I do not hold a high opinion of alternative medicine, but I accept that there is something to it. Some things are genuinely helpful i.e. acupuncture. That said, I don’t have them highly placed on my to-try list. However, my father is a big believer in alternative/folk medicine, and the sheer amount/variety of stuff I’ve tried is just too much to note down here. Not one really did anything. But I’ll still try it, as long as it isn’t too dangerous.
Also, in regards to the blood pressure thing, I sort of get why that helps some people. Some migraines either cause an excess/deficiency of blood and you can ease the pain by getting blood away/in there respectively. For example, a cold compress causes vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels) and cuts the amount of blood in the brain. A heat pack/headstand does the reverse.
Usually, you get one or the other. For me, I get both. They usually result in an increase in pain, but I can combat them relatively quickly. I am also quite hydrated, so that’s not an issue. My salt intake is about right, so that’s not a worry.
I hadn’t thought about modifying my diet, but I eat my culture’s food fairly often, so it’s probably no that. I’ll still put it on the to-try list though.
Thanks for all the advice, you’ve been really helpful.
I do not hold a high opinion of alternative medicine, but I accept that there is something to it. Some things are genuinely helpful i.e. acupuncture. That said, I don’t have them highly placed on my to-try list. However, my father is a big believer in alternative/folk medicine, and the sheer amount/variety of stuff I’ve tried is just too much to note down here. Not one really did anything. But I’ll still try it, as long as it isn’t too dangerous.
Also, in regards to the blood pressure thing, I sort of get why that helps some people. Some migraines either cause an excess/deficiency of blood and you can ease the pain by getting blood away/in there respectively. For example, a cold compress causes vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels) and cuts the amount of blood in the brain. A heat pack/headstand does the reverse.
Usually, you get one or the other. For me, I get both. They usually result in an increase in pain, but I can combat them relatively quickly. I am also quite hydrated, so that’s not an issue. My salt intake is about right, so that’s not a worry.
I hadn’t thought about modifying my diet, but I eat my culture’s food fairly often, so it’s probably no that. I’ll still put it on the to-try list though.
Thanks for all the advice, you’ve been really helpful.