Migraine Treatments -Controlling Pain Naturally

Natural Alternative Medicine and Pain Relief for Headaches

Aug 25, 2009 Fleur Hupston

Continually taking painkillers for debilitating migraines can take its toll on the body. Looking at the causes and treating migraines naturally can provide relief.

Recurring migraines can be the cause of crippling and miserable pain. Combinations of herbs and tissue (cell) salts can provide a soothing and calming relief for migraines.

Always remember to consult a doctor before starting a home treatment and pregnant or lactating women should avoid all medication unless advised otherwise by a medical professional.

White Willow Bark for Migraine Relief

White willow bark (Salix alba) is an ancient and much respected natural painkiller. White willow has been used for centuries for gout, muscular cramps, spasms, headaches and joint pain.

People take white willow bark instead of aspirin because it does not appear to be as irritating to the stomach lining. This may be because the salicin found naturally in white willow bark is only converted to the acid form after it is absorbed by the stomach.

Treating Migraines with Feverfew

Feverfew is commonly cultivated in gardens across the world for its pretty white daisy like flowers. Feverfew has been used as a migraine treatment for centuries in Asia and Eastern Europe where it is indigenous. Feverfew is a bitter herb that has shown in clinical trials to lessen migraine attacks in people who use capsules as a prevention at the first sign of a migraine. It also eases arthritic pains and muscular spasms.

The herb is now recognized by governments in Canada and the UK as an effective migraine treatment and is now commonly prescribed by doctors.

Boneset for Migraine Headache Relief

This extraordinary herb comes from North America and has been used to treat fever, pain and congestion associated with colds and flu, as well as the aches and pains associated with rheumatism and acute arthritis. It is also an immune stimulant and its wide application includes serving as natural pain treatment that may provide relief for migraines.

Boneset is not recommended for long-term use as higher doses of the herb may cause damage to the liver or kidneys. The herb should not be taken for longer than two weeks at a time.

Tissue Salts (Cell Salts)

A combination of tissue salts Ferrum phos (Salt no. 4), Kali phos (Salt no. 6) and Mag phos (Salt no. 8) has the properties to ease away tension, inflammation, pressure, pain and anxiety. Each is said to have a unique ability to return the body to a state of relaxation and pain free peacefulness.

A good diet can also help in managing migraine pain. Drink plenty of water, eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and bake bread at home that is preservative free. Coffee, wine, cheese, preservatives and additives are all said to be causes of frequent migraine headaches and so it is best to avoid these foods.

Source:

migraine-facts.co.uk, 25 August 2009
teabenefits.com - Article "Boneset Tea Benefits", Karen Bergeron, 25 August 2009
"Tissue Salts for Healthy Living" by Margaret Roberts, published by Struik, 2003