What causes headaches and migraines?

Doctors have different theories about the causes of migraines and headaches. Most doctors agree, however, that they have multiple causes and that it is important to do a thorough examination if you have recurring headaches.Here are a few of the most common causes:
Stress and tension are high up on the list of culprits. Stress causes the muscles in the neck and head to tense up, thereby constricting blood flow to the brain
Migraine may be preceded by a spasm of the arteries leading to the brain, once again diminishing blood flow to the brain
Hormonal fluctuations may cause headache or migraine. This may also be linked to the contraceptive pill
Buildup of toxins and poor liver functioning can also be responsible for headaches because of the body's inability to eliminate toxins from the diet or the environment
Certain foods, such as chocolate, cheese, nuts, alcohol and MSG may trigger migraines in susceptible people
Low blood sugar levels and dehydration can also bring on headache, especially if you have skipped a meal

In naturopathic medicine, headache and migraine is seen as a 'toxic' condition and a signal from the body that there is an imbalance in organ functioning.
Naturopaths will treat the condition with the goal of restoring health and proper organ functioning, not only to relieve pain symptomatically. Read More.....