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Homeopathic Remedies For Migraines

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What are migraine headaches?

What causes a migraine headache?

The term migraine comes from the word ‘hemicrania,’ which meant one-sided headaches. A migraine is an intense aggravation that often occurs with nausea and vomiting, with a particular sensitivity to light sources. Migraines can linger from as little as 4 hours to 3 days or even more. The AMA (American Migraine Foundation) estimates that 36 million Americans get them, women three times more frequently than men. Most folks begin having migraines between ages 10 and 40. However, many women find that their migraines may disappear after 50 years of age. 

While science does not have the exact cause of migraine headaches, there are a variety of factors that trigger headaches.

· Stress. When you are stressed, your brain releases chemicals that may cause the blood vessel changes that may cause a migraine.

· Foods. Some foods and beverages, and food additives such as nitrates and monosodium glutamate (MSG) may be liable for as many as 30% of migraine attacks.

· Caffeine. Getting too much or withdrawing from it may cause headaches once the amount in your body suddenly drops. Caffeine itself may help acute migraine attacks.

· Changes in weather

· Going out in sunlight.

· Having your period

· Improper sleep

· Feeling really tired

· Skipping meals

· Menstrual cycles (women).

Homeopathy for migraine

Often people look to some home remedies or any natural medicines. They soon become disappointed. The headache becomes a part of life. They learn to live with the typical pain. It’s hard for them to imagine that there could be a cure for migraines. They cannot even feel that one day they’ll have the ability to lead a healthy life, entirely free of headaches.

But this is until they attempt homeopathy treatment for migraine headaches. As soon as they overcome the psychological barrier and begin homeopathic treatment, it’s merely a matter of a month or two, and they start denying they used to have gingivitis.

Homeopathic medicine for migraine

There are several homeopathic medicines for migraines that a licensed homeopathic or naturopathic practitioner can prescribe based on your root cause and symptoms. Some of the homeopathic medicines for migraines are listed below:

1. Belladonna for Throbbing Pain

This relieves headaches with the sensation of head fullness and sensitivity to light and noise. It’s helpful for migraines with an intense throbbing headache. Additionally, it is indicated when there’s a feeling an extreme fullness in the head. Light appears to worsen the aggravation. Noise is unbearable. Sometimes, exposure to the cold air may cause a migraine episode.

2. Glonoinum for sudden headache

This remedy may relieve sudden headaches, with the fullness of mind and feeling of warmth, and aggravated by warmth. Glonoinum is also the most appropriate medication for migraine headaches triggered by sunlight exposure. The eyeballs seem protruded. Intense heaviness in mind is felt. Heat round the mind is unbearable.

3. Spigelia for left-sided migraine

One of the homeopathic medicines effective for left-sided migraines is Spigelia. Excruciating headaches on the left side of their mind with violent throbbing may respond to this treatment. Pain can extend through the face and is worse from movement or touch. One may feel relief from keeping still and lying on the right side with the head supported with a soft pillow.

4. Sanguinaria Canadensis for right-sided migraine & menopause

Sanguinaria Canadensis is a suitable medication for migraines in women during menopause. Migraines on the right side with neck and shoulder tension may find relief with this remedy. Jarring, light, and sound can aggravate the pain and discomfort. The headaches improve after nausea and are often better after sleeping. Someone who needs this remedy comes down often with migraines after missing meals, and also has digestive problems and allergies. 

5. Iris Versicolor for migraines with nausea & vomiting

Migraines with a blurry vision and pain that extends into the face, with vomiting and a heartburn sensation in the throat, can be relieved with Iris Versicolor. It’s acceptable for migraines with extreme nausea, vomiting, or acidity. GERD or acid reflux can contribute to migraine headaches.

6. Nux Vomica for gastric troubles induced migraine

Nux Vomica is a really effective remedy for migraines with gastric problems. Migraine because of indigestion, flatulence, constipation, and piles shows excellent recovery using Nux Vomica. Nux Vomica also helps in which migraine headache gets worse after taking coffee, hot food, and alcoholic beverages. The headache may be found in any region of the head. The individual feels the need to press the head against something hard for relief.

7. Natrum Carbonicum For Sun-induced migraine

Migraines that are worse from grief, excessive sunlight, or happen only before or after the menstrual period, are likely to respond to this treatment. The headache feels worse from eye strain. The individual might have numb or tingling feelings in the face or lips before the headache begins, and the eyes are extremely sensitive to light. The individual often feels better lying in the dark and after sleeping.

8. Natrum Muriaticum for menstrual cycle induced migraine

Natrum Muriaticum is best suited for migraine attacks, which worsen around the menstrual cycle. The headache may be triggered prior to, during, or at the end of the menstrual cycle. Another unusual symptom is migraine headache that begins with sunrise, continues throughout the day, and vanishes after sunset. Also, in circumstances where the migraine headache feels like little hammers knocking on the mind, Natrum Muriaticum can help. Natrum Muriaticum is also the most acceptable prescription for migraine headaches in college women or in women that are anemic. Additionally, it is regarded as the best medication where numbness or tingling is felt in the nose, lips, or tongue before the migraine attack.

