More than 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, according to the National Headache Foundation. Women are more prone to them than men, and many individuals are diagnosed improperly with a tension or sinus headache. Indications of migraines include pain on one side of the head, sensitivity to light and sound, pulsating pain in the head and visual difficulties. A migraine occurs when blood vessels in the brain dilate or contract excessively, causing a severe headache that is often followed by nausea and vomiting. Although much about the cause of migraines still is not understood, genetics and environmental factors seem to both play a role. Many factors can trigger a migraine, among them including stress, hypoglycemia, poor diet, food allergies, hormonal changes, and lack of sleep. Fortunately, there are many migraine treatments that can provide some relief from the pain and symptoms.
Migraine treatments
There are always the usual over the counter medicines like Tylenol or Motrin or Aleve or Advil or even the new Bayer Migraine to help relieve the pain; however, many lasting migraine treatments start with lifestyle changes. One way is to start exercising regularly to keep blood, endorphins and oxygen flowing to the entire body, especially the brain. Since some migraines can be triggered by dehydration make sure to drink at least 64 oz. of water each day to hydrate your body and blood vessels adequately. The use of aromatherapy and massage may help prevent migraines. The known essential oils that help to soothe headaches are eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender and sandalwood. Look for essential oils at a health-food store or apothecary and purchase quality oils to ensure they are authentic. I have personally found that when I am having even the worst of my migraine, you know those ones that usually only go away if you can actually get to sleep; if I rub my peppermint stick roll-on on my temples and my forehead for a few seconds that after a few minutes probably about ten to fifteen minutes that my migraine has subsided tremendously and sometimes it has gone away altogether. You can usually find the peppermint stick in your local drug store. I have found that the peppermint stick has been the only thing to work for me lately.
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