Ginkgo also relieves ringing in the ear, and dizziness often associated with headaches. Feverfew and Ginkgo are available at health food stores. Ginger relaxes blood vessels in the head and reduces swelling in the brain. It activates natural opiates in the brain that relieve pain. Ginger can be taken in the form of tea or in tablets available at health food stores.
Aromatherapy can promote relaxation and relieve stress and pain.
In addition to inhaling the aroma of essential herbal oils, they can be massaged across the temples, forehead, back of the neck, and behind the ears. It helps change and control the body's vital functions such as temperature, muscle tension and blood flow. This is done by watching bodily reactions on a computer screen. Thermal biofeedback is commonly used for migraines. In this type of biofeedback, relaxation techniques are used to increase blood flow to the fingers, thereby diverting blood flow from the head.