Headaches

Advertising leads us to believe that if we have a headache, all we need to do is take a pill and relief is just minutes away. If only it was that simple. One study estimates that migraines cost $5.6 billion a year in missed work and physician visits, as well as poor job performance.

Rather than popping a popular pain-reliever, shouldn’t we ask ourselves what’s causing the headache? According to an eminent neurologist specializing in headaches, regularly taking an analgesic like Tylenol, ibuprofen or Aleve for relief could actually be contributing to the problem. Frequent analgesic users will suffer withdrawal headaches. And over-the-counter or prescribed medications can be associated with significant muscle contraction—which aggravates migraine sufferers’ symptoms.

A non-drug related treatment approach can provide relief and restore balance and well-being. Complementary medicine has benefited millions of headache sufferers. This holistic approach could provide the relief that has eluded those who face frequent headaches.