A migraine can cause you to experience debilitating pain that makes it hard for you to complete your daily activities. There are many prescription medications that can get rid of migraines. However, you may be able to use what you have in your home to get rid of your migraine. You can use the following remedies.
Caffeine
Caffeine is an ingredient in some migraine medications, such as Excedrin. It has natural pain-relieving abilities. If you drink coffee along with your migraine medication, then it may work faster. However, you don't want to consume too much caffeine. Your body can become dependent on it. You may also suffer withdrawal headaches and fatigue if your body becomes dependent on caffeine.
Watch What You Eat
Your diet may be causing your migraines. It is a good idea for you to keep track of everything that you eat so that you can see if they cause you to develop headaches. A common migraine trigger is hot dogs. The nitrates in hot dogs are what can trigger a headache. Other common migraine triggers include pickled foods, chocolate, cheese, very cold drinks and dairy products.
Sit in a Dark Room
Peace and quiet can help alleviate your headache. On the other hand, you are more likely to develop a migraine if you are around a lot of noise and bright lighting. If you feel a migraine coming on, then you should sit in a dark room. Eliminate all of the noise and turn off all of the lights. You may also want to put shades up.
Lavender Oil
This essential oil not only smells good, but it can also help you get rid of a migraine. In fact, there has actually been research done to show that lavender oil is effective for alleviating headaches. One study showed that inhaling lavender oil for at least 15 minutes during a migraine can get rid of the pain. You can either apply the lavender oil directly to your forehead or inhale it. If you choose to apply the lavender oil to your forehead, then you should dilute it prior to doing so.
Exercise
It is not a good idea to exercise while you are having a migraine because the intense activity can cause the pain to get worse. However, exercise is a regular part of your routine, then you will be less prone to developing migraines. There are several ways that exercise can prevent migraines.
Stress is one of the things that can trigger migraines. Exercise can help lower your stress level. Exercise also helps stimulate endorphin release. Endorphins are what your body releases to naturally eliminate pain.
Acupressure
Acupressure is a process that involves using the fingertips and thumbs to apply pressure to specific parts of the body. There was a study done in 2014 that involved people who suffered from chronic headaches. The results of the study showed that acupressure is effective for alleviating headaches and nausea.
Magnesium
Magnesium helps your blood vessels relax. Many people are not getting enough magnesium. However, you can make sure that you are getting enough magnesium by eating leafy green vegetables, nuts and whole grains. You can also take a supplement, but you should talk to your doctor before you do so.
Ginger
Nausea is one of the most common symptoms that people experience along with a migraine. If you suffer from nausea, then you can use ginger to get rid of that feeling. Ginger can also get rid of the headache itself. Sumatriptan is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat migraines.
Some studies suggest that ginger can be just as effective for treating migraines as this medication. Ginger is also less likely to cause side effects.
Get Plenty of Sleep
Your sleeping habits are one of the things that can trigger migraines. You don't want to sleep too much or too little. The average adults needs about seven to eight hours per night.
If you find it difficult to get enough sleep, then there are things that you can do to help. For example, you may find that it is easier to get to sleep when you go to bed and get up around the same time every day. You may also want to keep your electronics out of the bedroom and avoid using them at least 30 minutes before you go to bed.
Yoga
Yoga is a series of stretching exercises and poses that you can use to alleviate migraines. Not only can yoga help treat migraines, but it may also prevent them. Additionally, you can lower your anxiety level by doing yoga.
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2 is another nutrient that can get rid of migraines. It is also referred to as riboflavin. Fish, cheese and milk are some of the foods that have vitamin B2.
Get a Massage
A trip to the massage therapist not only helps you relax and de-stress, but it can also help prevent you from getting headaches. A massage can reduce the amount of cortisol that is in your body. Cortisol increases in your body during times of intense stress. It can also trigger a migraine.
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