A woman has left social media users astounded with her simple yet effective trick to alleviate migraines, and a doctor has explained why it actually works.
Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light. They can be triggered by changes in the brain or external factors such as stress, certain foods, or weather conditions.
While treatments are available to manage symptoms and prevent new episodes, dealing with an ongoing attack can be challenging. This is why one woman’s easy remedy for immediate relief has caught people’s attention.
“I just learned that if you get a migraine and you want to get rid of it fast because I suffer from migraines. I’ve suffered from them forever,” she revealed.
In her video, the woman is seen standing in a washing-up bowl filled with water. She clarified that she allowed the water to cool down to a bearable temperature before stepping in.
“All you gotta do is get as hot as water as you can handle, and soak your feet in the water,” she further explained. But there’s a scientific reason why this method can help.
Dr Myro Figura, an anaesthesiologist, provided his 700,000 followers with an insight into what happens to your body when you immerse your feet in hot water. In his viral video, which has garnered over 1.2 million likes, the doctor confirmed: “You say that putting your feet in hot water is gonna help your migraine, no side effects? Actually, yes.
“You see, the warmth dilates the blood vessels in your feet and pulls the blood away from your head. And that reduces the pressure on the blood vessels that were causing your migraine.”
Instagram users have been singing the praises of a clever trick to alleviate migraines, with one user sharing: “Yes! This does work, my grandma would that for her migraines,” and another adding: “Maybe that is why a really hot shower works.”
Yet, not everyone found relief with this method, as a user wrote: “Depends on the type of migraine… not all migraines are the same with the same cause..”
If you’re experiencing severe or worsening migraines, or they last longer than usual, it’s time to consult your GP. Also, seek medical advice if you suffer from migraines more than once a week or find them tough to manage.