Headache by Dr. Shalini Kapoor

Dr. Shalini Kapoor

shalini.dr.kapoor@gmail.com

HOMOEOPATHIC PAEDIATRICIAN AND COUNSELING EXPERT

HOMEOPATHIC APPROACH

Homeopathy aims to cure the disease and not just palliate the symptoms like pain.
frequent attacks of headache, migraine or non-migraine variety, have proved to be a pain in neck not only for the patients who have it, but also for the physicians who treat them. Migraine has been believed to be an obstinate condition to treat. However, it is a common experience of the practitioners of homoeopathic system of medicine that migraine is curable. The treatment more individualistic. This means, homoeopathy believes that headache is a personality disorder and hence the treatment should be determined only on the basis of in-depth study of the patients' personality.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. Are Homeopathic medicines safe?
The mode of preparation of homeopathic medicines is such that the medicines are repeatedly diluted and succussed to enhance the inherent curative powers of natural substances. By this method the material quantity of natural substances is reduced to minimal thereby reducing there side effects.
2.How long should the treatment continue ?
it is a myth that homeopathy is slow to act. In acute attacks it acts as fast as conventional medicines, sometimes even faster. In chronic cases like migraine, it may require sometime to eradicate the condition completely from the body and make the body free from any medicines instead of conventional treatments which gives instant relief but the medicine has to be taken life long.
3. Are there too many dietary restrictions with Homeopathy?
It is a myth that there are lots of dietary restrictions with homeopathic medicines like onions, garlic, coffee etc. There are only few medicines which get antidoted by certain food products nothing applies as a rule and in most cases no dietary restrictions apply.
4. Is it possible to take conventional medicines along with Homeopathy?
Homeopathy can be taken along with conventional medicines like antihypertensives, insulin, dietary supplements or other medicines which the body is used to for years and need a slow withdrawal.
However certain conventional medicines like antibiotics and skin ointments and lotions are restricted as they interfere with Homeopathic medicines.
5. cost?
More cost effective in comparison to the other systems,

Other alternative medicines :

Acupuncture

An acupuncturist diagnoses headaches not as migraine, tension, or sinus, but rather as conditions deriving from "energetic" imbalances. Headaches are commonly seen and often successfully treated by acupuncturists.In addition to needling treatment, acupuncturists may recommend lifestyle changes, such as suggestions for specific breathing techniques, qi gong exercise, and dietary modifications

Chiropractic

Several well-designed trials support the effectiveness of spinal manipulation therapy in the treatment of migraine headaches.

Massage and Physical Therapy

Reflexology, a technique involving massage of "reflex points" on the hands and feet that correspond to areas throughout the body, helps you become more aware of you own body signals. This may allow you to anticipate the onset of a migraine sooner because of subtle symptoms that begin before the headache sets in. Reflexology also helps improve general well-being and energy level

Mind/Body Medicine Reducing and learning to cope with stress effectively are important for trying to limit the number and intensity of your headaches. Techniques that can help include: Self-hypnosis Biofeedback Joining a support group Relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation (a practice that involves contracting and releasing muscles throughout your body), meditation, and guided imagery

*Lifestyle management

-This includes avoidance of any known triggers. Alcohol, caffeine containing food products and processed foods should be avoided.
-A healthy lifestyle like proper sleeping pattern, regular exercise and regular meals should be maintained.

.- Herbal therapy with feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) may lessen the frequency of attacks.

- Learning to increase the flow of blood to the extremities through biofeedback training may allow a patient to prevent some of the vascular changes once a migraine begins. During a migraine, keep the lights low; put the feet in a tub of hot water and place a cold cloth on the occipital region (the back of the head). This draws the blood to the feet and decreases the pressure in the head.