20 Home Remedies for Migraines That Actually Work
There are few things worse than a migraine. You may be going about your day and then boom! A migraine has knocked you to your knees and all you can think about is going to a dark room. Short of managing your triggers, you may feel powerless. Sure, there are medicines that you can take. We both know that Tylenol and ibuprofen don't touch it. Sometimes, the last thing you want to do is take a medicine every day for the rest of your life to avoid migraines.
Before you try that, give home remedies a shot. Pharmaceutical companies like to pretend home remedies are snake oil, but some of them work really well. They're based on trial and error. After ages of people suffering from migraines, some have found ways to get rid of them or stave them off from starting in the first place!
People have found that a migraine is a message from your body. Usually, it's telling you that you're lacking something. Maybe you need to eat more of a vitamin or maybe you just need a quiet place to meditate. Whatever it is, here are 20 home remedies you can try that may get rid of that pesky migraine.
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Rub Peppermint Oil on Your Forehead
Peppermint oil has been used for migraines for ages. Scientists aren't really sure how it works, but it helps relax the muscles around your skull, which can cause major migraines. One study found that it can even alleviate nausea and vomiting from migraines. Keep in mind that it's always best to dilute the oil before putting it directly on the skin.
