Magnetic Therapy for Migraines
In treating migraines, Magnetic Therapy can be useful. Two methods have proven popular:
1. A magnetic pillow pad. If a magnetic pillow pad is used on a daily basis (placed inside your pillowcase, on top of your normal pillow) it can actually reduce the incidence of migraines. As a the brain is exposed to a strong magnetic field every night the brain will be stimulated daily to increase production of serotonin ,melatonin and endorphins. The effect of this will be that these hormone levels do not drop to abnormal levels which would usually trigger a migraine.
2. A magnetic head band. This is a very basic and functional strap that is placed around the head , much like a sweat band. It contains 800 Gauss/ 80 m tesla magnets and is worn at the onset of a headache/migraine. The disadvantage is that as you only wear when you have a headache it does not work to prevent migraines occurring but it is effective at treating migraines once they have commenced. It’s main draw back is that it is not very attractive to wear and many people would not like to use it in a public place. This will reduce its effectiveness if your migraine/headache starts outside the home.