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Migraines affect a large part of the population, and it can be one of the most debilitating health conditions to affect you \u2013 especially if it hits at the wrong time. It\u2019s estimated that migraine headaches affect so many people that it\u2019s called one of the three most commonly reported health conditions in the world.<\/p>\n
This means that it\u2019s even more prevalent than other health conditions, including diabetes. That\u2019s a scary statistic.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve ever had a migraine headache yourself,f, then you\u2019ll know just how much it can floor you \u2013 and how long it could potentially put you out of action for. Sometimes a migraine feels like there\u2019s no end to it \u2013 but there are some things you can try at home.
\nHere are 15 effective, tried, and trusted tips for migraine relief that you can try yourself to relieve some of the associated symptoms and kick that headache straight away.<\/p>\n
The majority of people just don\u2019t get enough nutrients through their diet<\/a> \u2013 and this means that most people are left feeling slugging or craving a lot of weird things in their diet for no seeming reason; well, there\u2019s your reason: This is why many people have to rely on supplements to get everything they need out of their day, and it could make a world of difference to how frequent migraines occur if they are happening because of a dietary deficiency.<\/p>\n Start off with a simple multivitamin and see if this makes any noticeable difference to your health \u2013 and if you\u2019re not sure which vitamin to pick, your doctor, pharmacist, or diet specialist should be able to make a proper recommendation.<\/p>\n Remember that there\u2019s no reason to overload your body on vitamins, either: Stick to the recommended dosage. Taking more of it won\u2019t do you any better, and it won\u2019t make your headache go away any sooner.<\/p>\n If supplements don\u2019t do it, go on to the next step.<\/p>\n There are plenty of different causes that could be the trigger for your migraine headache, and for many people, it can be an underlying lung condition: Migraines<\/a> can go along with conditions like asthma often, and it\u2019s not uncommon for people on the verge of an asthma attack to go straight into a migraine headache.<\/p>\n For opening the lungs and blood vessels at the same time, studies are being done on just how much smelling pink salts (yes, smelling!) can do for your health \u2013 and if you find yourself in an emergency with nothing else on hand, this could be a lifesaving trick, and it could do wonders for your headache.<\/p>\n Of course, this shouldn\u2019t be a replacement for your medication in the event of a medical emergency \u2013 and you should get medical attention immediately if your symptoms turn out to be closer related to an asthma attack in progress than they are a migraine. <\/p>\n Caffeine<\/a> is listed amongst one of the most common trigger-substances for migraines and headaches \u2013 so why on earth would drinking coffee be on a list for getting rid of migraine headaches?<\/p>\n Easy: In large amounts, caffeine can have disastrous consequences for your health and body \u2013 and you could have everything from heart palpitations to tremors showing up as associated symptoms. Remember that you should only do this in small amounts, and if you find that it has made your migraine any worse, avoid caffeine entirely and try another tip on this list to see if it can bring your headache some relief.<\/p>\n If you still want to have the taste of coffee and find that it\u2019s a trigger for your headaches, most people find that decaf doesn\u2019t have this severe effect \u2013 and won\u2019t trigger a headache.<\/p>\n You should always keep ice packs in your freezer if you find that you\u2019re having recurring problems with migraine headaches<\/a> and need something on hand to soothe the pain immediately when you can\u2019t afford to have a headache halt your day.<\/p>\n Apply the ice pack to the forehead or temples, and take a five-minute break \u2013 even just a little bit of rest can do wonders for your health when combined with the right course of treatment.<\/p>\n There are many ice packs that are specifically designed for this, and they cool down fast and stay at the right temperature for longer \u2013 some are even small enough to carry around with you and pop in a freezer wherever you\u2019re going if you have access to one at work.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t, a cold soda in an aluminum can work for when you\u2019re in a pinch and have an emergency that needs taking care of quickly.<\/p>\n Herbs<\/a> really are a wonder of natural health, and you\u2019d be surprised to find out that many over-the-counter medications originally have some type of base in a herb: Just one example of this is willow bark, from which we get paracetamol \u2013 yes, it\u2019s a completely natural compound.<\/p>\n There are many herbal tricks that can do many things \u2013 but for migraines, you\u2019re looking for a cocktail that\u2019ll relax your muscles and kick the headache. Most people report that lavender works best \u2013 and they swear by adding a couple of drops to their bath or diluting some essential oil for a massage.<\/p>\n You can even sew lavender into a pouch and keep this under your pillow for if and when that headache hits.<\/p>\n On the other end of the spectrum, there are some herbs that might trigger your headache instead of helping it \u2013 and mint is among these if you happen to have a heart condition. Ironically, this can also go together with an extreme craving for peppermint \u2013 so note this to your doctor if it has been happening to you.