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10 TIPS TO PRACTICALLY GET RID OF MIGRAINE
10 TIPS TO PRACTICALLY GET RID OF MIGRAINE

10 tips to practically get rid of migraine

Posted by
 Dr Batra’s™  July 7, 2020

Just imagine that you’re away for the day of adventure in a hot air balloon with your family. Bright sun, a loud engine with a roar and exhaust smell, a jerking ride in the wind – just the day your kids dreamed of. Suddenly, you feel a migraine attack coming on; you dig through your backpack and no meds! How will you get rid of a migraine attack before it’s in full swing?

Symptoms of migraine

Migraines are a part of a neurological condition and the symptoms of migraine are:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Numbness in the hands or feet
  • Visual changes
  • Sensitivity to sound, light or smell

Tips to get rid of migraine

Here are 10 tips to practically get rid of a migraine.

  1. Diet changes: You must have noticed that certain foods can trigger amigraine. Common food triggers for migraines include processed foods, red wine, alcohol, chocolate and caffeinated beverages. Being aware of what might be triggering a migraine is critical. Some people use a food diary or migraine journal to keep track of potential triggers. Changing diet or eating patterns to avoid triggers may help to prevent migraines in the future.
  2. Essential oils: Essential oils are often used as natural remedies or as an antimicrobial in homemade cleaning products. Lavender is an essential oil every so often recommended as a remedy for stress, anxiety and headaches. Lavender oil inhalation helped reduce the severity of migraine headaches in some people.
  3. Stress management:Stress is a common trigger for migraines. Stress creates a cycle where migraine pain worsens the stress, which then triggers another migraine. Findoutlets for stress, such as journaling, exercise, or meditation, will definitely help to prevent future migraines.
  4. Yoga:Yoga helps to improve blood flow and reduce muscle tension, which can help relieve symptoms for people who get migraines.
  5. Massage: Massaging the muscles in the neck and shoulders can help to relieve tension and alleviate migraine pain.
  6. Magnesium: Deficiency of magnesium which is an essential mineral may trigger a menstrual-migraine headache. Supplementation of magnesium can be useful in reducing the frequency of migraines in some individuals.
  7. B-complex vitamins: The B vitamins may have an impact on reducing migraine frequency and severity. B vitamins play a role in regulating neurotransmitters in the brain.
  8. Stay hydrated: Not drinking enough water is a well-known migraine and headache trigger, and it only takes minor dehydration to bring on a headache. People can try to drink more water each day to avoid dehydration. Drinking water throughout the day and maintaining a healthful diet is usually enough to stay sufficiently hydrated.
  9. Rest: Lack of sleep and too much sleep can be triggers for migraine headaches. Getting 7–9 hours of restful sleep each night can help to reduce stress and prevent migraines.
  10. Dim the lights: Bright or flickering light can cause migraine headaches even if it is from your computer screen. If you’re disposed to them, cover your windows with blackout curtains during the day. Wear sunglasses outdoors. You can also add anti-glare screens to your computer and use daylight-spectrum fluorescent bulbs.

Homeopathic medicines of migraine

According to the homeopathic system of medicine, migraine is a chronic disease occurring periodically.The patient may experience it as an acute problem.But because it is periodic and recurrent it needs continuous homeopathic treatment during the attack. Homeopathic medicines of migraine need to be taken even when there is no attack. All this is to reduce the frequency and intensity of subsequent attacks and eventually stop them.

Conclusion

Youneed to visit the nearby clinic to find a treatment regimen that works, even when you are aware of 10 tips to practically get rid of a migraine. Keeping a migraine or headache journal can be useful in identifying triggers and effective remedies for migraines.