Migraine Cure - What Ancient Greeks Used Posted: 09-05-05 14:54pm
Although you shouldn't stop taking
medications without consulting your doctor
first, nondrug treatments may be safer and
gentler. For many people, a blend of
conventional and alternative approaches
may work best.
Here is what the ancient greeks used for
migraines and it apparantly worked and is
natural and safe and available to anyone
willing to try. I have just started it,
so will let you know.
The best approach to treatment of migraine
attacks is prevention. Supplements can be
very useful for this. If a migraine
attack has already begun, you'll probably
still need to take a prescription
medication.
Long-term use of magnesium and calcium can
benefit anyone who suffers from migraines.
For additional preventive protection, try
adding feverfew or, if migraines are
especially frequent, the b vitamin
riboflavin. If after two months the
supplements you're taking do not produce
satisfactory results, add vitamin c
magnesium and calcium
most experts attribute migraines to an
abnormal widening and constriction of the
arteries that supply blood to the brain.
Some researchers suspect that one cause
may be low levels of the brain chemical
serotonin, which regulates mood and serves
many other functions. Magnesium and
calcium, taken long term, can prevent
attacks by keeping blood vessels flexible
and by helping the brain process
serotonin.
Suggested dose:
400 mg magnesium and 100 mg calcium
feverfew
feverfew, widely used in europe, is one of
the most popular natural migraine
remedies. It has anti-inflammatory and
pain-relieving properties. Several
studies have shown that it can markedly
decrease both the frequency and severity
of migraines when taken over several
months.
Suggested dose:
250 mg every morning
riboflavin
riboflavin, or vitamin b2, is believed to
help prevent migraines by nourishing the
brain's energy reserves. It may be even
more effective than feverfew or 5-htp when
migraines are ongoing.
Suggested dose:
400 mg every morning. Riboflavin is most
effective when taken long term for relief
of chronic migraines.
Vitamin c
vitamin c is a powerful antioxidant that
may also boost the production of
stress-relieving hormones. Excess stress
is thought to play a role in triggering
migraines.
Suggested dose:
1,000 mg 3 times a day
