With the weather here in Florida being stormy and rainy, the ever-changing weather conditions and barometric changes often throw me into a migraine. For the most part, I get few migraines these days since I treat them with natural remedies, but when the weather changes, 60% of the time I am hit with a migraine.
As you know, if you are a migraine sufferer, migraines are generally very painful — especially when you experience them chronically. For some, migraines might last a few hours and even as long as a few days, so it’s important to stop a migraine from happening before it can cause you even more pain. Migraineurs are well aware of the fact that it can become hard to concentrate and be productive when your mind hurts. For many, they can be so debilitating that once a migraine hits, you are “done-in” for the remainder of the day.
As a certified health coach, I work with clients to ease tension in the mind, stress in the body, as well as reducing anxiety. Migraines can make stress worse, as they can affect the way we think, hear and absorb information. When you are consumed by pain, it’s very difficult to function. Through holistic treatments and relaxation techniques, as well as being mindful of the foods you eat and what triggers might affect you personally, my clients are able to reduce the tendencies for migraines and even circumvent a migraine before it hits. Many of the techniques I use are what I will be teaching in my 6-Week Natural Migraine Relief Group Program which starts on Monday, August 22nd.
Here is a “sneak peek” at some things we will discuss which will help to stop a migraine from happening and also help you to start feeling back to normal and in a healthier state of mind.
Identify Your Stressors
When you identify your unique stressors, it is much easier to find ways to manage or eliminate them. Of course, everyone is unique, and there are many triggers that can set off migraines, such as foods, scents or perfumes, flashing lights, sounds, stress and hunger; just to mention a few. Pay attention to what affects you personally, and write down those occurrences in a journal to keep track of your triggers. (Free diaries and journals will be provided with my program to help you learn more about your triggers, etc.)
Drink Lots of Water
Dehydration can be a cause of migraines. Your mind and body need enough liquids — especially water — to keep them hydrated, and to keep you more alert and less inflamed. From the minute you get up in the morning, starting putting water into your body and then stay hydrated all day. This definitely helps lower the possibility of headaches, although being hydrating also helps stop it from getting worse the moment one hits. If you are not good with incorporating drinking water into your daily routine, set an alarm on your phone to remind you to drink a glass of water.
Be Careful of Caffeine
While some people might find that caffeine can either cause or cure a migraine, according to Dr. Stuart Stark, it can affect people in different ways. Remember that consuming too late in the day will interfere with sleep patterns which, in and of itself, can be a migraine trigger. I would recommend not having caffeine at least 6 hours prior to bedtime.
According to Dr. Stark, caffeine has analgesic (pain-relieving) properties, which are also an active ingredient in over-the-counter and prescription headache remedies. This is why many people experience headache relief when they drink a caffeinated beverage.
Get Enough Sleep
Sleeping can help regulate hormones and reduce tension on a regular basis, and so for migraine sufferers, it should be a priority to get good quality and adequate amounts of sleep each night. This helps your body and mind to be more relaxed, which also decreases the likelihood of a migraine occurring. As I have recommended before, it is preferable to have between 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
Eat Something Nutritious
If you feel a migraine coming on, eat something that is nutritious and which is not processed. According to The Cleveland Clinic, processed foods trigger migraines. I have found this is my own experience, and stay away from processed foods as much as possible. I would suggest eating organic meats and avoiding meats and foods containing nitrates. Foods with tyramine (like aged cheese) are also migraine triggers, so when reaching for foods when you feel that first inkling of a migraine, reach for something hearty and nutritious.
I hope you will join me for this brand new migraine program. It’s a 6 week, step-by-step program that will teach you some good habits and great natural remedies to incorporate into your daily routine which will help alleviate your migraine pain and even migraine frequency.
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