- Migraine gets relieved by freshly brewed peppermint tea or even by massaging your temples with peppermint oil and leaving it on for at least half an hour
- A sleep of at least 7-8 hours every night should be ensured
- A cup of ginger tea helps to cope with the symptoms of migraine e.g. nausea
- Some Yoga asanas (poses) can be effective to relieve aches. For example, hastapadasana (standing forward bend), setu bandhasana (bridge pose), balasana (child pose), marjariasana (cat stretch), Paschimottanasana (two-legged forward bend), adho mukha svanasana (downward facing dog pose), padmasana (lotus pose) and shavasana (corpse pose)
- You can also use Ayurvedic oils for massaging the forehead or inhale the fragrance of 3 drops of oil dipped in warm water
- Stress can be triggered in migraine headache hence application of lavender oil over the forehead works as a mild sedative that calms down headache
- Ginger root is known to block prostaglandins, compounds that stimulate muscle contractions and cause a headache
- Water boiled and cooled with fennel seeds or Indian Sarsaparilla can be used for drinking
- Rosemary oil helps to treat hormonal imbalances which is one of the major causes of migraines in women
- Ache and discomfort can be eased by the application of nutmeg paste or sandalwood paste on the forehead and temples
- One of the best exercises to treat a headache is Brahmri Pranayam or the honey bee pose. It is essentially a breathing technique in which the humming sound vibrations (of a mantra) tend to soothe nerves around the brain and forehead
- Excess exertions, keeping awake at night, suppression of hunger and urges, stress, alcohol intake, smoking, exposure to strong smells should also be avoided
- Excess intake of spicy, sour, salty, bitter and astringent tastes, exposure to extreme cold/hot and dry conditions should be avoided or reduced
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