Commonly Asked Questions:

Is there something I can do without taking prescription medications to treat my headaches?

Yes, there are options that do not necessarily include the use of prescription medications to treat an individual’s headache. Please note that there are situations mostly in the preventive regime that we utilize. It is difficult to find effective acute therapies once a significant headache occurs. But there are aspects of prevention that are being looked at and some do include effective non pharmacological approaches. One of the most effective is the use of behavior modification, biofeedback and stress management. It has been shown to be effective in children as young as 9 years of age and continues to be effective throughout adult life. Also, there is some literature that supports consideration of preventive therapies such as magnesium, B2, and some suggestion that CQ10 and other herbal components may actually be beneficial, not only for healthy brain function, but also may prove beneficial in the preventive arena. Although I must caution you the data in this area is sparse. Please see the section on “The 7 Steps to a Healthy Brain” which expands on this discussion.

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