Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle Modifications.
- 2025-01-22
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) 18(2)
- Fatma Abo-Elghiet
- Heba Elosaily
- Doha K Hussein
- Riham A El-Shiekh
- Ashraf A'aqoulah
- Einas M Yousef
- Heba Mohammed Refat M Selim
- Ahmed M El-Dessouki
- PubMed: 40005953
- DOI: 10.3390/ph18020139
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- Review
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Background: Migraine, a complex neurological condition, poses significant challenges for both sufferers and healthcare providers. While prescription medications play a vital role in managing migraine attacks, the quest for natural, non-pharmacological alternatives has garnered increasing interest. This review explores the efficacy and safety of natural supplements as treatments for migraine relief, comparing them with conventional prescription medications. Methods: The review delves into herbal supplements, clinical studies on natural remedies, aromatherapy, dietary influences, and lifestyle modifications in the context of migraine management in several databases. Results: The findings shed light on the potential of natural supplements as complementary or alternative approaches to traditional migraine therapies, offering insights into a holistic and personalized treatment paradigm for migraine sufferers. Conclusions: Natural supplements have gained attention as potential treatments for migraine relief, often perceived as safer alternatives to conventional medications.