Migraine Headache Cure

You feel like your head is about to split and you wonder if there's a cure for migraine headache.

While there may be medicines to help ease the pain throbbing in your temple, there are natural methods and techniques you can use to find relief.

One solution is to press that fleshy part between your thumb and your forefinger. If you were to extend your pointing finger and your thumb such that they form a letter "V", the web or bottom part of the "V" is what you should try massaging.

With your other hand, press and hold for a count of 5, then release. Feel free to repeat this 3 times, then switch hands and apply finger pressure to the other hand (space between the thumb and forefinger).

Please take note, though, that this is not a guaranteed cure for migraine headaches. Although this form of acupressure or pain reliever has worked for me in the past, the results and degree of relief may vary from person to person. Also, it would be better if you consult your healthcare provider, especially if you don't know what's causing your headache and would like to find an immediate remedy.

[ First posted on 06/18/2009 by Manuel Viloria ]