Migraine

Symptoms

See also : headache

Home remedies

• Thermotherapy can be used for the treatment of headache and migraine.
• Try eating ice cream or drinking an icy-cold slurpy or slushy until you experience what doctors call "sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia." Others refer to this as brain freeze. It occurs when you eat something very cold too fast and it numbs the roof of the mouth. For some, this ice-cream headache actually seems to overcome a migraine.
• Marijuana Brings Relief To Migraine Sufferer.
• a homeopathic preparation of ginger and the medicinal herb feverfew is effective at treating migraine headaches.
• Catnip is considered as a mild tranquilizer and sedative. For those with migraine, taking catnip makes them rest well.
• Peppermint is also soothing to the spirit and helps migraine sufferers relax.
• Homeopathic Nux vomica is one of the best home remedies to help migraine headaches.
• Magnesium's role in stabilizing blood vessels is well documented, helping to prevent capillary and muscle spasms. Increase magnesium-rich foods such as wheat germ, garlic, oatmeal, seafood, kale, broccoli, spinach, melon, bananas, basil, cantaloupe, blackstrap molasses, and nuts to support the body and prevent migraine pain.
• Calcium soothes and relaxes -- mentally and physically -- encouraging sleep and calmness. Having a calcium-rich drink or snack made with raw milk at bedtime encourages sleep and muscle relaxation.
• Foods high in the amino acid tryptophan stimulate the brain in the production of the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Low levels of serotonin are linked to migraine headaches, depression and sleeplessness. Turkey supplies the greatest amount of tryptophan, followed by black-eyed peas, walnuts, almonds, sesame and pumpkin seeds, brown rice, and whole grains.
• Vitamin B-2 may also help relieve the frequency of migraine headaches. B-2 or riboflavin is found in broccoli, eggs, almonds, raw milk, fermented soy products, whole grains, and organ meats.
• Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce overall inflammation and help lessen constriction of capillaries in the head, a primary cause of migraine headaches. Eat fatty fish, olive oil, avocados, and flax seeds.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.