http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/migraines.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/migraines.rss Migraine Remedies from the experts and readers at Earth Clinic. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:17:47 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=MHV_32925 /CURES/migraines.rss1 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:02:21 EDT Harmonious1 from Alamogordo, New Mexico writes: "Migraine and Herpes virus connected? Hi Earth Clinic: I just found out that there is a connection between some migraines and the herpes virus, which is a frequent visitor to so many of us. I started taking low dose naltrexone and my herpes outbreaks gradually went away. My migraines became very infrequent and when they do come, they are changed, more manageable and tolerable. Still very painful. Now I have to avoid light and I vomit. I had a hunch (maybe because of the changes) so I started searching online and found out that herpes can cause migraine, and something called herpes meningitis. Also herpes encephalitis, which can be fatal if not treated in time. Here is a clip of some text I found: Herpes Meningitis. Herpes meningitis occurs in 4% to 8% of cases of primary genital HSV-2, and women are more likely to develop it than men are. Symptoms include headache, fever, stiff neck, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Fortunately, herpes meningitis is self-limited, lasting for only two to seven days. Neurologic consequences are rare, but recurrences have been reported. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q="herpes meningitis"&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g7 http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q="herpes encephalitis"&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g10 Anyway, my question is this: Should there be a page for this, so that it can be discussed, and those with migraines could learn that it exists? I searched the site and there is no connection anywhere that I could find between herpes and migraine. Just a suggestion. Thanks for this site. It is super! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=MR_32232 /CURES/migraines.rss2 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:41:35 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Griselda from Gandia, Spain writes: "Keeping migraines at bay: The following protocol works for me Lots of raw vegetable salads, minimum daily- 1 big lettuce salad(with other raw veg as well) and 1 small or big one with or without lettuce. Whenever I eat anything cooked (except bread or potatoes) I take lots of natural vegetarian enzymes 4 x what is indicated on the bottle and 6 tabs of a formula that aids the organs of elimination to function. And if a slight feeling of migraine starts I repeat all that. Everynight and morning I do the Do-in exercise to cure rhinitis, empyema and pollen allergies(one exercise for all those) I take magnesium and also feverfew But if a migraine is about to start or has just started, juice of at least 4(or more) freshly squeezed grapefruits (or eating a lettuce) and doing EFT works wonders you can find out what EFT is on the internet. The cidervinegar at first lessened my migraines but then suddenly completely stopped working and made them worse After 10 years I hope/believe that the above is the answer" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=DC_31706 /CURES/migraines.rss3 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:13:36 EDT [YEA] Lisa from South Bound Brook, Nj, Usa writes: "Having suffered crippling migraines, topping out at 10 per month, tried prescriptions, etc. I researched and found a ketogenic diet (higher fat, moderate protein, low carbs) has been shown to help intractable cases of epilepsy in kids with great results, and is being researched in many countries as a help for migraines. Started on it, and within a week I went from 10 to 0 migraines. Also took myself off all wheat and most grains. Now I'm good unless I go off the diet. I make sure to use coconut milk in my coffeee, and coconut oil in my cooking, (even popcorn is better in coconut oil!)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=AMALGAM_31228 /CURES/migraines.rss4 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:01:45 EDT [NAY] Alison from Magherafelt, Northern Ireland writes: "I was 50 when I had my amalgam fillings removed. I did not see any benefit to having them removed and was later informed that once you have amalgam fillings it is best to keep them as having them removed causes a lot of mercury to be released into the body system. I chose to have them removed on the suggestion of an naturopath who I was attending because I suffered from migraine. Didn't help with migraines." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=ACV_29727 /CURES/migraines.rss5 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:38:14 EDT [NAY] Jessica from Duluth, MN writes: "I wanted to put my two cents in regarding Apple Cider Vinegar for migraines: I have had migraines all my adult life and have been on various medications for them, some of which worked somewhat and some which didn't. In recent years I've tried natural remedies as well, and several months back read about ACV for migraines. I began drinking 2T in warm water with honey, and drank it every day for two months. In addition, when a migraine came on during that time, I chugged a glass of the same mixture. I am sorry to say neither method worked in the least bit. I have had luck with ACV for dermatological issues and as a hair conditioner, but for migraines and (my son's) asthma, it didn't work at all. I'm glad it's a cure all for some, and really wish it had worked for us. Oh well!