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Migraines Home Remedy

Signs and Symptoms of Migraines

A migraine is a severe pounding or pulsing headache that commonly starts in the forehead and moves toward the side of the head and around the eyes. It is a form of vascular headache which affects about 28 million Americans, with women being affected more often than men in the general population. Migraine headaches are caused by a combination of the enlargement of blood vessels and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the blood vessels. During a migraine attack, the temporal artery, which is found just under the skin of the temples, enlarges and causes nerves to stretch around the temporal artery. The tension of nerves then triggers the release of chemicals that cause inflammation, pain and even more enlargement of the artery. The increasing enlargement of the artery intensifies the pain.

Common symptoms of a migraine attack are:

Moderate to severe, throbbing head pain, most commonly on one side of the head.
Head pain that worsens with physical activity.
Sensitivity to light and/or sound.
Nausea or vomiting.

Untreated attacks most commonly last from four to 72 hours, and may persist for weeks. If your headache is accompanied by convulsions, fever, severe mental confusion, or any type of acute pain around your face or ears, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Causes of Migraines

There are myriad of causes that can trigger migraines. Common causes include:

Stress
Sleep disorders (or too little/too much sleep)
Fatigue
Caffeine
Smoking
High or low blood pressure
Birth control pills
Artificial sweeteners
Fasting for an extended period of time
Heredity

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Migraines Treatment

Migraines Home Remedy Using Ice Packs

Compresses of ice can help to constrict blood vessels, returning them to normal size. Therefore, an effective home remedy for a migraine headache is to take a soft, cold ice pack and wrap it in a towel. Then hold it against your temples and forehead, alternating positions every few seconds. Repeat this for up to three minutes to alleviate migraine pain.

Natural Remedy for Migraines Using Henna

The flowers of henna have been found to be very effective at curing headaches and migraines. A simple home remedy is to dip henna flowers in vinegar and then rub them against the forehead for quick pain relief.

Natural Cure for Migraines Using Cinnamon

Cinnamon is helpful in providing pain relief for headaches caused by exposure to cold air. A fine paste of this spice should be prepared by mixing it with water and it should be applied over the temples and forehead to get relief.

Chamomile Tea for Treating Migraines

When you feel a migraine coming on, Chamomile is a wonderful preventive measure to limit the severity of the pain. Simply take a cup of chamomile tea when you start noticing migraine symptoms.

Niacin for Relief from Migraines

Niacin has been shown to be helpful in relieving migraine pain. Valuable sources of this vitamin are yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver and fish. Therefore, vitamin tablets containing at least 100mg of niacin can be taken daily for treating migraines.

Migraines Home Remedy Using Ginkgo Biloba

A simple remedy for migraine pain is to take 120mg of Ginkgo Biloba extract daily before any meal. Ginkgo Biloba has been found to dilate our blood vessels, which can help increase blood circulation and relieve migraine pain.

Using Rosemary for Treating Migraines

Similar to cinnamon, the herb rosemary has been found to be an amazing cure for headaches resulting from exposure to cold weather. A simple home remedy for treating migraines and headaches is the following:

Add a handful of rosemary into a litre of water and bring it to a boil.
Pour the rosemary and water mixture into a large bowl.
Cover your head with a towel, but keep the face exposed.
Lean over the bowl and inhale the steam.
Occassionally lift your head back up if the heat becomes uncomfortable.
Continue inhaling the steam for 5 to 10 minutes.

Consuming Vegetable Juices for Curing Migraines

Researchers believe that low levels of magnesium are a major cause of migraines, since magnesium is considered to be effective at relaxing the body. Therefore, regular consumption of magnesium supplements may help alleviate migraine pain. Fruits, nuts, and dark green, leafy vegetables are a great natural source of magnesium, so a cocktail of fruit and vegetable juices is very beneficial for alleviating migraines.

Carrot juice combined with spinach, beet and cucumber is great for migraine pain relief. Simply use a juicer to combine 300ml of carrot juice with spinach leaves. Then add up to 100ml each of beet and cucumber juices to the mix.

Fresh grape juice has also been found to be effective for migraines. Simply grind fresh, ripe grapes and drink the juice directly without adding any water.

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Reader Comments

Posted by John Salamon on Aug 27 2009 20:50:44

I totally agree with Jodi's comment in that mainstream medicine mainly focuses on treating the symptoms of migraine headache instead of the underlining causes where as natural health therapies put more emphasis on the underlining causes of a migraine for a particular individual and provide highly individualized and holistic treatment according to the exact causes of the migraines for that patient. I think mainstream medicine has got a lot to answer for in regarding to the treatment of migraines. Many Doctors talk of migraine triggers and how to avoid these possible triggers, where natural health therapies prevent the migraine sufferer from getting into a pre-migraine state where all that is needed is the 'trigger'. To prevent someone entering the pre-migraine state takes a lot more effort, investigation and trial and error as well as some lifestyle and diet changes but is well worth the alternative and that is being doped out on painkillers and becoming a vegetable every time a migraine hits.

Posted by Darlene on Jul 23 2009 08:43:34

my mirgaranes were quite bad. I thought mostly from the change of weather or stress. And with some a RX from my orthopedic doctor for shoulder, neck and back massage I can say I am alot better and don't have to rely on Maxalt anymore.

Posted by Jodi Ojeda on May 05 2009 15:56:26

In regard's to cause of migraines, (among many of the other condition's listed). I don't feel that we dig deep enough to find the true cause of a condition therefore we are only able to alleviate symptom's (most of the time) rather than heal the condition. Most research that has been done has actually shown that even stress, depression, anxiety, etc. have shown to be a physical condition rather than mental or emotional. The same goes for ailment's. So, if you have a migraine caused by stress...what is the stress? Is it an obvious situation in life? Is this situation prone to cause pain? Or is there something that you might be exposed to (likely, unseen) that could be making you feel stressed and causing headaches? I hope this makes since. Research mold & toxin's. Although everyone may know plenty about it...Research more! I love this site! I use it everytime I am researching a condition and a natural form of treatment! Thank you so much for creating an informational site as this! God Bless, Jodi

Posted by Melanie on Jan 11 2009 19:03:58

my migraines have gotten better over the last several years for some reason, but when i do occasionally get them, i find that taking a nap cures it. it doesn't matter how long i sleep, as long as i do fall asleep. this makes me think that relaxation techniques may help. i doubt this would help much with severe, 72-hour kinds, but it might with smaller ones.

Posted by Diane on Jan 05 2009 22:48:46

1,000 mg of Magnesium will cure headaches too, but beware that it can also loosen your stool.

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Posted by Miles on Oct 03 2008 11:05:30

The absolutely best cure for a mirgrane is (a)one cup of stout coffee (b)1000mg of aspirin (c)1000mg of acetainophen (d)1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in the coffee. Take this after eating a sandwich of some sort so you don't get stomach upset.

Posted by julie aber on Aug 16 2008 13:18:51

this is a very helpful site.can i find these herbs anywhere?i'ld rather take herbals than keep taking the presciptions that i am on,because some medications are addictive,and i don't want to go that route.my aunt always took home remedies and she lived till she was 88 years old.i want to live that old and maybe then some.also could you send me a list for arthritis,gerd,asthma,and migraines.thank you for allowing me to check out your site,it was very helpful.sincerely,julie aber.

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