Throughout this article, we will discuss three of the four stages of a migraine and some of the natural supplements that can minimize each stage’s effects.
The Prodrome Stage
In this first stage of the migraine process, you can expect most people to miss the signs that a migraine has even occurred as many of the experienced symptoms in this stage occur normally in life. About 50% of the population goes through this stage and the Prodrome can take place days or even hours before the headache stage. You could experience the following symptoms: depression, irritability, euphoria, excessive sleeping, fatigue, hot ears, weird food cravings, sudden mood swings, diarrhea and even constipation. Niacin or Vitamin B3 is important in minimizing the symptoms in this stage. Niacin can help reduce depression, anxiety, fatigue and loss of concentration as B3 is instrumental in unlocking energy in the body.
The Aura Stage
Only 25% or so of chronic migraine sufferers ever see the ugly side of this stage as it affects the eyes and cognitive abilities. Aura usually occurs hours or minutes before the headache stage. A sufferer in this stage come get: vertigo, dizziness, blurred vision, zigzag vision, black spots, hallucinations, and even temporary blindness in one eye. Ginkgo Biloba can help in this stage as it reduces cognitive blocks and increases mental clarity and focus. Ginkgo also has some vertigo neutralizing properties and will target balance and motor function as well.
The Headache Stage
Being the one that most people remember migraines for, the headache stage brings with it the most painful symptom of all…pain (I thought it was obvious). But it is not just any pain; it is unilateral, throbbing, unbelievable head pain. Most people want to die and get it over with than endure the pain that comes with migraine headaches. White Willow Bark Extract, an ingredient in the Migraine Support Formula, a great migraine treatment factor for this stage especially. Salix Alba or White Willow Bark Extract has the distinct ability to reduce inflammation and can be an effective pain reliever as well. Some recent studies have shown that Salix Alba works best when taken in conjunction with Feverfew than when taken separately.
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