barose
08-20-2007, 02:43 PM
I know for those who've had chronic migraines, raw tends to be the overall cure. But what about those of us whose migraines are not diet related?
I rarely had headaches or migraines. In the past, I only got them when I ate something with MSG. That was easy enough to stay away from so it only happened twice.
Last last week what was supposed to be a mini vacation turned into a nightmare when the house we were staying in was poisoned with fabric softener. We never use scented detergents or fabric softeners (environmental/people friendly household products only) so this was a shock - not something we think about in the past especially since we've stayed in hotels and rentals often w/o issues in the past.
I don't use artificial perfumes because of sensitivities, but my symptoms were never extreme. We both were in misery; SO with respiratory and digestive issues and I end up having a migraine for 36 hours which is a record. I tried, lots and lots of water, eating, not eating, sleeping, green smoothies, essential oils (that made the most difference), green juice, more water and the only thing that helped was 3 glasses of organic Pinot Grigio. Three glasses of white wine and they were gone for good (and my sinus were clear again). Espresso helped in the past, but my stomach cant deal with it and I didnt have nut milk to drink as a buffer.
What are some (other) natural cures for migraines? Obviously raw is not a protection against them, so I need to know something else I can take since I wont be able to drink in every situation (driving, work, etc).
I rarely had headaches or migraines. In the past, I only got them when I ate something with MSG. That was easy enough to stay away from so it only happened twice.
Last last week what was supposed to be a mini vacation turned into a nightmare when the house we were staying in was poisoned with fabric softener. We never use scented detergents or fabric softeners (environmental/people friendly household products only) so this was a shock - not something we think about in the past especially since we've stayed in hotels and rentals often w/o issues in the past.
I don't use artificial perfumes because of sensitivities, but my symptoms were never extreme. We both were in misery; SO with respiratory and digestive issues and I end up having a migraine for 36 hours which is a record. I tried, lots and lots of water, eating, not eating, sleeping, green smoothies, essential oils (that made the most difference), green juice, more water and the only thing that helped was 3 glasses of organic Pinot Grigio. Three glasses of white wine and they were gone for good (and my sinus were clear again). Espresso helped in the past, but my stomach cant deal with it and I didnt have nut milk to drink as a buffer.
What are some (other) natural cures for migraines? Obviously raw is not a protection against them, so I need to know something else I can take since I wont be able to drink in every situation (driving, work, etc).