Other names for Migraine

Classic migraine (with aura)
Common migraine (without aura)
Neurological migraine
Vascular headache

Synopsis of Migraine

Migraine is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches, often accompanied by other disabling symptoms such as nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances. Migraines can last from a few hours to several days and significantly impact daily functioning. They affect more women than men, often triggered by hormonal changes, stress, foods, or environmental factors.

Types of migraine:

• Migraine without aura: The most common type, typically includes throbbing pain on one side of the head.

• Migraine with aura: Includes visual or sensory disturbances before the headache (e.g., flashing lights, zigzag lines, tingling).

• Chronic migraine: Occurs 15 or more days per month.

• Vestibular migraine: Includes dizziness or balance disturbances.

Typical symptoms:

• Pulsating or throbbing head pain (usually unilateral)

• Nausea or vomiting

• Sensitivity to light, sound, and smells

• Blurred vision or aura (for some)

• Fatigue or mood changes before/after episodes

Common triggers include:

• Hormonal fluctuations (e.g., menstruation)

• Certain foods (aged cheese, chocolate, MSG, red wine)

• Skipped meals or dehydration

• Stress or lack of sleep

• Weather changes or strong odors

• Caffeine withdrawal

When to see a doctor:
If migraines are frequent, worsening, or affecting quality of life, or if you experience new neurological symptoms, seek evaluation. Diagnosis is clinical, often supported by headache diaries and occasionally imaging (MRI/CT) to rule out other causes. Treatment may include preventive and abortive medications.

Natural remedies for Migraine

Identify and Avoid Triggers: Keep a headache diary.

Use Cold Compresses on the Forehead: Can help relieve pain.

Maintain Regular Sleep and Eating Schedules: Prevents fluctuations that can trigger attacks.

Practice Stress Reduction: Yoga, meditation, or gentle movement.

Limit Screen Time and Exposure to Bright Lights: Helps avoid triggering visual stimuli.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Migraine

1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
Albizia
Almond fruit
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
alpha-lipoic acid
apple cider vinegar
ashwagandha
atractylodes
atractylone
Baikal Skullcap
balsam
banyan
bergamot
beta caryophyllene
beta-hydroxybutyrate
betony
Bifidobacteria
Black Hellebore
black seed
black tea
blackboard tree
Blepharis
brahmi
bupleurum falcatum
butterbur
cannabidiol
Carthamus
Chinese salvia root
Chinese silkvine
chrysanthemum
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
cola nut
Corydalis
creatine
crocin
curcumin
danshen
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
docosahexaenoic Acid
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
feverfew
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
fish
fish oil
flavanones
flavin mononucleotide
folic acid
frankincense
Gelsemium
ginger
ginkgo biloba
ginkgolides
Ginkgoside
goldthread
gooseberry
gotu kola
Hellebore
Indian frankincense
iridoids
ketone salts
kuding tea
kudzu
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
lavender
lemon balm
Lesser speargrass
linalool
little ironweed
luteolin
magnesium
Meadowsweet
Melatonin
Mesua
Methylxanthine
Moringa
Nardostachys
Niacin (vitamin B3)
Night jessamine
omega-3 fatty acids
Osthole
paeoniflorin
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Peppermint
Petasines
Phthalides
phytocannabinoids
pine bark
Polygonum
Puerarin
purple butterbur root
Pycnogenol
Rauvolfia
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
Rubiaceae
Rubus
rue
Salmon Oil
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Sensitive Plant
soursop
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Spikenard
Swertia
Szechuan lovage
turmeric
ubiquinol
Uncaria
Valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Withanolides
Xanthine
Xanthone
Xanthophyll
Yuzu
Zinc
Zingerone