Natural ways of dealing with migraines
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:28 am
Those who are Migrainoids like me know how annoying migraines are to deal with. It's like a curse that can't be cured permanently and it basically dooms us to be dependent on painkillers till death.
Well, as I suffer from migraines since I can remember (I have an innate neurological problem) I learned how to get rid of a headache or at least make it more bearable.
Painkillers are the most effective way of course but they can heavily damage our liver over time so if you suffer from strong headaches or migraines a few times a week, painkillers are not an option.
So here are some of my ideas on how to deal with headaches/migraines with natural methods:
1. Miracle Tea: (ingredients for around 0,4l of water)
- 1 tbsp Spearmint leaves (Peppermint is not as good as Spearmint)
- 1 tbsp Melissa leaves
- 0,5 - 1 tbps Lavender buds
You can make the tea with or without an infuser, depends on what you prefer. I like the herbs to float in my cup. Spearmint invigorates you, Melissa calms you down and Lavender relieves the pain. It's good not only to drink but also smell it - a quick aromatherapy session while drinking a tea. This tea really does wonders, it helped me many times to relieve really strong migraines.
2. Crystals:
- Amethyst
- Black Tourmaline
- Clear Quartz
- Green stones: Unakite, Aventurine, Malachite etc.
- Rose Quartz
I love putting crystals on my forehead. The bigger piece the better because they're super cold and soothing + if you pick a stone that feels most healing to you it will help you recover.
3. Magnesium body spray:
Not everyone knows that magnesium can help with migraines and headaches. I learned this from my neurologist. But what's also important to mention is that magnesium is not easily absorbed by our body when it's in a pill form, it's absorbed easier through our skin. So, an easy and pleasant way to deliver enough magnesium to our body and aid our headache at the same time is a body spray made out of water and Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate.
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is a pure magnesium in a form of white powder. It's really cheap and safe, you can buy it online or in a pharmacy. All you need to do is to make a saturated solution (water + as much MCH as the water can dissolve), pour it into a spray bottle and voila!
It also helps with sleep problems.
4. Cold compress:
Most of the people would use a cold compress on their forehead to ease the pain. However I've discovered that if you put a cold compress around your neck it helps much more and works faster. I don't know why it works better this way but I really noticed the difference since my grandma shared this technique with me.
5. Small hacks that help:
- Sleeping mask! Right before and during a migraine you might be really sensitive to light (I am) and even though you might not realize it, if you cover your eyes with a sleeping mask or anything else, it will ease some of the tension in your head and will help you to get rid of the migraine faster;
- Fresh air! It might sound obvious, but really, it's crucial. Opening a window helps a lot. Not only because you can breathe fresh, cold air but because you might be sensitive to scents as well. Fresh air grants you that you're not going to feel nauseous.
Hope someone who suffers from migraines like me will find those tips helpful.
There's also one more thing I'd like to mention about migraines. Even though sometimes during migraines it feels like your brain is about to explode or your skull is about to turn inside-out, there's something special about this altered state of mind. It's rather personal and everyone experiences it in different ways and forms but at least it's interesting to observe your own altered mind and consciousness during a migraine. For me it's kind of a magickal state of mind. It actually makes me more sensitive to light and also more sensitive to subtle energies. I can easily see auras, energy currents, spirits etc. And when I say "I can see" I mean I see them as clearly as I see any other physical objects/other people. It's like my mind is altered and can perceive two dimensions at the same time. I know it's my natural ability but I usually keep it "turned off" because it's rather annoying at times. Anyway, what I mean is that a migraine can potentially amplify your psychic abilities so if you're into that, it's just worth observing yourself carefully during a migraine.
It's also a perfect time to meditate. It can be really challenging to meditate on the pain and try to overcome it but it's a perfect moment to do so and gain some more insight.
Well, as I suffer from migraines since I can remember (I have an innate neurological problem) I learned how to get rid of a headache or at least make it more bearable.
Painkillers are the most effective way of course but they can heavily damage our liver over time so if you suffer from strong headaches or migraines a few times a week, painkillers are not an option.
So here are some of my ideas on how to deal with headaches/migraines with natural methods:
1. Miracle Tea: (ingredients for around 0,4l of water)
- 1 tbsp Spearmint leaves (Peppermint is not as good as Spearmint)
- 1 tbsp Melissa leaves
- 0,5 - 1 tbps Lavender buds
You can make the tea with or without an infuser, depends on what you prefer. I like the herbs to float in my cup. Spearmint invigorates you, Melissa calms you down and Lavender relieves the pain. It's good not only to drink but also smell it - a quick aromatherapy session while drinking a tea. This tea really does wonders, it helped me many times to relieve really strong migraines.
2. Crystals:
- Amethyst
- Black Tourmaline
- Clear Quartz
- Green stones: Unakite, Aventurine, Malachite etc.
- Rose Quartz
I love putting crystals on my forehead. The bigger piece the better because they're super cold and soothing + if you pick a stone that feels most healing to you it will help you recover.
3. Magnesium body spray:
Not everyone knows that magnesium can help with migraines and headaches. I learned this from my neurologist. But what's also important to mention is that magnesium is not easily absorbed by our body when it's in a pill form, it's absorbed easier through our skin. So, an easy and pleasant way to deliver enough magnesium to our body and aid our headache at the same time is a body spray made out of water and Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate.
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is a pure magnesium in a form of white powder. It's really cheap and safe, you can buy it online or in a pharmacy. All you need to do is to make a saturated solution (water + as much MCH as the water can dissolve), pour it into a spray bottle and voila!
It also helps with sleep problems.
4. Cold compress:
Most of the people would use a cold compress on their forehead to ease the pain. However I've discovered that if you put a cold compress around your neck it helps much more and works faster. I don't know why it works better this way but I really noticed the difference since my grandma shared this technique with me.
5. Small hacks that help:
- Sleeping mask! Right before and during a migraine you might be really sensitive to light (I am) and even though you might not realize it, if you cover your eyes with a sleeping mask or anything else, it will ease some of the tension in your head and will help you to get rid of the migraine faster;
- Fresh air! It might sound obvious, but really, it's crucial. Opening a window helps a lot. Not only because you can breathe fresh, cold air but because you might be sensitive to scents as well. Fresh air grants you that you're not going to feel nauseous.
Hope someone who suffers from migraines like me will find those tips helpful.
There's also one more thing I'd like to mention about migraines. Even though sometimes during migraines it feels like your brain is about to explode or your skull is about to turn inside-out, there's something special about this altered state of mind. It's rather personal and everyone experiences it in different ways and forms but at least it's interesting to observe your own altered mind and consciousness during a migraine. For me it's kind of a magickal state of mind. It actually makes me more sensitive to light and also more sensitive to subtle energies. I can easily see auras, energy currents, spirits etc. And when I say "I can see" I mean I see them as clearly as I see any other physical objects/other people. It's like my mind is altered and can perceive two dimensions at the same time. I know it's my natural ability but I usually keep it "turned off" because it's rather annoying at times. Anyway, what I mean is that a migraine can potentially amplify your psychic abilities so if you're into that, it's just worth observing yourself carefully during a migraine.
It's also a perfect time to meditate. It can be really challenging to meditate on the pain and try to overcome it but it's a perfect moment to do so and gain some more insight.