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Nutritional Support for:
- Migraines
- Tension Headaches
- Pain
Migraines are a common disorder affecting over 13 % of the population in North America alone. A recent study conducted by the National Headache Foundation (February 2000) found that an astonishing 28 million Americans are migraine sufferers. Untreated migraines cause loss of time from work and school, and significantly reduce the quality of life for sufferers. Half of migraine sufferers reported a 50% reduction in work or school productivity while 39% reported pain so severe that bed rest was requires - some for days at a time.
Migraine headaches are a biological disease. They are characterized by throbbing head pain, usually located on one side of the head. Nausea, hypersensitivity to light, vomiting, and dizziness often accompany an attack. Headaches vary in severity from mild, fleeting ones to those that last for as many as three hours to three days and virtually debilitate a sufferer. The most severe types are tension headaches and migraine headaches. The latter are described as vascular in that they are manifested by changes in the blood vessels within the brain. Migraines can be triggered by food, stress, hormones and other causes as suggested above. The triggers lead to chemical changes within the brain. During a migraine attack, serotonin levels drop. (Cady, Roger, M.D., and Farmer, Kathleen, Psy.D. Headache Free. New York, 19-22, 1996). Serotonin is an important brain chemical in preventing headaches. Nutritional supplementation may aid in maintaining the proper serotonin balance in the brain.
Headaches are unique to the individual experiencing them, making diagnosis harder than usual. Unfortunately there is not yet a "vaccine" that can prevent the likelihood of getting a headache. Research has shown, migraine headaches often have dietary causes; either from the consumption of a "triggering" food or drink, or the absence from the diet of certain minerals, vitamins, and herbs. During 1994-96, a migraine headache study was conducted at the Loma Linda University's School of Public Health in California. The study demonstrated that a low-fat, high-complex-carbohydrate diet significantly decreased the occurrence of migraine headaches. Proper diet, reduction of stress, exercise, and nutritional supplementation offer the prospect of ameliorating migraines, if not substantially reducing or eliminating them.
Herbal Migraine & Pain Formula provides natural ingredients that offer relief from the misery of headaches, and pain.
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Ingredients
Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin is found in dairy products, eggs, meat,
green leafy vegetables and whole grain foods. Vitamin B2 is suggested to keep
up energy production within brain cells. In a controlled study, 400mg a day of
Vitamin B2 was added to the diet of 49 patients for 3 months. The group experienced
a 68.2% reduction in the incidence of migraine symptoms. The researchers concluded
that high-dose riboflavin is an effective, low cost prophylactic treatment of
migraine devoid of short-term side effects. (Schoenen, J., Lenaerts, M., and Bastings,
E. High-dose riboflavin as a prophylactic treatment of migraine; results of an
open pilot study. Cephalagia, 14: 328-29, 1994.)
White Willow Bark Extract is derived from the white willow
tree (Salix alba) The bark has been used for centuries in China to relieve pain
and lower fever. The active ingredient in White Willow Bark is salicin, which
the body converts to salicylic acid. It works in essentially the same way as
aspirin, however, most aspirin is now synthetically manufactured, while White
Willow is natural. It is not surprising that White Willow is often referred
to as “ herbal aspirin.”
White Willow Bark has anti-inflammatory properties and helps
to relieve headaches. White Willow Bark takes longer to begin acting than aspirin,
but its effect may last longer. Moreover, unlike aspirin, it does not cause
stomach bleeding nor does it have any other known adverse effects when taken
as recommended. Overdoses of willow bark may cause skin rash, stomach inflammation/irritation,
nausea, vomiting, kidney inflammation, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). (Chrubasik
S., Eisenburg E., Balan E., Weinberger T., Luzzati R., Conradt C. Treatment
of low back pain exacerbations with willow bark extract: a randomized double
blind study. Am J Med.; 109:9-14, 2000).
