How to Lessen Migraine Attacks

Migraines are intense headaches often on half the side of the head, with symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light, and/or impaired vision. A migraine attack may last a few hours up to 3-4 days. The triggers vary from hormonal changes, certain foods, chemical sensitivities, intense emotions, and environmental toxins.

Personally, I have suffered from migraines since I was born and I have learned so much about them and about myself. Migraines have been my greatest teacher. Migraines taught me to be aware of my thoughts, my behaviors and the effects of them in my body. I became aware at a very young age about how certain foods would trigger a migraine. Sometimes it would be intense emotions such as anger or hormonal changes before my menstruation.

Some ways to lessen the frequency of migraine attacks are:

1. Eliminating and reducing certain foods such as dairy, gluten, refined sugars, highly processed foods and Genetically Modified Foods. Personally, I became aware as a kid that pork was triggering a migraine and as an adult, I became aware of chicken and turkey. The sulfites in wine and the nitrates in processed meats. Food colorings, MSG, and flavorings. These foods cause inflammation which is the root cause for many serious illnesses. Also, the GMOs, pesticides and herbicides are hormonal disruptors triggering depression and anxiety. Fried foods are very low vibrational energy and highly carcinogenic. Reducing household chemicals from cleaning supplies, perfumes, soaps and shampoo.

2. Adding nutrient rich foods such as organic, plant based whole foods, and minimal clean meat will help the body by not adding stress. Choosing local and seasonal produce because they are picked when they are fully ripe and have not travel from far away sprayed with preservatives. Supplementation is recommended due to our soils being depleted and lacking minerals. Magnesium is very important, symptoms of magnesium deficiency are migraines, heart disease, insomnia, cramps, constipation and many more. Vitamins such as B-complex and vitamin C and D. Omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics. Turmeric and ginger are anti-inflammatory. Staying hydrated, dehydration triggers a migraine attack and will help release toxins.

3. Other practices that are beneficial to reducing migraine attacks are daily meditation, daily exercise, massage, infrared sauna, the negative ions from the ocean, enough sleep, sound therapy, breathing techniques, Energy Healing, hypnosis, liver cleanses, juice cleanses, clutter clearing, essential oils and journaling. Journaling helps in keeping track of what is going in our day to day life and becoming aware of the triggers.

Working with a Holistic Health Practitioner who is also an Intuitive Healer will help you create a customize healing plan and support you through the process. Throughout the years I have practiced the above tools and techniques and have helped me reduce the frequency and minimize the painful effects. Now I am aware of my body’s messages and I take action right away to care take it.

References:

The Miracle Magnesium – Carolyn Dean

The Earth Diet – Liana Werner-Gray

Life Changing Foods – Anthony William

Perfect Health – Deepak Chopra

Metaphysical Anatomy – Evette Rose