Did you know? Migraine is one of the most common neurological diseases in the world. It is affecting 39 million men, women, and kids in the United States of America and over 1 billion people worldwide according to MRF (Migraine Research Foundation).
Migraine is a kind of severe headache that may last for several days. What causes migraine is not known, but the Neurological disease can cause severe anxiety and depression. Migraine is often associated with migraine aura, which means that an individual might experience different symptoms before or during a migraine attack.
What are common symptoms of Migraine headache?
During a migraine aura, below are the common symptoms a person may experience:
- Feeling lightheaded and dizziness
- Sensitivity to sound, bright light, touch or smell
- Nausea or vomiting
- Throbbing or pulsing pain on one side of the head, sometimes both sides.
If you suddenly feel these types of symptoms listed above, especially the last symptoms, know that you might have a migraine, you can take medications to help relieve it, but sometimes, you might not have access to medications.
So, below are natural home remedies you can take to relieve migraine headaches without the need to take medications, if after you follow the remedies below and still, the migraine remains. You are hereby advised to seek professional medical doctors help.
Health Tips to Prevent or Relieve Migraines
These health tips for migraine headaches can help you prevent getting them and also help ease the headache.
1. Apply a hot or cold compress
To relieve nervous tension and muscle tension, apply an ice pack for 30 seconds to a minute on the forehead.
Applying a hot compress is also helpful in relieving pain and muscle spasms. (Do not apply a hot compress to the head for more than 3 minutes as it can cause heatstroke.)
2. Make sure you are hydrated
Dehydration can cause headache symptoms by worsening constriction of blood vessels. Consuming greater than five glasses of water a day might lessen the frequency and severity of headaches in some people.
3. Consider taking low-dose aspirin or ibuprofen
These medications may help reduce inflammation that is associated with migraines. Be mindful of the side effects, including stomach irritation and an increased risk for bleeding if you are elderly or have a history of ulcers, stomach problems, or blood clotting abnormalities.
4. Rest and avoid stress
If you did not get enough rest or you are stressing yourself mentally, you have a high chance of having a migraine headache. You might want to consider taking a nap or just lay back down and get a few good minutes of rest. You can do healthy things like getting a massage, or spending time in nature to manage your stress.
5. Avoid migraine triggers
Some migraine headaches triggers are loud noises, flashing lights, and sensory stimulation. These triggers may be difficult to avoid, but you should do your best to avoid them. Don’t listen to loud music, or stare at a bright screen for too long.
6. Get adequate sleep
Lack of sleep can lead to migraine headaches. While too much sleep can also equally cause migraines. Thus, you should a proper amount of sleep daily, and follow a sleep schedule to avoid migraine.
7. Avoid getting hungry
When you allow yourself get very hungry, you might not just hear your stomach rumble, but can also get a strong migraine. A hunger headache can occur when your blood sugar levels starts to drop below the normal level. Being hungry can also trigger migraine headaches for some people.
8. Acupressure
It’s a very effective way of treating headaches that’s been around for thousands of years. It involves hands and fingers pressing firmly into various combinations of acupoints on the body, in particular the temples, forehead, and back of the neck. There are hundreds of millions of acupressure points in the body, but we’re talking about these three spots because they are most commonly used to relieve headaches.
Conclusion
Migraines can be very annoying and uncomfortable. These health tips for migraine can help you prevent migraines or relieve the symptoms.
