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Migraine Hacks: Things to do to stop a migraine in its tracks
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items I’ve suffered from migraines for the better part of a decade, these are all the tips and tricks I’ve accumulated over the years that have helped me to better manage them.
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Oils & Natural Remedies
Helpful Gadgets & Tools
Hydration
Oils & Natural Remedies
Peppermint oil was recommended to me by one of my doctors as a way to help relieve headaches and soothe some of the pain from migraines. I like this bottle because it’s huge and will last a long time and comes with a dropper which I use to fill empty...
Peppermint Essential Oil | 100% Pure and Natural | 4 fl oz
New research has been done that lavender oil can actually help break up the cycle of your migraine when it’s starting. It has properties that help with reducing inflammation, relaxing muscles, and calming the nervous system. Beyond migraines, lavende...
Lavender Essential Oil | 100% Pure and Natural | 4 fl oz
These are the essential oil roller ball containers I personally use to carry my peppermint oil. I love that they come with little funnels to make it mess free and easy to assemble and there are so many, you can keep them in all the spots you might ne...
Roller Bottle
Taking a hot bath can help in many ways by helping relieve muscle tension and increasing blood flow. Adding lavender can help even more to get all the benefits of both in one. I usually get the up & up brand because it’s cheaper but Dr. Teals wor...
Soothing Epsom Salt with Lavender - 48oz - up&up
I read several different studies while researching migraines that ginger root can be just as effective as the prescription medication sumatriptan. I personally have used it for the last several years and have noticed a difference in the severity of m...
Nature's Truth Ginger Root Capsules
Tiger balm has so many uses and is often used by athletes to alleviate muscle tightness and stiffness. I personally have found that it’s helpful in alleviating pain directly over the affected area. I’ll take a small around and rub it in directly over...
Tiger Balm Ultra Strength Ointment for Muscle Pain
I started taking magnesium after it was recommended to me by my neurologist (always consult with your doctor before taking a new supplement) and this helped me in preventing my migraines. You do have to take it for some time before it starts to work ...
New Chapter Magnesium + Ashwagandha Supplement, 325 mg ...
This is my go to vitamin d brand. I take it daily with my magnesium (see the note in magnesium for more information). Always make sure to contact your physican before taking any new supplements or medications.
Nature Made Vitamin D3 1000 IU (25 mcg), Vitamin D Supplement for Bone ...
Helpful Gadgets & Tools
This is by far the best migraine cap I’ve ever tried (and I’ve tried quite a few). It’s cool to the touch even without putting it in the freezer and it has a bit of weight to it to help with some light compression without being too much. It can be he...
HUNGOVER AF Cooling Hangover & Headache Cap
I love this heating pad because it has different heating levels and it’s super compact and easy to store. It has a long cord, a 2 hour automatic shut off, and its machine washable. I usually fold it in half and put it around the back of my head to he...
Heating Pads—Pain Relief
Blue light blocking glasses have been a game changer for me. So many of us spend much of our day looking at screens whether that be your computer at work, or your phone scanning through emails and TikTok. Blue light can also be a trigger for migraine...
Blue Light Glasses
Earplugs have been a lifesaver when I feel a migraine coming on at work, or if you have family, roommates, or kids at home. I’m really sensitive to noise and light so these have been super helpful in blocking out a lot of background noise. You can gr...
Loop Earplugs
Sunglasses are a must for me. While I have a separate pair that I love that are higher quality, I like to keep a backup pair in my migraine kit to keep on hand just incase. I love that these are super lightweight, polarized, and have UV protection! T...
Anna-Kaci Women's Oversized Geometric Rimless Sunglasses with ...
Hydration
Hydration is so so important when it comes to migraines. Body armor helps keep me hydrated with the edition of coconut water, electrolytes, antioxidants, calcium, vitamin d, with no artificial dyes. I personally like the peach mango lyte. It only has...
Home | BODYARMOR Sports Drink | Superior Hydration
All the benefits of body armor on the go! I love to keep these in my bag, purse, and car. They’re much easier to transport than a whole bottle and you can always keep them on hand.
BODYARMOR Flash IV Electrolyte Beverage, Strawberry Kiwi, 20 Fl Oz ...
These are another great electrolyte packet to keep in your bag or purse. They have no sugar and more salt which helps your body retain water and stay more hydrated!
Zero Sugar Electrolytes | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration
For some people a bit of caffeine can help alleviate some of the pain. I don’t like to drink too much caffeine which is why I don’t opt for an energy drink or coffee. One of these unsweetened bottles has about 50mg of caffeine compared to approx 95mg...
Unsweetened Tea