DLPA (DL-Phenylalanine) is a pain reliever. DLPA contains
the amino acid, phenylalanine. Phenylalanine comes in two forms. The "L"
form is a natural substance found in protein-rich foods, while the "D"
form is made synthetically. The combination of the “D” and “L”
forms simultaneously help elevate mood, and combat pain. DLPA boosts the body's
natural pain-killing response. Avoid taking DLPA with prescription antidepressants
or stimulants, unless specifically instructed to do so by your doctor. (Budd
K. Use of D-phenylalanine, an enkephalinase inhibitor, in the treatment of intractable
pain. Adv Pain Res Ther; 5:305–8, 1983).
Feverfew Standardized Extract (Tanacetum parthenium) has a
long history of use for the prevention of migraine headaches. It was described
in European herbal literature as early a 1772. Feverfew inhibits both hyperaggregation
of platelets and the release of serotonin. (Heptinstall S., White A., et al.
Extracts of feverfew inhibit granule secretion in blood platelets and polymorphonuclear
leukocytes. Lancet, I: 1071-74, 1985). Double blind studies indicate that feverfew
taken daily decreases the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. A study
conducted at University Hospital in Nottingham, England utilized 72 volunteers.
They were given either feverfew or a placebo over a period of eight months.
The study concluded that treatment with feverfew was associated with a reduction
in the number and severity of attacks. There were no serious side effects. In
another double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 57 volunteers were divided into
two groups and were given feverfew or a placebo. The results showed that feverfew
caused a significant reduction in pain intensity compared to the placebo treatment.
(Murphy J.J., and Mitchell J.R. Randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial
feverfew in migraine prevention. Lancet, 2 [8604], 189-92, Jul 23,1988, and
Palevitch D., Earon G., and Carasso R. Feverfew as a prohylactic treatment for
migraine: A double-blind placebo-controlled study. Phytotherapy Research, 11:7,508-11,1997.)
Valerian Root is most often used to treat anxiety, nervous
tension, insomnia, and headaches. The sedative action of valerian is partially
due to valepotriates, epoxy-iridoid esters, found in the root. Valepotriates
have more than just sedative properties, as their primary role appears to be
the regulatory effects on the autonomic system. The relief of stress and tension
may decrease the number and severity of headaches. Valerian root also contains
alkaloids that have blood pressure lowering effects. This may be particularly
important in reducing the severity of headaches.(Carvalho, A. P., A. P. Cunha,
F. Ferreira, T. Macedo, C. F. Ribeiro, M. S. Santos. Synaptosomal GABA release
as influenced by valerian root extract-involvement of the GABA carrier. Arch
Int Pharmacodyn Ther 327(2):220-31, 1994).
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a member of the mint
family. One of its constituents, scutellarian, has been shown to have mild sedative
and antispasmodic actions. (Foster S. Herbs for Your Health. Loveland, CO: Interweave
Press, 86–7, 1996). Because of its sedative properties, Skullcap is most
commonly used for anxiety, insomnia, pain, and tension headaches.
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) is most often used to treat anxiety. A
double- blind study published in 2001 confirmed the effectiveness of Passion
Flower as a treatment for anxiety. (Akhondzadeh S, Naghavi HR, Vazirian M, et
al. Passionflower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind
randomized controlled trial with oxazepam. J Clin Pharm Ther; 26:363–7.
2001). Recent studies indicate the primary constituents responsible for the
relaxing and anti-anxiety effects of Passion Flower are flavonoids. Passion
Flower is often used in combination with Valerian and Skullcap.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Vegetarian Capsules
Servings per container: 60 |
| |
Amount Per Serving |
US RDV |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) |
200 mg |
11765% |
| White Willow Bark Extract |
100 mg |
** |
| DLPA (DL-Phenylalanine) |
100 mg |
** |
| Feverfew Standardized Extract |
80 mg |
** |
| Valerian Root |
50 mg |
** |
| Skullcap |
50 mg |
** |
| Passion Flower |
50 mg |
** |
| ** No RDA has been established
Other ingredients:Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Silica,
& Vegetarian Capsule. |
| Hypo Allergenic: Contains no yeast,
wheat, corn soy, milk, salt, sugar, starch, artificial colors, or artificial
flavors. |
Suggested Adult Usage: As a dietary
supplement take two daily as recommmended by you health care professional.
Keep out of reach of children: Not for anyone under
the age of 18 yrs, pregnant or lactating women.
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