Home remedies for migraine

Migraine refers to paroxysmal ailments associated with severe headache. Usually, this headache occurs on one side of the head.  Patients suffering from migraine headache are generally smart, inflexible and disciplined. Migraine attacks occur suddenly due to overworking of muscles in the head and neck area and also due to continuous mental stress. The blood flow in the brain falls as these tight muscles squeeze the arteries. The moment a person suddenly relaxes, the tight muscles expand and stretch the walls of the blood vessels. The blood pumped with each heartbeat then pressurizes the vessels further, leading to extreme pain in the head.

Migraine attacks have no fixed cycle. They may occur every day, every week, over a month’s gap or sometimes over a year. 

 

 

There are various causes of migraine. Some of the chief causes are:
 

1. Disorders of digestion, liver, and sight are the major causes of migraine. 

2. Migraine may occur due to great mental tension and stress.

3. Low blood sugar, allergy infection, excessive intake of certain drugs, nutritional deficiency, consistent overwork, improper sleep and rest, excessive smoking, drinking and sexual indulgence are some other causes of migraine.

4. Menstruation is a very important cause of migraine in women. It is also known as menstrual migraine.

 

 

(a) Pain on one side of the head.

(b) Short term depression, irritability and loss of appetite.

(c) Throbbing pain, nausea and vomiting. 

(d) Having a feeling of the blood pulsating through the affected side of the head. 

(e) Lack of sensation or weakness in an arm or a leg, or on one side of the face. In some patients, the entire face and tongue may get numb, eventually making the speech slurry.

(f) Problems related to digestion may occur with the migraine headache. 

(f) Laziness, stiff neck, frequent yawning, confusion, lack of concentration are some other signs of migraine. 

 

 

Following are some of the most common and simple remedies for migraine:
 

• Grapes: Drinking juice of ripe grapes without adding water to it is an effective proven home remedy for migraine attacks. 

• Niacin: Niacin is very helpful in relieving migraine pain. Niacin-rich diet includes yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver and fish. 

• Cabbage Leaf Compress: Cabbage leaf compress is very effective remedy for migraine headache. To prepare it, crush some cabbage leaves and put them in a cloth. Apply it on the forehead for a long period of time. Replace the dried compressed leaves with fresh compressed leaves frequently. 

• Lemon Crust: Lemon crusts are extremely beneficial for curing migraine. Grind lemon crust and apply its paste on the forehead. It is a long lasting cure for migraine.

• Vegetable Juices: Juice of carrot combined with spinach, and beet and cucumber juice are beneficial for migraine treatment. They may be used as migraine therapy as follows:

(i) Mix 200 ml of spinach juice with 300 ml of carrot juice. 

(ii) Mix 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices with 300 ml of carrot juice.

Along with adopting the above remedial treatments for migraine, following changes in your diet will surely help to cure migraine quickly and easily:

• Fast for 2-3 days on orange juice and water. Cleaning the body of toxins is extremely important for curing migraine.

• Foods like white flour products, sugar, tinned or preserved foods should be avoided. 

• Confectionery, rich cakes, pastries, sweets, refined cereals, greasy foods, pickles, condiments and sauces should be avoided to prevent and control migraine attacks.

• A daily meal of 3-4 fruits for about 2-3 days will help in giving relief from migraine pain.

• A healthy and well-balanced diet, including seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits, milk, yoghurt, buttermilk, vegetable oils, and honey is very effective in curing or controlling migraine. 

• Take frequent small meals instead of two big meals. 

• Drink plenty of water.

• Cleaning the bowels by taking warm water enema during the fruit juice diet is good to cure migraine.

 

It is very important to note that along with the above remedies and changes in the diet, regular exercise and fresh air walks will also help you to relieve yourself from migraine tension and stress. 

Note: Avoid resorting to any of the above remedies in case you are allergic to them. Consult your doctor in such a case.