Supplements

Supplements have been a big part of my “turnaround” program.  Some I picked for energy because many of the preventatives and zomig really zap my energy. 

                                                                              My shelf!

Spirulina-(2-4 capsules a day) isa blue green algae that is high in protein and high in b vitamins. I get it in the tablet form because it doesn’t taste great in the powder.

Bee Pollen-(1 capsule a day) is a super concentrated form of nutrients and nourishes the nervous system. I figured mine needed nourishing!

Some like Rutin (3 capsules a day).Make sure you get a good quality Rutin. I got mine here ) Rutin are natural Histamine blockers. Histamine and its relation to migraines and food allergies is a link that keeps coming up the more I research the things that seem to be working on my headaches this time around (diet, herbs, supplements, chiropractic). You can read more about it here.

Butterbar (75mg 2x a day) sold by Petadolex by Wiley and Wiley - (the 50 mg can be found cheaper elsewhere) This really does seem to be working. It takes about 2-3 weeks to build up in your body. I have also read that Butterbar also is a histamine blocker as well as the things advertised on its website. This was given to me by my neurologist to try.

Niacin and B6 100mg 3x a day- These B vitamins are recommended to be taken as a save when you feel a headache coming on. Since up until now I had a headache all the time I just took them 3 times a day, since it was not working as a save for me. I can tell when I have missed a dose of these. They regulate your blood vessels which the swelling of blood vessels is a symptom of migraines – read about it here .

Magnesium- 400mg 2x a day- I have a Prescription for this and I think it’s a little better quality than the kind in the store, but I have taken that too. I also have a magnesium powder that dissolves in a drink that is also great when you have a headache. There is a strong link between low magnesium levels and migraines, especially if you have other problems. For instance I have IBS, which impacts my ability even further to absorb vitamins like magnesium.

DSF Herbal- My chiropractor gave me this for adrenal stress to take for 60 days.

I also take Rainbow Light’s Women’s Multi Vitamin.

WOW that’s a lot!

I am crazy I know! But hopefully I wont be taking all this forever, I am just trying to jumpstart some healing and recovery in my body. By sharing with all of you I hope I have given you some ideas of some new things try if you are stuck in a rut with your current therapy regimen!