How to Treat Migraines Naturally

Migraine is a throbbing headache that most often affects one side of the head and sometimes move to the other side, but not infrequently also will attack both sides of our heads.To fight or relieve migraine headaches is the side that is so excruciating you the following simple tips to overcome migraines naturally.

Relaxation, Find a quiet and dimmed room for you to rest. Get some sleep in a noiseless, dark and comfortable room. A stress-free environment is an excellent way to promote overall relaxation that’s beneficial in easing up your headache. It would help if you lie in an inclined position rather than flat, to prevent you from feeling dizzy.



Apply cold compression on the achy part of your head. Get some ice cubes, place them in a zip lock bag, wrap it up with a towel and place it over the painful area. If you are using a gel type ice-pack, still wrap it up with a towel to prevent direct contact of ice onto the scalp that might cause ice burn. This method helps in providing temporary relief.

Massage your head. You can execute massage in your own head or let somebody else do it for you. Using the pads of your thumb, index and middle finger, lightly massage the painful area of your head. Gradually sink the pads of your finger into the very spot where it hurts the most, and do a circular massage on that area--this will help relieve the pressure from it. You can also grab few strands of hair on the painful area, and slowly pull it upward until you hear a “tick” sound; this will also help in relieving pressure. For migraines with a known physical cause, treat the spine, concentrating on the neck area at the top of the spine, to release tension. Working these reflex points can bring relief from migraine pain, even if you are unsure of what caused your headache.

Lifestyle Changes, You can take a proactive role in preventing or minimizing migraines by making some of the following lifestyle changes. Identifying migraine triggers—and then avoiding them when possible—can make a difference for some people.