What exactly is a migraine – causes?
Contrary to popular belief, migraine is NOT a neurological disorder, but a disease whose causes lie in the metabolism, among other things. Only a large part of the symptoms are neurological, but are triggered elsewhere in the body.
Other causes:
In addition to the main cause of a metabolic defect, other parameters can also worsen the overall situation. However, these are merely secondary causes, such as dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, dysregulation in the digestive system or genetic predispositions. However, focusing solely on the secondary causes will not bring lasting relief. Ultimately, all components need to be regulated in order to achieve lasting changes.
What are typical symptoms?
Intense headaches, nausea, partial vomiting, loss of appetite, cold hands or feet, sensitivity to light, noise or odors, dysregulation of blood pressure, tension in the shoulder and neck area or auras.
Atypical migraine:
Not every migraine is accompanied by the classic half-sided headache. There are many forms of headache and manifestations that also conceal a migraine. These are often not recognized as such.
What triggers migraines – triggers?
There are many triggers, such as alcohol, weather changes, intense odors, hormone fluctuations, food and much more. However, avoiding triggers neither repairs the cause nor improves the underlying situation in the body. Avoidance tactics only restrict everyday and social life.
With migraines, the body is in a very unstable situation due to a defect in the metabolism. Every trigger causes the unstable system to collapse for a short time. As an alarm signal for the underlying effect, the body displays corresponding migraine symptoms.
How can I prevent migraines – therapy?
The solution to migraine is to repair the metabolic defect. This is also possible in the case of genetic predispositions. In this case, the exact metabolic pathways in which the defects are located should first be determined by a specialist. With appropriate care, repair is possible within a few weeks.
Secondary causes that reinforce the defect should also be eliminated in parallel.
Further positive effects:
If the underlying problem of migraine is treated, organ systems that have been damaged as a result of the migraine can also recover. This can lead to more energy and less fatigue, improved digestion, weight regulation, better skin appearance, fuller hair, stronger bones or connective tissue.
Connections between migraine and other diseases.
Migraines are associated with a number of other illnesses that have similar underlying causes. These include fibromyalgia, epilepsy, endometriosis or childlessness / abortions.
Diseases and symptoms as a result of migraine:
Complaints that can occur as a result of a migraine include HPU, histamine intolerance, hormonal disorders, chronic pain, wear and tear on bones and joints, hair loss or weight gain.
Is migraine hereditary?
There may be genetic predispositions in the metabolism that become apparent in the course of life and give the appearance of a hereditary disease. However, if the defects in metabolism are addressed causally, family involvement is irrelevant.
Children of people with migraines can be protected as a precautionary measure by determining their metabolic type and adapting their diet and behavior accordingly.
What treatment methods are available today?
Most common treatment methods focus on the symptoms rather than their causes. This can even worsen the underlying problem and cause the symptoms to spread to other organ systems as they progress. The migraine appears to be superficially defeated, but internally the body looks for other ways to cushion the consequences.
What to do for migraines?
The first step is a comprehensive root cause analysis. Holistic support is only possible if all the components are taken into account.