Migraines
The Neuro-chemical Links and Solutions
By Dr. Dennis Maness, HealthWalk MindSoul Division
Your head is pounding, your vision is blurred. The lights are suddenly turned up so bright you feel like you are in a spotlight. And why does someone have the volume turned on high? All you can do is to find a quiet place to lay down. You know that no matter who needs you, what deadlines you have, and where you are supposed to be, you won't be there until tomorrow. Oh well, everyone will have to understand, there is nothing you can do about it….it’s another migraine.
Not so fast...
A migraine could be your body’s way of telling you that something more is wrong. Did you know that approximately 1 out of every 10 Americans experience migraines, with women being affected three times more often than men? This vascular headache is most commonly experienced between the ages of 1 and 55, and 70% to 80% of sufferers have a family history of migraine. Symptoms may be, but are not limited to, intense throbbing often on one side of the head only, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased sensitivity to light, sounds, and smells, stiffness of the neck and shoulders, tingling or stiffness in the limbs, and an inability to concentrate.
A variety of factors can trigger a migraine. Common triggers are stress, hormonal changes, smells, bright light, foods, physical activity, changes in weather, medications, etc.
Other triggers include alteration of sleep-wake cycle; missing or delaying a meal; medications that cause a swelling of the blood vessels; daily or near daily use of medications designed for relieving headache attacks; bright lights, sunlight, fluorescent lights, TV and movie viewing; certain foods; and excessive noise.
Environmental and biological factors—including stress, foods, hormonal changes, or genetics— can cause imbalances in the levels of neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain. These imbalances can trigger or exacerbate migraines.
But that’s not all, even stress and/or underlying depression are triggers that can cause a migraine. Wow, isn’t the body an amazing thing? It can give a clue as obvious as a migraine to remind you that you are forgetting to take care of something very important…YOU! Migraines can prevent you from enjoying your life to the fullest, and anyone who has had a migraine can attest to that! Don’t let something “stop you in your tracks.”
While the root cause of headache problems vary and are complex, two common sources are
- A disorder of the brain's vascular system (migraine headaches), or
- Increased tension of the muscles around the head, face and eyes (tension headaches).
Clinical Studies:
A randomized double-blind placebo controlled study by Giessener Beschwerdebogen with a parallel group add-on design and a 12- week treatment phase was conducted in a large outpatient headache clinic in a neurological center. Thirty-two patients with migraines and without any pharmacological migraine prophylaxis in the past three months were studied. The electrophysiological stimulation with sound therapy applied via headphones three sessions daily was compared against a placebo audiotape.
Results.
The results found by Giessener Beschwerdebogen showed that the group which had the electrophysiological stimulation with sound therapy reported fewer headaches and other negative symptoms than the placebo group.
The Neuro Chemical Link to Migraine Headaches:
Research has linked the migraine headaches with imbalances in brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters can be measured. At HealthWalk we can measure your neurotransmitters, map your brain to identify any neurotransmitter imbalance which may be contributing to your headaches then develop specific protocols to help you recover. After your neuro-chemical test, we will help you with programs that can help return your brain’s neuro chemicals to normal.
MindSoul Brain Technology™ sessions, especially when combined with our relaxation training and other support therapies, have been shown to reduce or eliminate most headache problems. You will also learn which foods are best for neuro chemical balance with HealthWalk’s Nutritional Counseling with Functional Perspective, how certain medicines (over the counter and prescription) can cause chemical imbalance and how to bring balance back - Galvanic Skin Response GSR, Best yet, you will enjoy relaxing, mind soothing activities all designed to help you back to your best mental and physical health.
May Heroes are:
Depression, Physical Injury and Pain - As told by Sue W:
I had made a point of not telling Dr. Maness a thing about me, other than what my physical appearance might give away. After doing the MindSoul Brain Technology brain mapping on me he said; "You had a severe head injury", I had been kicked in the face by a horse....which sent me into my first year long severe depression 25 years ago. He also saw three heavy stress lines.
We have a history of depression. My brother committed suicide when he was 22 years old, my nephew just this Christmas tried to hang himself and had a breakdown.
"If you had some pain..." Dennis said innocently, and finally I started crying, "I have been in pain for six weeks, depressed, suffering, knee etc. I had ripped my ACL ligament totally and my knee was always in pain, but I hadn't really addressed that with him. I said "Let's do it."
After 45 minutes he got me up and asked me how I felt.
I felt better than I have felt my whole life! It was as if my past had been neutralized and I felt refreshed. On the way from LA to Minneapolis, I wrote a huge article, which it seems was more logically organized than anything I usually do.
I felt so good I was concerned that I had to return to Michigan. Dennis told me to laugh, yawn and take the amino acids (HealthWalk’s Subrexi™).
I am back and feeling great.
ADHD:
A very special young man with ADHD took the challenge of all my equipment with the strength and determination of the best Top Gun in the academy. All business, he was eager to learn the protocols to support his focus and mind control. He quickly figured out how to balance his brain frequencies and in milliseconds was able to manage his focus and attention. His reaction time on the cognitive response test was continually in the top five percentile.
I spoke to his dad three weeks after his visit and was advised our Top Gun is doing well and is working with his doctor to lower his medication for ADHD.
Seizures:
A registered nurse reported that her depression and seizures stopped since she started her MindSoul Brain Technology™ protocols.
Memory:
Lorene was having serious memory problems, repeating the same questions several times within the same conversation. In addition she was having frequent leg cramps. After several MindSoul Brain Technology™ sessions, her memory improved greatly as has her leg cramps. With a few more sessions, we expect the improved memory to stabilize and her leg cramps to be in her past only.
Depression, Fatigue and Memory: I saw this dear lady at a Farmers Market this weekend. I thought I recognized her but wasn’t sure. This lady had a dazzling smile and her eyes sparkled like jewels. Her eyes met mine and she said Dr. Maness! What a joy for me to see her feeling so good. The first time she came to my office, her entire facial countenance was down. Now, her eyes sparkled as bright as her smile. “Thank you! I haven’t been depressed since my sessions with you. The fatigue is gone – I have so much more energy and my memory is better!” What a change!