Of course there are many conventional medical treatments, involving all sorts of prescriptions medications available, to those seeking a migraine treatment; however there are also many non-conventional or alternative therapies accessible for the management of migraines and the prevention of painful symptoms that accompany them. A few of the most common alternative treatments available are:
- Acupuncture
- Biofeedback
- Chiropractic
- Massage
- Supplemental Therapies
Many different supplements are shown to be helpful in the case of migraine treatment and prevention. Those who are chronic migraine sufferers are always looking for a new and improved migraine treatment or at least alternate preventative treatments. A few of the most commonly used supplements are as follows;
- Magnesium. Migraine sufferers usually have a lower level of magnesium when compared to those who do not have migraines. Studies have shown that the supplemental dosages of magnesium can help with the painful symptoms of migraines, especially those that might be triggered by the hormonal onset of a monthly cycle in women, because magnesium is protective to the vascular system
- Vitamin B-12. Vitamin B2 is an excellent preventative migraine treatment because studies have shown that it can decrease the frequency and severity of a migraine for some patients. Another benefit of vitamin B2 is that it’s safe to take while pregnant, and it does not cause toxicity. Vitamin B2 (or Riboflavin) can be found in certain foods such as green leafy vegetables, liver, legumes, eggs, milk, cheese, almonds, wheat germ, dairy products, as well as fortified breads and cereals. It can also be taken in in supplemental form such as a capsule or tablet. If taken in supplemental form it is best to take vitamin B2 with food as it is more easily absorbed into the stomach.
- Coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is found inside the body’s cells and is key to proper function within the cell, it has been shown to have beneficial effects for patients that seek migraine treatment. Coenzyme Q10 is found in dietary sources such as meat and fish, Vegetable oils, and parsley. Coenzyme Q10 has also proven especially favorable when used in combination with Magnesium and Vitamin B2, and like other supplements besides being found naturally in foods can be taken by capsule or tablet form.
5-hydroxytryptophan. This particular supplement is an amino acid that is made by the body from tryptophan; it is then converted into serotonin which is an important brain chemical. Serotonin can reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks by decreasing the constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the brain which can lead to migraines.
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