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" जब आप किसी हतोत्साहित, निराष या रोग ग्रस्त व्यक्ति को देखते हो, वहीं आपका सेवा क्षेत्र है " Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Hands Reaching Out

In Addition

Vol 10 अंक 4
July August 2019


  1. Health article

Headache – its prevention & management

“Today there seems to be no limit to man's desires. The entire human life is spent in the pursuit of these desires. Every moment is filled with insatiable wants. Man's head is filled with these desires. If only the head is filled with sacred thoughts, it will get sanctified.-- Sri Sathya Sai Baba. 1

1. What is headache?

It is a pain one feels in the region of head or upper neck and can be a real “pain in the neck”. It could be vascular, neurological, exertional, musculoskeletal, or a brain disorder. It can be incapacitating and debilitating enough to affect the quality of one’s life. It is considered as the third most prevalent illness in the world, more common in women.2,3,4,5

2. Nature, cause, and types of headache

Broadly speaking, headaches are either primary or secondary, based on their cause/origin:

A. Primary headache is a standalone illness caused directly due to a problem or over-activity in the pain sensitive blood vessels, muscles, and nerves of the head and neck. This could be triggered by some factors, but are typically benign, without an underlying cause or a structural problem. This includes migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache.5,6,7

 

B. Secondary headache happens when there is an underlying cause or condition, like, sinusitis, vascular disorder, brain or head injury, or brain tumour, that may stimulate the pain sensitive nerves of the head. In other words, a secondary headache is a symptom of a disease or a problem, known or unknown, unlike a primary headache5,6,7,10

 

3. Treatment of headache!

Is there a cure for headache? Research is on in several institutions worldwide, especially for migraine but there is no scientific evidence at present to show what exactly would prevent, manage easily, or cure headache.

Treatment of migraine without medicine! A research on migraine has revealed that it occurs as part of a chain reaction during which veins in the brain contract due to which blood cannot supply sufficient oxygen to brain. A pilot study was done for a year in 2016-17 using an “inhaler” which was made utilising body’s natural molecules, carbon dioxide and oxygen, for mobilizing its own defence against migraine attacks. The inhaler expanded the blood vessels which supplied the brain with enough oxygen to stop the destructive chain reaction. It was found that pain relief increased significantly with each use of the inhaler.12

Hypoglycaemic/ketogenic diet: A researcher, who himself suffered from migraine for years and found relief, says that one can eliminate migraine by managing blood sugar levels through a hypoglycaemic diet of more protein more often, especially in the morning, and fewer simple carbs.13

Ketogenic diet of low carbohydrates and high fats and oils, (best obtained from coconut oil) with moderate protein, was found to reduce migraine frequency in 90% of patients in one study.14 

Alternative physical therapies like chiropractic therapy, physiotherapy, acupressure, acupuncture are in vogue. Some clinical trials have found that chiropractic spinal manipulation, which is a drug-free and surgery-free path to realign the spine, reduced headaches substantially.15  A chiropractic therapy treats joints and musculoskeletal problems including pain using manipulation techniques, whereas physiotherapy uses mobilization techniques.16 Other therapies like acupressure and acupuncture have also been found reasonably effective in giving relief from migraine and tension headaches.17,18

Yogasanas and Pranayama are known to relieve as well as cure headaches including migraine.19,20

Vibrionics: Many have found relief and cure by taking Sai vibrionics remedies blessed by Sri Sathya Sai Baba. One can prevent and counter headache through these remedies: CC11.3 Headaches, CC11.4 Migraines, CC15.1 Mental & Emotional tonic, CC18.5 Neuralgia, CC20.5 Spine or any other suitable combo from 108CC box; NM5 Brain TS, NM44 Trigeminal Neuralgia, NM59 Pain, NM85 Headache-BP, SM6 Stress, SM39 Tension or any suitable combination from the 576 cards.

4. Management of headache

One may or may not have the facility or access to try a therapy, but one should know how to manage a headache once it starts.

Some home remedies for relief:

 

Self-monitoring: Keep a diary about your diet and life style; observe and note what triggered the headache, when it started and flared up, how long it lasted, and how it was relieved. It is best to catch the sign just when it is about to start, you will know this with experience. The memory of a flare up can be so intense that impulsively you may go for a painkiller; it may not help to ease a headache if it has already started, especially if it is migraine. 

Consult a physician promptly and get the necessary tests done when a headache is unbearable or keeps recurring or when its cause is unclear or not known or when no therapy gives relief.

