Wave GOODBYE to Migraines Today! (5 Headache Home Remedies)
If you’re one of the millions who endure migraines, you don’t need me to describe the DEEP, throbbing head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.
These beastly headaches can derail days with their RUTHLESS intensity.
While heavy-duty meds provide relief for some, they come with side effects or simply don’t work for most.
So what are we to do? Well, experts suggest all-natural remedies could help thwart headaches without the risks…
1. Aromatherapy: Soothing Scents
One natural remedy is aromatherapy using essential oils.
Studies indicate peppermint and lavender oils may ease migraine pain when applied topically or inhaled. The proposed reason? These fragrant compounds reduce inflammation.
You can buy essential oil rollers and apply to your wrists or temples. Be sure to dilute the oil, as directly applying oil can harm your skin.
2. Ginger: Nature’s Ibuprofen
Another age-old remedy for migraines and nausea is ginger. Consuming ginger tea, capsules, or even raw root can BLOCK headache intensity comparable to prescription meds.
Research suggests ginger’s antioxidant content alleviates the inflammation driving head pain. (Ginger’s long history of treating gastrointestinal distress also makes it ideal for migraine-related nausea.)
3. Magnesium: An Essential Mineral
Studies confirm magnesium deficiency often lurks behind chronic migraine attacks.
Thankfully, replenishing stores of this vital mineral can prevent headaches or minimize their severity!
While magnesium-rich foods (like spinach) help, oral supplements more effectively boost levels. One study found 500 mg magnesium oxide taken twice daily worked AS WELL AS prescription medication—without side effects!
For acute migraine attacks, intravenous magnesium also rapidly eases symptoms for more extreme cases.
4. Hydration: A Simple Solution
Dehydration triggers migraines for roughly a THIRD of sufferers! So, drinking adequate fluids is vital for heading off headaches.
One study saw people who consumed over 6 cups of fluids daily experienced shorter, less painful migraines than those drinking less. So ALWAYS opt for a tall glass of water before popping a pill.
5. Caffeine: Use Caution
When it comes to migraines, caffeine walks a fine line. Consumed early on, it could offer temporary relief by constricting blood vessels. BUT, as the effect wears off, rebound dilation results in more throbbing head pain later.
So caffeinated beverages may help sporadic migraines. But frequent attacks call for other safer, steadier alternatives. Moderating intake is key with caffeine as both trigger and treatment.
To migraine relief,
Rachel Mace
Editor, e-Alert with contributions from the research team
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