Top 7 Home Remedies for Migraines
Migraines are associated with many other symptoms including nausea, light sensitivity, pounding pain, and more. People who experience migraine attacks would do anything to relieve their pain. Here are the top 7 home remedies for migraines.
7. Avoid Unhealthy Foods
Your food choices play a crucial role in preventing and managing your migraine. Stay away from the foods that trigger migraines such as high-nitrates foods, chocolate, dairy products, alcohol, MSG-containing foods, cold foods such as ice cream and iced drinks, processed foods, pickled foods, and dried fruits. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
6. Lavender Oil
Lavender essential oil is great in easing migraine symptoms and relieving pain immediately. Studies say that inhaling lavender oil during migraine attacks can relieve the pain within 15 minutes. You can either inhale it directly or dilute then apply it to your head. (6, 7, 8, 9)
5. Acupressure
Acupressure depends on the application of pressure with hands and fingers on certain points of the body to soothe pain and relieve symptoms. Studies show that it is a great alternative therapy for patients with chronic pain such as headaches. In addition, acupressure can relieve some associated symptoms such as nausea. (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
4. Feverfew
Feverfew is a traditional herb that has been used for migraines. Studies show that it can relieve migraines and its associated symptoms. However, it needs more research. People who use it say they do not experience any side effects and that it helps them relieve their pain immediately. (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
3. Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil is another great traditional herb that can soothe your migraine pain. Studies show that peppermint oil contains menthol which can stop migraine attacks. Apply it to your forehead and temples. It also relieves associated symptoms such as nausea and light sensitivity. (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
2. Ginger
Ginger is highly recommended for easing nausea caused by almost all health issues including migraines. Studies show that ginger can reduce the duration and severity of migraine attacks. It is great if you combined it with over-the-counter medications. (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
1. Yoga
Yoga depends on promoting health via certain breathing and mediation techniques. Studies show that yoga can soothe the symptoms and intensity of migraine attacks. It is also great for controlling the frequency and duration of attacks. (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
