Migraine is a frustrating neurological disorder known to make an individual undergo throbbing headache and other symptoms that can interrupt with the normal functioning of daily life at professional, social and personal levels. Millions of people are affected by this disorder and resort to over the counter (medications) and other forms of treatment to get instant relief. Little do they realize that taking drugs on a regular basis can do more damage to their body than they can ever imagine. Overuse of medications often results in a condition known as rebound headaches and can also cause permanent liver damage.

Thanks to Mother Nature. There are several home remedies and natural cures for treating migraines that have no side effects and can be used by all age groups of people, even children.

Some of the best natural home remedies for treating a migraine attack are:

Henna flowers: Dip henna flowers in vinegar and rub them of your forehead for instant relief from migraine headache.

Ice packs: Ice helps compress the dilated blood vessels associated with migraine headache pain and makes them return to their normal size. Keep an ice pack on the temples and forehead to relieve the pain.

Chamomile tea: Take dried chamomile flowers and put them in boiling water. Dip a tea bag in the infusion and sp it while it is hot. If taken immediately after the migraine symptoms begin, it can provide instant relief.

Niacin: Also known as Vitamin B-3, it is very helpful in reducing the impact of a full blast migraine attack and associated symptoms. Various natural sources of this vitamin include fish, liver, whole wheat, sunflower seeds, green leafy vegetables and tomatoes. You can also take it as tablets in supplement form.

Cinnamon: This is a commonly used kitchen spice and can help treat migraine caused by exposure to cold. Take two cinnamon sticks and ground them into a powder. Make a thick paste using water and apply it on the forehead and temples to get relief from migraine pain.

Rosemary: This woody perennial herb has proved an effective reedy for soothing migraine headache. Put rosemary in hot water and take steam inhalation. This provides instant relief and has a calming effect on the body.

Peppermint Oil: Massage a few drops of peppermint oil on the forehead and temples to get instant relief from migraine headache. The cooling properties of peppermint soothe and relax the nerves, thereby providing help to migraine sufferers.

Ginger: This root is commonly used to add flavor to food and helps relieve migraine headache. It is known to have prophylactic and abortive effects on migraine. You can take a small piece of ginger root and peel it. Suck on it for a while and see the difference.

Vegetable juices: Deficiency of magnesium can also trigger a migraine. Thus, it is essential for you to take ample juices rich in this mineral such as spinach, carrot, beet and cucumber.