If you ever had a migraine, you know how unbelievably crippling it can be. From the intense and sharp pain to the feeling of nausea and aversion to light, migraines can be unbearable.

The pain just radiates throughout your entire head and it can feel like hours before it goes away. These 10 tips will help soothe the pain in no time without any prescriptions.

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    Drink Grape Juice

    Grapes are a perfect remedy when a migraine strikes. Whether it is all-natural grape juice or your own homemade creation, a few sips can help decrease discomfort.

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    Eat Nuts

    If you are a daily migraine sufferer, consider adding more nuts to your diet. Many varieties of nuts contain an important 'ingredient" called salicin, which is the same pain blocking agent in many of today's medications. Instead of grabbing those over the counter pain relievers in those time of need, choose nuts for a quicker option.

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    Grab Ginger Root

    Ginger root affects the way our bodies handle inflammation and pain. By ingesting ginger root, the production of lipids in our cells works to calm the nerves that react when pain occurs. It also stops our bodies from recognizing and responding to the start of a migraine, and can soothe the feeling of nausea too. Just by chewing on a piece or sipping some ginger root tea, you will see its pain relieving powers.

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    Increase Turkey Intake

    Turkey contains an important acid that stimulates dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a 'happy' chemical that makes you feel great, and is a key component to releasing another chemical that works to relax the body, alleviating anxiety, worry and negativity.  While the acid produces dopamine, the other chemical that comes from dopamine helps to relax muscles surrounding the brain, which soothes the pain you feel in your head.

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    Massage the Pain Away

    Like applying pressure points, a massage when a migraine hits can be the best way to relive all the built  up in your head. By giving yourself a calming and reliving massage, you can prevent migraines from growing worse, quickly.

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    Different Temperature

    There is a reason why we have been using hot and cold therapy for years to concur injuries and pain. It may seem odd to put ice or a heat pack to your head, but it could be what makes all the difference in just a few minutes. Apply heat to relax muscles and lower pain or apply ice to numb the area in the most pain. You may have to try both until you find out which one works best for you.

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    Get Herbal

    It may be hard heading into the sunlight when your muddling through a migraine, but getting close to nature can actually help. Natural pain relievers, such as ginger, peppermint and cayenne, can end both headaches and nausea. By just ingesting these herbs, you can get the fastest relief.

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    Slip into Darkness

    Light can be painful when suffering from a even a minimal headache, let alone a migraine. Brightness can trigger a small head pain into a much greater one. Therefore, do not be afraid to turn things down a bit. Migraines tend to be cause by sensory stimuli, lights being one of these. Shut out as much light as possible too achieve the quickest relief.

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    Drink a Small Amount of Caffeine

    Although a large amount of caffeine can cause headaches on its own, in small doses like coffee or soda can also soothe the pain of intense headaches. A small amount of caffeine can be used as a pain reliever with similar effects of Tylenol, Aspirin or other over-the-counter pain suppressants. Drink a little right as you feel a migraine beginning, to stop it from getting worse. But remember not to drink too much for it could cause more pain. After all, caffeine is known for creating headaches for those addicted to it.

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