How to Use Herbs to Treat Migraines
Herbs have been used as medicinal therapy for thousands of years. Since they act on specific areas of the body, herbs can be used to treat the broad spectrum of symptoms experienced by migraine and other headache sufferers. Best of all, herbal therapy is relatively inexpensive and promotes overall health. Learn how herbs and other natural remedies can help you avoid drugs and excessive pain due to migraines.
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Consider Alternative Therapies
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Learn about alternative options to treat migraines. Treatments that relax and fortify the body prepare it for herbal therapy. Herbs are best to use in concert with other natural modalities such as massage, acupuncture or yoga.
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Alter your lifestyle to increase your receptivity to herbal therapy. Smoking or drinking alcohol can diminish the effectiveness of herbal preparations.
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Consult an alternative health care practitioner for advice on changing diet, exercise and other health habits.
Use Herbal Remedies
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Try herbs such as feverfew or ginger in medicinal teas or powdered form on the advice of an herb specialist. Feverfew works at the source, on constricted blood vessels. Ginger can relieve pain and lessen the frequency of migraine attacks.
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Use gingko in various forms to improve and control blood circulation, during and in between migraine episodes.
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Research or consult a specialist about herbs to treat specific migraine symptoms such as nausea, dizziness and body temperature fluctuations. Read up on the subject in "The Healing Power of Herbs." See the Resources section below for a link.
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Tips & Warnings
Herbs can be used in foods and beverages and as separate ingestable formulas.
A simple herbal tea is an affordable way to incorporate herbs into your comprehensive migraine treatment.
Herbal remedies are often used in the practice of Chinese and naturopathic medicine, and may be found in these sections of health food stores.
There are Eastern methods of herb use, as well as Western versions, so you might want to compare variations at websites such as Holistic Online and the Acupuncture website. See the Resources section below for a link.
Herbs must be used properly for effective treatment, so consult a doctor when first beginning treatment.
Some herbs can have a negative effect or interact with drugs you may be taking, so read labels carefully.
