There’s no need to see a doctor in order to get relief from migraines. You can manage migraines by yourself using simple home remedies. Check out the most common.
Pain relievers available over-the-counter
Many over-the counter medications are designed to treat migraines. You don’t need a prescription to buy these medications.
Cold Compress
Use a cool washcloth to prevent migraines from becoming worse. It is believed that this will stop the increased flow of blood when a headache occurs. Use an icepack to cover your neck and forehead.
Find somewhere dark
Loud noises or bright lights will not help you with your migraine. To get the best results, find a place that is as quiet as possible and doesn’t have much light. This won’t completely stop the headache, but will speed up the process.
Caffeine and coffee
Caffeine has been proven to be a powerful migraine treatment. Some pain relievers add it to their tablets in order to treat migraines even further. Caffeine can cause headaches and addiction.
Try these tricks to prevent migraines from occurring:
Jog or walk
Exercise should only be performed after a migraine has passed to try and prevent further attacks. Exercise releases endorphins, which help to fight pain. This includes migraine pain. Exercise helps you sleep better and reduce stress, which can help keep migraines away.
Yoga
Sometimes, exercise induces migraines. Yoga is another exercise that works for most people, both mind and body. This is a slow-paced, connective exercise that allows you to personalize each movement until you are able to do it fully. Yoga has been linked to a reduction in migraines.
Butterbur plant
It has long been used to reduce pain. Recent studies on the effects of butterbur on migraines have shown that it can reduce the frequency and intensity.
What makes them worse
Avoiding migraines in the future is possible by avoiding certain activities, or foods that you have experienced in the past. Avoid things you know trigger your migraines.
