Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting over 28 million people in the United States. Some of the most prominent symptoms of this disorder are pounding headache, usually on one side of the head, increased sensitivity to light, sound and smell, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Migraine is known to affect women three times more than men. Some of the most common migraine triggers are intake of alcohol, smoking, hunger or delayed meals, excess or lack of sleep, stress, hormonal imbalance and dietary factors.

More and more people are searching a sure shot cure for migraine headache. There are various medicinal and non-medicine treatments recommended for dealing with migraine induced headaches, but the effectiveness of the treatment varies from individual to individual.

Cures for migraine headache:

Migraine relief options:

Medicines: There are various drugs for migraine relief. Some of the most common drugs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. These are non-prescription drugs and are easily available at all medical stores and are widely used to treat mild to moderate intensity migraines. Other drugs such as tryptans and ergotamines are prescription drugs and are used to treat severe migraine attacks.

Botox injections: The discovery of botox or botulinum toxin for the treatment of migraine was made by accident. When patients suffering from chronic migraines took Botox shots for getting rid of wrinkles, they found a considerable reduction in the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks. These injections are given intramuscularly and can help provide migraine relief.

Tryptans: These are prescription drugs and are used for treating severe migraine headaches. Sumatriptan, Rizatriptan and eletriptan belong to this category.

Natural cures for migraine headache:

 One of the biggest disadvantages of taking medicines for battling migraine headache is the associated side effects. Natural treatments on the other hand might take some time to show their effectiveness but they can help prevent the frequent occurrence of these attacks. Some of the most commonly recommended natural techniques are:

Relaxation techniques: Meditation and deep breathing exercises help relieve stress and can prevent the occurrence of a migraine attack.

Herbs: Various herbs such as peppermint, cayenne, passion flower, gingko biloba and feverfew can help prevent the occurrence of migraines. These herbs can be taken along with salads or in the form of tea to provide relief.

Aromatherapy: This branch of alternative medicine makes use of various essential oils and plant extracts to prevent migraines. Essential oils of lavender, eucalyptus, sandalwood, clove and peppermint help provide relief from migraine headache.

Alternative therapies: These include acupuncture, acupressure, shiatsu and reiki and can provide instant relief as well as gradual relief to patients depending upon how they respond to the treatment.