Headaches rank amongst the most common and frequent ailments. A headache is not a disease, but may be indicative of other underlying problems. Although common and generally not serious, headaches are common in about 50-75% of all teens. However, recurrent headaches can upset and worry an individual to a great extent. The most common types of headaches that people in their teens and early twenties have are tension headaches and migraines. In some cases these problems may require a visit to a medical provider. A Tension-type headache is the most common type of primary headache. Many people have 1 or 2 headaches of this type every month. Sometimes they develop more frequently, typically during times of stress. Approximately 3% of people have a tension-type headache on most days. When this happens, the headaches are called chronic tension-type headaches. Tension-type and cluster headaches, and usually cause symptoms of sickness or nausea in addition to a severe, one-sided, throbbing headache. However, some people experience both migraines and tension-type headaches.
Most headaches are classified as primary headaches, and are usually easily treated by over the counter solutions. Ibuprofen and Aleve are usually effective treatments for problems involving primary headaches. More serious headaches, like cluster headaches, demand specialized treatment. Other effective treatments for headaches include lifestyle alterations as well as therapeutic options. These are good ways to prevent headaches prior to their onset. The majority of headaches can be traced to a stress related cause.
What are the causes of headaches?
The vast majority of headaches are non-malignant and self-limiting. Some common causes of headaches are said to be tension, migraine, eye strain, dehydration, low blood sugar, hyper mastication and sinusitis. In addition, we have some very rare headaches that are a result of some life-threatening conditions like meningitis, encephalitis, cerebral aneurysms, exceptionally high blood pressure, and brain tumors. If head injury is the cause of a headache then the reason is usually quite evident. In women, a large percentage of headaches are caused by their ever-fluctuating estrogen levels during the menstrual years. This can occur prior to or mid-cycle.
Treatment:
There is no single diet suitable for everyone. However, there are some general TCM dietary guidelines that can benefit most headache sufferers, especially those with chronic stress headaches. According to TCM, chronic stress mainly affects the liver. Foods and drinks which aggravate the liver include anything that is fried or spicy, as well as alcohol, coffee and drugs. TCM recommends a simple, bland diet for best health. This means fresh, natural foods and drinks and meals that are not overly cooked. Steaming and stir-frying are recommended cooking methods as they cook quickly and lightly while still retaining nutrients. There are many Chinese herbal headache remedies that have been proven to be safe and effective over centuries of continuous use in China. While the traditional way to take them is by boiling the ingredients in water and drinking the brew as a tea, these days they are available in pill, tablet, powder and granule form. Unless you have knowledge of TCM principles and diagnostics, though, you should consult a trained practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine or acupuncture to see which particular remedy is best for you.Sometimes they develop more frequently, typically during times of stress. Approximately 3% of people have a tension-type headache on most days. When this happens, the headaches are called chronic tension-type headaches. Tension-type and cluster headaches, and usually cause symptoms of sickness or nausea in addition to a severe, one-sided, throbbing headache. However, some people experience both migraines and tension-type headaches.
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