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how to get rid of migraines?
(11 Dec 2007)

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A migraine attack results when the arteries in the brain first contract and then enlarge, because of inflammation of blood vessels in the meninges or the tissues surrounding the brain. This inflammation stimulates the trigeminal nerve which in turn releases neurotransmitters called serotonin that then stimulate pain receptors in the brain. This abnormal activity of nerves gives a shooting headache called migraine.

The exact causes of migraine are not known yet, but they are largely caused by indigestion, liver and vision disorders and overstress of muscles in head and neck. Migraine mostly affects only one side of the head and the period of pain ranges from a few hours to about three days. It also causes blurry or partial vision or zigzag lines appearing before the eyes.

If you bring a few basic changes in your diet and lifestyle, you will lessen the chances of migraine attacks as it would strengthen your immunity. For that you must exercise regularly and have a balanced diet full of fresh fruits, vegetables and dry fruits. Along with that drink lots of water every day. But doing just that may not be enough to deal with the problem. So you can take some more measures like aromatherapy, which is considered one of the most effective remedies. Dip a cloth in eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, primrose or sandalwood oil mixed with water. Place this on your head and back of your neck to get relief. You can also include grape juice and garlic in your daily diet as they reduce migraines too. Mix equal amounts of spinach, cucumber and beetroot juices and drink it everyday to help relieve migraine to a great extent. Apart from these, avoid mental and physical stress by meditating everyday. You can also use cold compresses on your head and back of the neck. Make the compress by soaking a towel in water; squeeze the water out, then fold and keep the towel in a freezer. After it has become very cold, turn the inside folds out and let it freeze again. Take it out after a while and place it on your head and back of the neck. Similarly, hot foot and leg bath or dipping a towel in hot water, squeezing the water and keeping the towel on your head and neck also helps. Lastly, avoid direct sunlight and relax in a dark and noise-free room when you feel the onset of a migraine attack.

answered by G M on 9 Sep 2009, 12:55:48

Put almond oil 5 drops in each nostril. It should be inhaled on empty stomach & at bed time.

Head massage with almond oil also very useful in migraine.

answered by g on 12 Dec 2007, 1:56:47

Migraines natural treatment

how to get rid of migraines? (11 Dec 2007)

how to get rid of migraines?
(11 Dec 2007)