Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle Modifications

<b>Background</b>: 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 inc...

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Main Authors: 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
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author 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
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Ahmed M. El-Dessouki
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description <b>Background</b>: 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. <b>Methods</b>: 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. <b>Results</b>: 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. <b>Conclusions</b>: Natural supplements have gained attention as potential treatments for migraine relief, often perceived as safer alternatives to conventional medications.
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spelling doaj-art-af4fe6dcfb5646f18de322b6327b0d9e2025-08-20T02:44:39ZengMDPI AGPharmaceuticals1424-82472025-01-0118213910.3390/ph18020139Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle ModificationsFatma Abo-Elghiet0Heba Elosaily1Doha K. Hussein2Riham A. El-Shiekh3Ashraf A’aqoulah4Einas M. Yousef5Heba Mohammed Refat M. Selim6Ahmed M. El-Dessouki7Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11754, EgyptBiochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, 4th Industrial Region, 6th of October City 12585, EgyptDepartment of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, EgyptDepartment of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, EgyptDepartment of Public Health, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, 6th of October City 12566, Egypt<b>Background</b>: 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. <b>Methods</b>: 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. <b>Results</b>: 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. <b>Conclusions</b>: Natural supplements have gained attention as potential treatments for migraine relief, often perceived as safer alternatives to conventional medications.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/2/139migrainecomplementary therapiesalternative approachesnatural supplements
spellingShingle 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
Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle Modifications
Pharmaceuticals
migraine
complementary therapies
alternative approaches
natural supplements
title Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle Modifications
title_full Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle Modifications
title_fullStr Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle Modifications
title_full_unstemmed Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle Modifications
title_short Bridging Gaps in Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional Treatments, Natural Supplements, Complementary Therapies, and Lifestyle Modifications
title_sort bridging gaps in migraine management a comprehensive review of conventional treatments natural supplements complementary therapies and lifestyle modifications
topic migraine
complementary therapies
alternative approaches
natural supplements
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/2/139
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