How to Relieve Migraine In Any Situation Safely

Khushi | Oct 22, 2025, 15:48 IST
Migraine
Migraine
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According to the World Health Organization, migraines affect nearly 15% of the global population. This painful condition causes throbbing headaches, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Stress, hormonal fluctuations, poor sleep, and even weather changes can trigger migraine attacks. The best part is that there are natural ways to manage them.
Highlights
  • The main triggers of migraine include stress, hormonal change etc.
  • Getting rid if migraine naturally.
  • Getting migraine while being pregnant and how to avoid it.
  • Lifestyle tips to avoid migraine.
According to World Health Organization, migraine is affecting a lot of people worldwide. Around 14.7% of the global population is affected due to migraine. Migraine is a condition when a person suffers from intense pain on the side of the head accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. So, it is important for us to know how can we get rid of it.

What Triggers Migraine

Stress
Stress
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Factors affecting migraine:
Stress: It is one of the most common factors that causes migraine. In today's hectic life being accustomed to stress is pretty normal. Emotional stress can cause a chain reaction in the brain, and even a drop in stress levels can cause migraine.

Hormonal change: Fluctuations in oestrogen such as menstruation, menopause can be a major trigger.

Sleep cycle: Both getting too much sleep and less sleep can affect the cause of migraine.

Weather Changes: Sudden change of weather is also another factor of migraine as your body takes time to adopt in a new weather.

How To Get Rid Of Migraine Without Medications

Headache
Headache
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During a migraine attack apply a ice pack or a cold compress on your forehead, back of the neck to numb your pain. This technique will help your muscles to relax.

Rest in a dark quiet room for while without any disturbance or any foreign and negative thoughts that can trigger your migraine.

Using essentials is considered very beneficial as it provide instant relief.

How To Get rid Of Migraine While Pregnant

Pregnancy
Pregnancy
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While being pregnant due to your hormones going haywire, it can activate migraine. So take proper rest in a quiet room.
It is important to stay hydrated by drinking a lot of fluids especially water.

Light exercises is also necessary as it keeps your mind calm and fresh, like taking a stroll in the park makes you connected with nature which can reduce migraine.

If the migraine is very extreme consult your doctor before taking any medications on your own to ensure the safety of the baby and you.

Some Lifestyle Tips To Avoid Migraine

Posture
Posture
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To avoid migraine it is important that we follow a proper routine daily.

Establish a proper sleep schedule: Go to bed and wake up around the same time daily, ensure that your are not oversleeping. A body needs at least 8 hours of sleep to look fresh.

Improve posture: While working make sure your body posture is correct as wrong body posture can lead to tension in the muscles which than causes migraine.

Eat regular meals: Have your meals on time and make sure you don't skip your meals as low blood sugar levels can trigger migraine.

Migraine is something that is a common occurrence but it is in your hands to control it or avoid it fully for that matter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are the pressure point of migraines?
    Migraine pressure points include the Union Valley point between the thumb and index finger, the "Drilling Bamboo" points at the inner corners of the eyes, and the "Third Eye" point between the eyebrows
  2. How long does a migraine last?
    A migraine attack, or headache phase, typically lasts between 4 and 72 hours if left untreated
  3. How to know if a migraine is serious?
    If you experience a sudden, severe "thunderclap" headache, or one with symptoms like fever, stiff neck, confusion, seizures, double vision, or numbness/weakness.

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