About 39 million people in America experience the throbbing headache, nausea, sensory sensitives, and other symptoms of migraines. In fact, as much as 75% of those who are living with migraines will also experience neck pain as a symptom. Is there anything that you can do to find natural help for this neurological condition? Are there any home remedies that you can try? We are going to discuss these topics to try and help you get a little relief.
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First, let’s take a look at some of the things you can do in the comfort of your own home to try and get some relief from migraines.
Dehydration is one of the most common triggers for migraines and other headache types. Since it is a very early symptom, you may not notice how thirsty you are yet. If you get migraines on a regular basis, it is a good idea to increase your water intake. It may help reduce how often you experience episodes. At the very least, drinking more water is good for your health and will help you to clear out toxins from your body.
Stress is one of the most common triggers for migraines. If you are keeping a migraine journal to try and identify your triggers, be sure to note when you are feeling stressed and when stressful situations pass because it is possible to get a migraine both when stress hormones suddenly increase or when they suddenly drop. This is why some people get “weekend migraines.” When you finally get to relax, the sudden drop in stress hormones triggers an attack. What are some ways to control your stress naturally so that the hormone levels are regulated?
Exercise may seem like the exact opposite of what you need, especially if physical activity triggers or makes your migraines worse. Overexertion can be an issue for migraineurs. However, moderate exercise and even just some stretching can help reduce stress levels and improve blood flow. Circulation is crucial if you get migraines, and so is keeping down stress levels.
Another possible trigger for migraine attacks is failure to eat on a regular schedule. Skipping one meal may trigger the next attack. You may feel like you are too busy to have breakfast in the morning or to take a break for lunch, but how busy can you stay if a migraine strikes? It’s far better to maintain a regular meal schedule.
Lack of proper sleep can also trigger a migraine. One way to counteract this is to get to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Doing so trains your body to go to sleep at a particular time and to stay asleep throughout the night. Seven to eight hours of sleep is sufficient, and more may actually have a negative effect. Keep in mind, also, the importance of creating the right conditions for rest by controlling the temperature, light, and noise in the room.
Another problem that many migraineurs face is rebound headaches due to overuse of over-the-counter headache medicine. If you take these medications regularly or for long periods of time, they make actually be contributing to the problem rather than helping. The best way to find out is to stop taking the pills for a couple of weeks to see if your attacks become less frequent. Of course, if you believe the rebound headaches are due to a prescription medication, speak with your doctor before making any changes.
If you are looking for natural migraine relief outside of the home, then we would like to recommend upper cervical specific chiropractic. This focused form of chiropractic care involves precise measurements of the C1 and C2 vertebrae accompanied by gentle adjustments. These corrections of the top two bones in the neck can help to improve brainstem function, blood flow to the brain, and cerebrospinal fluid drainage. As a result, some patients see an improvement in the frequency or severity of their migraines.
To learn more, contact an upper cervical chiropractor in your area and schedule a no-obligation consultation. The search feature on this site can help you to locate a preferred doctor. This may be your first step on the path to finding natural help for your chronic migraines.
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