There are several types of headaches: tension, migraines, vascular, cluster, allergy/sensitivity, trauma, TMJ, eyestrain and sinus to name a few. They are a response to underlying metabolic, structural or emotional imbalances, and can be a sign of other undetected health conditions. Determining the cause of headaches can be complicated and it is important to look for contributing factors such as stress, food allergies, chemical and environmental sensitivities and digestive imbalances.

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Ann O’Malley, RN, CHTP, Energy Healer | Profile
Headaches can be caused by many things such as stress and muscle tension, energetic pain spikes, “ungroundedness”, sinus inflammation, hormonal imbalances or bowel toxicity. One way to reduce headaches is with relaxation and energy balancing. There may be an inconsistant flow of energy from head to toe that may respond to a visual meditation of a tree. Feel your feet growing roots deep into the ground, become aware of how energy flows up from the earth and down from heavens thru your body, feel the pressure release from your head and flow out your feet.

I have a very specific and effective treatment for clearing Migraine
headaches, promoting relaxation or clearing sinus congestion. I clear and rebalance the energy system and teach you methods for self balancing as well.

Pamela Myers, CMT, RYT | Profile
Possible cause: emotional trauma, fear of the future, uncertainty about purpose in life. Treatment: slow diaphragmatic breathing perhaps with soft music, counseling.

Massage Therapy / Reiki
Yoga Practice, including sitting and walking meditation.

Deborah A House, CCT, MT | Profile
The most common headaches are caused by tension, stress, eyestrain, lack of sleep or missing meals. The true cause of headaches seems to be an imbalance in the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain.

A lymphatic drainage massage using the oil of peppermint is recommended. Colon hydrotherapy would also be suggested because getting rid of toxic build up in the colon alleviates stress and imbalances in the body systems.

Dr Mark Sobor, AcupunctureProfile
Stop drinking caffeine drinks, they dehydrate you. The three primary causes of headaches are:
1. Tension
2. Inflammation (ear infections, tumors etc.)
3. Allergies
A headache diary can really help to target headache triggers. Once you know your triggers you can try and adjust changes on your own. Diet adjustments and exercise can also be a cure to the culprit.

Tension headaches are associated with neck and shoulder tension
Allergy headaches are conditioned responses (Pavlovian) when a food, sound, smell or scene reminds one, at an unconscious level, of a previous headache. Acupuncture points are located all over the body. During the treatment, tiny needles will be placed along your legs, arms, shoulders, and perhaps even your big toe to release tension and inflammation. We incorporate Massage to assist you to mentally relax

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