Nutritionist Shares Homemade Migraine Remedy As Experts Urge Caution

Nutritionist Kiran Kukreja shared a traditional homemade remedy on September 18 for managing headaches and migraines, drawing from a recipe passed down by her grandmother. Kukreja stated that she uses the mixture with warm almond milk whenever she gets a headache from spending too much time looking at screens. The recipe requires grinding roasted unsalted makhana, grated dry coconut, poppy seeds, roasted melon seeds, roasted walnuts, and dhaga mishri into a coarse powder. To prepare the drink, a person takes one teaspoon of this mixture, adds it to warm milk, and stirs in one to two drops of badam rogan or almond oil to nourish the nerves. Kukreja noted that the ingredients provide the brain with healthy fats, magnesium, and nourishment. According to the nutritionist, the mixture can be stored for up to two months inside an airtight container. However, she emphasized that the recipe does not offer instant relief. She advised people who experience frequent headaches or migraines to take the drink consistently for two to three months before bedtime to support brain and nervous system nourishment. Medical experts have responded with caution regarding the claims. Dr Aayrin Memon, a clinical nutritionist at Bhailal General Amin Hospital in Vadodara, stated there is no proof that consuming this mix with warm milk can stop or cure migraines, or reduce how often they occur over a period of two to three months. Dr Memon noted that food triggers vary greatly from person to person and no single diet helps everyone, adding that the recipe is better viewed as a food choice rather than a proven medical solution. She recommended drinking water, eating regular meals, getting enough sleep, resting in a dark room, or applying a cool cloth to reduce pain. Richa Anand, HOD and AGM Dietetics at Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, acknowledged that the ingredients are rich in healthy fats, minerals, vitamins, and magnesium, a nutrient that has been studied for migraine management. However, Anand cautioned that people should focus on their overall diet rather than relying on a single recipe to prevent headaches, suggesting proper hydration, balanced meals, adequate sleep, and good nutrition.