Many people are magnesium deficient and don’t know it. Magnesium is stored in our tissues which is why early deficiency symptoms are felt in muscle weakness, tremor and spasm. Only 1% of magnesium is found in blood so they don’t show up in blood tests. For effective migraine reliever, there must be intake of magnesium for relief.
SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY
- Persistent eye twitch (early sign)
- Mouth ulcers
- Blurred vision
- Frequent headaches/migraines
- Physical and mental fatigue
- Leg cramps
- Irregular heart beat
- State of confusion, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts
- High blood pressure
- Thick and sticky blood
If you’re experiencing chronic migraine, check what you’re eating. Some of the foods that trigger migraine: Fried foods, sugar, artificial sweeteners, flour products, dairy products, alcohol, caffeine, food additives, chocolate and some nuts/seeds.
A diet high in complex carbohydrates (whole grains and starchy vegetables) and low in protein is recommended for headache sufferers.
Most of the time, a migraine is the body’s way of signalling that it is dehydrated. Drink PLENTY of water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices to rid the body of the toxins that are the main culprit of headaches.
Most fruits and vegetables are rich in three very important minerals that help remedy migraine, namely: Potassium, calcium and magnesium. Some foods that especially help: Dark green vegetables, bananas, cantaloupe, celery, cucumber, lemon, pineapple, watermelon, and ginger.
SUGGESTED MIGRAINE RELIEVER JUICE RECIPE:
- ½ pineapple
- 3-4 leaves kale or a bunch of spinach
- 1 stick of celery
- ¼ lemon with peel
- ½ inch ginger root (optional)
This recipe makes one portion, multiply the amount to make more. This juice combo is two-fold in relieving migraine: It satisfies the deficiencies, and contains anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve the pain. Adding lemon to the juice superboosts and enhances the absorbability of the nutrients for rapid relief.
Drink this juice till you find relief, and drink LOTS of water!
Try the Migraine Buster juice recipe too!