There is enough awareness on the term ‘migraine’ which may also remind some people of their painful memories. It refers to periodic attacks of severe headache as a result of nerve problems and blood vessels inside the head. The pain experienced may have a characteristic pattern as per intensity. There are times when the headaches last somewhere between 4-72 hours or more.
It may take place ranging from multiple times per week to only once every year. Often the harshest form of migraine hits hard and makes it impossible to live peacefully. People aged fifteen to fifty years old suffer from painful bouts of migraine.
What is Migraine?
According to some definitions, this painful headache is accompanied or preceded by sensory warning signs. It includes blind spots, flashes of light, vomiting, nausea, tingling in legs and arms. It is likely to accompany heightened sensitivity to sound and light. Blurred vision, dizziness, cognitive disturbances and many other symptoms have been recorded by experts. Migraine headaches are widely recognized as 3 times more common with women compared to men. Not to worry, migraine cure is achievable with natural and effective remedies once you’re aware of best ways to do it. I without migraine, a website has general information on the topic useful for educational purposes.
People with sleeping problems and improper diet run the risk of growing migraine. If a person is continuously living on insufficient diet which is almost close to starvation, the chances are high. In some cases, it is seen that places with strong light or noise levels can also bring migraines. People with a history of migraine need to avoid going to these places. It would be really dangerous provided you suffer an attack and no one’s there to accompany or help you. In women, the menstrual periods lead to hormonal imbalances at monthly cycle. Consequently, they can suffer such migraine attacks although direct relationship between migraines and hormones isn’t established.
Treating Migraine
Experts believe there are natural ways to treat migraines. Many people get busy with their profession and personal life to the extent of being reluctant to take a break. According to migraine specialists, ten minutes of rest, lying down and relaxation is enough to counter headache forming. Low blood sugar as a result of not having food for a long time may give that fuzzy or aching type of feeling. Eating something as soon as possible is likely to relieve from the painful feeling. Magnesium rich food such as olive oil, tofu, spinach and pumpkin seeds are quite helpful.
To keep blood sugar consistent, experts suggest having small frequent meals throughout a day. For a temporary relief, lying down with cold wet washcloth above forehead can be helpful. When the brain pays attention to cold stimulus, it is unlikely to pay attention to pain. When the headache has a link with sinus pressure or cold, a hot shower may wake up from pain, believe some experts. One of the easiest ways to have temporary relief is a 30 minute massage. It is better to drink enough water throughout the day and stay away from alcohol.
Fortunately, the migraines are not coming that often. But learning to read the signs of an oncoming attack, does help a lot. I am still in the process of finding out what triggers migraines and what I can do to prevent them in the first place.
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