Migraine headache is always unpleasant and unwanted experience for the people, followed by terrible pain. Depending the migraine there are different symptoms and duration of headache. It may last from 4 hours to 3 days, and often is followed by :
- Dizziness
- Tingling
- Nausea
- Numbness
- Vomiting
- or Sensitivity to light, smell, and noise
Allergies, stress, alcohol and deficiencies are main factors for migraine. But, the most common reason are dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
You can drink plenty of water, but if you are not including electrolytes in your nutrition you are going to be dehydrated. When the electrolyte levels are low, your body is tending to excrete large amounts of water.
Electrolytes are minerals in your blood that carry an electric charge. They help in regulating of:
- cardiovascular system
- muscles contraction
- and supporting the nerve system
Magnesium is anti-inflammatory mineral which is very important for our body. This mineral is very useful against inflammatory reactions, such us allergies.
Recipe
- Lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 cup water
Mix everything
There are different types and qualities of salt, for that reason be careful.
Pink Himalayan and Epsom salt are magnesium rich, while cooking salt and lite salt are sodium and potassium rich.
With consumption of salt we are increasing the levels of serotonin, which is effective against pains and inflammations.
The best choice for this recipe is Pink Himalayan salt, but if it’s not available in the local store you can use Epsom salt.
CAUTION: cooking salt raises your blood pressure, for that reason please consult your doctor.
Conventional medicine, still doesn’t have any study that confirms this remedy. But doctors according to the protocols, are using electrolyte solutions in treating migraine, which proofs it’s effectiveness.
