A migraine headache is characterized by an intense, throbbing pain in one area of the head and can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can be triggered by sudden exposure to light, stress, anxiety, lack of food or sleep, or hormonal changes. A migraine can last from 1 to 4 days, and is sometimes preceded by indicators such as visual disturbances, tingling sensation, impaired speech or muscle weakness. This set of indicators before a migraine is called an aura.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for migraines.