So you have that terrible migraine again and wish you had a quick remedy at hand. Well, one thing you can do is to avoid the triggers that cause these headaches. These may be the odour of the room freshener, the beverage you just gulped down, or even – as in the case of women – a premenstrual symptom. Make sure you identify your trigger – prevention is better than cure, so knowing the cause can help you prevent another episode of migraine from occurring.

But what if, despite this, you are one of those poor souls who have succumbed to the migraine yet again? Here are some home remedies that can help. The reaction can vary depending on the individual. But try these, and you may just strike gold and find the one that works for you.

• Drink a caffeinated beverage - If you have just experienced the first signs of a migraine, drinking a tea or coffee is beneficial as the caffeine helps open constricted blood vessels, thereby reducing the duration and severity of the migraine.

• Take a bath or shower – Take a scented bath or shower, using bath gels, salts or essential oils made from bay, eucalyptus, jasmine, melissa, lavender or peppermint. But be careful to make the right choice while buying these products – you need to be aware that some migraines are triggered by certain floral and plant scents, such as those of gremlin, freshly cut chamomile, lavender and lilacs. Again, this depends upon the individual; a boon to one may be a bane to another. An easy way to determine your triggers is to simply observe your food habits, environment, and your mental state, each time you get a migraine.

• Inhale – or rub into the skin – any of the essential oils mentioned above, making sure to mix them well with another oil such as sesame or almond oil before applying to the skin.

• A facial massage - Applying pressure to your thumbs, move them in small circular motions on your forehead and cheeks. This helps in easing muscle tension, which is beneficial, as most migraines are spurred by tension.

• Massage the back of your neck

• Apply a cool compress to the forehead or an ice pack directly on the temples - What also works for some is applying heat to the area of pain.

• A warm foot soak – This is soothing and enhances blood circulation throughout the body.

• Increase your intake of liquids

• Light activity – Walking helps, rather than lying down.

• The tips listed above work for most people, or at least reduce the intensity of the migraine attack.

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