Nothing is more maddening than chronic headaches. Treatment for headaches with no known cause are usually limited to pain killers. Naturally these completely ignore the cause of the problem. Unfortunately, finding the cause of headaches is not an easy task. But we do have some knowledge about the clues given by the body which can help us zero in on headache causes and treatment.

1. Chiropractic. I use this term for a headache caused by misalignment of the vertebrae ( usually in the neck ) . These headaches are usually accompanied by neck stiffness, and/ or pain.
2. Low Blood Sugar. The low blood sugar sufferer will usually get a headache with a skipped or delayed meal, which allows blood sugar level to drop. If this is you, you are probably eating the wrong diet. You must reduce refined carbohydrates (anything in a package). Snacks should be of fresh fruit and eating a good breakfast is a must. Adrenal weakness and/or a vitamin B deficiency go hand and hand with this type of headache.
3. Liver toxicity produces nausea, a sick feeling and sometimes a metallic taste in the mouth during a headache episode. General body aches and pains with nightmares and /or insomnia are frequent. An intolerance to fats and oils (olive oil, nuts, etc.) is common and will cause a sick, nauseous feeling.
4. Heart weakness headaches are accompanied by symptoms of a weak heart: difficulty breathing, weakness and faintness upon exertion, chest pain and angina, tired soon after awakening, and low blood pressure(although it can be normal or high). These headaches usually occur after exertion of some type. These patients will frequently be diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
5. Offending foods consistently produce headaches. The most common are milk, wheat, chocolate, and pork. There may be other foods involved that may require you to follow the Elimination Diet.
6. Environmental headaches caused by : pesticides, fertilizers, perfumes, and products found in new homes like glues, carpet, paints, etc. This can overwhelm the liver, lymphatics, circulation and nervous systems, producing toxic headaches.
7. The gallbladder sufferer will have marked problems when eating fats and oils similar to liver toxicity. Nausea will usually accompany these headaches. There is often pain over the liver and gallbladder area.
8. Ovarian problems produce headaches during ovulation and /or menstruation. They often come with emotional instability and mood swings. Acne can occur during this time and many women take birth control pills to control these problems.
9. Thyroid headaches usually show up first thing in the morning (upon arising). As the thyroid gets fired up later in the day, the headache usually subsides. Since thyroid hormones are conjugated (made active) in the liver, a toxic liver will contribute to thyroid problems and their headaches.
10. Capillary Fragility causes crushing headaches by blood leaking from weak and fragile capillaries. The cause can be prescription drugs, but is more often a lack of the bioflavonoid complex called vitamin P. Those suffering from this problem may also have chronic bruising, bleeding gums, gingivitis, ulcers, and cuts that heal slowly. All pain killers, arthritis drugs, and NSAIDS are notorious for causing these problems.
11. Adrenal headaches are also known as fatigue headaches. They come on later in the day as fatigue sets in. You can feel listless and exhausted while having a headache at the same time. Often the blood pressure will be low at this time.