Migraine Headache and Herbal Remedies

Posted on August 1, 2008 in Uncategorized

Migraine headache is a hammering and pounding headache, commonly found among the people between 15 to 55 years old. A survey found that 29.5 million Americans and 15% of the British are suffering from this awful and disturbing disease, among them, women are more vulnerable to the attack of Migraine.

Modern medicine does not offer any effective remedy for eliminating Migraine, except the supportive medicines to bring the headache under control. If you have failed to get relief from the Migraine with modern medicine, just think of going for herbal remedies. Herbal remedies can provide better results for you, without causing any side effects.

Symptoms of Migraine Headache

• Severe pain on one side of the head
• Sensitive to light
• Sensitive to sound
• Sensitive to odor
• Nausea and vomiting
• Increased pain while moving or climbing stairs
• Distorted or disturbed vision
• Depression
• Unable to sleep

Causes and Trigger Factors
The actual cause of the Migraine is not yet known, but there are certain factors that trigger Migraine:

• Alcohol, some foods and fragrances
• Lack of proper sleep or too much sleep
• Hormone change during the menstruation
• Low blood sugar and stress

Herbal Remedies for Migraine
Try these herbal remedies and see how it works for you:

• Ginger tea–grind ginger and add the paste to boiling water, follow the normal tea making procedure, have small quantities in 30 minutes intervals.
• Brahmi and Aswagandha Tea–add Brahmi powder and Ashwagandha powder into boiling water, prepare the tea, have it 2 or 3 times
• Grape Juice–drink grape juice while suffering from Migraine headache
• Lemon crust–grind lemon crust and prepare a paste of that, apply it on your forehead
• Cabbage leaves–crush cabbage leaves and take it in a clean cloth, put this on the forehead
• Mixed vegetable juice–extract juice of carrot, beetroot, spinach and cucumber, mix it well and have it many times

Self-help Measures to fight Migraine

• Avoid things which cause Migraine, such as alcohol, chocolate, sugar, meat, refined foods, and things like perfumes, bright light and sound
• Keep a diet plan so that you can avoid eating foods that trigger Migraine
• Make sure that you would not miss your meal while travelling
• Drink more water
• Develop a routine that would give proper sleep
• Avoid over exposure to sun
• Do exercise regularly
• Do not use strong perfumes
• Try to learn relaxation techniques

Proper diet and life style can save you from the disabling Migraine. Live a healthy and tidy life, and enjoy a Migraine–Free Life.

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4 Responses to “Migraine Headache and Herbal Remedies”

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2. Govindaya Says:
   February 6th, 2009 at 11:07 am

   Hi there, I found your blog via Google while searching for first aid for a heart attack and your post looks very interesting for me.

3. Taylor Says:
   March 23rd, 2009 at 6:37 pm

   Appreciate the info guys, thanks

4. Jane Watson Says:
   May 20th, 2009 at 1:42 pm

   Another great migraine article! I always like read your blog so I always come back for more.

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