Before you start
The gut’s ability to absorb nutrients, whether it is from food or from the foodstate 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.
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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.
Foodstate Supplements
The following supplements are known to be helpful:
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.
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Formula
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Daily Intake
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Initial Period
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Ongoing Intake
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Ongoing
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Vitamins
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MultiVitamin-Mineral |
1 daily |
1 daily |
1 daily |
1 daily |
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Anti-Oxidants with Co-Q10 |
1 twice daily |
1 week |
1-2 daily for 3 months |
1 daily |
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Vitamin B Complex |
1 daily |
1 daily |
1 daily |
1 daily |
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Karoshil |
2 twice daily |
2 weeks |
1 twice daily |
if required |
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Minerals
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Magnesium |
1 twice daily |
2 weeks |
1-2 daily for 3 months |
1 daily |
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Fats
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GTF Chronium |
1 daily |
1 daily |
1 daily |
1 daily |
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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 CommentIt 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 & SupportAlexander 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.