Triggers

• Withdrawn or exposed to several factors contribute to the development of migraine headaches. A retrospective study found that 76% of the patients reported triggers. Some of them are probable factors that contribute, while others are only possible or unproven factors.
• Stress in 80% (probable factor)
• Hormonal changes in 65% during menstruation, ovulation, and pregnancy (probable factor)
• Skipped meals 57% (probable factor)
• Weather changes in 53% (probable factor)
• Excessive or insufficient sleep in 50% (possible factor)
• Odors in 40% (perfumes, colognes, petroleum distillates)
• Neck pain in 38%
• Exposure to lights in 38% (probable factor)
• Alcohol ingestion in 38% (wine as a probable factor)
• Smoking in 36% (unproven factor)
• Late sleeping in 32%
• Heat in 30%
• Food in 27% (aspartame as a possible factor, and tyramine and chocolate as unproven factors)
• Exercise in 22%
• Sexual activity in 5%

Ingredients used in Relax

Lavandula stoechas

In all traditionally uses of Lavandula stoechas few actions get scientific status like antibacterial, blood purifying, adaptogenic, hypotensive effect, cytotoxic and genotoxic effect, anticonvulsant, sedative, antispasmodic, hypoglycaemic activity, antianxiety etc.

This study covers the phytochemistry, pharmacognostic character and pharmacological activities of Lavandula stoechas. It contains organic, inorganic and essential oils(.77-1.2%). Linalyl acetate(15.26%), linalool (10.68%), 1-8 cinelol(10.25%), terpinene(11.2%) and camphor(11.25%) are present in essential oilof dried flower.

The plant is claimed to remove obstructions, strengthen brain activity, expel brain crudities and improve the intellect. It is regarded as a good stimulant, aromatic, general carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, antispasmodic and emmenagogue.

Pepper (Piper nigrum)

Peppercorns contain an impressive list of plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Black peppers have been in use since centuries for their anti-inflammatory, carminative, anti-flatulent properties.

Peppercorns composed of health benefiting essential oils such as piperine, an amine alkaloid, which gives strong spicy pungent character. They also carry numerous monoterpenes hydrocarbons such as sabinene, pinene, terpenene, limonene, mercene, etc., which altogether gives aromatic property to the pepper.

The above-mentioned active principles in the peppercorns may increase gut motility as well as the digestion power through augmenting gastro-intestinal enzyme secretions. It has also been found that piperine can increase absorption of selenium, B-complex vitamins, beta-carotene, as well as other nutrients from the food.

Black peppercorns contain a good amount of minerals like potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Iron is essential for cellular respiration and blood cell production.

They are also an excellent source of many vital B-complex groups of vitamins such as Pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamin and niacin.

Peppercorns are a good source of many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-C and vitamin-A. They are also rich in flavonoid polyphenolic anti-oxidants like carotenes, cryptoxanthin, zea-xanthin and lycopene. These compounds help the body remove harmful free radicals and help protect from cancers and diseases.

Coriandrum sativum L.

Coriandrum sativum L. seed and herb essential oils have been actively investigated for their chemical composition and biological activities including antimicrobial, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anxiolytic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant and anti-cancer activities, among others Coriandrum sativum L. bioactive constituents in combination with conventional drugs to enhance the treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer and cancer.