* Take 250mg of [[feverfew]] every day. This herb is well-known for treating the pain of migraines, and reducing their frequency. Take 2 leaves of feverfew, or get the herb in capsules at any health food store or retailer selling nutritional products. Wait 4 to 6 weeks until you really notice the effects of feverfew. The active ingredient, parthenolide will limit inflammation and prevent blood vessels from constricting.
* [[Melatonin]] is a naturally occurring compound found in animals, plants, and microbes. In animals, circulating levels of the hormone melatonin vary in a daily cycle, thereby allowing the entrainment of the circadian rhythms of several biological functions.
* [[Caffeine]] : Before a headache or migraine, blood vessels tend to enlarge, but caffeine has “vasoconstrictive” properties that cause the blood vessels to narrow and restrict blood flow, which can aid in head pain relief. When caffeine is added to the combination of acetaminophen and aspirin, the pain relieving effect is increased by 40%. If you feel a headache coming on, a cup of joe might lessen the severity of your symptoms. On the other hand, though caffeine does not directly cause headache, too much of the substance can trigger “caffeine rebound.” A caffeine rebound headache occurs from withdrawals of caffeine after a sufferer continually consumes too much of it. Though the physical side effects can be severe, only 2% of the population suffers from caffeine rebound.
* Take [[Ginkgo Biloba]] to help your migraines. This herb increases circulation in your blood and decreases inflammation. It comes in tablets and capsules.
* Use herbs such as lemon balm, passion flower, skullcap and lavender. Make a tea that includes any or all of these herbs. You can use tea leaves, or purchase a tincture, which is an extract of these herbs, from a nutritional or health food store. Drink 1 or 2 cups at the first sign of a headache.