How to Use Food Cures for Migraine Headaches

Eat black beans for migraine headaches.

Food cures for migraine headaches encompass a variety of different foods. From fish to black beans, there are several different things you can try. Food cures are a safe, natural way to fight the pain associated with these debilitating headaches, and can even be taken in conjunction with medications. You may also take supplements in place of the food cures listed here, if you don't like the foods, or can't bring yourself to eat them on a regular basis.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Fatty fish, such as trout
• Fish oil supplements (optional)
• Magnesium rich foods
• Magnesium supplement (optional)
• Feverfew tea or supplements

1. Sardines

   Eat fatty fish such as sardines and trout. These food cures for migraine headaches contain large amounts of essential fatty acids, which have been proven to reduce the body's production of inflammation and pain causing hormones. Eat at least one four ounce serving of fatty fish per day to help reduce migraine headaches.

2. Fish Oil

   Take fish oil supplements if you can't bring yourself to eat fish everyday. Fish oil is one of the best food cures for migraine headaches, for the reasons listed above. Taking 1.25 grams of fish oil per day has been proven to reduce the duration and intensity of migraine headaches.

3. Spinach Leaves

   Eat foods rich in magnesium. These food cures for migraine headaches include spinach, soy milk, seafood, and black beans. Eat at least 1-2 servings of one of these food cures each day to get rid of migraine headaches. Alternatively, a 500 mg magnesium supplement may be taken daily.

4. Feverfew Flowers

   Take feverfew, a proven effective herb to combat migraine. Feverfew is another of the best food cures for migraine headaches. It has been proven by German researchers to inhibit the release of inflammatory substances in the body, thus reducing the frequency, duration, and intensity of migraine headaches. Take feverfew tea daily, or a supplement according to the manufacturer's directions.

Tips & Warnings

• Although these food cures can help reduce migraine headaches when used regularly, there are also some foods that should be avoided, as they can trigger an attack. Processed meats, chocolate, cheese, red wine, bananas, citrus fruits, and artificial sweeteners have all been proven to trigger migraine headaches.