Migraine symptoms don't necessarily originate in the brain. Peppermint oil has a calming effect on those nerves, and there's some studies to show that essential oils, specifically, not just peppermint oil, peppermint lavender and frankincense, which is Boswellia. A high dose of magnesium can also help abort migraines.
Rudrani "Rani" Banik is a board-certified Integrative ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist. She combines traditional medical approaches to eye conditions and migraines with an integrative, holistic approach based on nutrition, lifestyle modification, and other natural therapies. Her latest book, Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z, is out now.
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