Migraine: tips for relief
Some activities work when you feel the headache coming, or feel the prodrome headache of symptoms that precede the full vascular migraine or cluster episode. A percentage of patients will find immediate relief in stopping this extreme vascular reaction by taking some excedrin and strong caffeine (although caffeine in daily use should be curbed or eliminated). Others will find that the excedrin and caffeine has no effect. One needs to find the right environment to stop the vascular hyperreaction, going to a quiet and dark room is possible, or outside to a shady quiet location, lying down or getting into a comfortable resting position for about 10 minutes, and finding a focused routine that works for you. Earplugs and eye coverings may be helpful, or an iPod with soothing quiet music. Breath slow and deep, from the belly to the upper lungs, and sigh when letting the breath out. Don’t push the exhalation. Try to imagine warmth in the palms of your hands, perhaps rubbing them together briefly first to mentally find this sensation. When you get good at this technique, it may work very well to stop the onset of the severe headache and allow you to continue your day at peace.
From: http://www.acupunctureintegrated.com/articles/migraine-and-cluster-headaches/complementary-and-integrative-approaches-to-therapy-an-holistic-approach