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What are some of the best natural remedies for a migraine?

What are some of the best natural remedies for a migraine?

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Anika Nicole

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Answered May 09, 2019

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is one of the most common severe diseases in the world. As per this foundation, there is about 12 percent of people in America who suffer from migraine headaches. Migraines are different from common problems and can impact your daily life. So, it needs to be treated on time.

Though migraines can't be cured permanently, there are some of the natural or home remedies to prevent it to some extent. Just go through these medications and see what benefits you.

  • Change Your Diet Plan: Stop eating the types of food which can trigger a migraine. For example, processed foods, red wine alcohol, etc. Try to include omega-3 foods (nuts, seeds, salmon fish), magnesium-rich foods (spinach, almonds, black beans, bananas, and sweet potatoes), and protein-rich foods (grains, beans, and nuts) in your diet. This type of food can control your blood flow and lower the risk of migraine headache.

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is one of the most common severe diseases

  • Use Ginger: Researchers have found that using ginger during a migraine is comparable to sumatriptan, a common migraine drug. Using ginger is highly effective, and it doesn't hurt. There are no side effects of using ginger unless and until you have an allergy.

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is one of the most common severe diseases

  • Yoga Practicing: Yoga is believed to be a stress-reliever tool that helps in improving blood flow and reducing muscle tension, which in turns lowers the risks of occurring migraine headache in people. Researchers have found that practicing yoga can help in reducing the migraine problem to some extent.

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is one of the most common severe diseases

  • Lead A Stress-Free Life: Stress directly triggers a migraine. It can also worsen the migraine pain making it unbearable. To lead a stress-free life, you can start doing meditation and exercise. It might help you to prevent future migraines.

Hope this answer helps!

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