vessels in the brain. There also seems to be a genetic component in getting them.
There are known triggers that can lead to migraines such as:
Stress and other emotions (shock, depression, anxiety, etc.)
Menstruation for women and other hormonal changes in the body
Fatigue and other physical causes (neck tension, low blood sugar, overexertion, etc.)
Alcohol, caffeine, and other food and drinks
Coming at this problem from a reflexologist’s perspective there are immediately a few things that stand out. Reflexology has been shown to:
Reduce stress
Improve sleep
Relax the body
Reduce tension
Reduce pain
Return the body to its healing state
Improve circulation helping the blood carry oxygen and nutrients to the brain
Stimulates over 7,000 nerves in each foot
While there are lots of studies: https://pacificreflexology.com/abstract/Headaches%20
,advice, and remedies for helping with headaches and migraines, each person is unique so the only way to know if reflexology can help you is to book a few sessions and see for yourself. The good news is whether it helps with migraines/headaches or not reflexology is likely to leave you overall feeling more relaxed. You might also find it helps with other areas of your health too.
Book your appointment to reduce stress and come back to balance today!
Online booking available at Nurturing Health Northumberland in Cobourg:
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Bowmanville at Elevate Bowmanville:
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Here’s to your health!
Sarah
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