8
Natural Remedies
for Migraines
From Yoga to Yarrow
1. YOGA
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Magnificent magnesium
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(even if you’re not sporting)
Hello? Yarrow?
YOGA
Getting some asanas in on the reg — like five days a week — may help reduce migraine frequency and intensity.
Warning: Before using any supplements, check with your doctor to see if they are safe for you, based on your health history and any medications you take.
Sources
Sources:
Chiu Hy, et al. (2016). Effects of intravenous and oral magnesium on reducing migraine: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. DOI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26752497
Pareek A, et al. (2011). Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.): A systematic review. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.79105
Ravikiran K, et al. (2014). Effect of yoga on migraine: A comprehensive study using clinical profile and cardiac autonomic functions. DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.133891
Saeidnia S, et al. (2011). A review on phytochemistry and medicinal properties of the genus Achillea. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232110/
Sprouse-Blum AS, et al. (2013). Randomized controlled trial: Targeted neck cooling in the treatment of migraine pain. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3727573/
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Stanton AA. (2017). Electrolyte homeostasis in migraine. DOI: https://www.fasebj.org/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.31.1_
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Chaibi A, et al. (2011). Manual therapies for migraine: a systemic review. DOI: 10.1007/s10194-011-0296-6
Rafie S, et al. (2016). Effect of lavender essential oil as a prophylactic therapy for migraine: A randomized controlled clinical trial. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2016.01.003
Haller H, et al. (2020). Craniosacral therapy for chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-3017-y
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Craniosacral therapy
DIY
Acupressure
2. ICE SCARF
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Sports drinks
Essential
oil
Ice scarf
A frozen neck wrap at the first sign of a migraine can potentially reduce pain by cooling the carotid artery.
DIY acupressure
Use your thumb and index finger on one hand to squeeze the hollow space between those fingers on the other hand. Squeeze hard for several minutes before switching.
Craniosacral
therapy
Although the name might sound a little scary, this head-to-sacrum massage feels great and may help with migraines.
Essential oil
Sniffing lavender oil may help lessen migraine pain and number of migraine episodes.
Magnificent
magnesium
Taking magnesium may lessen the frequency and intensity of migraines.
Sports drinks
Some experts believe that keeping electrolytes in balance can help prevent migraines.
(even if you’re not sporting)
Hello? Yarrow?
The herbs yarrow and feverfew have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to help relieve migraine pain, and science has begun to agree.
