HOLISTIC/NATURAL OPTIONS
Not everyone wants to be or should be using medication with each migraine attack (Hello MOH). And for those with one migraine a month sometimes GP’s are not all that keen on doing preventative medication so here at MNZ we have compiled a list of natural therapies to help you manage.
Please consult you GP as there maybe contraindications with medication.
Magnesium
riboflavin (vitamin B-2)
Coenzyme Q10
Ginger
Hydration:
Powerade - little sips
Mizone
Gatorade
Food/Teas:
Green Tea
Ginger
Caffeine (Coke or Coffee at first sign of attack)
Curiously strong peppermints
Barkley’s tastefully intense mints in ginger flavour (no mint)
Lavender - great for sleep or relaxant
Peppermint - few drops in a bath/on your temples
Ginger - Nausea
Massage Therapy (best place to find a qualified therapist Massage NZ)
Acupuncture
Meditation
Acupressure
Shakti mat (code: MIGRAINENZ)
Weighted Blanket
MigraStick (chemist warehouse)
Eye mask
Feather and Fantail (free shipping for JUNE) code: migraine
Ear plugs
Hot and cold packs
Vicks Inhaler
Body Shop peppermint foot spray (for neck, shoulders and spraying rooms)
Deep heat night