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6 Effective Ways To Treat Migraine Headache

Ways To Treat Migraine Headache

[toc]There are many people round the world who suffer from migraine headaches which are very painful and cause a lot of discomfort. Migraine headaches generally occur when the blood vessels in the brain dilate. Few major causes for migraines are too much or too little sleep at night, poor diet, unhealthy lifestyle and physical or emotional trauma. Migraine headaches can be so excruciating sometimes that it can hamper your day to day activities as well.

There is no permanent cure for these acute and intense headaches, apart from having harmful pain killers. However there are several different home remedies that are very effective for treating migraine headaches. The main aim of these home remedies is to treat as well as prevent migraine attacks from occurring. Moreover these natural treatments are safer with no side effects and provide relief to a great extent.Below are 6 effective natural home remedies which are very helpful for treating migraine headaches successfully.


Best 6 Natural Home Remedies

Lie Down And Rest In A Dark Room

Rest In A Dark Room For Migraine Headache

One of the simplest and the best treatment for migraine headache is to lie down and take proper rest in a dark room. When you have an acute migraine headache look for the quietest, darkest and the most comfortable room of your house and lie down and relax. Always ensure that the room atmosphere is soothing and relaxing so that you feel completely comfortable.

Relax your mind and body as much as possible but always keep your eyes open. You can always cover your eyes with a scarf, blind fold, handkerchief or any other material but ensure that your eyes are open. Researches show that if you shut your eyes in order to cope with the pain you eventually end up using extra facial and jaw muscles that increases the pain. If you want to treat the headache successfully then relax by keeping your eyes open.


Apply Lavender Oil

Lavender Oil To Reduce Migraine Headache

Applying lavender oil is a very effective natural remedy to treat migraine headaches. Lavender being an essential oil has a lot of medicinal values and thus very helpful for treating acute migraine headaches. Apply few drops of lavender oil on your temples or behind your ears and massage lightly. This would provide you instant relief from the acute pain. For more effective results you can even put a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow and inhale the smell while you rest. This is a very effective remedy that works wonders. Moreover its soothing effect also sends you to deep sleep by curing your headache. Follow this remedy regularly and you can successfully treat migraine headaches to a great extent.


Do Deep Breathing Regularly

Deep Breathing To Reduce Migraine Headache

Regular deep breathing also successfully helps to treat migraine headaches to a great extent. Breathe in slowly and deeply, feel the air going into your lungs and then exhale slowly. Always ensure you breathe out completely before you inhale again. Repeat the entire process for at least five to ten times twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. This deep breathing keeps you relaxed and treats migraine headaches successfully.


Follow A Healthy Diet

Healthy Diet To Reduce Migraine Headache

It is very important to follow a healthy diet regularly in order to treat migraine headaches successfully. A healthy diet not only treats migraine quickly and easily but also reduces the chances of its frequent occurrences. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Also eat foods like nuts, whole grain, honey, milk and yogurt. Even having apples every morning helps to treat migraines to a great extent. A well balanced and a healthy diet thus keeps you fit, healthy and free from acute migraine headaches.


Apply Hot Or Cold Compress

Cold Compress To Reduce Migraine Headache

Both hot and cold compresses are equally effective for treating acute migraine headaches. Apply cold compress around the neck forehead and armpits using ice bag. This cold compress provides almost instant relief from acute migraine headaches.

Even hot compress is equally effective as heat also provides great relief from painful migraine headaches. Apply warm towels or hot water bags around the neck, armpits and forehead. This warm compress reduces the pain and discomfort and provides you immense relief. Both these compresses are regarded as the simplest and the most effective remedy to treat acute migraine headaches.


Drink Plenty Of Water

Drink Water To Reduce Migraine Headache

Drinking plenty of water everyday also helps to treat migraine headaches to a great extent. Regular consumption of water generally prevents the onset of the acute headaches to a considerable extent. Drink at least 8 – 10 glasses of water every day at regular intervals to treat migraine successfully. Even mixing a teaspoon of honey in a glass of water and drinking it every morning is also one of the best natural remedies for treating acute migraine headaches. Follow these 6 effective home remedies regularly to treat migraine headaches successfully.