<\/p>\n If you are experiencing a migraine headache of note, then there might be a couple of things you will want to stay very far away from \u2013 and one of these is noise. Even just the slightest sound can feel like a soccer match going on right next to your ears \u2013 and it can feel like someone dropped a huge anvil on your head.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s particularly severe, as is usually the case with most migraines, you\u2019ll want to spend some time resting in a dark room with headphones or earplugs to block out most of the sound. This helps you to cut down on the sensory overload that is commonly experienced along with a migraine, and you should feel better within a few hours of this \u2013 as opposed to a few days instead.<\/p>\n If the condition stays the same or gets any worse, make an immediate appointment with your doctor: For severe<\/a> and recurring conditions, there are many medical recommendations that can be made to control them.<\/p>\n Did you know that dehydration is another one of the most common causes of headaches and migraines? If you are experiencing a headache while you have been out in the sun for a while, it could also signal the potential of having developed heatstroke<\/a> \u2013 and this can put you in the hospital if it isn\u2019t taken care of properly.<\/p>\n By the point your body starts telling you that you need to take in fluids, you\u2019ve already reached a pretty advanced stage of dehydration and will need to do something to fix it immediately. Avoid things that are high in sugar, and go for a fruit juice that\u2019s not too acidic \u2013 this can trigger nausea associated with migraine headaches to turn into vomiting or an upset stomach instead.<\/p>\n Sports drinks are also a great help for hydrating quickly because they are designed for sportspeople who will lose a lot of fluid through sweat while exercising \u2013 and they contain all of the necessary salts and minerals you need to get back on your feet again.<\/p>\n If you have been experiencing headaches and nothing seems to help, it\u2019s easy to feel like you\u2019ve lost all hope for getting rid of your headache. If this describes you, then you\u2019ll be glad to know that there are more and more studies and research that support the idea of applying pressure to certain parts of the body to cure certain symptoms such as tension, nausea<\/a>, and headaches.<\/p>\n There are a few known pressure spots that are associated with being able to relieve the symptoms commonly experienced during a migraine attack \u2013 these include between the eyes, the bridge of the nose, next to the ears, and the temples.<\/p>\n This relief might only last for as long as the massage is being done but combined with some of the other treatments on this list it gives you just enough time to get over your headache and get back to living your life.<\/p>\n Of course, it\u2019s still important to find the root cause of your headaches occur again and again. <\/p>\n Headaches can also start to happen if you have been going through a long period of being unable to sleep or having your sleeping patterns constantly interrupted \u2013 or, of course, if you\u2019ve just simply been awake for too long chasing a deadline, whether for school or for work.<\/p>\n Tiredness<\/a> can be a big trigger, and sometimes the only thing that will make your headache go away completely is as simple as getting some sleep. If you don\u2019t have the time in your day to full-on sleep, then you might be able to have a short power nap instead \u2013 yes, this can sometimes save you from the three or four-day stretch migraine headache that most migraine sufferers will know far too well.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t get sleep right away, then there are still plenty of methods left in this article that can bring you relief from your headache until you\u2019re able to lie down and get some proper, quality rest.<\/p>\n Light and sound are more than just irritating if you have a migraine \u2013 they can be exceptionally painful, too. If you are experiencing a migraine, then you should eliminate light as much as you can and try to stay out of the sun for a while.<\/p>\n The best is to close yourself up in a dark room with as little light and sound as possible, and stay there for a few hours \u2013 rest until the migraine goes away. This doesn\u2019t help if you\u2019re on a schedule, though sometimes it\u2019s the only thing that can relieve a really bad migraine that sticks to you like glue.<\/p>\n Sunglasses go a long way for relieving the stab-like pains in and behind the eyes that are also commonly associated with migraine headaches<\/a>. You can even get special sunglasses that will darken when you are exposed to light \u2013 and they can be a huge help if you suffer from regular migraine headaches.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a good reason why people often recommend a warm bath when you\u2019re feeling tired, stressed<\/a>, upset, or just in pain \u2013 and it\u2019s medically backed, too. Getting into a warm bath can help to soothe tired muscles, especially if they\u2019ve tensed up from a severe migraine, which can have many muscular symptoms associated with it.<\/p>\n You might want to add some essential oils like lavender to your bath for best results \u2013 this can also go a very long way towards relieving the pain associated with a migraine, though remember to check if you are allergic to the ingredients or the carrier oil first with a small swab test on your hand, wrist or arm.