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Kool 'n' Soothe patches
I've been on Sumatriptan to treat migraines in the past and describe them as my miracle cure, but since becoming pregnant, they are not recommended. After my migraines intensified, I decided to try...
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Supplements to alleviate migraines
Migraines are terribly disabling, and the causes of migraines can be difficult to identify. Some of the causes of migraines are:
Excessive oestrogen
Hormonal changes during perimenopause such as...
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Suffering from migraines, frequent headaches or simply feel a head block?
Avoid the '3C's' Chocolate! Cheese! & Coffee! Hydrate with lots of water, healthy eating and good sleep!
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Vitamin B2 to help prevent migraine symptoms
Multiple studies show that riboflavin (vitamin B2) is a safe and well-tolerated option for preventing migraine symptoms in adults, with fewer complications and side effects than some drugs.
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Sleep it off
Immediately going to sleep if you can seems to relax you and speed up the time it takes to pass. I have found that this is the one thing that works.
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Aspirin with sparkling water and sleep can help a migraine
I am normally out of action for several days if a bad migraine takes hold. I find that the only way to prevent a migraine from getting really bad is to take action as soon as possible. (I suffer...
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Ease your migraine naturally with essential oils.
This is by far the most potent and quickest way I have found to cure my migraines. I do this by using a combination of essential oils.
I have personally experienced amazing results using pure...
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How to do a head wrap for migraines
A fantastic method that I have learned from my Senior Iyengar Teachers is to wrap my head with a bandage (like a standard ace bandage). Although some may find this strange at first, the gentle...
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Dark room and painkillers
When you feel a migraine coming on, immediately drinks water, have 1 or two over the counter painkillers (such as paracetamol or Advil) and try and sleep. Do not look at your phone or a screen as...
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Bandana & Lemons
Place sliced lemon or ice on the side of your head and on your forehead. Wrap with a bandana and tie it hard around your head.
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Try cutting dairy
After a lot of trial and error in conjunction with my doctor, I found that cutting out dairy stopped my migraines (which had on occasions been very severe). The focus is to give up Cows Diary - so...
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Massage the back of your neck under the shower
Putting the back of your neck under the hot water pressure in a shower really helps to reduce a migraine and feels great!
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Yoga For Migraines - Forward Bends
One of the most important thing through your yoga practice to help your migraine is to allow your muscles to rest and relax allowing space for the pain to dissolve. When you are experience a...
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Stay hydrated
Migraines can be caused by dehydration, so it's crucial that you always stay hydrated.
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Wet Towel on your head
Put a wet towel on your head covering your forehead, sinus and temples and lie down. Sleep with it on.
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Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil can be very soothing and relieve the symptoms of a headache or migraine fast. Massaging it onto specific areas of your body can reduce the pain and discomfort, like the temples, jaw...
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