The women in my family tend to have migraines... Sinus migraines, Tension migraines, with auras, and without auras... mild, moderate, and the three day in darkness... So I am always interested in ways to manage them without chemicals. My youngest daughter isn't able to take any chemicals for her migraines and so we are in a testing period for her... I thought I would pass along the results of our testing every now and again.
Lemon Peel. Take a lemon and peel a one inch wide strip of the peel wide enough to go across the forehead. Place on forehead for 10-20 minutes. This was tested for a moderate stress migraine and failed. She said that it took the bite off the migraine, but did not take it away.
Omegas. Take 1-2 Omega 3-6-9 capsules daily. Your brain is made up primarily of water and fat. The Omegas have been known to help provide the good oils for your brain function.
Water. Drink plenty of water - the link to the calculator is in "the most important thing" 2.1.11 post. Your body MUST have adequate amounts of water. It lubricates bones, muscles and cells; helps create new cells; removes toxins among other things. If you are dehydrated your body begins to shut down.
Peppermint Oil. Use a Q-tip and rub over the base of your neck and on each temple, as needed. Peppermint oil has a very calming and cooling affect. She found this to work very well for her.
Green Tea. Drink 3-4 cups of green tea daily. Green tea has some caffeine so be careful when you drink it and how much you drink of the stronger versions. Green tea has a lot of antioxidants that help in balancing your body.
Massage. For those that do get migraines from stress and tension, a daily massage really helps. Part of the problem is that your muscles tighten and this tightly wound control affects your nerves and restricts blood flow to the brain. Massaging out some of the knots and releasing some of that stress helps.
Sleep. Everyone (no matter who you are) needs at least 8 hours of sleep each night. I know you can live on less and sometimes it is hard to get more if your body had adjusted to less... but for a HEALTHY body... you need a full 8 hours. My daughter was getting a lot of disjointed sleep adding to her migraines.
Exercise. If you sit inside all day and get no sunshine, fresh air... and no exercise, you are at risk for migraines. Even to just start walking every day is a must.
Foods. There are certain foods you should test for sensitivities - these foods are regular triggers for migraines. Peanuts, wheat, and aged cheeses are the most common. Make sure you don't have a sensitivity that is causing your migraines.
Until next time... Blessings... E
Lemon Peel. Take a lemon and peel a one inch wide strip of the peel wide enough to go across the forehead. Place on forehead for 10-20 minutes. This was tested for a moderate stress migraine and failed. She said that it took the bite off the migraine, but did not take it away.
Omegas. Take 1-2 Omega 3-6-9 capsules daily. Your brain is made up primarily of water and fat. The Omegas have been known to help provide the good oils for your brain function.
Water. Drink plenty of water - the link to the calculator is in "the most important thing" 2.1.11 post. Your body MUST have adequate amounts of water. It lubricates bones, muscles and cells; helps create new cells; removes toxins among other things. If you are dehydrated your body begins to shut down.
Peppermint Oil. Use a Q-tip and rub over the base of your neck and on each temple, as needed. Peppermint oil has a very calming and cooling affect. She found this to work very well for her.
Green Tea. Drink 3-4 cups of green tea daily. Green tea has some caffeine so be careful when you drink it and how much you drink of the stronger versions. Green tea has a lot of antioxidants that help in balancing your body.
Massage. For those that do get migraines from stress and tension, a daily massage really helps. Part of the problem is that your muscles tighten and this tightly wound control affects your nerves and restricts blood flow to the brain. Massaging out some of the knots and releasing some of that stress helps.
Sleep. Everyone (no matter who you are) needs at least 8 hours of sleep each night. I know you can live on less and sometimes it is hard to get more if your body had adjusted to less... but for a HEALTHY body... you need a full 8 hours. My daughter was getting a lot of disjointed sleep adding to her migraines.
Exercise. If you sit inside all day and get no sunshine, fresh air... and no exercise, you are at risk for migraines. Even to just start walking every day is a must.
Foods. There are certain foods you should test for sensitivities - these foods are regular triggers for migraines. Peanuts, wheat, and aged cheeses are the most common. Make sure you don't have a sensitivity that is causing your migraines.
Until next time... Blessings... E
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