"I've got a headache." We normally hear this phrase, not from one but many people, and this is not something that we should make fun of and neglect because it's just a headache. There are over twenty five million Americans who suffer from migraine, and 75% of these people are women. The fact that a large range of people suffer from migraine should alarm us that this has become a serious matter. Thankfully, there are natural remedies for us to have immediate relief and a long term permanent relief from migraines.

Migraine attacks have an average ranging of 6 to 48 hours and it can leave the person bedridden and unable to function fully throughout the day. There are many symptoms of migraines, but there is always an intense throbbing pain that is usually on just one side of the head included in its symptoms.

Migraines are a result of inflammation, and this comes from stress, hormonal changes especially during menstruation or puberty, medications that include birth control pills, MSG, alcohol, caffeine, or eating certain foods, such as chocolate.

We have two types of migraine headaches, the common migraine and classic migraine. About 80% of people get common migraine without an aura. This is less painful than the classic variety with auras. Just for you to know, an aura is an array of visual disturbances that occurs shortly before an onset of a headache. These auras can sometimes be accompanied by nausea and vomiting as well.

People normally confuse ocular migraines with classic migraines, although their aura experiences are rather similar, it only occurs in one eye, and if a headache follows, it is less violent. These symptoms are just temporary and won't be harmful to your eye. On the other hand, ocular migraines can interfere with your reading and driving.

Some find relief to their migraine by lying in a cool, dark and quiet place, or by putting an ice pack or cold compresses to a pulsing area. The headache will go away after a nap or a night of sleep.

Once you are already free from the painful migraine, it's wise of you to know how to prevent it from happening again. You can start off, by changing your lifestyle, and this can eventually eliminate your migraines. You can begin this, by living a less stressful life. In the long run, you will find it worth of your time.

The next thing for you to do is to have a regular moderate exercise program and to switch to a healthier migraine-free diet. You have to avoid foods that may trigger headache symptoms. These include certain foods and drinks, such as, caffeine, sodas, processed grains, chocolates, sugar and sweetened foods like cookies, cereals and cakes. These foods can be addictive and soon, you will have to wean yourself from these foods.

You have to learn to enjoy eating a whole food diet with lots of nutritious vegetables, whole grain, fruits, lean protein and water. This is an essential step in your migraine-free diet. To reduce inflammation and to eliminate the pain, a high quality of omega 3 fish oil supplement is needed.

It is fortunate that most people who suffer from migraine find the prevention program naturally by these simple lifestyle changes. It is really a good relief to be migraine-free!