Introduction
About 90% of people annually suffer from this common single symptom. However, People who suffer repeated headache of a similar pattern are fewer. Despite a vast range of remedies available on prescription or over the counter, few result in permanent reduction of the condition.

There are a few prescription remedies which aim to redistribute elsewhere energy congested in the head: the anthroposophical remedy Bidor (Weleda Ltd) has worked repeatedly in general practice experience, especially with people whose headaches coincide with cold hands or feet.

Before you start
The gut’s ability to absorb nutrients, whether it is from food or from the food state supplements, will be significantly improved if the body has first been cleansed of harmful toxins, and the intestinal tract replenished with healthy flora.

It is of particular benefit in today’s environment with our increased exposure to harmful toxins from so many sources. It is our recommendation to pre-empt any dietary/nutritional program with a cleanse, and to repeat it twice per year.

To this extent we recommend that before you start on your required formula you undertake our Detox Formula which involves 3 products that provide a very effective cleanse program that will enhance your health and wellbeing.

Click here to view the Detox Formula

Headache Supplements - food state only

The following supplements are known to be helpful:

	HEADACHE Formula - SAVE 10% when you buy the complete set of formulas. This includes 1 of each product listed below. You save a total of £9.52 VAT Free Price: £85.72
	Vitamin B Complex vitamins are known to help improve the efficiency of specific energy within the cell to help alleviate headache. VAT Free Price: £11.25
	Anti-Oxidant with Co-enzyme Q10 is known to inhibit many factors associated with headaches. Co-enzyme Q10 increases the production of positive energy within the brain. VAT Free Price: £17.99
	Multi-Vitamin & Mineral is a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutritional factors formulated to help support the body under stress when experiencing a busy or hectic lifestyle. VAT Free Price: £10.50
	Fish Oil EPA-DHA is known to reduce the incidence of headaches and migraine. VAT Free Price: £12.00
	Karoshil contains a broad spectrum of synergistic nutrients that help regulate normal brain function and help reduce pain. VAT Free Price: £22.50
	Magnesium helps facilitate the transport of oxygen to the brain, reducing the symptoms of headache. VAT Free Price: £10.50
	GTF Chromium has been shown to reduce the total cholesterol load, and increase the level of the desirable good cholesterol (HDL) while lowering the undesirable LDL cholesterol. VAT Free Price: £10.50

Table of Beneficial Nutritional Supplements

This information is offered as an introduction to supplements, herbs, foods and substances that are known to help with Asthma. This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and it is suggested that sound advice is taken by an appropriately qualified practitioner.

	Formula	Daily Intake	Initial Period	Ongoing Intake	Ongoing
Vitamins	MultiVitamin-Mineral	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily
	Anti-Oxidants with Co-Q10	1 twice daily	1 week	1-2 daily for 3 months	1 daily
	Vitamin B Complex	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily
	Karoshil	2 twice daily	2 weeks	1 twice daily	if required
Minerals	Magnesium	1 twice daily	2 weeks	1-2 daily for 3 months	1 daily
Fats	GTF Chronium	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily
	Fish Oil EPA-DHA	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily

Dietary recommendations

Positive Foods

Cereal grains oats
Vegetables carrots, broccoli, spinach, lettuce juice, fennel, garlic, sea vegetables
Fruits freshly squeezed & diluted lemon juice, apples, bananas, dates
Legumes soya beans
Teas, Herbs & Spices basil, feverfew, peppermint
Nuts & Seeds sunflower seeds
Fungi Shitake mushrooms
Fish white fish
Dairy organic live yoghurt

Negative Foods

Refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats, battery chicken & hens’ eggs, white sugar (sucrose), artificial sweeteners
Coffee, chocolate, alcohol, cheese, salami, pickled foods, most nuts, foods with additives

Additional Comment
It is important that attention is paid to the balance between acid-forming and alkali-forming foods. The optimum balance is around 60% alkali-forming to acid-forming. See Acid Forming and Alkali Forming guidelines.

Some headaches can be due to infection, and proper medical advice should be sought.

Take plenty of fresh water. Good quality still mineral water from a glass container is the superior form; though a good tap filter is also satisfactory.

Additional Help & Support
Alexander Technique, Yoga & other relaxation techniques; stress reduction.

Simple hydrotherapy treatments can also be effective

Some headaches can be due to chronic bad posture and it may be advisable to consult an appropriately qualified osteopath or chiropractor.

In folklore, hop pillows are considered to alleviate headaches.