Migraines: Wellness PowerPoint
Transcript: Reference: Alternative Medicine (96) Acupuncture References: Mayo-Clinic, NCCAM, Women's Health, HealthLine (Image) References: UMM.edu, Drugs.com, Alternative Medicine (735), Herbal-Supplement-Resource.com (Image) Migraine attacks commonly triggered by: Environment- Smoke, Particular Aromas, Extended Loud Noise, Alterations in Weather, High Altitude, Contact with Intense Light Diet- Processed Meats and Fish, Garlic, Chocolate, Alcohol (mainly wine), Caffeine Removal, Aged Cheese, Food Additives Several Other Factors- Tiredness, Stress, Sleeping Too Much, Exertion, Crooked Motion (e.g. Boats) Imbalance of Brain Chemicals, such as with serotonin levels (which aids with pain regulation in the brain) Irregular Changes with Substances in Brain, causing inflammation and blood vessels to swell (thus inducing pain) Benefits of Acupuncture for Migraines: Supply Pain Relief- Triggers Nerves Positioned in Muscles and Other Tissues Endorphins and Other Neurochumoral Factors Are Released Alters Processing Of Pain Within Brain and Spinal Cord Decrease Inflammation- Acupuncture Stimulates Release of Vascular and Immunomodulatory Factors Impact Serotonin Levels In The Brain Chemical Triggers Migraine Attacks Controlling Intracranial and Extracranial Blood Flow Decline the Amount of Cortical Spreading Depression (Electrical Wave Located In Brain; Linked to Migraines) Reduce Plasma Levels of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide and Substance P (Associated with Migraines) Lifestyle Changes: Nutritional Supplements Biofeedback Training- Consciously Manipulating Functions that are Usually Unconsciously Managed Within the Body Promotes Well-Being, by Calculating and Conveying Back Data About the Monitored System Then, Individual May Deliberately Control That System/Function Steps to Biofeedback: (1) Electrodes Positioned on Skin (2) Individual Uses Meditation, Visualization, or Relaxation to Influence the Desired Result (3) Biofeedback Alters Speed of Beeps or Flashes, Tone of Voice, and Other Signals to Account for Progress References: Mayo-Clinic, Women's Health, NCCAM, Pharma-World (Image) Reference: Alternative Medicine (734) Indoor Cycling: Twenty-Six Untrained Individuals with Migraines Were Researched Training Session: Exercise Three Times a Week, for Twelve Weeks 15 Minute Warm-Up Period (Intensity: RPE 11-13) Light to Somewhat Hard 20 Minute Exercise Period (Intensity: RPE 14-15) Somewhat Hard to Hard 5 Minute Cool-Down Period (Intensity: RPE 11-13) Light to Somewhat Hard References Migraines: Wellness Presentation References: Hershey et al, Supplements for Migraines (2010), and Choice Public.com (Image) Botanical For Migraines Acupressure. 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Retrieved from http://www.topnews.in/health/cut-carbohydrate-intake-live-longer-28912 Reference: Varkey et. al (2009) Recognized as a severe throbbing or pulsing feeling within one section of the head Associated with: Nausea and Vomiting Intense Sensitivity to Light and Sound Frequently described as moderate to severe pain, with attacks lasting for several hours to a few days Migraines with Aura: Symptoms Occur Before Attack and Last Less Than an Hour Visual Disturbances, Numbness, Trouble Speaking, Confusion Migraines without Aura Introduction: Continued Mind-Body Techniques: Biofeedback References Choose Biofeedback Because: Shown to be Considerably Effective for Treatment of Migraines Biofeedback Treatment for Headache Disorders explained "In the migraine studies, biofeedback yielded a significant small-to-medium effect size in comparison to placebo groups" (Nestoriuc et. al 2008) Is Considered Safe- Having Minimal to No Side Effects Allows Individual To Learn Relaxation Exercises, As They Take Information About Their Bodily Functions and Control Systems To Gain Desired Effect Enables Patient Involvement and Responsibility Demonstrated to be More Effective Than Prescription Medications for Migraine Relief Results from Indoor Cycling: Showed Decrease From 4.7 Attacks Per Month to 3.6 Attacks at End of Treatment Declined From 7.5 Days with Migraines to 5.4 Days at Last Month of Treatment Intensity/Pain of Migraines Fell From 57 VAS in mm to 47 VAS in mm Quality of Life Increased from About 58 Points (Baseline) to 65 Points After Treatment Choose This Exercise Because: Simple and Inexpensive Activity, Proven System to