Headache

Tension-type headaches are usually managed by the use of herbal muscle relaxants, minerals such as magnesium which support muscle relaxation and pain-relieving herbs.  However, some types of headaches such as migraine headaches can be more complicated and require a more comprehensive approach.  A comprehensive approach to the management of migraine headaches must take into consideration many aspects of health, including gut barrier integrity and imbalances of gut flora, liver detoxification capacity and toxic burden, hormone imbalances, energy production capacity, nutrient status and immune imbalances which promote inflammatory states.  More specifically, Functional Medicine approaches migraine headaches by supporting normal physiology of the organ systems which become imbalanced in this condition and may contribute to the development and progression of the migraines.