Migraine Prescriptions Versus Natural Therapies

Migraine treatment therapy is the only way to reduce the symptoms and even endeavor to minimize the frequency of the migraine attacks. When you are diagnosed with the condition, you should be aware that there is no cure and only treatment will give you relief from the agony. Now your doctor will try to prescribe you pill such as Triptan and Ergots which do help on a short term basis and since the doctor know more about medicine than you, you will think that prescription drugs is the best method of treatment when in actuality, they are not. They tend to come with more side effects that cause you hurt than stopping the hurt you already have. Now don’t get me wrong, they have their place and can be used in emergencies for a quick stifling of the symptoms. Just know that long term use is not recommended and there are other treatment options out there for you to choose from.

Symptoms Of The Process

By understanding how a migraine develops, one can better learn how to treat migraines and or prepare for the onset of one. A migraine develops when the blood vessels in the brain enlarging and causing a pounding / throbbing pain in the head. As the blood vessels enlarge, they release a harmful chemical into the brain; the released chemical begins to attack the brains arteries and then releases a series of painful and debilitating migraine symptoms onto the victim.

Migraine symptoms are what make up the worse part of the migraine. Head pain is painful and can cause a few delays; however, it is the symptoms that cause the biggest delay and limitation on an individual. Migraine symptoms can cause not only debilitation but spells of confusion and lack of clarity of the mind. The list below is just a few of the debilitating symptoms you may face throughout his or her migraine journey.

• Blurred Vision
• Nausea
• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Hallucinations and lack of mental focus

Triggers

If lifestyle changes don’t help and you don’t want to dabble in surgery, you can always try avoiding the triggers of a migraine attack. These triggers are primarily physiological or environmental in nature and can be any of the following:

• Alcohol
• Stress – whether it be physical or emotional
• Not Eating – skipping daily meals
• Emotional Sobbing
• Odors – perfume, smoke or body odor
• Certain foods, such as aged cheeses, chocolate, nuts, some fruits (like avocado, banana, and citrus), foods with monosodium glutamate (MSG), onions, dairy products, meats containing nitrates (bacon, hot dogs, salami, cured meats) fermented or pickled foods
• Loud noises – Car horns, bass amplifiers
• Caffeine
• Fluctuations in hormones (for example, pregnancy, before and during your period, and menopause)
• Bright lights – flashing, sunlight, strobe
• Medications

Instead Of Triggers…Take A Treatment

There are many migraine treatment options available to the end consumer on the market today some then are pill poppers with a bunch of tag-a-long side effects such as Triptans and Ergots, while other methods focus on natural alternatives to drugging yourself in an unsafe manner. The following are some of the migraine treatment options:

• Prescription Meds – Triptans, Ergots, Anti-depressants…
• Acupuncture
• Massage Therapy with Aroma Therapy
• Chiropractic Adjustment
• Natural Supplements – Migraine Support Formula

• Magnesium Citrate – Research has shown that those who suffer from frequent migraine attacks typically have lower Magnesium levels. One can increase their intracellular magnesium level by taking an oral magnesium supplement. Tests have shown that added magnesium citrate used effectively in combination with riboflavin can have a positive effect on migraine pain.
• Feverfew – Feverfew is commonly associated with migraine relief due to its natural ability to obstructing the release of blood vessel dilating substances from the platelets that create migraine pain. Feverfew also prevents inflammatory substances from developing and increasing migraine pain levels. When researched, information revealed that feverfew can help reduce vomiting when undergoing a migraine as well as decrease the severity of the migraine attack. 
• Ginger – Ginger has proven to help alleviate symptoms such as nausea and when combined with feverfew they are an effective tool against fighting off migraine symptoms. One reason why triptans have been so successful in relieving migraine pain is their innate ability to attach to serotonin receptors helping aid in reducing the triggers that cause migraine pain. We learned that though this might be helpful in relieving temporary migraine pain it is not a cure nor is it 100% safe. Ginger on the other hand is 100% natural, safe and has the ability to attach to human serotonin receptors to help reduce migraine triggers that cause migraine pain.

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