Migraines can be treated naturally

I lived with a migraine for almost 2 years straight after my auto accident.  And really the word lived would be too nice a description......

 Migraines STOP life!  But what are they really....

Migraine headache is caused by vasodilatation (enlargement of blood vessels) that causes the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the large arteries of the brain. Enlargement of these blood vessels stretches the nerves that coil around them and causes the nerves to release chemicals. The chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery. The increasing enlargement of the arteries magnifies the pain.
 

     Migraine attacks commonly activate the sympathetic nervous system in the body. The sympathetic nervous system is often thought of as the part of the nervous system that controls primitive responses to stress and pain, the so-called "fight or flight" response, and this activation causes many of the symptoms associated with migraine attacks; for example, the increased sympathetic nervous activity in the intestine causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

•    Sympathetic activity also delays emptying of the stomach into the small intestine and thereby prevents oral medications from entering the intestine and being absorbed.

•    The impaired absorption of oral medications is a common reason for the ineffectiveness of medications taken to treat migraine headaches.

•    The increased sympathetic activity also decreases the circulation of blood, and this leads to pallor of the skin as well as cold hands and feet.

•    The increased sympathetic activity also contributes to the sensitivity to light and sound sensitivity as well as blurred vision.

 from MedicineNet.com

How then can we calm our sympathetic nervous system?

Naturally  Essential Oils can transfer thru the body systemically.

Oils & Blends:  Deep Blue, Frankincense, Lavender, Marjoram, PastTense, Peppermint

Essential oils based products: Life Long Vitality supplements

Also consider: Basil, Birch, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Wintergreen

A protocol that helps me is:

Start as soon as any warning appears. 

•  1 - 2 drops of Frankincense on your finger and rub on the roof of your mouth

•  Roll PastTense on the back of the neck and the base of the skull

•  1 - 2 drops of Deep Blue on the temples and forehead.  Also Deep Blue can be applied to the neck and shoulder region.

•  1 - 2 drops DigestZen internally if nauseous.

Repeat every 15 minutes - 2 hours as long as necessary.  Nap if situation allows. 

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Start as soon as any warning appears. 

•  1 - 2 drops of PastTense on the forehead

•  Continue PastTense over the crown of the head through the hair to the neck and shoulders

•  Rub into each area

Repeat every 15 minutes - 2 hours as long as necessary.  Nap if situation allows. 

Massage while suffering from a migraine usually is not a pleasant option. Applying the oil or blend as a foot massage may be tolerable. 

Because root cause and personal reactions are so varied it will take personal experience to find the optimum solution for each individual. 

*thanks to everythingessential.me for their advice