There are many drugs with or without a prescription that can help alleviate some symptoms of migraine, but there is no medicine that can cure migraines. But there are ways to overcome migraine without taking medication. Anything?
Although there is no drug that can really cure a migraine, but by making small changes in diet and lifestyle you can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine.
Dailymail Launched on Monday (10/25/2010), here are some things you can do to cope with migraine without taking medicine:
1. Avoiding triggers
Migraine triggers include smoking (nicotine can narrow the blood vessels in the brain), too much heavy exercise, stress, changes in sleep patterns, headaches and neck, dental problems, certain foods, odors that sting, light and menstuasi.
2. Note the blood sugar levels
Decrease in blood sugar levels can trigger a migraine because it leads to glucose is released into the bloodstream, causing blood pressure to rise. Eat regularly every 4 hours and not more than 12 hours overnight without food.
Choose low glycemic index foods such as fruits and vegetables, low-fat yogurt and cheese. Avoid high GI foods like white bread, pastries, sweet drinks and candy.
3. Check your caffeine intake
Too much caffeine can cause blood vessels around the brain becomes too restricted, which can trigger a migraine. More than 300 mg of caffeine a day (3 cups or 5 cups of ground coffee instant) can cause problems. Try to reduce or switch to decaffeinated beverages. Chocolate also contains caffeine.
4. Flavoring or food additives (BTP)
Many people report sensitivity to food additives like monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame (artificial sweetener), tartrazine (a yellow dye used to color sodas and marzipan), Sulphites (found in grapes) and sodium benzoate (found in shrimp, butter, drinks lightweight and candy).
5. Chewable ginger
Chewing ginger may relieve nausea and digestive problems that tend to accompany the symptoms of migraine. Ginger can also block the effects of prostaglandins, substances that can cause inflammation of blood vessels in the brain and trigger a migraine.
6. Increase serotonin levels
Studies have shown low levels of serotonin in patients with migraine. Eat protein-rich foods such as chicken, turkey, eggs, dairy products, bananas, dates, wheat, rice, nuts and seeds to boost serotonin levels.
7. Drinking water
Dehydration also can trigger migraines. Tissues around the brain consists of water, so that when they lose fluid network will shrink, causing irritation and pain. Drink between 1 and 2 liters of water a day can reduce the severity, duration and frequency of migraine attacks.
8. Vitamin
5HTP is used to make serotonin, which could help to reduce the vulnerability of the body of the migraine attack. Butterbur and Coenzyme Q10 are also believed to help prevent migraine.
9. Eating foods rich in magnesium
Magnesium deficiency can cause reduced blood flow to the brain and also reduced blood sugar, both of which affect the migraine attack. Foods such as green vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, potatoes, oats, peas and extra yeast contains magnesium.
10. Yoga
Yoga can make you calm, reduce stress and ease aches and pains. Yoga also can relieve stiffness in the neck and shoulders, thus preventing the recurrence of migraine symptoms.
Although there is no drug that can really cure a migraine, but by making small changes in diet and lifestyle you can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine.
Dailymail Launched on Monday (10/25/2010), here are some things you can do to cope with migraine without taking medicine:
1. Avoiding triggers
Migraine triggers include smoking (nicotine can narrow the blood vessels in the brain), too much heavy exercise, stress, changes in sleep patterns, headaches and neck, dental problems, certain foods, odors that sting, light and menstuasi.
2. Note the blood sugar levels
Decrease in blood sugar levels can trigger a migraine because it leads to glucose is released into the bloodstream, causing blood pressure to rise. Eat regularly every 4 hours and not more than 12 hours overnight without food.
Choose low glycemic index foods such as fruits and vegetables, low-fat yogurt and cheese. Avoid high GI foods like white bread, pastries, sweet drinks and candy.
3. Check your caffeine intake
Too much caffeine can cause blood vessels around the brain becomes too restricted, which can trigger a migraine. More than 300 mg of caffeine a day (3 cups or 5 cups of ground coffee instant) can cause problems. Try to reduce or switch to decaffeinated beverages. Chocolate also contains caffeine.
4. Flavoring or food additives (BTP)
Many people report sensitivity to food additives like monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame (artificial sweetener), tartrazine (a yellow dye used to color sodas and marzipan), Sulphites (found in grapes) and sodium benzoate (found in shrimp, butter, drinks lightweight and candy).
5. Chewable ginger
Chewing ginger may relieve nausea and digestive problems that tend to accompany the symptoms of migraine. Ginger can also block the effects of prostaglandins, substances that can cause inflammation of blood vessels in the brain and trigger a migraine.
6. Increase serotonin levels
Studies have shown low levels of serotonin in patients with migraine. Eat protein-rich foods such as chicken, turkey, eggs, dairy products, bananas, dates, wheat, rice, nuts and seeds to boost serotonin levels.
7. Drinking water
Dehydration also can trigger migraines. Tissues around the brain consists of water, so that when they lose fluid network will shrink, causing irritation and pain. Drink between 1 and 2 liters of water a day can reduce the severity, duration and frequency of migraine attacks.
8. Vitamin
5HTP is used to make serotonin, which could help to reduce the vulnerability of the body of the migraine attack. Butterbur and Coenzyme Q10 are also believed to help prevent migraine.
9. Eating foods rich in magnesium
Magnesium deficiency can cause reduced blood flow to the brain and also reduced blood sugar, both of which affect the migraine attack. Foods such as green vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, potatoes, oats, peas and extra yeast contains magnesium.
10. Yoga
Yoga can make you calm, reduce stress and ease aches and pains. Yoga also can relieve stiffness in the neck and shoulders, thus preventing the recurrence of migraine symptoms.
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