Migraine is much more than an ordinary headache. Throbbing pain is usually accompanied by nausea and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. When painkillers are insufficient, natural methods can come to your rescue.
What to Do During an Attack
- Dark and Quiet Room: The moment you feel an attack coming, move to a dark, ventilated, and quiet room and lie down.
- Cold and Hot Compress: Placing an ice pack on your forehead or the back of your neck numbs the pain by constricting blood vessels. You can soak your feet in hot water to speed up blood flow.
- Peppermint Oil Massage: A light massage with a few drops of pure peppermint oil or lavender oil on the temples and the nape of the neck soothes the nerves.
Preventive Measures
Magnesium deficiency is one of the biggest factors triggering migraines. Adding dark green leafy vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and avocados to your daily diet will reduce the frequency of attacks. In addition, since hunger and thirst also trigger migraines, care should be taken not to skip meals.
