Migraines – part 1
When is a headache not a headache?
When its a migraine. Migraine is a complex condition with a wide variety of symptoms. Migraines are the 3rd most common illness in the world! For many people the main feature is a painful headache, but its way more than a headache, migranes are debilitating in a way headaches aren’t – migranes are the 7th most disabling illness! While there are no typical symptoms, sufferers can get disturbed vision, sensitivity to light, sound and smells, feeling sick and vomiting.
Over the next couple of weeks, I want to explore natural ways what can help migrane sufferers.
Butterbur
Butterbut is a herbal hay fever remedy which scientific studies show prevents migraines. Pitted against a placebo, a standardised extract of butterbut (Petasites Hybridus) significantly reduced the frequency of migraine attacks, with either no side-effects or just the odd bit of burping.
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