The second thing that people with migraine can do for themselves is to find and eliminate triggering factors. For example, carry a little diary and note what foods you ate just before your migraine attack. However, only a few people with migraine find they are sensitive to certain foods. The third non-drug therapy is to learn and use relaxation techniques. Meditation, yoga or any other relaxation mode can be very useful.
Biofeedback conditioning is one of the quickest ways of learning a relaxation technique.
The fourth category includes many physical measures that may be helpful. These include massage and hot or cold applications, as well as such things as acupuncture. Last but just as important is attention to psychological factors. Express rather than hold in your frustrations. Ask your doctor to educate your spouse, teacher, friend or employer about the seriousness of disabling headaches.