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5 Natural Ways to Fight Off the Symptoms of Migraine

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Migraine headaches is a neurological disease that causes throbbing or pulsing pain on one side of your head. Nausea, sensitivity to light, sound and smell are other common symptoms that the majority of patients go through. The exact cause of migraine is unknown but doctors believe that factors, such as genetics, an abnormal brain activity, and stress causes this condition. While people rely on OTC or over-the-counter medications to get quick relief, the effects are temporary and don’t provide effective results. Thus, people are looking for natural ways to reduce the symptoms of migraine and get relief. These natural remedies might require long-term consistent consumption for better results, but these are proven ways how you can manage your condition.
Read on to know five natural ways how you can fight off the symptoms of migraine headaches and live an easy-breezy life.

#1 Use Lavender Oil
Lavender essential oils are the most versatile oils which are known to provide relaxation and ease migraine pain. You can inhale the oil or dilute it in a carrier oil and directly apply on your temples for quick relief. In a study conducted, participants with migraine history were given 3 months of lavender therapy. They were asked to use the oil before the beginning of a migraine attack and it was reported that they felt a reduction in the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

#2 Try Acupuncture
The process of acupuncture involves injecting thin needles into different parts of the body to trigger relief from different health issues. The needle stimulates your nerves to release endorphins (hormones that block the perception of pain and promotes feelings of happiness), which further help relieve tension headaches. In a 2016 review, it was found that acupuncture technique may help reduce some symptoms of headache.

#3 Take Cannabis Strains to Relax Your Head
Did you know nearly 35 percent of U.S and Canadian adults use marijuana to get relief from headaches and migraine? There are marijuana strains which are specifically taken to relieve nausea and anxiety induced by migraine headaches. You can get these strains from a dispensary or shop them from an online website which offers a wide collection of top-grade weed at competitive prices. You can use these strains to either smoke or make edibles like brownies and cakes.

#4 Add Magnesium to Your Diet Plan
Research has shown that magnesium deficiency can trigger the symptoms of migraine headache.
In a 2021 study, it was revealed that taking 500 mg of magnesium oxide two times a day for nearly 50 days was effective for preventing migraine attacks. And that too, without major side effects. Hence, make sure to add magnesium to your diet. Foods that contain magnesium are sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews, peanut butter, eggs, milk, almonds, etc.

#5 Stay Hydrated
As per the American Migraine Foundation, dehydration is known to be a migraine trigger in nearly a third of people with migraine history. Hence, it is imperative that you drink a lot of water throughout the day, especially if you have an active lifestyle. Doctors recommend drinking nearly 4 liters of water for men and 3 liters for women.

The Bottom Line
Living with migraine headaches can be pretty challenging! The throbbing pain can easily get triggered and you might end up missing your work, or activities that you love. But the above-mentioned tips can provide significant relief. Consider these tips and learn to manage your condition.

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