Migraine Headache Reliever

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Migraine Headaches
Migraines are different from regular headaches in that they’re often long-lasting, very intense, and one-sided. They can be associated with menses. Nausea and vomiting may also occur. The
pain from a migraine can be throbbing or constant. Migraines sometimes run in families, so if
one of your parents gets them, you may, too. Food allergies or specific foods such as processed meats, red wine, chocolate, and some cheeses are common triggers for migraines. Try to identify which foods might be triggers for your headaches.

The most important step in prevention is to give these headaches some deep thought. What are
the underlying imbalances, such as hormonal issues, that may need to be addressed? When you
know the answer, you can decide appropriately what to do. Pay attention to what brings your
migraines on and talk to a doctor about it, and you might discover certain triggers.
Research has shown that 500 mg magnesium is pretty effective in preventing migraines, and
taking 2000 mg of vitamin C sometimes helps when taken immediately after the headache starts.

When it comes to herbal medicine, cold compresses of peppermint tea sometimes help.
Dandelion leaf may be the herb of choice if you have migraines with fluid retention or edema;
the dandelion leaf relieves the fluid retention and may help if the migraines are related to
menses. Similarly, evening primrose, black current seed, or borage seed oils may help if taken
on a regular basis when menses are involved.

Migraine Headache Reliever
The following remedy is one of my favorites, and works very well for my family.
Ingredients
1 qt. boiling water
1 cup chamomile flowers
2 soft hand towels

Instructions
Cover chamomile flowers with boiling water. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain out the
flowers.
Have the headache sufferer lie face down on a comfortable surface in a darkened, quiet area.
Dip one towel into the chamomile infusion, and place it on the back of the sufferer’s neck and
shoulders. Lay the dry towel over the moist one. Encourage the person to take slow, deep breaths or perform progressive muscle relaxation while lying with the compress.
Note: progressive muscle relaxation involves tightening a muscle in the body, then willfully
relaxing it before moving onto the next muscle. For example, you begin by squeezing your toe
muscles, then relaxing them. Next, squeeze your foot muscles and relax them. Work your way
all the way up to the neck, face, and head.



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