Natural Migraine Treatment

Migraines are the worst kinds of headaches; if you ever had one then you know that they can really ruin your day. They can last for a long time and deliver agonizing pain. As with many ailments, it is possible to treat them naturally, without the use of pharmaceuticals. The following are some completely natural ways that you can alleviate the pain of a migraine and work to get rid of it completely.

Acupuncture

• This ancient Chinese treatment involves the placement of needles in pressure points on the body in order to restore health. It is growing in popularity as a treatment for migraines, as many of the pressure points of the face and head are known to get rid of them when properly stimulated.

Massage

• Relieving stress is an easy way to get rid of a migraine. This may be hard to do on your own because of all the pain a migraine causes, so try getting a professional massage. The stress will flow away from you and your migraine will likely disappear.

Riboflavin

• This vitamin is known to prevent migraines and lessen pain caused by them, as seen in a July 2004 study in the European Journal of Neurology. Take 400 mg a day in supplement form or through foods like milk, eggs and cheese to get the best effect.

Dark, Quiet Places

• Go into a dark and quiet place like your room with all the lights off and the blinds shut. Often, a migraine pain is associated with a sensitivity to light. Sitting or resting in a dark room will help to limit outside stimuli that can aggravate your migraine attack.

Butterbur

• This extremely popular herb is used to treat migraines and all other forms of headaches. It is available in tea, pill and extract form and should be taken twice a day as long as the migraine continues. The extract was used in a study that proved its effectiveness, published in the Journal of Neurology.