migraine_home remedies

MIGRAINE-HOME REMEDIES

 

             As usual I got up in the morning. But  don’t know why, I had severe headache along with giddiness. I was wondering what may be the reason for this horrible headache. As the day progressed,I was not able to walk in the hot sun. Along with the Pulsing and throbbing head pain i was not able to perform my regular activities and was very sensitive to light and sound. Unable to tolerate the pain I approached the doctor and was diagnosed to have “MIGRAINE HEADACHE”.As i was not interested to take the tablets i was searching for other measures to get relief from migraine.

     

 So friends here are some facts and home remedies for migraine sufferers.

         

      A migraine is a severe, painful headache that is often preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs such as flashes of light, blind spots, tingling in the arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. The symptoms of migraine headaches can occur in various combinations and include:

• Moderate to severe pain (often  pounding, throbbing pain) that can affect whole head, or can shift from one side of the head to the other
• Sensitivity to light, noise or odors
• Blurred vision
• Nausea or vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Sensations of being very warm or cold
• Paleness
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Fever (rare)
• Bright flashing dots or lights, blind spots, wavy or jagged lines.

Common causes for migraine may be:

• 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
• High salt consumption
• Strong perfume

Home Remedies :

o   Try muscle relaxation exercises. Progressive muscle relaxation, meditation and yoga.

o   Get enough sleep, but don't oversleep. The average adult needs six to eight hours of sleep a night. It's best to go to bed and wake up at regular times

o   Rest and relax. Try to take rest in a dark, quiet room when you feel a headache coming on. Place an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the back of your neck and apply gentle pressure to painful areas on your scalp.

o   Apply a paste of freshly ground clay or freshly ground sandalwood to the forehead, let dry, rub off by hand and wash.

o   When not suffering from a cold, drink a teaspoon of honey in a glass of warm water or fill the stomach completely with water.

o   Massage forehead, temples, neck and shoulder muscles, making sure to use a little oil to prevent chafing and burning

o   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.

o    Carrot juice combined with spinach, beet and cucumber is great for migraine pain relief. Combine 300ml of carrot juice with spinach leaves. Then add up to 100ml each of beet and cucumber juices to the mix and drink it .Your migraine will be reduced.

o   Applying peanut butter mixed with grated ginger on your temples can relieve migraines because the body absorbs the Arginine and Magnesium allowing your blood vessels to release. Leave this mixture on for three hours and it will relieve your migraines for a week..

o   Keep a headache diary. Continue keeping your headache diary even after you see your doctor. It will help you learn more about what triggers your migraines and what treatment is most effective.

       Still with all this home remedies if your migraine headache doesn’t subsides,

Do Not Worry. Approach your doctor and take the medications like analgesics prescribed by him…….

AVOID THE STRESS,

           HAVE MIGRAINE FREE LIFE