Sunday, January 31, 2010

A Few Migraine Headache Home Remedies

By Porter Smith

When you feel the onset of a migraine you may not always need to enlist the help of some over the counter drug in order to get rid of the problem. There are certain migraine headache home remedies that you might want to consider that will help to get rid of or at worst lessen the effects of the headache.

One good option for you to try is a homemade ice wrap. You should wet a towel under cool water and then wring it out lightly to make sure that it isn't dripping. You should then fold it so that it is able to be placed in the freezer. You should leave it for about five minutes until the towel is starting to stiffen, then remove it and refold it keeping the wettest parts on the outside. When the towel is reasonably frozen you can place it on the forehead and eyes.

Another good option is to use salt consumption. If you realise that you are in the early stages of getting a migraine then you should look to snack on anything that is high in salt. For example, you might want to try chips or fries that are covered with large amounts of salt.

This will often help to prevent the problem from getting worse, or it may not. In any case you will have some time to come up with an alternative treatment option.

Another treatment you might consider will involve the help of someone else. You should simply sit in a darkened silent room and have someone massage your scalp and the head but avoiding the temples. You might also think about this massage over a wet towel placed on the head. After ten minutes of this you should begin to feel better. If not, move onto something else.

These are a few of the main ideas for getting rid of your headache. If the problem persists then you may need to get some drugs or see your doctor.

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