Migraines are complex neurological events, not just headaches. Prevention strategies and appropriate acute treatment are key. Many herbal preventatives have research.
Migraines are complex neurological events, not just headaches. Prevention strategies and appropriate acute treatment are key. Many herbal preventatives have research.
Intense often one-sided headache, throbbing, sensitivity to light/sound/smells, nausea, vomiting, visual aura, prodromal symptoms.
New severe headache, "worst headache of life," neurological symptoms, fever with headache, sudden onset — rule out serious causes. Frequent migraines benefit from preventive treatment.
Identify and avoid triggers (food, sleep, stress, hormones), regular sleep, hydration, magnesium-rich diet, stress management, track patterns.
Feverfew (prevention, daily use). Butterbur (prevention, PA-free products). Magnesium (glycinate or threonate). Riboflavin (B2) high-dose. CoQ10. Ginger for nausea. Peppermint topically. Acute: tensioning/relaxation, caffeine for some.
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