Is it possible to halt a migraine without having to over-doze in pain killers? You bet! Many pain killers are derived from nature - from trees and shrubs, some of which we see almost every day around us. This does not mean to say however that over-indulging in these is good for us. Quite the contrary. So what else is there besides pain killers?
* Get enough sleep. Yes, simple right? Getting enough sleep has been shown to help reduce migraines. Enough sleep would tend to mean something like 7 to 9 hours although this does vary. Recent scientific tests have shown that the older we get the less sleep we tend to need. So its no wonder that grandma used to spend most nights and early mornings watching television or reading her book.
* Meditation. I am not talking about the sort of meditation where you constantly hummmmm to yourself, nor the sort where you are supposed to fly in the air with your legs crossed in the lotus position. The meditation I am talking about is where you can shut yourself away for a short time in the day and focus on relaxing, calming things. This way it affects your body in a positive manner - to be more relaxed and calm. All tensions ease away...
* Aromatherapy. How lovely to be able to enjoy a nice relaxing massage! Aromatherapy is not quite like what we would call a traditional massage. Its more of a light tissue massage while using oils to help relax and soothe the body. Plant extracts used in aromatherapy have been proven to do just this - relax the mind and body and ease the tensions away from the hassles of daily life.
* Caffeine, alcohol and junk foods. Really this should go without saying. If one is to over-indulge in either caffeine intake or alcohol consumption then there is most certainly a very good chance of suffering a migraine as a consequence. Try to limit both if you wish to reduce the potential for a migraine. Similarly, if your intake of junk foods is regular this could be contributing to regular migraines. Try to replace the fried foods with a healthier option.
* Eye compress. There are a number of eye compresses that can be used to ease a migraine and it is claimed reduce puffiness around the eyes. A towel dipped in cold water and draped over the eyes while you rest can be helpful.
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