5. Prevention of headache

Wisdom lies in taking the necessary precautions to prevent headache by:

References and Links:

  1. Sathya Sai Speaks on Head and Heart, vol 25,1992, chapter 9: http://www.sssbpt.info/ssspeaks/volume25/sss25-09.pdf
  2. What is headache: https://migraineresearchfoundation.org/about-migraine/migraine-facts/
  3. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Migraine-Information-Page
  4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5587613/
  5. Types of headache: https://hmccentre.com/5-common-types-of-headaches-types-causes-diagnosis-treatment/
  6. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/73936.php
  7. https://headaches.org/resources/the-complete-headache-chart/
  8. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/headache/how-a-migraine-happens
  9. Tension headache, least studied:https://www.migrainerelief.com/migraine/conditions/tension-headaches/
  10. Secondary headache is a symptom: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/headache/basics/causes/sym-20050800
  11. Avoid caffeine: https://www.livescience.com/35949-caffeine-causes-cures-headaches.html
  12. Migraine can be treated without medicine: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181004110050.htm
  13. Diet to eliminate migraine: http://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/migraine-diet-foods-to-prevent-headaches/
  14. Eliminate migraine: https://www.migrainekey.com/blog/8-ways-to-eliminate-migraines-forever/
  15. Chiropractic spinal care: https://draxe.com/natural-headache-remedies-relief/
  16. Chiropractor/physiotherapist: https://waldegraveclinic.co.uk/should-you-see-a-chiropractor-or-physiotherapist/
  17. Alternative therapy acupuncture:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1253662
  18. Acupressure therapy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20128040
  19. Yoga for headache: https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/yoga/health-and-wellness/yoga-for-migraine
  20. Yoga & Pranayama for cure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xL-15RsQxo; https://www.youtube.com/watchv=I6HDvqjOkPw; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJcX0hLcwoQ
  21. Home Remedies: https://food.ndtv.com/health/10-natural-home-remedies-for-headaches-that-actually-work-1215616
  22. https://www.medindia.net/homeremedies/headache.asp
  23. https://www.spine-health.com/blog/tips-relieve-headache-with-neck-pain
  24. Erect spine important: https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/wisdom/article/the-importance-of-a-good-posture

 

 2. Refresher Seminar, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 15 June 2019

In the hostel of a girl’s school 16 practitioners got together with great enthusiasm and had a very interactive Refresher conducted by Senior Vibrionics teacher10375  who inspired them to delve deeper into the subject of vibrionics and freely share their experiences.

The main points of discussion were: mutual learning about correct identification of acute and chronic cases, giving only the most appropriate combos in a single bottle, when to change a combo, tapering the dosage appropriately, keeping patient records complete and up-to-date, counselling patients with love, and initiating a cleansing - immunity cycle for patients and their families. The participants felt they had enriched their knowledge. They also reaffirmed their commitment to do vibrionics seva as their life’s mission and to take greater responsibility in taking vibrionics forward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Local meetings in U.K.

1. West London 6 April 2019

A highly interactive meeting attended by 13 practitioners was held at the house of Senior Practitioner 02799. She refreshed the topics discussed earlier on pain combo, adrenal dysfunction, diet and lifestyle especially for cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, and use of nosodes. While sharing her experiences and successful cases, she told how most of her patients took remedies and followed a healthy lifestyle as advised. This was because she would tell her patients at the outset that she will treat them only if they follow the instructions.

Participants shared their successful and difficult cases, and how CC1.2 Plant tonic + CC17.2 Cleansing + CC21.7 Fungus used as a spray transformed gardens and cleared up dirty side alleyways and the mould in the sheds. They volunteered to research on the efficacy of “hair nosodes” for hair problems and “potentised Alendronic Acid” for osteoporosis. One practitioner shared several cases where he simply broadcasted remedies to patients with amazing results.

While concluding, practitioners were reminded to ensure timely submission of their monthly reports, remember God was present in all, and say always that “peace, purity and love is my nature.”

2. Midlands 27 April 2019     

The meeting held in Leicester at the residence of Senior Practitioner 02802 had 8 participants including two new practitioners who shared their experience of the application process, correspondence course, week-long practical workshop at Puttaparthi and mentoring thereafter. Doubts were cleared and cases were discussed. Pre-made combos used successfully in summer holidays to prevent digestive disorders and tropical diseases and in winter for cold, throat infection, and flu, were shared by some practitioners, which was appreciated. Before dispersing, the participants decided to hold vibrionics awareness drive in their respective localities by contacting local temples & community centres.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. East London 5 May 2019            

Seven practitioners (including 3 on skype) interacted at the meeting held at the residence of UK Coordinator02822. The new practitioners were urged to be well versed with the combos so that they can quickly make remedies during camps. Some of their practical concerns like obtaining supplies, regularly topping up the combo bottles, minimizing evaporation of alcohol from combo boxes, were addressed. While sharing cases, efficacy of using water/vibhuthi as medium for external application and using eye drops made from pure water were discussed.  The coordinator gave tips on how to obtain new patients, how to communicate contact details to friends and prospective patients through visiting card with Logo of IASVP, and how to spread awareness about vibrionics.

Om Sai Ram