There are only a handful of ailments that cause as much suffering and distress as the common health issue of a migraine. Every year millions of people across the globe become afflicted by this ailment for no apparent reason and one which often remains with them for the rest of their lives. Contrary to the popular belief, the number of people in India suffering from the ailment is almost at par with those in other major countries across the globe. Sadly with no lasting remedy available for the ailment, most patients live in the constant fear of suffering from an attack of a migraine headache at any place and almost any time. This makes them feel constantly depressed besides enhancing the potency of the ailment further and obstructing their normal life in a significant manner.
An understanding migraine headache As A Disease?
In order to be able to effectively fight a migraine as an ailment, it is important for the patients to be able to first understand it thoroughly as a disease. To define a migraine as a health condition which causes the patients to suffer from severe and excruciating headaches is just one aspect of understanding the ailment. Patients also need to understand that these headaches, which are commonly referred to as migraine attacks are generally the reaction resulting from specific psychological changes occurring inside their brain. The pain and other symptoms of a migraine are just a method used by the body to cope with these changes.
What makes the migraine attacks truly unique is that they can last for varying time duration. So a patient can get relief from the attack within a couple of hours or even after a few days. Here it is important for the patients to understand that not all severe headaches can be considered as migraine attacks as these are generally identified by other specific symptoms which are not associated with the usual stress headache.
Symptoms Of A migraine
Most patients with a migraine are unaware of the fact that they can learn about an oncoming attack by understanding the various symptoms that precede the attack. The migraine symptoms might vary from patient to patient but they generally include a greater craving for food, a feeling of low energy or fatigue, irritation, stiffness in the neck, frequent yawning, hyperactivity and even depression. In some patients, the onset of various motor, visual and speech distortions follows the symptoms making it difficult for them to speak in clear and precise manner, feel a prickling or tickling sensation in the limbs and even visions of flashes of light or bright spots combined with a temporary loss of sight. This is generally followed by the actual attack during which the patients in addition to suffering from the worst headaches may also experience a sense of dizziness or nausea and extreme sensitivity to sound and light.
What Actually Causes A migraine
Just gaining an understanding of a migraine as a disease and its symptoms is not enough to handle it in the most effective manner. It is equally essential to learn about the truth about migraine causes and the reasons that trigger an attack. Sadly, an extensive medical research about the causes of the ailment has failed to yield any definite results, which simply means that the actual reasons that cause a migraine are yet to be known. However, the researchers have been able to zero in on the various factors that can lead to the onset of a migraine attack. As with the symptoms, these causes of migraine attack might vary from individual to individual but generally include exposure to bright light or loud sounds, allergies or allergic reactions, stress or hypertension on both physical and emotional levels. In addition, alcoholism and smoking, dehydration, hormonal fluctuations, and consumption of specific food items and even physical triggers such as excessive exercise or tiredness can set on the attacks.
Most Effective Remedies for a migraine headache
Having identified the symptoms and causes of a migraine, it is time to learn about the most effective ways to treat it. Listed below are some simple yet effective home remedies for getting relief from the ailment in a natural way. These methods are generally offered longer lasting respite than the allopathic migraine medicine available in the market.
- Consume a drink made by mixing one tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar and one tablespoon of honey in a glass of water, every day.
- Consume peppermint tea using honey as the sweetener in place of sugar or massage a mix of peppermint essential oils combined with lavender oil on the forehead and temples.
- Drink two-three cups of chamomile tea prepared by steeping dried chamomile in a cup of hot water for a few minutes and then straining the mixture before adding lemon juice and honey.
- Drink 2-3 cups of ginger tea every day or chew on a small piece of raw ginger until its entire juice is sucked out to get lasting relief.
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Organix Mantra Lavender Essential Oil Steam Distilled Natural, Pure And Organic (15Ml)
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Axe Universal Oil 3ml (Original from Singapore) Pack of 6's
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Jiva Ayurveda Anu Oil for Headache, and Migraine | Enriched with Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric (60 ml)
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- Improves sensory perceptions|| Good in migraine and sinusitis|| Clears blocked channels
- Two drops of this oil should be applied in both the nostrils, after hot water bath or before going to bed with a cotton swab or ear bud.
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- Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Headache, and Migraine.
Pankajakasthuri Mygrane Oil for Chronic Migraine and Headache (100 Ml)
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- Net quantity- 100 ml
- Mygrane oil
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Nutree Pure Migraway Tablets - 60 Count
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Jiva Ayurveda Anu Oil for Headache, and Migraine | Enriched with Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric 20 (ml)|Pack of 2
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Features
- Improves sensory perceptions|| Good in migraine and sinusitis|| Clears blocked channels
- Two drops of this oil should be applied in both the nostrils, after hot water bath or before going to bed with a cotton swab or ear bud.
- Anu Oil clears the blocked channels of the nasal passage and balances the aggravated Kapha Dosha.
- Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Headache, and Migraine.
Headache Relief Essential Oil Blend 10ml / 0.33oz - 100% Natural Pure Undiluted Therapeutic Grade for Aromatherapy, Scents & Diffuser - Migraine, Tension, Relaxation, Stress...
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- Comparable to Young Living AromaEase & doTERRA PastTense Blend, Headache Relief blend is an excellent natural solution to relieve headache, migraine and tension. When inhaled, it grounds and calms the body by promoting relaxation and comfort.
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- Size 10ml (0.33oz) : Packaged in high quality dark amber glass bottle with euro style dropper and tamper proof seal cap. Euro style dropper will allow controlled oil dispensing for easy oil dropping for measurement without spilling.
Features
- Relief from Stress, Migraine Pain and Common Cold
- Made from different essential oils which are proven to effect on Migraine headache with a soothing and calm after effect.
- Made by 100% Ayurvedic Formula to have a long lasting effect with No Side Effects to the body.
- Gently massage and rest afterwards for 15 - 20 minutes for better results .External application only. Keep eyes closed while using it and
- Nature's remedy it is a natural oil for pain relief without any harmful chemicals or synthetics
