Tag Archives: Natural Migraine Treatments

    How did vitamin B2 (riboflavin) become one of the key natural migraine nutrients? Decades of research prove the efficacy and practicality of using vitamins, minerals, and herbs when migraines occur.  Here’s the scoop on vitamin B2 as a natural nutrient for migraines. What is vitamin B2? Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is one of several essential […]

    For preventing migraines with antiepileptic drugs, Lamotrigine a healthier alternative to Topamax, as it causes fewer cognitive problems like brain fog, memory loss, and low concentration.  Still, it’s important to use any migraine drug with caution.  Here are some facts about Lamotrigine as migraine prophylaxis. Who uses Lamotrigine? Lamotrigine (LTG) is an anticonvulsive […]

    Finding the right treatment for migraines is all about looking past the symptoms.  Yes, migraine symptoms are debilitating and horrific- sharp, pounding headaches, nausea, fatigue, vertigo- but in order to get to the root cause of your migraines, you need to find a doctor who is willing to be your medical detective.  That’s […]

    Do you tremble at the sight of drifting pollen?  Don’t let allergies and migraine headaches keep you from enjoying the spring sunshine…learn more about the beneficial properties of butterbur root for migraines and allergy symptoms. Butterbur for migraines Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is a shrubbery that grows in wet, marshy areas throughout Europe and […]

    Integrative medicine is beneficial with migraine headaches.  A new twist on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), integrative medicine takes traditional medicine and incorporates natural ingredients such as herbs and magnesium for migraines. What is integrative medicine? When you combine Western medicine with ancient Chinese therapy, what you end up with is the latest and […]

    Prescription pain pills may do more harm than good- that’s why more people suffering from pain are using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for optimal health while managing migraines, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).  Alternative medicine nurtures the body as a whole; used properly, many herbs and vitamins , combined with relaxation and gentle […]

    Over the years, migraine painkillers become less effective, causing rebound headaches instead.  That’s when you know it’s time for a migraine detox diet.  By eliminating migraine toxins like food migraine triggers and medications, and introducing natural ingredients, you effectively improve your body’s natural response to inflammation. Important!  Before considering a detox diet for […]

    So you think you’ve tried everything to get rid of a headache, including Chinese acupressure for migraine headaches? More than just a head massage, yet less intimidating than acupuncture needles, Chinese acupressure is an excellent and convenient tool for relieving migraine headaches, nausea, vomiting, eye pain, and migraine with aura symptoms such as tremors, […]

    There’s been a lot of talk about the safety of using butterbur supplements.  Which types of butterbur are safe, and which butterbur plants are not?  Hint: Watch out for pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) in butterbur. Here are the straight facts about the safety and efficiency of butterbur. What is Butterbur? Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is […]

    Some of the best natural migraine ingredients are available in the vitamin aisle of your supermarket. Magnesium tops the list as one of the most effective nutrients, followed by butterbur root and vitamin B2. Below are nine complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) that promote neurological health in migraine patients. Magnesium Magnesium is a […]