Natural Cures for migraines?

Question

I am getting migraines about once a month, I do not want prescription drugs but am looking for natural ways to relieve the pain when they are happening. Any tried and true remidies out there?

Answer 1

The herb feverfew is good for migraines, available from health food stores

Answer 2

The herb feverfew has been used for headaches since at least the 17th century when Nicolas Culpeper wrote, 'It is very effectual for all pains in the head.' It had fallen into some disuse, except among professional herbalists, but has recently come back into favour - with at least two double blind clinical trials proving its effectiveness for migraines. Feverfew has been found to reduce both the frequency and the severity of migraines even when taken on its own, although most herbalists usually combine it with other herbs to improve overall effects. Sufferers should take the equivalent of 125mg of dried herb daily for at least three months. Tonics for the liver and digestive tract are central to the herbal treatment of migraines. Bitter herbs such as centaury will stimulate the digestion so that less of the offending substances reach the bloodstream. Liver herbs like dandelion root or vervain will promote the work of the liver in removing toxins. Stress is important in most cases of migraine. For these people, the calming herbs such as skullcap, wood betony, and perhaps kava kava will help to ease the tension that is promoting migraines. These should be taken throughout the week, like the feverfew, not just at the time of the headache. Other herbs are useful taken during or at the start of a migraine to reduce the pain and return the bloodvessels to a normal size. Those people who are aware of an aura before the migraine may be able to stop it coming on by using a blend of cramp bark (to quickly release blood vessel constriction), valerian (a muscle relaxant and painkiller) and feverfew. These may be taken as tablets, tinctures or teas, always following the label's instructions on dosage. Lavender essential oil should be massaged into the temples at the first sign of an attack. Once the full-blown migraine begins, valerian on its own may still be helpful, as may feverfew. Jamaican dogwood is a more powerful analgesic, specifically used for pains in the head, but as it can be toxic in large doses, it should only be used under the guidance of a professional herbalist. Peppermint essential oil or tiger balm massaged into the temples at this stage will ease the pain. The different triggers of migraines seem to work together, so it is rare to come across someone with a single cause. Therefore you will need to take a holistic approach to treatment, and if you have severe symptoms seek a consultation with a professional herbalist.

Answer 3

The greatest way to relieve the pain and stress of migraines is to use cayenne(chili) powder in a cup of warm water three times a day and drink pure bottled water in between times. For more information on this topic and any others concerning diseases that quack doctors' and drug companies don't want you to know that you can heal yourself, go to herbdoc.com. Utilizing this site 11 years ago is what helped me heal my heart after heart surgery and two heart attack which flabbergast my doctors' today and I haven't even gotten a cold or the flu since. Try it, the only place anywhere in America where you get true unbiased results for whatever ails you and it works.

Answer 4

The causation of Migraine Syndrome is very difficult to treat when in the active state.. the time to treat it is in the quiescent stage, while the inflammation is reduced. In other words, prevention!! This is how a doctor of chiropractic will treat the condition. Without medication. With success.

Answer 5

induce them at will, as when you have the opportunity to confront then, steer them away from you to breath better know how to stop pushing your own buttons to fight or flight , see more in you to have safe passage, we are the smartest people ever to have too much disadvantages in being ourselves, shed your identity for half a day and build a retreat that you can support your other thoughts with a way to dump it and know you can make it work for you as the world changes, reading about your most wished for desire:pleasure for your heart ,energy for your commitments, you have will take the most traffic out of disinformation and stall the time you need to enjoy simulated experiences to make you happy

Answer 6

lots of water, lots of coffee in the morning, stress reduction of any kind, acupuncture if nothing else works. Plenty of rest and sleep. Good food, maybe beer.

Answer 7

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