Homeopathic Treatments for Migraine Sufferers

Migraine is convulsive headache, which is severe and persistent. This type of headache commences in the morning and may be unilateral, frontal, occipital or general. In most cases, only one side of the head may be affected. It may last from two to three days in mild form and cause immense debility.

The headache can be longstanding, staring from the childhood years or in some other cases, the onset may be in the later stages of life. It may be coupled with nausea, sweating and chills. Blood circulation to the brain is hampered that affects the sufferer's acuity, muscle tenor and intellectual implementation. Disturbances of vision are also reported. The attacks are generated mainly by hormonal imbalance, mental stress, exposure to certain food materials and additives, like nitrates, nitrites, sulfates, and artificial sweeteners, or pollutants and otter chemicals like pesticides, colognes and ingredients used in cleansers.

Homeopathic remedies effectively alleviate the pain and illness, and can even cure the disorder if taken in the initial stages. Continuing medical care, under the supervision of a knowledgeable practitioner, helps ease the occurrence and rigorousness of migraines. Homeopathy considers migraine as a personality related disorder and thus the characteristics of the individual suffering from this disease is to be analyzed before arriving at a remedy.

Belladonna: Migraines that initiate from the back of the skull or upper neck and extend towards the brow and temple, particularly the right side, point toward a necessity for this remedy. The associated pain is typically throbbing or pulsating, and the person may not be able to tolerate raucous movements, exposure to drafts of air light and clamor.

The onset is frequently in late morning or afternoon, and may peak around 3 p.m. The face may be reddened and puffy, and the skin gets heated, even though the extremities like feet and hands are habitually cold. The pupils of the eyes may be dilated, and the patient may either feel feverish or somnolent.

Bryonia: A headache that can be described as "splitting" - a dull and tearing pain that shoots through one side of the skull. The scalp is sore to touch, and the pain is aggravated by any motion, walking, stooping, even from moving the eyes, and the person desires to rest lying down, and loathes conversation and other disturbances. The person can have a parched mouth and typically is thirsty.

Cimicifuga: This remedy is suited for the neuralgic form of migraines, characterized by piercing pain in and around the eyes with the feeling as if the apex of the crown will fly away. Headaches are often connected to the menstrual cycle or sets on after exhaustion from brainwork like extended studying or worrying. The muscles of the may feel very inflexible and hurting. The individual, who is otherwise garrulous and vigorous, senses gloominess and monotony and fear, at the time of the migraine. Pain sometimes recedes by eating.

Cyclamen: Migraines that are associated with flickering and spasms in the eyes, dim or blurred vision, and giddiness implies a call for for this remedy. Pain is often limited to the right side and may entail earache or itchiness in the ear, a dry moth and heightened thirst. The person becomes oversensitive to cold and fails to endure open air. The personality of the people who are benefited by this remedy includes traits of being sympathetic and emotional. They might suffer from a sense of guilt of having ignored some responsibility.

Gelsemium: A headache in the back of the skull and the muscles of the neck, initiating with double vision, squinting and reduced sight, stemming from excessive strain of the eyes, points out this remedy. The affected individual experiences weakness and lethargy. Shivers, with heat or chill shooting up and down along the spine accompanies the symptoms. The pain may be somewhat comforted by urination. Anxiety, dread of a taxing event may hasten up the symptoms. A sensation of a tight band around the wears may be felt. Sleep may alleviate the pain.

Ignatia: Headaches originating from grief, especially in vulnerable people, are mitigated by this remedy. The headache is typically concentrated on one side of the head, and might feel lancinating - as though a spike is entrenched. Convulsions in the face or seizures in the muscles of the neck and back often crop up. The person repeatedly exhales noisily or yawns and may occasionally suppurate or seem "frenzied."

Iris versicolor: Forceful migraines that start with blurred vision, preceded by drowsiness and characterized by sharp pain around the eyes and the forehead, especially the right side, can be allayed by this remedy. The pain may affect the dental nerves. A burning sensation in the stomach is felt. Copious sour or bitter vomiting occurs when the pain is at its zenith.

The pain may be triggered off by intake of sweetmeats. Rest worsens the pain while slight motion in free air makes it better. This pain is often the characteristic of students, teachers and scholars and occurs on a Sunday, produced by the relief flowing the strain of the previous week.

Lachesis: Headaches particularly associated with the onset of menstrual cycle or menopause, and pains that worsen by heat, or during and after sleep and is often left-sided, is cured by this remedy. The pain is typically cramming, pulsating and increase from pressure or tight clothing.

Natrum muriaticum: Migraines that set in as a result of from anguish or emotional distress, intensify from exposure to sun, or occur immediately ahead of or after the menstrual period, probably will respond to this remedy.

Sanguinaria: Right-sided migraines with strain in the neck and shoulder, expanding to the forehead with an exploding sensation in the eye, periodical headache, say every eiht days, on early morning on waking up, may be diminished with this remedy. The headaches get better after retching, in addition to burping or passing gas, or by sleeping. A person for whom this remedy is suitable often falls prey to the migraines after missing meals, and also suffers from digestive problems and allergies.

Sepia: Left-sided migraines with lightheadedness and nausea, or due to climatic changes. The pain increases due to staying in empty stomach for prolonged periods and when menstrual periods come close, or at the time of menopause, is often countered by this remedy. The symptoms include onset of the pain in jolts or shudders, mood swings, yellos spots on nose or cheeks, and the person feels fatigued, and irritable, detesting any demands made on them.

Silicea (also called Silica): Migraines that come upon subsequent to intellectual exertion or close to the menstrual period may designate a need for this remedy. A person who is nervous by nature and tends to feel unpleasantly cold is especially benefited by this remedy.

Headaches are usually on the right side, initiating in the back of the head and spreading to the forehead, and are exacerbated from drafts or from going out in the cold without covering the head. The person may recover after taking rest in a dark, warm room and also from wrapping up the head.

Spigelia: Agonizing headaches on the left side of the skull, with aggressive throbbing, or stripping pains traveling from the occipit to the left eye will be allayed by this remedy. The pain is triggered by excessive noises, loud music and change of weather. The face may turn pale, and vomiting occurs when the pain reaches its acme. The person may feel better if they lie down on the right side with a support below the head.

The remedies are best selected based on the personality of the sufferer and the particular symptoms that he or she displays.