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?
* Studies show that getting a good amount of sleep through the night is helpful in reducing the symptoms of regular migraine. This means around 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Not at all easy for everyone nor is it possible for many due to work commitments or a young child to care for and any of a number of other reasons.
* Meditate. A great way to destress after work is to find a quiet place - even for a short while - and meditate. No, this does not mean humming to yourself or floating in the air. It does mean focusing upon something or somethings that relax you and make you feel good with yourself. Positive thinking does, after all, do wonders!
* Aromatherapy. Nice! Imagine lying on your front enjoying a nice soothing aromatherapy session. The smell of the oils are themselves enough to make you feel more relaxed, let alone the touch of the aromatheripists hands upon your aching muscles. Even the thought of it is plenty to make you more relaxed. Great for soothing a migraine too!
* Diets and food and drink intake. I think you know without me saying here about what you should and should not be putting down your throat. Too much caffeine - migraine! Too much alcohol - migraine! Too much junky food - sore stomach and potentially a migraine! Try to avoid over-indulging in any of these "pleasures".
* 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. - 32503
* Studies show that getting a good amount of sleep through the night is helpful in reducing the symptoms of regular migraine. This means around 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Not at all easy for everyone nor is it possible for many due to work commitments or a young child to care for and any of a number of other reasons.
* Meditate. A great way to destress after work is to find a quiet place - even for a short while - and meditate. No, this does not mean humming to yourself or floating in the air. It does mean focusing upon something or somethings that relax you and make you feel good with yourself. Positive thinking does, after all, do wonders!
* Aromatherapy. Nice! Imagine lying on your front enjoying a nice soothing aromatherapy session. The smell of the oils are themselves enough to make you feel more relaxed, let alone the touch of the aromatheripists hands upon your aching muscles. Even the thought of it is plenty to make you more relaxed. Great for soothing a migraine too!
* Diets and food and drink intake. I think you know without me saying here about what you should and should not be putting down your throat. Too much caffeine - migraine! Too much alcohol - migraine! Too much junky food - sore stomach and potentially a migraine! Try to avoid over-indulging in any of these "pleasures".
* 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. - 32503
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