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The Migraine Relief Edit
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items As someone who knows how debilitating migraines can be, I created this list of tools that actually help me reset, recover, and prevent flare-ups. From my go-to recovery musts to daily rituals that keep me feeling clear and grounded, this is the kit I...
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Rest and Recover Musts
Daily Prevention & Rituals
Migraine-Safe Pantry Picks
Tracking Tech & Tools
Rest and Recover Musts
When a migraine hits, recovery becomes my priority. This section is filled with soothing essentials that help you ride the wave—quiet the senses, ease the pressure, and support your body while it heals. From blackout eye masks to cooling caps, every ...
This has excellent heat retention and stays on the eyes for a migraine or dry eyes and heats up in about 20-25 seconds. Huge plus that the cover is removable and you can wash it.
MyHalos® Steam Eye Mask for Dry Eyes & Styes
Weather a migraine or inflamed eyes from allergies or overstimulation from screens, this cooling mask is soooo helpful. It’s designed to provide consistent cooling relief for eye inflammation, sinus pain, and puffy discomfort during migraine for reco...
OPTASE Cooling Gel Eye Mask for Dry Eyes
I love this classic fan-style white noise, it blocks noise distraction and promotes calm rest. Powerful yet gentle, this helps me when I have migraine by minimize noise-triggered stress and I am able to get better sleep.
Yogasleep Dohm Original White Noise Machine
Flexible gel cap offering 360° cold or heat therapy with gentle compression. It stays cool for hours and soothes pain, scalp tension, and light sensitivity.
ONLYCARE Migraine Relief Cap PRO, Gel Ice Wrap
Say goodbye to harsh, headache-triggering lighting. This GE Relax HD bulb gives off a warm, soft white glow that’s easy on the eyes—perfect for migraine-prone folks, evening wind-downs, or cozy rooms where overhead light usually feels too intense. Fl...
Norb Relief Leaf Soft Green LED Bulb A19
I keep this in my nightstand. It helps with migraines or just falling asleep in general. This is migraine relief, self-care, and tech therapy—all in one device. The RENPHO eye massager does a gentle compression, soothing heat, and even cooling mode t...
RENPHO Eye Massager Heat Cooling Migraine
This is an awesome product I use for my migraines. It’s a Gentle weighted comfort, lavender-scented for extra relaxation. It’s can be chilled or warmed—it soothes tense muscles around the eyes and blocks light to ease migraines and help you get some ...
Comfheat Lavender Weighted Eye Pillow - Microwavable Heat Mask with Washable Cover
Daily Prevention & Rituals
Small, steady habits can make a big impact. This section is filled with my daily go-to’s—like magnesium, riboflavin, essential oils, and hydration tools—that support your body and nervous system before a migraine ever begins. These aren’t just produc...
Migraine people - gamers wear yellow tinted blue light blocker glassesfor a reason- they work. Blue light blocking glasses are a must for anyone that spends a lot of time on computers (basically everyone). These affordable glasses filter harsh blue l...
ViewJoy Sleep Glasses Blue Light Amber Lens
A standard in my purse always. A cooling essential-oil roll-on enhanced with magnesium—perfect for easing migraine pressure before it starts. The blend of peppermint, eucalyptus, and menthol offers fast, refreshing relief, while magnesium supports ne...
MIGRASTIL Migraine Stick Magnesium 10ml
The OG version with peppermint, spearmint & lavender essential oils in a metal roller. It delivers a fast-cooling sensation that helps cut through migraine haze—and it helps reduce stress and discomfort within minutes for me.
Migrastil Migraine Stick Rollon - Peppermint
This is EXTRA strength. Punch up your migraine defense with this stronger version—same essential-oil base but with added menthol for extra fast-acting, cooling relief. Ideal for days when your head needs a deeper reset. If you know, you know.
Migrastil Migraine Stick Rollon - Peppermint
This should be in every migraine sufferers house. They are reusable and soft silicone earplugs that reduce noise by 16 dB without muffling speech. It buffers against noise and pressure triggers. It’s also helpful when my husband snores or I’m in a lo...
