Do you Suffer with Migraines?

by Erleen Tilton 

Migraine headaches are common for many individuals.  They are excruciating headaches that can last for several days with little or no relief.  Even though taking medications is the first course of action for most, it usually does not give real lasting relief.  What is the cause of a migraine headache anyway? 

First we must remember that our body is a “system”.   It all works together and if one area is not in proper working order, it will stress other parts of the body.  I remember when one of my children was young and having an ear ache or infection, someone suggested I give my child an enema.  An enema, I thought!  Does the water go through the colon all the way up to the ears?  I had a hard time understanding the possibility of enemas relieving an ear ache.  However, in putting it to the test, once the colon was cleaned out, the ear problem did go away.   

I began to learn more about the colon where all toxic waste materials end up – the garbage pail of the system.  Even though one may be having bowels movements, it doesn’t mean the bowels are thoroughly eliminating.  The colon can be compared to a river (or as I would term a dirt canal when I was growing up).  The canal was always flowing, yet the sides and bottom were thick with moss, weeds, and pebbles.  Why didn’t that fast flowing water take everything with it?  Our colon is much the same – matter is often being eliminated right in the center, yet leaving the walls with a build up of toxic wastes.  Not only that, as we continue to eat poorly, the wall of impurities increases, and often inhibits proper flow and thorough elimination, thus causing a blockage in the system.  Hence, the body must cry out in some way to show there is “disorder”.   

Headaches, in general, are specifically contributed to one of two problems:

a) a blockage in the colon, or
b) structural problems (neck / spinal). 

For a structural problem, a chiropractor is recommended.  For a blockage in the colon, though enemas or colonics may be vital initially, a diet of pure water, water rich foods, and whole grains (lots of natural fiber) is important.  Migraine headaches are an acute condition of lacking water, water rich foods and fiber.  If your diet is high in refined sugar and white flour, and animal products, especially cheeses, fried meats and such, then you can expect an acute “disorder” in the elimination process.  Remember, the body is a system and without proper flow and function, there is “disorder”.  So if the colon is restricted in its elimination, the body can only react and cry out with an excruciating headache.   

If you are one that experiences migraines, or even general headaches, here are some suggestions: 
1)  Clean out the colon with series of colonics or enemas.  If these are unfamiliar processes to you, contact a naturopath, massage therapist or other health practitioner for help or a resource.  This may be the biggest key step to eliminating migraine headaches.
2)  Increase your water intake to at least 10-12 glasses minimum of pure water daily.  Omit other beverages from your diet.
3)  Eliminate processed white flour and white sugar products from your diet and eat whole grains instead (not just whole grain breads). 
4)  Reduce or eliminate milk products, especially cheeses, and reduce or eliminate meats, especially red meat or fried meats.
5)  Eat lots of water rich foods: raw fruits and vegetables!
6)  A natural herbal laxative can also be taken initially such as: cascara sagrada or senna.  In fact, if I or one of my family members feel a headache coming on, I suggest the cascara sagrada rather than anything else! 

My son has often experienced migraines.  There is always a pattern though:

1) they come in the evening,
2) I ask him how much water he has drunk throughout the day and he usually answers “none”,
3) he will go take a Tylenol with a big glass of water,
4) he throws up the water and Tylenol within 5 minutes,
5) he takes another glass of water,
6) he goes to bed in pain, waiting for sleep to get him through the night. 

He often gets so occupied in his day that he forgets to drink or eat, and his system stops flowing or moving which results in a migraine! 

You or others do not need migraines or headaches in general.  It is really worth it to eat and drink right, and enjoy the benefits of a system working properly.  It again, is all a matter of choices and consequences!!