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t want your bath too hot or too cold if you\u2019re suffering from a migraine \u2013 the hotter end of the scale can especially make your headache worse; for the best relief, you\u2019re looking for somewhere in the middle or somewhere towards cooling down, depending on which temperature you can handle.<\/p>\n Stress is one of the most common causes associated with headaches and migraines alike, and if you find that you are experiencing headaches after or during stressful situations, then you might have reason to be worried about your health: This can signal underlying problems such as a heart condition, or it could be pointing to issues with your blood pressure.<\/p>\n If you experience any other symptoms along with your headaches (including heart palpitations or tremors<\/a>), make an appointment with your doctor and discuss the symptoms that you\u2019ve been experiencing \u2013 this can help to cut down on your headaches.<\/p>\n It helps to try and eliminate as much stress as possible as a whole \u2013 or at least to learn coping mechanisms so that the stress doesn\u2019t affect your own stress-levels as much.<\/p>\n This can cut down on the frequency of your headaches by a considerable amount \u2013 and if not, this isn\u2019t the end of the list just yet, so let\u2019s go over to the next one. <\/p>\n A sudden drop in blood sugar<\/a> or pressure is a very common trigger that kick-starts a headache or migraine in an instant \u2013 and this headache will usually stick around (or get much worse) until your blood pressure and blood sugar have returned to normal levels again. Should this be the case, then you should try to especially avoid any strenuous activity and make an immediate appointment with your doctor to have your levels tested.<\/p>\n Low blood pressure can be a trigger for many different health conditions \u2013 all of them, luckily, manageable. Having said that, if you feel the warning signs of a migraine start to kick in, it\u2019s a great idea to eat something and see if this manages to take care of the symptoms: In a lot of cases, that\u2019s all your body needed.<\/p>\n If it still persists after this, try some of the other methods mentioned in this article \u2013 and if it still persists after this, make an appointment to see your doctor.<\/p>\n Massage<\/a> does a lot for people when they\u2019re tired, sick, or in pain \u2013 and it goes far beyond the fact that simple human touch helps; there are actually plenty of research-backed medical reasons that\u2019ll tell you why you should consider a massage.<\/p>\n In the case of tired and sore muscles, massage helps to work out the tension \u2013 and can help to relieve lactic-acid that has built up in muscles, which is what causes the pain.<\/p>\n That\u2019s not all it\u2019s good for: Massaging your temples can also help soothe a migraine, and help to relieve some of the associated pressure that some people experience as an added symptom. If you find that massaging your temples doesn\u2019t work, press above the earlobe and a little forward: You\u2019ll feel a slight, pulsing vein there \u2013 compressing here can soothe the pain of a migraine almost immediately.<\/p>\n Many people choose to add some essential oils to this in order to relax the tension the headache builds up even more. <\/p>\n Diet and eating habits are listed as some of the most common causes for migraine headaches \u2013 and if you find that you experience the beginnings of a migraine the moment you eat something specific, you should start cutting it out of your diet completely and see just what type of difference it makes to your health: This might just be enough to take migraines away completely, or might lessen how many times they happen to you.<\/p>\n There are many foods that are known for being potential migraine triggers \u2013 and this can include sugar, caffeine, and chocolate<\/a> at the most common, but can also include many other foods and you\u2019ll have to find your specific food-trigger if it turns out to be related to your diet.<\/p>\n Headaches and migraines can also go together with some allergies, and you might be allergic to something if you\u2019re showing any other allergy-like symptoms such as burning or itching skin at the same time.<\/p>\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Celtic-Sea-Salt.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n2. Breathe Salts<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n3. Drinking Coffee<\/h3>\n
\nBut in small amounts, caffeine can open up the blood vessels \u2013 and that\u2019s what\u2019s usually causing a migraine headache.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/sucking-ice-cubes.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n4. Ice Packs<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n5. Herbal Tricks<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n6. Avoid Noise<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Rehydrate Yourself<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n8. Apply Pressure<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n9. Get Sleep<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n10. Eliminate Light<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n11. Taking a Bath<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n12. Eliminate Stress Levels<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n13. Eat Something<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n14. Massage Your Muscles<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n15. Alter Your Eating Habits<\/h3>\n
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