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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| 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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| 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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