Migraine Cures
Migraine headaches normally occur on one side of the head.
They are often associated with digestion, liver, and sight disorders or occur due to great mental tension and stress.
Migraine symptoms include sensitivity to light, nausea and vomiting, and extreme pounding pain.
Migraines can be preceded by numbness or weakness in an arm or leg. Speech can be become slurry due to the face and tongue getting numb.
Bright or flashing lights can trigger a migraine headache. So if you have a migraine avoid the TV or driving at night.
Natural Remedies for Migraine Cures:
Hot Water:
If you have a migraine headache an effective treatment can be to get into hot water by taking a hot bath or a steamy shower. When you are in intense pain it can prove difficult to get into the shower or bath, but once there the pain should slowly start to subside.
Dark Places:
Another home treatment for migraines is to lie down in a quiet, dark room. This only works if you won’t be disturbed for twenty minutes to an hour. Bright lights are known to intensify a migraine headache.
Use a pillow that is comfortable for you, wrap yourself in your favorite comforter, keep the TV off, and if any light is filtering into the room, wear an eye mask. This will help to lower the pain level.
Ice It:
An ice pack or very cold cloth on the back of the neck will constrict blood vessels and decrease the local temperature of the skin.
This can be a very effective remedy for migraine headaches. It is especially effective if you do this in a darkened room with no sound.
Warm and Cold Treatment:
Put your feet in warm water and a cold compress on your head. This is reported to be an effective way to derail a migraine in the making.
Vitamin C:
One way to help get rid of a migraine headache is to drink lots of juice high in vitamin C. One of the most effective juices is tomato juice.
Massage and Pressure Points:
A gentle head, face, and neck massage can help you get rid of a migraine headache. It takes a little time, and needs to be concentrated around sinus pressure points, the temple, and other specific areas. It works better if someone else will do this for you, but in a pinch you can do it for yourself.
There are two very specific pressure points on the back of the neck that are located about two inches apart at the base of the skull. Apply careful constant pressure for about two minutes at a time to these spots, release slowly, and then repeat a couple of times.
Migraines can also occur because you have severe muscle tension in your upper back, usually on the same side as the headache is centered on. There will be a very tender spot about a hands length from the top of your shoulder, midway between your spine and side.
If you can find this tender spot, have someone put their elbow in it and slowly apply as much pressure as you can stand. You can actually feel the muscle release. If you are alone lie on the floor and put a tennis ball or other small round object at the spot and press down. Once the muscle relaxes lay in a dark room with your eyes closed for at least 15 minutes.