9. Sepia for migraine in nausea & around menopause

Left-sided migraines from missing meals, with nausea, and near during menopause, respond well to this treatment. Pain may come in waves, and one can feel worse indoors and from lying on the painful side. Sepia is a good medication for migraine attacks in women around menopause. Nausea and vomiting may attend migraine headaches. Lying on the painful side of the head offers some relief. 

10. Kali phosphoricum for migraine symptoms because of anxiety

This remedy relieves symptoms from intellectual overwork. In the event of a migraine attack triggered by anxiety, Kali Phos proves extremely helpful. The exceptional sign for the use of Kali Phos is that anxiety and stress lead to migraine headaches. These types of headaches are prevalent among students who suffer from school-related anxiety. Exhaustion and weakness usually accompany migraines in these instances.

11. Epiphegus for exertion

Epiphegus is a valuable medication for treating migraines where fatigue sets off the migraine episode. It’s used where the smallest deviation from regular work brings on a migraine attack. Even though it works for the two-sided migraine, yet relatively better results are observed in left-sided headaches with Epiphegus. A peculiar attending symptom is increased saliva with a constant tendency to spit.

12. Cyclamen for migraine that begins with an aura

This remedy is right for Migraines that start with a dim vision or visual aura. Pain can be right-sided and might involve the ear–that may also ache or itch. The individual feels very weak and ill (the nausea is often worse from fatty food) and is hungry, very sensitive to cold, and worse from open air. Individuals who need this remedy are sympathetic and emotional; they frequently have an anxious or remorseful feeling that they might have neglected some obligation. These visual symptoms, which precede the migraine headache, are known as an aura.

13. Natrum Mur for headache due to eyestrain

Natrum Mur is an effective medication for headaches when eyestrain causes it. Ruta is another crucial medicine for headaches caused by eyestrain.

14. Lycopodium for migraine triggered by hunger

This may relieve migraine headaches caused by skipping meals, with an appetite for hot food and candy.

15. Lachesis for left-sided migraine

This may help left-sided migraines with congested, pulsing pain that is worse from stress or tight clothes may respond to the remedy. The individual’s face appears deeply flushed or blotchy. Headaches tend to be worst before the menstrual period and better after the flow starts. The person feels worse than sleeping (either in the daytime or at night) and is usually worse from warmth.

16. Coffea cruda for migraines and insomnia

This remedy relieves migraine headaches and insomnia with agitation and overactive thoughts.

17. Cimicifuga for throbbing pain

This remedy is often suggested for migraines with throbbing pains or shooting pains in the eyes. Headaches are often related to the menstrual period or come on after long term study or stressing. The muscles of the neck are often involved in the headache, feeling very stiff and painful. The individual (normally talkative and energetic) feels emotionally dull and gloomy, or even fearful, during a migraine. Pain is worse from motion and occasionally improved by eating.

18. Silicea for menstrual period or exertion

Migraines that come on after mental or emotional stress or near the menstrual period may indicate a need for Silicea (also called Silica)  treatment –particularly in a nervous person who’s very chilly. Headaches are often right-sided, beginning in the backside of the head and extending to the forehead.  It is worse from exposure to the cold air. One may feel better from resting in a dark, warm room and from covering the head.

19. Bryonia for eye-centered migraine

This remedy can be helpful if someone has a severe or “splitting” headache, with continuous pain around one eye (especially the left) or around the entire head. Pain is worse from any movement, even from moving the eyes. One may want to lie completely still and not disturbed. Nausea and a heavy stomach may occur. One may feel exceptionally thirsty. 

20. Gelsemium for congestive migraines

This homeopathic remedy relieves congestive headaches at the base of the head, in addition to headaches around the eyes, caused by excessive stress.

21. Ignatia for emotion-triggered migraines

This remedy is helpful for migraine headaches in sensitive individuals, particularly headaches after emotional upsets or due to despair. The headache is pronounced on one side of their head. The individual often sighs or yawns and may sometimes weep.

Research in homeopathy for migraines treatment

Several research studies have been undertaken to examine the homeopathic effects in treating patients with migraines. In 1991, a study of 60 patients with a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to check the effect of a homeopathic cure for migraine patients found a substantial improvement in migraine symptoms in the homeopathic therapy group.

Another study, conducted in 2001, wasn’t randomized, but also looked at homeopathic treatment of patients with headache over a one year period found positive results for the homeopathic treatment.

Another study done in 1997 looked at 60 patients treated more than four months showed some small advantage with homeopathic therapy; however, the amount of progress compared to placebo treatment wasn’t significant. In that study, 19% of those homeopathic patients improved compared to 16 percent of those given placebo. 

In yet another trial of 68 patients conducted in 2000, the researchers followed the patients for four weeks. Those patients treated with homeopathic remedies had significantly reduced the frequency of headaches during the trial period.

Summary

The body of evidence isn’t overwhelming but points to the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment for migraine sufferers. The individual variation in migraine treatment is extremely high, and then the difficulty in finding the proper treatment for your individual can be correspondingly tricky. On the positive side, homeopathic medicines have very few if any side effects, in contrast to the very frequent adverse effects with traditional medicines (up to and including the death of several patients). Migraine sufferers should certainly look at a homeopathic approach given the chronic and disabling nature of this disease. A favorable response to therapy could lessen or even get rid of the need to consider treatments that might be potentially harmful.

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