For variety, mix your favorite ingredients into the basic ginger tea recipe, for example, fresh mint leaves. You can also add just a few slices of ginger to a variety of teas; black, white, green, cinnamon, or chamomile tea. Note: Store fresh ginger in a cool, dark, dry place. Do not keep them in the refrigerator, even after cutting them, or they will shrivel up. Show 7 – Feverfew TeaFeverfew is a perennial plant with small daisy-like flowers with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows feverfew may reduce migraine frequency and ease symptoms of migraine attack including pain, nausea, and light sensitivity.10 To make your own soothing migraine tonic, simply steep feverfew leaves in a cup of hot water for five minutes. You can also add in a spoonful of honey or a splash of almond milk for more flavor and benefits. 8 – Green Juices & Green SmoothiesNutritional deficiencies can trigger migraine attacks. That’s why optimizing your diet is the ultimate migraine prevention tool. And green juices and smoothies provide an easy way to get the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to keep migraine at bay. Green juices and smoothies are packed with foods rich in folate, such as leafy greens and bananas. Studies show that folate influences the frequency of migraine attacks.11 For extra migraine support, try making smoothies with almond milk or coconut water. If you need some inspiration, try this refreshing green juice for migraine headache help. And stay tuned for even more recipes in a later section. 9 – Warm Lemon Water with Cayenne PepperCayenne pepper is famously used for pain and inflammation thanks to its compound capsaicin. Capsaicin blocks one of the neurotransmitters that send pain signals to your brain. But drinking cayenne water on its own can be intense. Many people opt to add some fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor and add a potent dose of vitamin C. The citric acid in lemon juice also stokes your digestive fire, which can get sluggish during migraine attacks.12 Keep in mind, drinking cold water can dampen those digestive benefits. So try drinking lemon water warm, or room temperature at the very least. The next time you feel a migraine coming on, combine: 16 oz of warm water 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper The juice of half a lemon 10 – Golden MilkGolden milk is a traditional Ayurvedic drink that’s made waves in the wellness space in recent years. It’s made with a combo of turmeric, milk, and other spices. But turmeric is the shining star of the show. It contains curcumin, a compound with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show curcumin supplementation decreases migraine symptoms and the frequency of attacks.13 To reap the most curcumin benefits, always add a pinch of pepper. Pepper contains piperine, a compound that increases curcumin absorption by as much as 2,000%!14 3 Healthy & Delicious Migraine Drink RecipesThe drinks above are a great start for helping you sip your way to migraine relief. Yet, if you want an added boost, try the three tasty recipes below. They each include a combo of several superfoods known to ease migraine attacks. Golden Milk with Ginger and Honey Ingredients (serves 2): 2 ½ cups almond milk 1 tsp ground turmeric 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Small pinch pepper 1 tbsp honey Directions: Combine all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Strain and serve warm or store in mason jars to enjoy later. Green Tea Lemonade w/Fresh Mint Ingredients (serves 6): 3 bags of green tea 2 cups boiling water Juice and zest of 3 lemons 3 tbsp honey (or stevia to taste) 4 cups cold water Fresh mint leaves (optional) Lemon slices (optional for garnish) Directions: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add tea bags. Steep for 3 min. Remove tea bags and add honey (or stevia), lemon juice, and zest. Stir well. Add 4 cups of cold water and stir some more. Serve over ice garnished with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices. The Ultimate Migraine SmoothieThis smoothie is not only delicious but packed with ingredients to tame migraine symptoms. Here’s why this smoothie is the ultimate migraine prevention tool: Ultra-hydrating featuring electrolyte-rich coconut water and cucumber, which has a 96% water content! Excellent source of magnesium, thanks to the combo of spinach, banana, and berries. Eases digestive upset that often comes with migraine with fresh ginger. Includes healthy fats and protein courtesy of chia seeds and hemp hearts to lower the glycemic index. This is key as blood sugar imbalances can trigger migraine attacks. Ingredients: 1 handful spinach 1 cup mixed berries 1 frozen banana ½ inch piece of ginger ½ cucumber, chopped 1 cup coconut water 1 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp hemp hearts Note: Feel free to swap the chia seeds and hemp hearts out for a scoop of protein powder! Directions: Combine all ingredients into a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and serve immediately. TakeawaysMigraine attacks can severely disrupt your life and make simple everyday tasks challenging. That’s why prevention is the best course of action for managing migraine. Lifestyle habits and eating a healthy diet free of migraine food triggers are good places to start. Yet certain drinks may offer impressive migraine relief as well. Teas, green juices, and smoothies can supply the essential vitamins and nutrients to tame future attacks or prevent them altogether. But remember – everyone has their own unique migraine triggers. What works for one person may aggravate another. So while the drinks we’ve covered will offer relief for many, you know your body best. If you notice one of these drinks for migraine trigger you, make a note in your migraine diary. And if certain drinks offer major relief, be sure to add those to your migraine toolkit for the future! Looking for more tools to add to your migraine toolkit? Check out Migrelief. It includes a unique combo of Magnesium, Riboflavin, and Puracol Feverfew and has been helping people with migraine get their lives back for over 25 years! To the best of health!
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