stop migraineThe most talked about headache in today’s world is migraine headaches. This headache is one among the premenstrual symptoms.

There are mainly two types of migraine. Classic migraine and common migraine headache are the two types. Common migraine is characterized by pain in the middle and sides if forehead and also on the top of the head; were as classic migraine is usually seen on only one side.

The cause of a migraine headache is due to dilatation of arteries .the pain is caused by dilatation of arteries outside and inside the skull, which in turn is the result of biochemical changes.

Migraine headaches, be it classic or common, are usually felt as a throbbing pain. It does vary in severity. It’s a headache that is sudden in onset, reaching the peak of severity in 1. 5 to 2 hours and it may stay for many hours. But in majority of cases it’s seen to stay for one to two days.

One may get migraine while a child or during the early stages of adulthood. It recurs within weeks, months or even years.

Latest study reveals that a happy married life, a good sexual relation, pregnancy could act as a medicine for migraine and it’s a disease that diminishes with age.

Migraine headaches are usually seen associated with nausea and or vomiting.

Majority of patients do admit that, they get the feel before the headache starts that they are going to get the headache soon. It could be in the form of flashes of light, blind spots, sensory disturbances or local weakness… patients may feel an aura around them, sometimes 1 to 2 hours before the onset of the disease.

Patients may avoid bright light and noises.

15 Tips to Stop Migraine

  1. Keep a small packet of nuts, preferably walnut with you always. Do munch the nuts as soon as you feel that the disease is going to set in.
  2. Avoid being in hot sun for long periods.
  3. Do not hesitate to wear a hat or use an umbrella while out in the sun.
  4. Minimize coffee and chocolates.
  5. Avoid alcohol.
  6. If possible try to avoid noisy atmosphere.
  7. Do practice Yoga and Meditation regularly.
  8. Follow correct timings for waking up and also a correct timing for going to bed.
  9. Follow a healthy meal.
  10. Take small meals at regular interval.
  11. Follow naturopathic principles as Naturopathy is a way of life and it’s not just a way of treatment.
  12. Avoid indulging in heavy diet.
  13. Take a positive attitude in life.
  14. Do take hot foot immersion for 20 minutes.
  15. Try to paint your rooms in green paint, use green colored curtains, bed spreads… at least do include paintings with a green tint in your bed room.

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