MHAM Blog Challenge, Day 6: Premonition

Where would you like to see treatment options for Migraine and Headache Disorders go in the future?

I would like to see more alternative and holistic options become available to people at better prices. Granted, the prices can't go down until more people start using these services, so it's a bit of a Catch 22. Nonetheless, I think medicine-free pain relief alternatives are a great way to go. They may not always seem as effective or long-lasting as pain killers and relievers, but they are easier on the rest of your body.

I would also like to see more headache specialists (those with both knowledge and empathy) become more readily available in places that don't have many yet. It's difficult (and costly) to see a specialist you've been referred to when said specialist is many hours away.

And, like everyone else, I really just want someone to create the Magic Pill that just makes all these problems go away :)

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June, Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, is dedicated to Unmasking the Mystery of Chronic Headache Disorders. The Migraine and Headache Awareness Month Blog Challenge is issued by FightingHeadacheDisorders.com.

Holistic Chamber of Commerce

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is a cool little ditty not much different from a "regular" Chamber of Commerce. It's a national commerce with chapters in various cities with the intent of educating holistic care providers about better business practices.

The idea (though not always true) is that many holistic care providers do what they do because their purpose in life is to help others, and many of them would do that for free if they could afford it. They have to start a profitable business - not necessarily because they want to, but have to. Therefore, some of these providers aren't so savvy at the business side of things, and could maybe use a little help.

That's where the HCC comes in, providing resources, conventions and meeting, and networking opportunities for its members. It can also be a great way for people to find alternative / holistic health care in their area. My chiropractor has been working on starting a local chapter in Southern Minnesota, and hopes to be up-and-running with a board, meetings, and members within the next month or so.

I know many people in similar situations as mine get fed up with clinics, hospitals, and drugs, and look to alternative forms of relief, so I wanted to make others aware of the HCC. Check to see if there's a chapter in your area, and what suggestions they might have for you!