Plant-based, alternative migraine treatment
A migraine feels like an extremely intense headache. Often characterised by a throbbing pain on one side of the head, migraines can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days, and it's not entirely clear what causes them, which is why they are so difficult to treat. However, recently in the UK, natural, plant-based migraine treatments have emerged as a potential and promising option in migraine symptom management, helping to improve pain, nausea, sleep, and anxiety.
Am I eligible?Only 10%
of the 4,210 UK-based adults we knew surveyed knew migraines are eligible for plant-based treatments
Plant-based
product was twice as effective in migraine treatment than over the counter medicine in limited study
“The Releaf+ subscription simplifies the entire process of my plant-based treatment.“
Nigel, Releaf Patient
October 2023
Symptoms
Moderate to severe throbbing/pulsing pain
Sensitivity to noise
Eyes become sensitive to light
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Increased pain when concentrating or engaging in physical activity
If you are displaying these symptoms, you may be suffering with migraines. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
Typically, people treat migraines at home, by resting in a dark room or drinking plenty of water, or with over the counter treatments like ibuprofen and paracetamol. But, if a person frequently experiences debilitating or long-lasting migraines, they typically seek professional medical advice. They may be prescribed painkillers or anti-sickness medicines to treat their migraine symptoms, or medications designed to prevent the likelihood of migraine occurrence.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Amitriptyline
Topirmate
Beta blocking drugs
Anti-sickness medications
Triptans
Find out if you may be eligible for plant-based migraine treatments here
Am I eligible?A word from our specialist
Dr David Tang
Clinic Director
How can alternative, natural migraine treatments help improve symptoms?
Although the exact cause is unknown, there are known ‘triggers’ for migraine onset including stress, fatigue, too much caffeine, menstrual cycles starting, or skipping meals or not eating regularly.
Because these triggers are known, there are preventative measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of migraine onset, however, these don’t tend to offer relief whilst a migraine is occurring.
In addition to this, unfortunately, those who experience migraines commonly, typically build up a resistance to conventional painkillers and pharmaceutical analgesics because of their regular use.
But, recently in the UK, natural, alternative migraine treatments have proved increasingly popular because of their beneficial effect on pain, sleep, nausea, and anxiety - all of which are symptoms associated with, or exacerbated by, migraines.