Millions across the UK are plagued by migraines, a painful and often debilitating condition. While prescription medications are one avenue for relief, a host of home-based remedies can also help to relieve the symptoms of migraines , reports Surrey Live . Food expert Phil Bianchi, from The Gift Of Oil , explained: "Extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean diet has a huge range of health benefits when regularly included in your diet.
"The Mediterranean diet includes olive oil as the primary fat source, and a new study has shown that following a Mediterranean diet, rich in healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, may help reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks. "Oleocanthal, the powerful polythene found in olive oil, also has anti-inflammatory properties can assist with pain relief when suffering from a migraine." He highlights the importance of selecting the perfect olive oil for medicinal use, adding: "Ideally, you need to drink an oil containing at least 250mg of polyphenol per kg of oil, such as this Sicilian Olive Oil , on a daily basis to benefit.
" "Once you've found the right oil, it's recommended to try drinking around 20mls, or a tablespoon, each morning on an empty stomach and waiting 20 minutes before eating or drinking anything else. "This allows the Oleocanthals to be absorbed into the bloodstream to work their magic, resulting in a whole host of health benefits." While olive oil may take centre stage in combating migraines with its wealth of h.