Natural treatment for migraines and headaches

Natural treatment for migraines and headaches

If you suffer from migraines or headaches, you know the significant impact they have on your well-being.

You may find that you are unable to work, work, or be active at home. In addition to pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise can occur. As a result of chronic pain and disruptions to their daily routine, many people also experience stress and anxiety.

We all know the quick fix – medication.

However, if you find that medication does not reduce the frequency of episodes or you are looking for a healthy solution to avoid taking painkillers regularly, you have come to the right place.

What most of us don't know is that headaches and migraines are usually just a signal of an internal imbalance in our body and mind. A truly deep treatment must address this existing imbalance, rather than just healing the main symptom - pain.

STEP 1 – Know your triggers

It's not surprising that headaches are triggered differently for each person. From now on, try to observe what happened an episode ago:

What foods did you eat, alcohol consumption, were you stressed about something? What are your sleeping habits?

If you feel tired, heavy, or have high cholesterol or blood sugar levels – your trigger may be high toxin levels and a detox can be an effective answer.

Once you identify your triggers, you will know your body well and be aware of the factors you should avoid.

STEP 2 – Negative foods and positive foods

As mentioned, every person is triggered differently, but there are several foods that are commonly known as migraine and headache triggers:

Red wine and alcohol, cheese, chocolate, processed meats, foods high in sugar, preservatives and colorings, and other foods containing MSG.

Positive foods include homemade and unprocessed foods, leafy greens, nuts and seeds, legumes, whole grains and plenty of water. If you know of any food allergies or intolerances, avoid these foods as they are likely to trigger migraines.

STEP 3- Eating and sleeping habits

Our bodies love habits – good ones, of course. The body works best on a schedule.

Try to keep your meal times and sleep schedule consistent.

Don't miss meals or stay very hungry, as blood sugar fluctuations can trigger headaches or migraines.

Try to sleep at least 7 hours a night. On the other hand, avoid too much sleep. As you must know, oversleeping can lead to a throbbing headache.

STEP 4 – Physical and mental stress levels

If you have neck and shoulder tension, try everything you can to relieve it, as this can cause tension in the muscles around the skull, which can lead to headaches.

Shiatsu, massage therapy and postural exercises such as Pilates and Feldenkrais can help. To relax your mind and soul, we recommend meditation, guided imagery and yoga.

STEP 5 – Herbs: Nature’s Medicines

Herbal supplements can correct an internal imbalance and reduce headaches and migraines in both frequency and pain level. As a home remedy during an episode – Try drinking black coffee with a squeeze of lemon juice or a tablespoon of vinegar and half a cup of water.

Medicinal herbs for headache/migraine relief include fever few, Melissa officinalis, Lavendula officinalis and Verbena officinalis

Remember to consume herbs that are also related to your personal imbalance.

To relieve stressIt is recommended to use relaxing herbs as well as adaptogenic herbs that improve the ability to better deal with stress and a hectic life. For example: Schisandra (Schisandra Chinensis), Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra).

For detoxificationIt is recommended to use herbs that promote the regeneration of liver cells, as well as herbs that stimulate lymphatic drainage and the secretion of liver toxins. For example: nettle (Urtica Dioica), dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis), milk thistle (Silybum marianum), hatchet (Galium aparine). This combination of herbs is said to help cleanse the body of toxins.