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Headache
Description
Pain felt deep within the skull.
These Substances Alleviate or Prevent Headaches
Amino Acids
Phenylalanine alleviates some types of Headaches
[caution: excessive dosages of Phenylalanine also
CAUSE Headaches].
Tryptophan alleviates Headaches caused by Blood
Vessel constriction.
Lactones
Parthenolide prevents and alleviates Headaches in
70% of cases (by inhibiting Platelet Aggregation,
inhibiting the secretion of Serotonin and by preventing
the release of excessive Arachidonic Acid) [scientific
research - humans].
Minerals
Calcium's anti-spasmodic properties alleviate
Headaches.
Frequent Headaches are a symptom of Iron
deficiency.
Magnesium's anti-spasmodic properties alleviate
Headaches.
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Pharmaceutical Analgesics alleviate the Pain
associated with Headaches [caution: most Analgesics
have minor or major side effects].
Aspirin prevents and alleviates Headaches (by
blocking the production of Cyclooxygenase that
produces the Prostaglandin E2 that is implicated in
Headaches) [caution: Aspirin also blocks numerous
beneficial Enzymes and Prostaglandins].
Smart Drugs
Dilantin often reduces the incidence of Headaches
[scientific research - humans].
Vinpocetine successfully alleviates Headaches
[scientific research - humans - 78% success rate].
These Foods or Herbs Alleviate or Prevent Headaches
Active Constituents
Basil reputedly alleviates Nervous Headaches [folklore].
Blue Vervain reputedly alleviates Headaches [folklore].
Chamomile reputedly alleviates Headaches [folklore].
Damiana alleviates some Headaches.
Equisetum alleviates Headaches.
Feverfew alleviates Headaches by inhibiting the
constriction of Blood Vessels, inhibiting Platelet
Aggregation and preventing the release of excessive
Arachidonic Acid [scientific research - humans: 70%
success rate].
Parthenolide
Lavender (oil applied topically to the temples) alleviates
Headaches.
Lettuce (juice) alleviates Headaches.
Marjoram reputedly alleviates Headaches.
(European) Mistletoe reputedly alleviates Headaches.
Rosemary (for nervous Headaches)
Valerian alleviates Headaches.
Willow Bark alleviates Headaches.
Salicylates
Wood Betony alleviates Headaches that are associated
with lack of Energy [folklore].
These Substances can Cause Headaches
ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Hormones - Mineralocorticoids
Excessive production of Aldosterone
(Aldosteronism) causes Headaches.
Neurotransmitters
Excessive circulating Serotonin can cause
Headaches (by constricting the Blood Vessels).
Proteins
Methaemoglobin (formed when the Iron atoms in
Haemoglobin become oxidized) causes a form of
Anaemia that results in Headaches.
EXOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Alkaloids
High or long-term dosages of Quinine can cause
Headache.
Alcohols
Methanol causes Headaches.
Amino Acids
Excessive consumption of Aspartic Acid can cause
Headaches (by causing over-stimulation of the Nmethyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) Receptors in the Brain.
Excessive consumption of Glutamic Acid can
cause Headaches (by causing over-stimulation of the Nmethyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) Receptors in the Brain.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) can cause Anxiety
(by causing over-stimulation of the N-methyl-Daspartate (NMDA) Receptors in the Brain.
Excessive dosages of Phenylalanine can cause
Headaches [although non-excessive dosages of
Phenylalanine alleviate Headaches].
Tyramine can cause Headaches in people who are
sensitive to Amines.
Fatty Acids
Headaches can occur as a result of excessive
release of Arachidonic Acid
from Cell Membranes.
Glycosides - Saponins
Excessive consumption of Glycyrrhizin causes
Headaches (due to it mimicking the actions and
structure of Aldosterone).
Methylxanthines
Headache is a side-effect of Caffeine withdrawal.
Minerals - Toxic
Arsenic causes Headaches.
Recreational Drugs
Tobacco smoking can cause Headaches.
Smart Drugs
Centrophenoxine infrequently causes mild,
temporary Headache as a side-effect.
Cytidine Diphosphate Choline (CDP) occasionally
causes Headaches as a side-effect.
Dilantin occasionally causes Headaches as a sideeffect.
Overdosage of Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) can
cause Headaches (this side-effect disappears when
DMAE dosage is lowered).
If too large an initial dosage of Hydergine is used a
Headache may result.
Headache can occur as a temporary initial sideeffect of Xanthinol Nicotinate usage - this side-effect
usually disappears after continued usage of Xanthinol
Nicotinate.
Vitamins
Excessive dosages of Choline can cause
Headaches.
Excessive dosages of Vitamin A can cause
Headaches.
Dosages over 100 mg of the Nicotinic Acid form of
Vitamin B3 causes Headaches in some people.
Excessive consumption of Vitamin D can cause
Headaches.
These Foods or Herbs can Cause Headaches
Active Constituents
Aspartame can cause Headaches.
Methanol
Aspartic Acid
Headaches are a symptom of Coffee withdrawal.
Caffeine
Over-use of Ephedra can cause Headaches.
Ephedrine
These Ailments can Cause Headaches
Immune System
Headaches can occur as a side-effect of Candida
albicans over-proliferation.
Headaches are a side-effect of Influenza.
Headaches are a symptom of Measles.
Nervous System
Headache is a symptom of Travel Sickness.
Sexual System - Female
Headaches can occur as a result of the PMT-C
(Cravings) form of Pre-Menstrual Tension (PMT)
[scientific research - humans].
See Also:
Migraine
Pain
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