Help Found For Migraines Through Natural Means

Treating migraines safely should be the goal of every migraine sufferer. Migraine headaches are miserable and debilitating and if left untreated a migraine patient will see a decrease in productivity, effectiveness and overall mental and emotional health. Some medical professionals would suggest that a medication such as Lyrica or Triptans be used to help relive migraine pain but the disadvantage of using a prescription medication is the multiple side effects that are connected with their usage.

Treating with natural ingredients such as herbal supplements is a safe and effective way to find migraine relief without jeopardizing one’s health. This article is going to focus on a few supplements that have been tested and proven to help relieve migraine pain, decrease migraine frequency and shorten migraine duration.

White Willow Bark

White willow bark is a tree indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia. The tree gets its name from the color of the tree’s leaves, which are covered by fine white hairs. Way back in 1829, the active substance or ingredient from the tree called salicin began to grow in popularity and people in that time period would specifically ask to be treated with it in hopes of healing whatever problem was plaguing them. In the 5^th century time period, people were advised to take a piece of the bark and chew on it to help relieve fever and inflammation.

Thanks to modern research further information on the White Willow Bark has been uncovered shedding further light on how one can choose a natural solution for treating aches, pains, fevers, inflammation. The active substance salicin found in white willow bark has since been used to formulate aspirin. The herb is still used today to treat several mild conditions and is often preferred over aspirin because it is less acidic and easier on the stomach lining.

Medicinal Purposes

Studies have shown that White Willow Bark could be a useful treatment for the following conditions:

• Headache – research is still being unveiled as to how white willow bark can help relieve migraine headaches – though research has shown that a certain dosage of white willow in conjecture with several other natural ingredients such as feverfew and ginger can be a potent combination in the battle against migraine headaches.
• Lower Back Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Menstrual Cramps
• Fever
• Flu
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis

Gingko Biloba

Gingko Biloba has been used for thousands of years and is quite possibly one of the most well-known herbal remedies that can be found. In fact, Gingko Biloba is one of the top selling herbs in the United States! Gingko Biloba is a powerful antioxidant and is known partly because of its ability to help improve the blood circulation in both the body and the brain.

There are several conditions and ailments by which Gingko Biloba is used as a treatment option. The reason that Ginko Biloba makes for such a great treatment options is its ability to hinder platelet aggregation. This powerful antioxidant possesses flavonoids and terpenoids which have been tested to show that they help dilate blood vessels which in return surges blood flow- this is very important information for those suffering with migraine headaches.

Common Treatment

We have already mentioned that Gingko Biloba is a popular treatment options for several conditions. Listed below are several conditions or ailments of which Gingko Biloba is used as a treatment option.

Migraine Headaches – after clinical studies were done on the use of Ginko Biloba as a treatment for migraines, information was returned stating that migraine attacks were drastically reduced because of the use of Ginko Biloba.

Ginger

Ginger is often used for medicinal purposes such as treating pain from arthritis, blood thinning, and cholesterol and for me personally – nausea and upset stomach. Research has shown that ginger has the ability to attach to the brains serotonin receptors thus helping calm the affect that the enlarged blood vessels can have on the brains arteries. Ginger is also used as an aid in helping reduce bouts of diarrhea

Feverfew

It is thought that Migraines can develop when serotonin is released from platelets found in the blood vessels. Feverfew has the ability to relax the built up tension in the blood vessels not only relieving migraine pain but helping with inflammation. If feverfew is taken before the onset of a headache, it can increase ones chances of avoiding a debilitating migraine attack.

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