Natural Remedy for Migraines

Ease your mind with herbs and nutrients – Magnesium, Willow bark, Riboflavin B2 and Feverfew

Whether you've been hit with a classic low-grade migraine or a full-blown migraine complete with aura and flashing lights, these are the worst types of headaches and can be debilitating for many people.

Not to be confused with tension headaches, migraines are much more severe and incapacitating, lasting anywhere from four to seventy-two hours. More women experience mograines than men, most likely because of the role that hormones play (consider the fact that many women get them either right before or during menstration and that most migraines actually disappear after menopause).

But there's hope. Research has shown that a number of nutrients-and a couple of powerful herbs-may significant;y help sufferers of migraines ( and perhaps headaches in general). And it's those nutrients-CoQ10, riboflavin, and magnesium-and herbs-butterbur and feverfew-that form the backbone of the natural prescription for migraines, with maybe some 5-HTP thrown in for good measure.

CoQ10
Children/Adolescents: 1 to 3 mg per kg of body weight per day in a single dose. Liquid gels are best.
Adults: 100 mg per day, three times daily

Magnesium: 200 to 600 mg

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 400 mg per day for three months. Take in addition to a B-complex supplement.

Butterbar: 300 mg, twice daily for 12 weeks;

White Willow Bark: (300 mg, twice daily for 12 weeks)

Diet: Avoid refined sugar, alcohol, caffeine, aspartame, smoking, salt, and tyramine-containing foods

Reduce stress and get enough sleep

Check for food allergies

NOTE: The dosages are daily and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise noted. Always consult with your primary care physician when trying new health care treatments.