Migraine headaches are bouts of severe to moderate pain on either side of the head. Most times the patients experience severe throbbing or pulsating pain with symptoms of nausea and dizziness. Sensitivity to light and sound is not very uncommon and physical activity and any kind of pressure and stress worsens the pain.

The patient may also experience flashes of light or blind spot in the vision and also some tingling in the arm or leg. Many of these symptoms depend on the severity of the attack.

There could be many reasons for a migraine attack like smoking, improper sleep, excess intake of alcohol, nutritional deficiency, low blood sugar, excessive physical strain, allergic infections etc. However, the new age lifestyle and physiological disorders like depression, anxiety and stress are being major causes of migraine today. There are many home remedies for migraine that help in giving you instant relief. The following are some:

1. Acupressure is found out to be the best and instant remedy for migraine. You must know the acupressure points correctly before practicing it.
2. Massaging the head with mild and warm oils is also a very effective remedy. It not only helps in relieving the pain but also makes you feel fresh.
3. Consuming the juice of fresh and ripe grapes also works very well in relieving migraine. You can drink small doses of this juice several times a day.
4. If your migraine is due to stress and anxiety, you must practice a few minutes of meditation. A few minutes of silent meditation not only gives you instant relief from the pain but also nourishes your senses and makes you feel fresh. Meditative sleep is also an effective remedy.
5. If you are suffering from frequent attack of migraine then you must try the breathing exercises or Pranayama. Pranayama helps in clearing the mind and strengthening it. It also helps in cooling the system and removing any blocks in the body system that cause migraine attacks.
6. Applying the paste of sandalwood is also a very good and instant remedy. Sandalwood has cooling properties that help in removing the pain.