Posted 7/17/2017 3:57 PM (GMT -5)
Hi BeathingThisBeast -
Uggh.... that kind of headache ruins the whole day.
Over the years I have been able to determine what kind of headache I have and pinpoint MOST of their causes. Takes awhile.
Generally - they are caused by:
tension
dehydration
lack of caffeine
heat overload
yeast/fungal overgrowth/die off
toxin overload
So I would do the following to cover your bases:
- Start rehydrating ASAP - water only.
- Try caffeine pills or concentrated tea - the caffeine can help dilate the blood vessels so there is less pressure. Coffee or other caffeinated drinks probably aren't the best to drink in case you're dehydrated.
- Detox the gut with a binder (remember the time buffers) and continue to rehydrate. Also try a soak. Coffee enema is good for detoxing but not because it's coffee - so it won't address a headache like drinking caffeine would - the caffeine doesn't work that way with an enema.
- Yeast/fungal overgrowth AND the die off after you start on antifungals can cause off-gassing including ethanol and other toxins. So antifungals are helpful and so is increasing detoxing (particularly binders!) while you're on them can help reduce the toxins.
- I usually take a brain detox herb or combo - I like Nutrimedix Pinella and Burbur (I double the dose on headache days)
- And I cool off with a cool shower if my headache is heat-induced, particularly letting the cold run on my scalp. Cold compresses help, too if you're not up for a cold shower.
Hope this is helpful -
-p