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Chia WORKS for me!!!!!
Apr 18^th, 2012 at 8:22am

Hey everybody! I've been following posts on this site for help with my headaches. I determined that mine are triggered by dehydration. I was recently introduced to Chia seeds, an ancient superfood of the Aztecs and Mayans. (Yes, they are the same Chia seeds that grow world famous Chia pets!!) I was introduced for nutrition purposes. What I found is that they keep me hydrated for longer periods of time (all night!!!) Thus, NO HEADACHES!!!!
Anyway, I buy organic seeds (they are affordable--around $10 per lb, which lasts quite a while!) and I take one tablespoon with a cup of water in the am. Then I try to stay hydrated throughout the day. At night before bed, I take another Tbsp. w/ water and I have been staying hydrated all night long (so no headaches!!!!!).
I have even used this technique at the onset of a headache. Within 15-20 minutes I was able to drive and my headache was gone!!! I hope everyone gives this a try. Chia seeds are a superfood and super hydrator. They have high levels of fiber, Omega 3, protein and antioxidants. They also curb hunger/cravings (use them for weight control)!!!!! Give them a try. They can be purchased at just about any local health food store!!!!!!

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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: Chia WORKS for me!!!!! Reply #1 - Apr 18^th, 2012 at 8:35am If yer asleep how do you know you're hydrated? Potter
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Reply #2 - Apr 18^th, 2012 at 9:10am

I am glad you found something to help you with your dehydration headaches. Have you been to a neurologist to get a work up done, and a diagnosis for your specific headache type? While many of the ingredients you list for CHIA seeds appear to have positive health benefits, I do not see any ingredients that have proved beneficial for Cluster Headache sufferers. Hope the seeds continue to keep you pain free, it's what we're all after.

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wimsey1 CH.com Alumnus Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 2457 MA Gender:	Re: Chia WORKS for me!!!!! Reply #3 - Apr 19^th, 2012 at 8:26am Wadda you do when the grass starts growing out of your belly button? lance
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Chia WORKS for me!!!!! Reply #4 - Apr 19^th, 2012 at 9:21am wimsey1 wrote on Apr 19^th, 2012 at 8:26am: Wadda you do when the grass starts growing out of your belly button? lance I don't care who ya are...that thar is funny! Joe chu-chu-chu-chia...admit it...the commercial is now stuck in your head!
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Mike NZ CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Oxygen rocks! D3 too! Posts: 3785 Auckland, New Zealand Gender:	Re: Chia WORKS for me!!!!! Reply #5 - Apr 19^th, 2012 at 3:34pm wimsey1 wrote on Apr 19^th, 2012 at 8:26am: Wadda you do when the grass starts growing out of your belly button? Get the lawn mower out!
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BobG CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 6422 St. George, UT Gender:	Re: Chia WORKS for me!!!!! Reply #6 - Apr 19^th, 2012 at 8:44pm Mike NZ wrote on Apr 19^th, 2012 at 3:34pm: Get the lawn mower out! [/quote] I tried that. Blew lint all over the living room.
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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Chia WORKS for me!!!!! Reply #7 - Apr 19^th, 2012 at 11:33pm wimsey1 wrote on Apr 19^th, 2012 at 8:26am: Wadda you do when the grass starts growing out of your belly button? lance You mow it. Either that or you wait a while and make hay. Jerry (Charlie probably has a smiley around pushing a mower)
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Mike NZ CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Oxygen rocks! D3 too! Posts: 3785 Auckland, New Zealand Gender:	Re: Chia WORKS for me!!!!! Reply #8 - Apr 19^th, 2012 at 11:57pm Callico wrote on Apr 19^th, 2012 at 11:33pm: You mow it. Either that or you wait a while and make hay. If you turn over in bed like that, is it a roll in the hay?
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Chia WORKS for me!!!!! Reply #9 - Apr 20^th, 2012 at 10:54am Mike NZ wrote on Apr 19^th, 2012 at 11:57pm: Callico wrote on Apr 19^th, 2012 at 11:33pm: You mow it. Either that or you wait a while and make hay. If you turn over in bed like that, is it a roll in the hay? Thas messed up......
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Reply #10 - Apr 20^th, 2012 at 12:31pm

abChiawonders, please don't take offense at our having fun. We are not attacking you, in fact, I am really glad you found something that works for you for your HA's. We do get a lot of "snake oil" salesmen, of which you are not, and we tend sometimes to poke fun at different "remedies" that are presented. While having fun with it we are looking for real value, so please don't be offended.

Clusterheads tend to be like cops, firefighters, Marines and soldiers, etc. in that we find odd humor in our affliction that often is misunderstood by those not in the group.

Jerry

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Reply #11 - May 8^th, 2012 at 5:40am

I find it's -if I don't laugh I'll start crying again-

That said I have a bag of chia. I did a 100 day smoothie challenge. I lasted a couple of months and then depression hit and my kitchen became a wreck. But thinking about it when I was using chia I wasn't in cycle. I am now. It's worth a shot since elavil put 50+ pounds on me and the neurontin has my feet so swollen I can't wear my shoes:( Luckily it's kinda flip flop weather here and I see my doc in two days.

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