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=ACV_29507 /CURES/migraines.rss6 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:28:57 EDT Lakshmi from Hyderabad, India writes: "I have gone through the remedies for migraines. Many people have suggested apple cide vinegar. Where do we get it. Can we get in medical stores.I live in Hyderabad in India. Do we get here. please inform as I am very eagerly want to use it." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=MAGNESIUM_29035 /CURES/migraines.rss7 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:57:11 EDT [YEA] Carrie from Palmdale, CA writes: "magnesium cured my migraine. I took 400mg and within a half an hour it was gone!! Thanks to those who previously listed this as a cure. I will never take my prescription medication again." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=FEVERFEW_28767 /CURES/migraines.rss8 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:49:44 EDT [YEA] Linda from Weedsport, NY writes: "Some perfumes cause severe migraine headaches for me. Debilitating pain, faintness, nausea, vomiting, the whole nine yards. Extra strength aspirin used to help, but that brings other problems. I found an online reference to feverfew and bought capsules. Now, even in the migraine stage where I can't see or walk straight, if I can get to the feverfew, I get relief. One or two capsules emptied into a small cup of water, shoot it down and chase it with more water. In my condition, I don't have time to wait for tea to brew. Within 10 minutes, I have complete relief. Then all I have to do is pray the neighbors have finished their laundry or have left for new vistas. :-)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=DMSOH_28361 /CURES/migraines.rss9 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:27:37 EDT [YEA] Sarah from Los Angeles, CA writes: "DMSO and H2O2 for Migraines: My boyfriend gets constant and debillatating migraine headaches for the past several years (about once or twice a week)... it is what first brought me to Earthclinic many months ago when I started researching. He has ever since been by guniea pig!! I think that there's a lot of it to do with nutritional defficiencies (which I am still figuring out...) but I FINALLY came up with something that works QUICK in the meantime until I figure out the root cause this treats the symptoms. I was reading about DMSO and how it could theoretically be used to treat a stroke in an emergency, and I was thinking that headaches have similar problems of lack of oxygen to the brain... so when he came over this morning w terrible headache that had lasted all night and not been relieved by Amerge or Flova prescription migraine pills... I mixed him a cocktail of organic "Monster C" juice, about 1 cup (8 oz.) with a tiny bit (about 1/8 t. DMSO and added a few drops of food grade 35% hudrogen peroxide. We applied an icepack to his forehead and within 20 minutes the headache that had lasted for about 8 hours went away completely! So happy! Hopes this remedy helps someone else. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=ACV_28009 /CURES/migraines.rss10 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:14:22 EDT [YEA] Karen from Anderson, SC writes: "Hi,Just wanted to comment on the acv treatment for migraines. It works. I started this a couple of years ago. Migraines run in my family. Severe ones. Nothing has ever worked. Came across this site a couple of yrs ago, decided to try it. Tasted really awful, but the bad taste outweighed having another migraine. I took it faithfully twice a day. My migraines went away. I didnt get sick at all. Well I decided to come off of it. I thought I was cured, haha. Not long after, got the flu twice within 2 months, migraines started coming back. Needless to say, I am here to say it is my daily regimen, now. I use unsweetened apple juice (32 oz.bottle), 1/4 cup honey,and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Shake it up real good. to melt honey, run it under hot water. I drink about 4 oz morning and night. The taste is bad to begin with, but hang in there. It does grow on you. IT WORKS. Best migraine preventive medicine I have ever taken. Hope it work for you. Please give it a try. What have you got to lose." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=MARJORAMTEA_27804 /CURES/migraines.rss11 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:13:44 EDT [YEA] Andrea from Highlands Ranch, CO writes: "Marjoram tea relieved my migrain. I have suffered from migrains for over 20 years and have tried most medicines OTC and prescription out there. I know most of my triggers but sometimes one will sneak up on me anyway. I found a remedy online a few years back and now it's all I use. I steep 1 1/2 to 2 Tablespoons of marjoram in a small 2 cup tea pot and drink it strait up. It doesn't taste the best but after one cup I find relief from the pain and the foggy head feeling. I buy mine in the spice aisle at the grocery store, some stores carry it cheap in a bag- that works too." