Six Natural Ways to Relieve Your Migraine Headache
April 09, 2007 by
When stress levels are high, hormones are out of balance, or you're just experiencing an acute bout of anxiety, all that pressure can lead to a migraine headache. The incessant throbbing and blurry vision accompanying a 
migraine episode can be a severe hindrance to your schedule. A migraine headache is more than just pain; you'll probably feel exceptionally stressed out and the sequence can include nausea and fatigue. Although there are many migraine medications available, maybe it's time to step back and try a natural remedy instead.
Natural stress reducing techniques can help balance your mind and body overall, leaving you stronger and more likely to cope with anxiety on an ongoing basis-thus reducing the chances of a migraine in the first place. Still, when that migraine blasts through your system, here are six natural ways to relieve the pain and look forward to brighter times:
1. Massage. Ongoing massage therapy has multiple benefits, and you can incorporate an aromatherapy infusion with your weekly or monthly session for instant soothing and relief. Try peppermint to revitalize the senses, or lavender to help calm down those frazzled nerves. Even if you don't get a regular full body massage, try dabbing some oil at the base of your skull and behind your ears; massaging these areas can help reduce tension immediately. Another option is to visit with a reflexologist; you'll find specific pressure points on the soles of your feet and hand the palms of your hands that might help you reduce pain and provide stress relief.
2. Regular exercise. When you exercise intensely on a regular basis, your body produces endorphins naturally-these are your body's natural painkillers, and can help keep pain at bay. An early morning routine is ideal for getting you in shape too; start incorporating exercise into your daily regime and you'll start to see results in just a few weeks.
Natural stress reducing techniques can help balance your mind and body overall, leaving you stronger and more likely to cope with anxiety on an ongoing basis-thus reducing the chances of a migraine in the first place. Still, when that migraine blasts through your system, here are six natural ways to relieve the pain and look forward to brighter times:
1. Massage. Ongoing massage therapy has multiple benefits, and you can incorporate an aromatherapy infusion with your weekly or monthly session for instant soothing and relief. Try peppermint to revitalize the senses, or lavender to help calm down those frazzled nerves. Even if you don't get a regular full body massage, try dabbing some oil at the base of your skull and behind your ears; massaging these areas can help reduce tension immediately. Another option is to visit with a reflexologist; you'll find specific pressure points on the soles of your feet and hand the palms of your hands that might help you reduce pain and provide stress relief.
2. Regular exercise. When you exercise intensely on a regular basis, your body produces endorphins naturally-these are your body's natural painkillers, and can help keep pain at bay. An early morning routine is ideal for getting you in shape too; start incorporating exercise into your daily regime and you'll start to see results in just a few weeks.
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- Ongoing massage therapy has multiple benefits
- When you exercise intensely on a regular basis, your body produces endorphins
- Place a hot compress or hot pack on the back of your neck to melt away stress and tension
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