Cluster headaches are rare, extremely painful and debilitating headaches that occur in groups or clusters. Cluster headaches are recurrent, severe headaches that occur in "clusters" during periods of time called cluster periods or episodes. They are occasionally referred to as "alarm clock headaches", because of the regularity of their timing and their ability to wake a person from sleep. Cluster headaches are a fairly common form of chronic, recurrent headache, and are classified as vascular headaches. Cluster headaches do not appear to be related to other illnesses or to diseases of the brain. Often they go undiagnosed for many years, being confused with migraine or other causes of headache. Although cluster headaches are more common in men, more women are starting to be diagnosed with this problem.

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a short bushy member of the daisy family. The secret of this herb is in the leaves. Feverfew is Latin for “chase away fevers or fever reducer”. Initially it was used for the treatment of fevers, rheumatic aches and pains, menstrual irregularities, stomach aches and asthma, however in more recent times, it has been found to be most beneficial in preventing headaches and migraines. 

Magnesium (Mg), is a white metal found in nature and although found in both plants and animals, plants have the richest source of this vital mineral. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and is essential for our health and well-being. It is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It is found predominantly in our bones and muscles and is often referred to as the “anti-stress” mineral, as it helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps bones strong, helps converts blood sugar into energy and assists in maintaining a healthy immune system. Unfortunately, many people are deficient in this vital mineral and migraine sufferers are no exception. It is more than likely that magnesium deficiency is a widespread cause of migraines, even in children. 

Studies have shown that tension type headaches / migraines are the most common and sadly around 80% of migraines are associated with tension and stress.

However, research shows that predominantly men suffer from cluster headaches. This type of headache is considered debilitating, as they can occur 1-4 times a day and go on for weeks, even months and then remission sets in for a time and then the cycle can start all over again. 

No one really knows what actually causes a migraine. There are a few theories, and there certainly appears to be some merit in the belief that swelling or constriction of vessels and capillaries in the brain takes place. 

Blood vessels either narrow or expand. Narrowing can constrict blood flow, causing problems with sight or dizziness. 

When the blood vessels expand, they press on nerves nearby, which transmutes into severe pain via the central nervous system.

1. Stress is the most common trigger of a headache.
2. Suggestion- keep a migraine diary to see what has triggered it – weather, food, stress etc
3. Lack of food or sleep
4. Bright light or noise
5. Hormone and weather changes
6. Chocolate alcohol, nicotine
7. Some foods, and food additives such as MSG

Analgesic rebound headaches are a common type of headache that need to be recognized. Rebound headaches are different from migraine headaches, in that, the causes are much more evident. Analgesic Rebound Headaches are caused by prescription or non-prescription headache medications. Rebound headaches are also common when taking medications with caffeine. Rebound headaches are usually accompanied by restlessness and irritability. Rebound headaches are one of those adding insult to injury things. Rebound headaches are simply headaches you get from taking too much medication, or the wrong kind of medication, then stopping abruptly. Imitrex rebound headaches seem to be common in people with migraine.

Tension headaches are amongst the most commonly reported headaches. Tension headaches are very common and are most likely in adults and adolescents. Tension headaches are not associated with structural abnormalities in the brain. Stress headaches (also called tension headaches) are reaching epidemic proportions in the modern world. Tension headaches are the most common type of primary headache; as many as 90% of adults have had, or will have tension headaches at some in their lives. Tension headaches are usually triggered by some type of environmental or internal stress. Tension headaches are more common among women than men.

The vitamin B-complex is a collection of eight water-soluble vitamins.

B group vitamins are present in many foods, however the B group vitamins are very delicate and can be destroyed easily, especially by alcohol and cooking. Processed foods, such as white flours and rice are less nutritious than whole grains due to the removal of vitamin B.

Definitions

The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines migraine as: "recurrent paroxysmal (read - fit like, raging) headache, often with nausea and disturbance of vision". 

The Wikipedia definition of migraine is: "a neurological disease of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache". 

The word 'migraine' has its origins in the French language but is historically derived from the Greek word 'hemicrania', which quite literally means half of the head. We can conclude therefore, that migraines traditionally, but not exclusively, affect only one side of the brain.

Women suffer headache migraines far more than men. During a woman’s menstrual cycle, it can be particularly severe. This has been linked to the decline in oestrogen, however the cause is still unclear. Migraines often occur around 2 days before the menstrual period begins, but also can occur during and after.