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=SUPPLEMENTS_27626 /CURES/migraines.rss12 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Vi from Saskatoon, Canada writes: "PMS/Menstruation/Migraines: I decided to try a new vitamin and supplement regime to get myself off of a very expensive migraine medication that I needed without fail on a monthly basis! However I've been surprised at the changes that went beyond just no migraines. I felt happy, no bloating, lots of energy, and once my period started, I didn't have the awful lower back pain (I actually cleaned the car and ran errands on the first day), and NO MIGRAINES! If you can believe it I didn't even need an Advil. I'm kind of amazed at this because I don't have a great diet, and don't get as much exercise as I should. Unfortunately it's hard to tell what exactly is doing the trick, but from research on this site and others I've started taking: *SAMe - S-adenosylmethionine - 12 days before - noticeable improvement in mood *Vitamin B6 - start 12 days before *Vitamin B complex - daily *probiotic - daily * Vit E - daily *Mg - daily *Calcium - daily - at night - to help with sleep, and interferes with absorption of other vitamins * 1 tbsp flax oil, split over 1.5 tsp am and pm or I feel nauseous * Salmon oil - daily * 2 tbs apple cider vinegar - one am and one pm - so far only the common brand but will try organic next time * garlic tablets (improves circulation) I've also been taking melatonin, starting 12 days before, but I suspect that it's actually making my sleep worse, though some sites say it can help with migraines. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=RN_27326 /CURES/migraines.rss13 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Hema from Emwood Park, NJ writes: "please let me know what is the best way for curing my severe headache and vomiting?since last 40 years,either once a week or three times a week,or sometimes once a month iam getting such a severe headache that even my some body stands on my head doesnot help me at all. yesterday that lasted for almost eight hours. also i vommited six times(sour taste and watery). i took few tylenol and my prescribed medicine "MAXALT"(WHICH IS I AM TAKING FOR MANY YEARS WHENEVER I HAVE SEVERE HEADACHE)- ICAME ACROSS THIS SITE AND READ ABOUR APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, but before i start anything i will like your advise and how to start it. thanks hema" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=ICEHOT_26412 /CURES/migraines.rss14 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] HV from Coeur d Alene, Idaho writes: "Migraines - Ice/hot neck wraps. A massage instructor told me that when you have a migraine, the blood is entering the head faster than it is leaving. His solution is to keep a flexable neck wrap in the freezer or refrigerator. Have a very warm wrap ready - such as a sliglthly damp towel hot (but not too hot) from tap water or a microwave. To stop a migraine, wrap the cold wrap around the neck - make sure you get the front of the neck - for 30 seconds. Then apply the hot wrap for 30 seconds. This is to shock the veins open. Repeat as necessary. I don't get migraines anymore - thanks to the ACV - but I really would like feedback on this remedy. Also for the same reasoning, if you donate blood, your migraine will go away almost instantly." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=ACV_26108 /CURES/migraines.rss15 Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Vinece from Van Nuys, CA writes: "wow! ACV really worked for my boyfriends migraine. He was in soooo much pain. I could not stand to see him like that. So after taking meds and nothing happened i came across this site. So I ran out to the store and got migraine meds and Apple cider vinegar. When I got home, he was in the bathroom with his face in the sink filled with water! I wanted to laugh but I couldnt. So I made him a mix of 8oz of water with 1 tbl of honey and 2 1/2 tbl of ACV. I had him drink it and it worked so fast!! He was so surprised! I kid you not, within 2 minutes he was like im going to play NBA Live (A video game on Xbox) I was like OMG! One sec he was dying and the next minute he is playing video games. I am so happy that I came across this site. And I dont usually post anything, but I hope this helps someone else out." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=ACV_25190 /CURES/migraines.rss16 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Rosan from Kalispell, MT writes: "My mom has been suffering with migraines for over 70 years. Many times a couple times per week. Horrible pain that lasts for several hours. Had been to the doctors many times with very little relief. Since finding this site I have been giving her 8 ounces of water mixed with two tablesoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar everytime she starts to get a migraine. It has reduced the severity of the headaches by about 85%. Mom is very grateful to this site. I don't think it would be good for her to drink this everyday, so I only give it to her when she is starting to get a migraine." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=ACV_24847 /CURES/migraines.rss17 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Kim from North, Florida writes: "One month ago, I came across this site in search of help for my chronic headaches and migraines. Over the Counter meds didn't seem to touch my pain and while my prescription meds did help take the migraines away... it didn't help with the daily headaches. I was so tired of having headaches. I just wanted to make it one day without the pain of my head pounding! After reading the feedback of others, I thought I had nothing to lose by trying APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. So I did.... and IT WORKED! I couldn't believe it. I have been taking 1 ACV tab 2 times a day. I have not had a migraine since (I was having 3 or 4 a month) and although I have had a few "regular" headaches, it's nothing like before. Not only has ACV helped my headaches, it has also help with my allergies. ACV may not work for everyone, but I am so thankful that it worked for me!