In an attempt  to avoid unexpected side effects of  medication, an increasing number of people are looking  to natural remedies for relief from migraine.  Here are three natural therapies to control migraine headaches: aromatherapy, chiropractic adujustments  and biofeedback.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a popular and  well established alternative treatment  for migraine headaches.  In fact it has been used for thousands of years to bring relief from many ailments.  The  most common   oils which are used to treat migraine attacks are essential oils such as Chamomile, Rosemary, Peppermint and Lavender.  Essential oils are relatively  inexpensive  and they can easily be  bought  from the  local health store.

There are  many  different  ways  to use   essential oils in the treatment of migraine. Using lavender, for instance, one method is to place two drops of lavender on each temple and then lie down or relax in an armchair for about twenty minutes.  This is frequently all it takes to get rid of the headache.  You can also sprinkle five drops of lavender onto a face cloth which has been soaked in hot or cold water and place the cloth on the forehead or neck.

An alternative to using a facecloth is to put the oil into a diffuser and breathe in the bouquets  as they are released.  Some relief should be found after fifteen to twenty minutes.  Being surrounded by these lovely  aromas can be particularly relaxing.  One final way to use  aromatherapy is to inhale the oils directly.  This might not be suitable for sufferers from asthma or other  respiratory  problems.

Before trying any of these natural alternatives you need to seek further advice on how much oil to use and for the length of time that you use them.  Prudence is needed even when using something as seemingly harmless  as aromatic oils.

Chiropractic Manipulation

An increasingly popular natural treatment for the relief of migraine is chiropractic adjustments, or chiropractic manipulations. Chiropractors give  treatment for conditions  which are  caused made worse   by misaligned  spinal bones and migraines brought on by tension in the neck and back muscles are an example of this type of problem. To  gain natural relief from headaches and migraine, people have been turning to their chiropractor for over  100 years, and with very good results. Research has shown that over  80% of people gain  relief from their headaches after suitable  chiropractic treatment. in addition, chiropractic treatment has been proven to be entirely safe.

Biofeedback

The use of biofeedback methods are a natural and effective way to  moderate  and, perhaps, eliminate migraine completely.  Put simply,biofeedback is essentially a training plan which will enable someone to have some measure of control over  his/her autonomic, (involuntary), nervous system. This means that body processes that are normally automatic can be controlled, at least in part, at will. This technique allows someone  to have some element of control  over his/her heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature and how relaxed they are.

As is well known,stress is a major factor in causing tension, leading in turn to muscle tension, particularly  in the neck and muscles of the upper back, which can cause a migraine attack. If someone is able to use biofeedback techniques to relax, at any time and no matter where they are, it is possible to bring down the severity of a migraine attack or eliminate a migraine very quickly.

What To Do Now

You have read above about three natural methods  to bring about relief from  migraine.  They are tried and tested alternatives to prescribed or over the counter medicines which may have unpleasant side effects, especially when taken for long periods.  However, everyone reacts differently to treatments  and you will have to  try them out   to see which ones are best for you.  As always, if you  unsure  about using any of these alternative  solutions  for migraine, you should consult a medically qualified person.  This is good advice  to take before thinking of treating  yourself for any health  condition.