How To Get Rid Of Migraine Headaches
Without Aspirin
by Alvin Toh
Migraine headaches can be debilitating.
They are by far the most severe headaches you can have. A
migraine often starts with light sensitivity and is sometimes
accompanied by nausea or vomiting. The severe headache will begin
shortly after these symptoms have started. Over the counter
medications such as aspirin may do little to help ease the pain.
Natural migraine remedies can effectively relieve the severe pain
without the side effects of drugs.
As soon as you feel the first symptoms of a
migraine attack, drink a caffeinated beverage. While caffeine has
been thought to trigger a migraine, once it starts the caffeine
will actually help by opening up constricted blood vessels. Make
sure you drink plenty water for the duration of the headache.
Even mild dehydration can worsen headache symptoms.
A warm shower or bath may help at the onset
of the symptoms. If you are not able to take a shower, try
putting a cool compress on your head. Sit quietly in a darkened
room. This will help ease light or noise sensitivity as well as
nausea. A face massage can ease the headache pain and stimulate
blood circulation. A warm foot soak is also good for blood
circulation.
Some herbal remedies are known to prevent
or ease a migraine headache. Dried herbs can be used to make teas
or tinctures. Herbal extracts are potent and need to be diluted
before use. Capsules come in many herbal combinations and are
readily available at most natural or health food stores.
Feverfew - Feverfew contains substances
that inhibit the release of mood hormones in the brain. For best
results, use fresh feverfew. When this is not available, consume
as tea or in capsule form.
Bay - There have been some doctors who
recommend taking feverfew with bay to prevent a migraine
headache. You can often find a combination of these herbs at most
health food stores.
Ginger - Ginger has long been known to
relieve and prevent headaches. It is an anti-inflammatory and has
substances that help reduce pain. Take in capsule form, according
to directions.
Peppermint - Taken internally or used
externally, peppermint can help to relieve a migraine headache.
To take internally, drink peppermint tea. To use externally, mix
several drops of peppermint oil with lotion or body oil and
massage into the temples.
In order to prevent a migraine, you need to
identify what causes it. Many foods can trigger an attack. These
include cheese, chocolate, wheat and caffeine. If you indulge in
one of these foods and experience a migraine attack 24 hours
later, the food is most likely a migraine trigger. Other triggers
include stress, changes in sleeping patterns, hormonal changes
and changes in altitude.
Natural migraine remedies can help reduce
the length and severity of a migraine headache. Not all natural
migraine cures work for everyone, so try various remedies until
you find the ones that work best for you. Finally, learn to
control the triggers to avoid getting a migraine.
About the Author
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most people, resulting in lost work days. There is no need to
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