Health

3 natural ways to combat migraine symptoms

By Eloísa Carmona - 2020-06-11T17:32:42Z
The migraine is not just a simple headache; it is an acute, throbbing pain that also brings with it several other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound.Medical treatment for migraines, accompanied by certain lifestyle modifications, can greatly help those who suffer from this condition. Additionally, as a complement to treat the symptoms, there are several home remedies and natural solutions that you can try.Below, we present 3 natural ways to combat migraine symptoms with home remedies.Choose your foods wiselyThe diet plays a crucial role in preventing migraines. Many foods and beverages are migraine triggers, for example:foods with nitrateschocolatecheeses that contain natural tyramine (blue, feta, cheddar, parmesan, Swiss)alcohol, especially red winefoods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancervery cold foodsprocessed foodspickled foodsbeansdried fruitscultured dairy products like buttermilk, sour cream, and yogurtOn the other hand, a small amount of caffeine helps relieve migraine pain in some individuals and is even found in some migraine medications, but too much caffeine can trigger a migraine.To determine which foods and beverages trigger your migraines, you can keep a food diary in which you record everything you eat and how you feel afterward.Feverfew teaFeverfew is an herb very similar to chamomile, which you can find in powder, pill, or tea form, and it is a popular remedy for migraines. Although there is still not enough evidence that feverfew prevents migraines, many people claim it helps with their migraine symptoms without side effects.GingerGinger relieves nausea, making it very useful to calm this migraine symptom. It may also have other benefits for migraines, as various studies indicate that ginger powder reduces the severity and duration of migraines, similar to the prescription medication sumatriptan, but with fewer side effects.Also, make sure to add magnesium to your diet, as it has been shown that a deficiency of this mineral is related to headaches and migraines. Try these home remedies for migraines and let us know in the comments which ones are most effective for you.