Sometimes when things go wrong, rather than searching the web, the prudent thing to do is go to see a doctor or go to the hospital. As an ER and Hospital Floor Nurse, I have seen countless numbers of people who tried to self treat and end up worse off.

I am all for and all about natural cures and holistic treatments.

But sometimes, the best thing we can do is see a doctor. Do not confuse a system that has problems with doctors who want and have dedicated their lives to helping you live healthy and happy.

While doctors have limitations, so does holistic health. When we can work together, we will have a better system.

So, when do you need to leave the web and go to a doctor instead?

Headache Red Flag Symptoms

When you have the worst headache of your life (or the first worse headache)

It could be due to a ruptured or soon to rupture blood vessel

It could be because you have a head injury and did not know (yea, sounds weird but it happens)

Meningitis

Encephalitis

Sudden Onset Thunder Clap Headache

• Hemorrhage around your brain
• Hypertension in your head (weird but it happens)
• Artery dissection (either vertebral or carotid
• High blood pressure crisis
• Glaucoma
• Other serious causes

Sudden Onset With Strenuous Exertion

Personality Change with Headache

Could be bleeding in your head

• Meningitis
• Encephalitis

Pregnancy or Postpartum

• Really need to see you doc on this one

Cancer and Headache

• Could be caused by metastases or cancer spreading

HIV and Headache

• Infection or tumor

Lyme Disease

• Meningoencephalitis

What About The Water Cures?

Although the water cures may work with many of these, remember, it is only the foundation of our heath care. It is not a cure all. Even with those who were terminal and provided testimonials on how their brain cancer disappeared, they progressed faster because they knew exactly what they were trying to help their body repair.

The Water Cures name was coined by the doctor who rediscovered it.

While it may work for many of these, it is best if you get a diagnosis and know what you are dealing with. While water hydration coaches have dealt with many of these, in clients who wanted to improve their hydration, there are some things we cannot help.

What if I Go and Find Out It Was Nothing?

Your safety is of utmost importance to us. It should be to you as well. The cost of being wrong is small compared to being wrong about going to see the doctor and there is something that can be taken care of by a MD or ND.

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