HOW TO FIGHT MIGRAINE NATURALLY

When a migraine strikes, it can be crippling. Intense and sharp pain not only at the temples, but radiating throughout the entire head; feelings of nausea and digestive discontent; an unbearable aversion to light, sound, and even the smallest of movements.

                               

Instead of succumbing to the incredible pain of migraines, you can get through your day with the right relief. These 10 tricks will help you soothe the pain of intense headaches in no time without any prescriptions.

WATER

If the cause of your headache is dehydration, you can easily get relief from the pain by rehydrating your body.

                     

• Simply drink a glass of water at the first sign of a headache and continue taking small sips throughout the day.
• Along with water, you can have sports drinks. The electrolytes present in sports drinks can treat headaches caused by tension and dehydration.

When suffering from a headache, stay away from drinks like alcohol that can dehydrate your body.

DRINK GRAPE JUICE

Though you probably haven't sipped grape juice in years (aside from "adult" grape juice, that is), it's the perfect go-to remedy when a migraine strikes.

According to First Choice Smart and Home-Cure, grapes are an excellent pain reliever. Take a drink of all-natural grape juice, or create your own at home to find relief. Blend fresh, ripe grapes with a bit of water, and you'll drink your discomfort away.

GRAB GINGER ROOT

Ever tried chewing on a piece of ginger in its natural form? You may want to try it after hearing about its pain relieving powers.

According to Everyday Roots, ginger root affects the way our body handles inflammation and pain. When we ingest ginger root, it sparks the production of lipids within our cells—and lipids work to calm the nerves that react when we feel pain. Ginger root stops our body from recognizing and responding when migraines occur, and can even soothe feelings of nausea. All you need to do is chew on a piece, or sip some ginger root tea.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

A nutritional powerhouse of repute, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is known to reverse attacks and continues to be the preferred option for those seeking quick relief of symptoms.

A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar dissolved in a glass of water and flavored with one tablespoon of honey, makes the perfect mix for a quick reversal of symptoms.

In case you experience an aura, increase the quantity of apple cider vinegar to two to three tablespoons. This may help prevent an attack or at worst minimize the intensity of pain.

THE MASSAGE ALTERNATIVE

If you would like to go even more ‘natural’ then opt for a massage therapy. There is more to massage therapies than mere psychological relief. When you massage the temples; you blocking the sensation of pain which is being transmitted to the brain.

The therapy is known to stimulate the release of serotonin. Relieving the pain and minimizing the frequency of attacks.

PEPPERMINT

Peppermint has calming and soothing properties that can help treat headaches.

• You can make an herbal tea by adding 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint to a cup of boiling water. Cover and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add some honey to sweeten it. Sip the tea slowly.
• You can also use peppermint oil to gently massage your temples, jaw and the back of your neck for instant pain relief.
• In addition, inhaling the soothing aroma of peppermint steam can ease headache as well as accompanying symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.

EXERCISE

Exercise has long been recommended to migraine sufferers, and now there's new evidence to support the theory that physical activity appears to help prevent migraines.

Regular, gentle exercise helps to reduce tension and ward off stress, a well-known trigger for many migraine sufferers. Exercise also triggers the release of endorphins, which act as a mild sedative.

FEVERFEW

          

Feverfew is a bushy, aromatic herb plant related to daisies and widely used by herbalists Feverfew helps alleviate the throbbing pain associated with migraines by reducing inflammation, especially in the blood vessels in the brain. It also has minimal side effects. It can help quell vomiting and nausea in migraine sufferers who experience those symptoms.

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID

                        

Omega-3 fats are anti-inflammatory substances that are abundant in many food sources, especially fish, nuts, and seeds.Omega-3 fatty acids protect brain cells and reduce inflammation, which may help to reduce the pain associated with migraines. In addition, omega-3s appear to be beneficial in reducing the frequency and duration of migraine headaches.