Natural Migraine Relief Fast

by | Jan 9, 2016 | Hormones

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Many people suffer from migraines – some more often than others. However often you are bombarded with the pain, nausea and other symptoms of migraines, there are a few home remedies that can be helpful.

There are so many triggers for migraines but here are three “biggies:”
  • Stress
  • Food Allergies
  • Hormonal Changes
When you are stressed out, which happens much more frequently during the Christmas and New Year season, people often find migraines are triggered more easily.
Also, while some types of foods cannot be tolerated by migraineurs, at this time of year, we are even more likely to suffer as we find ourselves indulging in foods that we would normally not eat.
Also, one of the more frequent causes of migraine is hormonal changes. Women often find themselves starting with migraines once they start menstruating, or pregnancy or birth of a child. Often one of the good things that comes from menopause, is that migraines stop!
Whatever the trigger is for your migraines, you know that when one does hit, you want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. While medications definitely help, there are some natural remedies that have proven to be effective.

Water

As I’ve mentioned before, a well-know cause for migraines is dehydration. So, the moment you feel your head starting to hurt, drink a glass of water, and then continue sipping throughout the day. Even though while suffering from a migraine it can be difficult to drink, once you realize the positive effect it can have, you will want to make that part of your treatment regimen.

Nuts

It may sound strange, but nuts can actually work as an effective pain reliever for migraines, and can even have a preventative effect. The other night, I had a migraine starting, and I ate a half a cup of almonds, and my headache definitely felt a lot better after doing so.

Light

Many people are very sensitive to light, and often bright lights trigger a migraine (especially bright sunlight). If you find yourself in that situation, darken the room and stay inside. However, if you’re not able to get inside, or are in a bright room at work perhaps, try wearing sunglasses to help your eyes.

Ice Pack

An ice-pack is a very effective way to numb the pain. I find it most helpful when I apply it to the back of my neck, while others like to apply an ice-pack to their forehead. If you don’t have an ice-pack, just wrap some ice cubes in a clean towel and lay it on the part of your head where you feel the most pain. Try this for about 10 minutes and then remove the ice pack. If you feel the need, repeat.

Ginger

I use ginger in my breakfast smoothie every day as it is a great anti-inflammatory and preventative for migraines. It also has a calming effect which is very helpful at the time of a migraine. There are several ways to ingest the ginger. You can chew on the ginger root; you can grate some and add to hot water with honey and drink as a tea; and as I mentioned, you can add it to a smoothie.

Pressure Points

Sometimes with a pounding head, you don’t necessarily think of massaging the painful areas, but if you learnt he specific pressure points you have, this can be very effective. Try placing your fingers near your forehead and massage upwards. This help to release the build-up of tension. Also, try placing your fingers near your temples and rub the same way for relief.

Lemon

Lemon is also a great way to get rid of migraines because it can help relax the body. Also, the smell of lemon can be very refreshing. Try mixing a little lemon juice with warm water and drink it slowly.

Peppermint

I love my doTERRA peppermint oil. It helps to rub some on my neck when I have some head tension. You can also pl;ace a little bit of peppermint in a cup of hot water, cover for 10 minutes, add some honey and sip it slowly as you would hot tea.

some head tension. You can also place a little bit of peppermint in a cup of hot water, cover for 10 minutes, add some honey and sip it slowly as you would hot tea.

Eucalyptus Oil

This is another doTERRA essential oil I love for head tension. It can help you eliminate the discomfort because of the properties that promote a healthy inflammatory response. It can help decrease the size of your blood vessels which, as you know, certainly helps.

Massage

You don’t have to go out to get a massage when you are suffering with a migraine. You can self-massage (which is one of the techniques I use with clients I see for natural migraine relief. Not only do you massage the areas mentioned in the pressure point section, but you also can massage your neck, and rub the tops of your shoulders in an outward moving 4-5 times on each side.

I hope these few tips will be something you think about the next time you are experiencing migraine pain, and you will find some additional relief and benefit from these quick tips.

Be aware of your migraine triggers. Staying away from those triggers is one of the best ways of preventing migraines.  Often there are a combination of triggers that can set off an attack. Common triggers are related to your diet, your body and the environment, which is why keeping a headache diary can be so effective.

If you would like a headache diary, please email me or post a comment on my Website so that I can email one to you. https://www.holistic-healthandwellness.com; lwadsworth@verizon.net.