NATURAL FIXES Migraine Management

Try these holistic remedies for frequent headaches.

- MADELEINE HAASE

While a headache can mess up your day, a migraine can ruin it. This complex neurological condition involves a variety of changes within the brain that can cause severe pain. Migraine pain is described as throbbing or pulsating, usually on one side of the head, and can be accompanied by sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting, says Fred Cohen, M.D., a headache specialist at Mount Sinai Medical System.

MIGRAINE SOLUTIONS

Though it's unclear what causes migraines, neuroinflammation likely plays a role, says Dr. Cohen. Treatment focuses on calming this immune response. One option is triptans, which constrict the brain's blood vessels, reducing inflammation. Another is gepants, which are designed to target a chemical messenger involved in migraine attacks.