Migraines can cause debilitating headaches that last, with symptoms including throbbing or pulsing pain, light sensitivity, nausea and light sensitivity. Instead of turning to painkillers as the solution to migraines, consider adopting holistic methods for relieving and preventing migraines.
Acupuncture stimulates nerves to regulate neurotransmitters, and has been proven to effectively ease migraine pain. Yoga may also be beneficial in providing meditation, deep breathing exercises and optimal body posture benefits for treatment plans.
Inhaling Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil, extracted by steam distillation from Lavandula angustifolia’s purple flowering part through steam distillation, has long been recognized for its soothing properties. Main components linalyl acetate and linalol help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety while improving sleep quality. Lavender has also been shown to lower blood pressure and heart rate levels significantly – something particularly useful after open heart surgery complications such as dysrhythmia or tachycardia have developed complications that require medications like these post-operatively
Applying lavender essential oil topically may also help relieve headaches. The scent absorbs through your skin and reaches your limbic system – which regulates emotions as well as controlling breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate – thus providing much-needed relief.
At the initial sign of migraine symptoms, applying lavender essential oil mixture directly to forehead and temples at first sign of headache could significantly reduce pain intensity, associated symptoms and time spent in bed. You could try mixing several drops of your chosen oil with sweet almond or jojoba carrier oil to apply directly onto skin or use as part of an aromatherapy diffuser device.
Peppermint
Peppermint oil, extracted from the mint plant, is an all-natural way to relieve pain. Containing menthol, peppermint can alleviate migraine throbbing pain while relaxing muscles. You can massage diluted peppermint or lavender oil on temples or forehead to promote comfort; peppermint may even reduce nausea that often accompany migraine attacks.
Acupuncture is another holistic treatment method shown to alleviate migraine headaches. Thin needles are placed into specific acupuncture points in order to increase energy flow and alleviate pain, while another option called Acupressure involves applying pressure onto these same points to release tension and relax muscles.
While there’s not yet enough scientific research to support holistic methods as primary treatments for migraine, they may still be beneficial when combined with over-the-counter or prescription medication. Furthermore, holistic techniques may decrease both medication requirements and side effects associated with your medications.
Ginger
Ginger, long renowned for alleviating nausea and stomach-related ailments, can also provide significant relief to migraine sufferers. As a holistic remedy it may ease unwanted traits of migraine episodes while being just as effective without side effects associated with prescription medications.
Affordable and easily available at supermarket produce sections, fresh or dried powder can be mixed with small amounts of water to form a paste that can then be applied directly onto a cotton pad and placed over your forehead and temples during an attack.
Try applying pure essential ginger oil directly to your skin by placing a few drops on a cloth or tissue and inhaling its scent. Before application, be sure to dilute essential oils with carrier oils first; this step is especially important if taking blood-thinning medication.
Keeping a Food Diary
Studies have demonstrated the importance of eating healthily and being aware of when and what you eat as an effective means of mitigating migraine attacks. By eliminating certain foods, migraine attacks may less frequently occur.
Food diaries can be helpful for those living with migraines as it allows them to become more aware of what they eat, helping to identify possible trigger foods and identify any possible triggers for migraine attacks. An elimination diet – where specific items such as aged cheeses, alcohol or artificial sweeteners are temporarily removed from diet to test how they might impact migraine attacks – may also prove effective.
Since there’s no single remedy for migraines, natural remedies may be found right in our own kitchens. Sydney GPs recommend exploring holistic approaches as an effective alternative to over the counter medication; Sydney GPs encourage people to consider them carefully. Alternatively, CEFALY, an FDA-approved noninvasive medical device designed specifically to prevent migraines and relieve their symptoms, may provide long-term relief.
