Best of AC Content on Migraine Headaches and Migraine Remedies

Approximately 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, and in 2003, the World Health Organization estimated that 303 million people globally suffered from migraines. If you're one of those 303 million sufferers, here are ten articles that might help you find migraine relief.

Migraine Headache Triggers by Jen Bartlett
Migraines can come on quickly, and it's often hard to tell what's causing the headache. This article by Bartlett covers a number of typical triggers including food, preservatives, artificial flavors and colors, alcohol, sunlight, and more.

Migraine Headaches are a Real Pain by Janienne Jennrich
Because she suffers six mild headaches a week, and twelve migraines a month, Janieene Jennrich has a lot of experience with them. She discusses the symptoms and how difficult it was to get her headaches diagnosed. She mentions the medication, Imitrex, as one migraine remedy that has worked for her when she has a migraine headache.

The Migraine-Stroke Connection by Sandra Koehler
Not all migraine sufferers know of the connection between stroke and migraines, and Koehler presents the facts in a clear, concise way. She also gives advice about having a healthy lifestyle and what symptoms would be considered abnormal and therefore would require a doctor's attention.

Ten Things that Help Prevent Migraine Headaches by K. Cauldwell
This article gives ten non-pharmacological options for preventing or dealing with a migraine headache. Cauldwell discusses caffeine, cardiovascular exercise, relaxation exercise, hot baths, walking, acupuncture, yoga, massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, and biofeedback.

Effective Techniques for Managing Migraine Headaches by Angela Chavez
The information presented by Angela Chavez is broken into two groups, abortive treatment and preventive treatment. Suggestions in the abortive group focus on prescription drugs such as triptans, while preventive treatments include prescription drug suggestions as well as alternative methods such as essential oils, feverfew and vitamin B2 as migraine remedies.

Best Natural Ways to Treat a Migraine: You Don't Have to Suffer from Migraine Pain by Cassandra James
For those who are reluctant to take prescription medications for relief, this article gives a substantial list of natural migraine remedies. James's suggestions include darkness, calming music, ice or heat, caffeine, and massage.

Judy's Migraine Remedies by Judith Blakley
Because of chronic pain, Judith Blakley was reluctant to introduce additional prescription medications into her routine. For that reason, she tried alternative methods for migraine remedies and her suggestions include eucalyptus oil, scalp massage, and Multi-Symptom Pamprin (an over-the-counter medication).

6 Mind Boggling Cures for Severe Migraine Headaches - Eliminate Pain Now! by Sean Saunders
Associated Content features a number of articles by Sean Saunders that pertain to migraine headaches and migraine remedies. This particular article discusses ice wraps, salt, hot and cold showers, peppermint oil, scalp massage, and herbal teas.

Melatonin and Migraine Headaches by K. Cauldwell
This article lists some of the current pharmacological treatments available today, and then discusses melatonin as a prophylactic treatment for migraine headaches. Cauldwell also includes information on how melatonin works and why it might prove beneficial.

Feverfew: Migraine Headache Prevention Herb? by Bartleby
So many times, modern day medicine overlooks the old-fashioned herbs and remedies, but many sufferers are willing to try non-traditional methods to help with migraine pain. Bartleby explains what the herb, feverfew, is and also lists on-line stores where it can be purchased.

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