A migraine is a recurring headache that is usually on either side of the head. One often experiences feeling sick and nausea. People often describe a migraine as 'a wave of sickness' and use phrases such as "Ahh.. this wave just hit me, I feel like puking!" and often complain of too much sensitivity to sound and light.
Now you know what exactly migraines are. But, what probably interests you most is how to make them go away. far, far away! So now we're gonna do exactly that but before we get to the remedies lets quickly take a look at the causes of this pain!
According to Susan Broner of Manhattan Headache Center "A migraine is a neurobiological disorder involving both neurological and vascular changes in the brain during an attack," she further explains saying "People with a genetic predisposition have a reduced threshold for the activation of the brain's 'pain centers' and become hypersensitive to stimuli that cause pain. These set off a wave of nerve cell activity and neurotransmitter release that activates blood vessel inflammation, feeding pain structures deep in the brain." Aha! so a wave it is!
So how exactly does black rice come handy, you ask?
Black rice is packed with vitamin B3, B6, B1, manganese, phosphorus, iron and vitamin E. Black rice also houses a high amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants counteract damage to cells. Also, researchers in Taiwan have practically demonstrated the effects of antioxidants on inflammation, a common cause of headaches.
In addition, Black rice is credited with having a host of other marvelous benefits. Studies show that consuming black rice can help detoxify the body and cleanse the liver of harmful build-up of toxins in the body of an individual. Studies have also shown that black rice decreases dangerous atherosclerosis plaque formation in the arteries which is the most common cause of heart attacks and strokes. The dietary fiber found in black rice will also help you to feel full after eating and will keep you satisfied for a longer, thereby aiding in weight loss.
There's so much more to black rice than meets the eye. The next time you are stuck in traffic or at a kid's birthday party, don't suffer a migraine, get black rice!