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=CAYENNE_24260 /CURES/migraines.rss18 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Christie from Houston, TX writes: "I have been using Cayenne pepper to treat my Migraines. I take 2 small caps. and an over the counter pain reliever. I DO NOT take any "Migraine" Medication with Cayenne pepper. But I find that it works great. I also take cayenne pepper the day after a migrain to get rid of the remnants of it." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=PBT_23781 /CURES/migraines.rss19 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Wanda from Sykesville, Md writes: "Migraines & paper bags: Whenever I get auras, sparkles and blurred vision and feel a migraine headache coming on, I grab a lunchbag (McDonald's bag works fine), and breathe in and out of it for 20 minutes. The carbon dioxide that I breathe back in helps constrict the expanded blood vessels which create the pounding headache in a migraine. I've used this technique for several years, with great success. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=FEVERFEW_22408 /CURES/migraines.rss20 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Leslie from Inverness, CA writes: "Feverfew, which is an herb has cured my migraines. You can either grow the stuff, chop it up (a tablespoon's worth) and add it to a cup of hot water to make a tea. Or you can buy it in the health food store in tincture form. Don't buy the dried because it doesn't work. Add a few drops of the tincture to a cup of hot water and drink up. You can drink the tea just a migraine is coming on or drink it as a preventative. It's a nice tasting, soothing tea." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=BREATHE_20921 /CURES/migraines.rss21 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Russ from Los Angeles, California, USA writes: "I myself do not suffer from migraine headaches, but I heard a lady on the radio who does. She said this method works every time for her. As soon as you feel a migraine coming on, take a brown paper bag and breathe into it (hold it against your face so that very little outside air gets in). Keep the bag in place for 10, 15 or even 20 minutes. If a paper bag is not available, you can use a plastic bag, but since it doesn't "breathe," you'll need to take a few breaths outside the bag periodically. She said it will seem like nothing is happening, but the migraine will not develop. By the way, her husband is an emergency room doctor and she learned this method from him." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=CAYENNE_20656 /CURES/migraines.rss22 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Veronica from Lubbock, Texas writes: "I frequently have headaches and migraines and was complaining at work one day about how nothing works and a coworker suggested that I try cayenne pepper on the tip of my tongue. Her grandfather swore by it and she agreed it worked. Well, today was the moment of truth. I woke up with a headache and reached for a pinch of cayenne to put at the tip of my tongue. Since it is a pepper it does burn a bit, but within minutes my headache was gone. I'm a believer! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=ACVDC_20450 /CURES/migraines.rss23 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Katie from Cincinnati, OH writes: "I tried the apple cider vinegar when I had a migraine that would not go away. I took a teaspoon in a glass of water and it didn't seem to help. A few hours later, I tried again with a bit more - about a tablespoon this time. I also decided at that point that I had a craving for chocolate, so I had two squares of dark chocolate. The migraine was almost totally gone within a half hour. I searched online and found out that chocolate contains magnesium, which is good for migraines, plus it elevates serotonin; low serotonin is thought to cause some migraines. I'm not sure which helped more, or maybe it was the combination, but after 24 hours, I can finally function again!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=OP_19718 /CURES/migraines.rss24 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Hazlin from Singapore writes: "I was quite fascinated when I read about oil pulling and decided to try it out for my migraine. I could not find sesame or sunflower so made do with VCO and Safflower oil. 1 tablespoon every morning. It worked the first time I tried it! No migraine. It also helped to ease my achy jaw,which was a result of clenching my molars for long periods, to bear wit the migraine. I sleep better too! Will continue this for as long as I can!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/migraines.html&name=AAK_18717 /CURES/migraines.rss25 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] S.R.SHARMA from NEW DELHI, DELHI INDIA writes: "MIGRAINE: I HAD DAILY ONE HOUR DURATION ATTACK FOR 5 YEARS. AN INDIAN PLANT (AAK) HAVING GREEN BIG LEAVES GIVES MILK LIKE SUBSTANCE. IN MORNING BEFORE 10-15 MINUTES OF SUNRISE, ITS SMALLEST PAIR OF LEAVES IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLUCKING TAKEN WITH WATER FOR THREE DAYS....AND MIGRAINE GONE. WHAT A MIRACLE HERB!"