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Migraines are the Worst!
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items I’m a life-long migraine sufferer. If you’re here, I’m so sorry for you. I’ve tried a lot of things. Haven’t found anything that’s helped 100%. Here, you will find a list of things I’ve tried (getting at least some relief) over the past 30+ years.
Sections
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Herbal Formulas, Supplements, and Topicals
Lifestyle Recommendations
Essential Oils for Migraines
Foods to help Migraines
Accessories
Books
Herbal Formulas, Supplements, and Topicals
These are the supplements I use for migraine prevention. I take them daily for best results.
The best butterbur extract I’ve found! Recommended by a Naturopath. Greatly reduces the intensity and duration of my migraines. I take twice a day for migraine prevention.
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Petadolex - Butterbur Root Extract
I use this B2 supplement in my migraine protocol. I love the quality and price. It acts as an antioxidant to protect the nerves from damage. I take twice a day for migraine prevention.
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ForestLeaf Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Migraines seem to deplete my energy and prevent me from getting my good ol’ Vitamin Sunshine. I love this combination of K2+D3. I notice a big boost in energy when I take it.
I learned that it’s best to take Vitamin D with K2. Vitamin D3 helps you...
Bronson Vitamin K2 with D3
I found magnesium threonate to work well for relaxation, sleep, and migraine prevention. It has excellent bioavailability and can cross the blood brain barrier. I like the Naomi brand for the quality and effectiveness.
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NAOMI Magnesium Threonate
This is another supplement I use for migraine prevention. This is an amazing brand and high quality. It promotes heath health as well.
Qunol Ultra CoQ10
One of the best herbs for migraine prevention. It takes a while to start noticing the effects, but if you are consistent it pays off. I love the quality of this brand. I love that it’s organic.
Oregon's Wild Harvest Feverfew
I don’t know about you, but I get so moody and irritated whenever I have a migraine. It’s often my first sign that one is coming on. I love this Mood Support because it keeps my emotions and mood in check and I don’t get bothered by everything under ...
Banyan Botanicals Mood Support
I find that magnesium is such an important supplement for relaxation and migraine prevention. I love adding these magnesium flakes to a hot bath with some lavender and peppermint essential oils.
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Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes
I love this anti-inflammation gel. I use it in my forehead to alleviate the lain of my migraines. BE CAREFUL not to get it close to the eyes! I use it on my neck and shoulders times the muscle tension. I love the natural ingredients. They are effecti...
AcuPlus Pain Relief Roll On - 3 fl. oz.
Lifestyle Recommendations
Here are some articles about lifestyle recommendations that help me control my migraines.
Yoga had helped me ground myself and just let go. Stress and tension are big migraine triggers for me. Yoga helps the mind, body, and spirit reconnect. This article highlights some of the beneficial poses for migraine prevention.
The Best Yoga Poses to Prevent and Relieve Migraines
Pranayama helps me quiet my mind and regulate my parasympathetic nervous system. I find that a few minutes will lessen the intensity of my migraine.
Migraine Relief Through Breathing Techniques
I highly recommend mediation for migraine relief and prevention.
I admit that I’m not consistent with meditation when I’m having a cycle of chronic migraines. My mind wants rid in its own thing and I can’t just sit and meditate. But it’s such a catc...
Meditation for Headaches and Migraines
Essential Oils for Migraines
I use essential oils for a multitude of ailments. These are what I use for my migraines.
I use lavender oil in the bath to help me relax and get a good night sleep. I diffuse it during the night. When I have a migraine, I rub a little on my temples.
Cliganic Organic Lavender Essential Oil
I cannot live without my peppermint oil. I’m constantly asking by boyfriend to go find it for me because it’s somewhere in another room. I need to buy more than one bottle. It works wonders when I have those super intense and piercing migraines. It o...
Cliganic Organic Peppermint Essential Oil
Foods to help Migraines
Migraine prevention from your kitchen. Easy recipes that are delicious offer relief.
The HMDS is not only delicious, but helps reduce the pain and inflammation whenever I have a migraine. I get some relief almost immediately.
Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie 101
I’ve been celery juicing off and on for about 10 years. I need a personal celery juicer to prepare it for me every morning so I’m more consistent. I’ve noticed that it makes a big difference in reducing my migraines.
Celery juice helps repair damaged cells inside the liver
Accessories
Some things I’ve found to help reduce the pain of migraines.
Pressure changes are the one migraine trigger I cannot control. I get the worst migraines during hurricanes or cold fronts when the pressure changes are significant. This little device helps to stabilize the pressure in my head and relive the pain.
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ZŌK: World's 1st Product to Reduce Tension
I know many people relive using an ice pack for their migraines. That tend to make mine worse. If you’re like me and prefer heat, this device is for you! Heat and massage brings relief and relaxation. Easy to sleep with.
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Head Massager with Heat
This hand-held massager is one of my favorite things to use whenever I have a migraine. It helps relive the pain in my head and also works to relieve relation in my neck and shoulders that accompany my migraines.
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Hand-Held Massager
Books
Reading for knowledge, peace of mind, and support.
When I first read this book, I cried. It explained exactly what I had experienced for many years and I found it such a relief that someone else understood. For the first time, I felt like I was not alone. I recommend this book for anyone dealing with...
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About: Migraines
The Medical Medium (Anthony William) has opened my eyes with the information he shares. If you suffered from any chronic illness, go get yourself this book! And then the rest of the series
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Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic Illness
Celery juice is such a simple and powerful
medicine! This book takes a deep dive into understanding how it can benefit anyone struggling with chronic illness. I find celery juicing alleviates my chronic EBV and my migraines.
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Medical Medium Celery Juice: Powerful Medicine