In addition to its ability to reduce pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome expert, Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., suggests this herb may also reduce headaches due to its capacity to
open constricting blood vessels.
Not exact matches
Simply put, moist heat helps increase circulation and allows
blood vessels to
open rather than
constrict.
Caffeine also causes the brain's
blood vessels to
constrict, because it blocks adenosine's ability to
open them up.
Potassium is a vasodilator, which means that it
opens up the
blood vessels and eases the flow of
blood, so it isn't being forced in a stress - inducing way through
constricted arteries and veins.