Effective Tips to Help Prevent and Relieve Migraines

Written by Evelyn Hamnett, BSc. R.D.

Migraines are a real problem and can wreak havoc on what is already a challenging day. They also have a habit of happening at the worst possible moments. This is doubly true for parents, as migraine attacks will most likely disable them for hours if not days and even render them unable to simply take care of their child. Help from family or friends is almost certainly going to be needed.

Think of a migraine as a headache multiplied by one hundred. It makes every simple activity incredibly difficult if not impossible to do. Fortunately, there are several tips that can help you prevent and relieve migraines. In addition, try a supplement for migraine relief made from natural products. Below are some of the most effective tips.

Prevention Is Always Better Than A Cure - Prepare!

Skipping a meal can lead to a migraine attack so it is best to eat on time, to help regulate your body's systems. Eating healthy food will also help, which is not always an easy task. If you need to take daily medication then it is best that you set up an alarm for when it is time to take it. Don't risk forgetting and suffering for it later. Also be sure not to forget your medication when leaving the house. Again, being prepared and ready is the best way to prevent accidents or, in this case, migraines from happening.

Know Your Migraine Triggers

If you suffer from migraines you should learn about migraine triggers as there may be one you are not aware of which explains your migraine attacks. Track your migraines on the calendar and note the pain level as well. You should also record every detail that you did before having the migraine such as

any medications that you took
did you go to sleep late the previous night?
was it a particularly hot or cold that day?
and for women check if the attack coincides with your menstrual cycle.

Learning what triggers your migraine can help decrease its chances of returning in the future.

Avoid Loud And Bright Areas

When experiencing a migraine attack, assuming you've already taken your meds, there is another simple step you can take to help lessen the pain as you wait for the medicine to kick in. You should avoid loud and bright areas as these can aggravate your headache and make it worse. Find a calm and quiet place and just relax there for a while.

Inform Your Children About This Condition

For parents, it is best to keep your child calm during such episodes and the best way to do this is by educating them about your migraine. Letting them know about this condition, putting it in simple and easy to understand terms. Once they know what it is, children can even help in relieving the migraine by helping their mom or dad relax.

Gather all Information and Options for Migraine Treatment

You should not take migraines lying down, excuse the expression. Knowledge is power. Knowing what causes your migraines and being aware of some of the ways you can ease them, will help you cope with them. Migraines are a serious enough condition to warrant a trip to the doctor and even more so if you experience them regularly to learn about the possible treatment options available.