For me, my biggest controllable migraine trigger is exposure to bright lights, such as direct sunshine, car headlights at night and looking at my computer or phone screen for too long. So, I wear sunglasses daily, avoid driving at night in rural areas where car lights are extra bright against a dark background and mange my screentime.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve experienced more migraine auras than usual. For me, it’s a mix of winter to spring weather changes, exposure to bright lights (including too much screen time), life stress and hormone imbalances that lead to blurry vision, balance issues, nausea and squeezing head pain.
Yuck.
So, I’ve slowly accumulated a handful of natural migraine relief products over the years to keep in my purse and bathroom cabinet so I can ease my symptoms of migraine aura ASAP!
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5 Migraine Relief Must-Haves I Keep on Hand
After I start to notice the signs of a migraine aura coming on, I reach for a few products to help shorten and soften the blow of the symptoms. Maybe some of these can help you or your loved ones who also experience migraines.
1. Hyland’s Migraine Relief tablets
These gluten-free, homeopathic tablets melt in your mouth and can be taken without any water in a pinch. Hyland’s Migraine Relief tablets have a mildly sweet flavor. The main active ingredient is Belladonna 6X HPUS to help reduce pain as well as sensitivities to light and noise.
2. Migrastil Migraine Stick
I love this little roller ball tube filled with essential oils. The aromatherapy from the peppermint, spearmint and lavender soothe my head pain and nausea. The pressure of applying the Migrastil Migraine Stick to the temples helps to activate key healing pressure points
3. Essential Oils
Sometimes I also diffuse essential oils into the air for even more healing. This allows me to take deep, calming breaths in a room filled with the relaxing scent of lavender or peppermint. (This diffuser is large, and awesome.)
4. Weighted Eye Mask
It’s natural to close your eyes during a migraine, but adding a weighted eye mask is a game-changer. The mask I have is currently out of stock, but this one looks amazing too! It’s heated, massaging and connects to Bluetooth to play soft music.
5. Ginger
Finally, I like to keep ginger on hand. I have some shredded ginger in the freezer to add to tea, ginger candy in my purse and ginger juice shots in the refrigerator to take when my body needs a little boost.
I know many migraine sufferers also benefit from taking magnesium. I’ve tried many forms, and it doesn’t sit well with me. But, I wanted to mention it here in case it isn’t on your radar yet.
A Few Migraine Prevention Tips
Of course, it’s best to avoid migraines altogether. My neurologist and holistic doctor have both suggested supplements and lifestyle changes to help prevent auras and head pain.
Supplements
In addition to magnesium, my neurologist recommends taking vitamin B2 (aka riboflavin). I take this each morning. Take note, it does turn your urine a bright yellow color for most of the day.
My holistic doctor helps with balancing my hormones, which may trigger migraines in perimenopausal women. She suggests I take wild yam, dong quai, cohash and ginger.
Ask your healthcare professional if these supplements might work well with your body and health conditions.
Lifestyle Changes
For me, my biggest controllable migraine trigger is exposure to bright lights, such as direct sunshine, car headlights at night and looking at my computer or phone screen for too long. So, I wear sunglasses daily, avoid driving at night in rural areas where car lights are extra bright against a dark background and mange my screentime.
Adding massage and chiropractic care into my routine has also helped reduce the number of migraine auras I experience.
I am also acutely aware of the beginning symptoms of a migraine aura. For me, it’s a slight shift in my vision or a feeling of nausea around bright lights. As soon as I notice these symptoms, I get away from the triggers, relax in a dark room with my eyes closed and reach for my relief products!
How do you manage migraine auras? Share your tips in the comments below.
Until next time,
Choose healthy!
Angela
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