American women than type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, or asthma. More than 80% of people with migraines (called migraineurs)
have other members in the family who have them too. Migraine headaches are the second most common type of primary headache
and they can have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light.
Almost one-fourth of women in their reproductive years experience migraines because during these years, women are building
both their families and their careers --- factors that make them more prone to stress and fatigue. Research also indicates
that migraine is an important issue in women's health. But, fortunately, women can prevent migraines. All they need to do is
seek the solution from Mother Nature.
There are so many different methods to get migraine headache pain relief. Over-the-counter headache pain relief medications
are easily accessible. However, they don't cure headaches and are not without side effects. Over time, any medication can
lose its effectiveness if taken too frequently.
However, would it be better off if migraine headache sufferers could stop using over the counter pain relievers and find some
other method to control their headache pain? Natural alternatives to headache pain relief are just as effective if a person
knows the cause of their headache.
Some natural migraine pain relief herbal remedies are known to prevent or ease a migraine headache. Dried herbs can be used
to make teas or tinctures. Herbal extracts are potent and need to be diluted before use. Capsules come in many herbal
combinations and are readily available at most natural or health food stores. Essential oils such as Chamomile, Rosemary,
Peppermint and Lavender are used to treat symptoms of headaches. Other natural herbal remedies for migraine pain relief
includes:
• Feverfew – Feverfew contains substances that inhibit the release of mood hormones in the brain. For best results, use
fresh feverfew. When this is not available, consume as tea or in capsule form.
• Bay – There have been some doctors who recommend taking feverfew with bay to prevent a migraine headache. You can
often find a combination of these herbs in most health food stores.
• Ginger – Ginger has long been known to relieve and prevent headaches. It is an anti-inflammatory and has substances
that help reduce pain.
• Peppermint – Taken internally or used externally, peppermint can help to relieve a migraine headache. To take
internally, drink peppermint tea. To use externally, mix several drops of peppermint oil with lotion or body oil and massage
onto the temples.
In order to prevent a migraine, you need to identify what causes it. Many foods can trigger an attack. These include cheese,
chocolate, wheat, and caffeine. If you indulge in one of these foods and experience a migraine attack 24 hours later, the
food is most likely a migraine trigger. Other triggers include stress, changes in sleeping patterns, hormonal imbalances, and
changes in altitude.
Natural migraine pain relief remedies can help reduce the length and severity of a migraine headache. Not all natural
migraine cures work for everyone, so try various remedies until you find the ones that work best for you. Finally, learn to
control the triggers to avoid getting a migraine.
