Natural healing ways to effectively to treat migraine mayhem better

Migraines are described as frequent severe headaches that affect only one side of the head. It is usually accompanied by disturbed vision, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound. This pain can last from a few hours to days. It is the third most prevalent disease in the world. 24% of the world population are known to have suffered from migraine at least once in their life. It is more frequent between the age group 25-55. Sometimes taking pills can be beneficial for their head but pills come with a lot of side-effects. This is why many people are shifting to natural healing ways to treat migraines. 

The exact cause of migraine has not been found yet. It is a neurological disease associated with changes in the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. Patients often describe it as being a “throbbing” or “pounding” pain. 

Most migraines are triggered because of the following reasons: 

1. Hormonal imbalance during menstrual cycles is one of the most popular reasons for triggering migraines among women
2. Foods with monosodium glutamate or foods like red wine and aged cheese can also trigger migraine
3. Being exposed to loud noise or music can also trigger migraine
4. Flashy lights or harsh light is also a migraine trigger
5. Stress is also said to trigger migraines

In some cases, the patients get warning signals before the onset of a migraine. The warning symptoms mostly affect movement, sight and speech. Weaknesses and numbness are some of the common types of warning symptoms before the onset of a migraine. These warning signals can last until the start of a headache or continue until a headache resolves. Many people can prevent migraine by acting upon these warnings.

Some of the common symptoms of migraine are:-

1. The most common symptom of migraine is a ‘pounding’ or severe pain on one side of the brain. Followed by a feeling of nausea or vomiting. There is an increased sensitivity to light, sound and smell. Sometimes you can also have a bilateral pain. The intensity varies from moderate to severe. Any kind of severe physical exercise like running will worsen the symptoms.
2. Irritability is also a common symptom of migraine. If you get frequent urge to urinate, you might know you are going to have a migraine. This is called the prodrome phase of migraine.
3. Having troubles in sleeping or waking up tired are common problems of people suffering from migraine.

Today, we are going to discuss some of the natural healing ways to treat migraine. And these are as follows: 

1. Massage

If you get a migraine headache then massage your head with light hands. The touch of the hands proves to be more beneficial than any medicine. Shoulders and neck should also be massaged in case of headache. Under natural healing system, it will give you some relief from the pain.

2. Hot Towel

Dip a towel in warm water and massage the affected area with that hot towel. Some individuals also get relief from similar massage done with cold water. Ice cubes can also be used to treat migraine headaches. 

3. Breathe slowly

In case of headache, slow down the speed of your breath, do not try to take long breaths. Breathing comfortably will also relieve discomfort with pain. This is the easiest natural healing ways to treat migraines. 

4. Follow natural home remedies

For getting relief from migraine pain, mix camphor in ghee and massage it on the head with light hands for some time. Grinding lemon peel and applying it on the forehead also provides relief from migraine headaches and cures migraine.

5. Opt for Aromatherapy

There are many benefits of aromatherapy and it is one of the great natural ways to treat migraine. Herbal oils are used in aromatherapy. In this therapy, you can apply diluted herbal oils to the skin, use an oil diffuser, or add the diluted oil to a warm bath to obtain its benefits.

6. Turn to music

In a migraine headache, listening to music in a slow voice is very beneficial. To get relief from pain, listen to your favorite songs in a light voice in a closed room, the headache will reduce and you will get relief.

On getting migraine headache people often take painkillers to avoid pain. They feel that taking painkillers provides quick relief, this is true, but the painkiller’s dose does damage later. Therefore painkillers should not be taken without medical advice. Instead, one should opt for natural ways to treat migraine.

You need to seek medical attention if you get frequent migraine attacks as it can change your lifestyle to prevent getting further migraines. You can start doing yoga too. Practicing relaxation exercises and meditation also helps in preventing migraine mayhem. You can also take the help of acupressure for treating migraines. Avoid food or strong smells that can trigger a migraine. Always stay hydrated.

Although the exact cause is not known and the treatment provides relaxation for a time, it is always better to go for prevention than treatment. So, follow these natural healing ways to treat migraine and enjoy a healthy life. 

We truly hope you found this article helpful. To know more, you can always visit our website www.aanyawellness.com or book a preventive healthcare consultation session to get personalized and preventive healthcare solutions to your problems.