Loop Engage 2 Ear Plugs – 16 dB Noise Relief
Highly bioavailable form ideal for migraine prevention. Magnesium glycinate helps reduce headache frequency and supports sleep and nervous system calm.
Magnesium Glycinate 500mg - 120 Caps - USA
Starting my day with waterboy or taking it midday helps me dodge dehydration headaches and keeps me energized without the crash.
Waterboy
This is a great supplement to take before bed to ensure a good night sleep which is vital to reduce migraines for me. Helps signal your body that its nighttime—great for keeping sleep rhythm consistent and reducing morning migraine risk.
Amazon Basics Melatonin Gummies, 5mg, 120ct
A migraine prevention essential, riboflavin (a form of Vitamin B2) has been shown in studies to help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines when taken daily at high doses. It supports healthy energy production in brain cells—helping prevent t...
ForestLeaf Vitamin B2 Riboflavin 400mg - 90 Caps
Migraine-Safe Pantry Picks
Some pantry items stay stocked in my cabinets because no one wants items that can trigger migraines.
I love this tea. It’s pure, spicy ginger tea that soothes nausea and inflammation during a migraine. Studies show ginger can reduce both pain and migraine-related nausea, making this a go-to calming sip.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Ginger Tea, 16 Bags
This is such a great snack. It’s gluten-free, vegan, and naturally low in histamine—perfect for when you need a filling snack without triggering a flare. These crunchy edamame bites offer plant-based protein and easy portion control.
The Only Bean High Protein Edamame Snacks, 45 Pack
A helpful guide with 70+ migraine- and histamine-friendly recipes. Great for meal planning and staying ahead of dietary triggers.
Histamine Free Cookbook: 70 Low Histamine Recipes
The best water bottle of all times. The lid closes so no germs and option to use a straw if that’s how you prefer. It’s reliable, and insulated—the best companion for daily water goals. Staying hydrated is crucial for migraine prevention, and visual ...
Owala FreeSip 32oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Tropical
A super light and clean snack made with coconut oil and simple ingredients. No artificial flavorings or butter-based chemicals that can set off a migraine.
LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Salt Organic Popcorn
Manuka honey can support immune health and soothe sore throats or tension. You can add it to your ginger or chamomile tea during early migraine stages.
Wedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 16 17.6oz
These soft, satisfying snack bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of common migraine triggers. Perfect for when you need fuel without risking a flare.
GoMacro MacroBar Organic Vegan Protein Bars
Tracking Tech & Tools
From brain fog to bright screens, tech can be both a trigger and a tool. This section is all about flipping the script—using smart gadgets and mindful systems to support your migraine journey. Whether it’s journaling your symptoms, taking screen brea...
Super helpful migraine tracker notebook so you can track and report to your doctors. A sleek, 6×9” notebook designed for chronic migraine sufferers to log dates, symptoms, triggers, and relief measures. Daily tracking can help uncover patterns and em...
Migraine Journal: Chronic Headache Tracker Log
Pomodoro cube encourages routine breaks—great for eye strain, posture resets, or calming tasks. It’s a simple flip-to-start cube timer (5/15/25/45/60 minutes). Perfect to remind yourself to step away from screens, stretch, or take a pause—built to re...
Ticktime Pomodoro Timer Cube, Silent Alert
Keep migraines from turning into misplacement stress—attach an AirTag to your medication pouch, bag, or even pillow. The Find My network helps you locate lost essentials in seconds and reduces that extra layer of headache.
Apple AirTag
We all basically live in our phones so having a iPhone screen protector to block blue light at the source is a subtle yet powerful migraine prevention habit.
JESOHO Blue Light Screen Protector for iPhone 13/14 6.1"
The insights timer app, available on the App Store has endless options for meditations and sound waves that help me relax during an episode of a migraine. It’s my favorite meditation app because of all the options.
Insight Timer–Meditate & Sleep