There's no mistaking a migraine, that is, unless you've come up with another explanation for the throbbing head pain, intense nausea, and sensory sensitivity that can last for days. Even if medication works to ease migraines, it doesn't address the problems that may be behind the attacks, such as physical and emotional strain, physiological imbalances, food sensitivities and nutrient deficiencies. This is where natural approaches can help most.

Plenty of water is good for booth sinus and migraine headaches. Sinus headaches are caused by pressure and mucus, and drinking plenty of water thins out that thick, gross stuff you've been trying to clear out of your nose, reducing pressure on your head and removing the cause of your headache all together. Migraines are sometimes caused by dehydration, so if you have this kind of migraine and drink a few glasses of water, you'll be feeling better soon.

If you think you have migraines consult a doctor immediately before attempting treatment. Although migraines are a fairly common problem, the causes and treatments of migraines are complex and unique to the individual. Talk to a doctor who can explain the possible causes of your migraines, and help you find the best possible way to get rid of your migraines.

Migraines have a strong impact on the quality of a person's life. It affects not only the person but also the lives of those who move in close contact with he person. Migraine attacks can some times be so severe that person may have to abandon his or her routine activities for three or four days at a stretch. Once the pain of a migraine sets in, it is sheer agony. It is almost as if one side of your head is being ripped off. There is very little a person can do to stop this pain.

One drug free way to learn how to get rid of migraines is acupuncture. Studies show that patients who use acupuncture as a migraine treatment get fewer migraines, and those they do get are much less painful. Another plus: no side effects. Afraid of needles? Not to worry. Acupuncture needles are really fine wires no bigger around than a hair and you won't even feel them.

Herbal remedies also prevent migraine headache. Dried herbs can also be used to make tea or tinctures. But, it is advisable to dilute herbal extracts before use. These herbal medicines can also be consumed in the form of capsules. These herbal combinations are easily available at the different health stores. Feverfewis a natural herb known to release mood hormones in the brain that is of great help. It is best to use fresh feverfew for effective results. It can also be consumed in the form of tea or a capsule.

Herbal relaxants relieve tension and restore nervous activity to a normal level, whereas sedatives reduce brain activity to below normal functioning level. This can improve concentration rather than impairing it, so it is a good example of a balancing action for which herbs are well known. These herbs work in two ways: Nervine relaxants act centrally, by reducing the brain's sensitivity to nerve messages from the periphery (skin, joints, muscles etc).