Headaches, blinding lights and the constant urge to hide in a dark, quiet room - anyone who is familiar with migraines knows how excruciating they can be. But can a simple recipe of lemon juice and salt, like the one being spread on social networks, really help?
Join us on a fact-based journey through the world of migraine myths.
Migraines: More than just a headache
Migraines are not the same as headaches. The complex neurological disease is a stubborn mystery that scientists and doctors have been trying to unravel for years. The symptoms? Often devastating. But how far would those affected go to find relief?
Viral “miracle cure” in check
The promises are tempting: A simple home remedy consisting of lemon juice, Himalayan salt and water should stop the migraine attack in no time. If it just could be that easy! But what do experts say about this supposed insider tip?
The facts speak a different language
While many desperate patients look for natural remedies, experts agree: This recipe is not the answer. Professor Karl Messlinger , a renowned researcher in the field, debunks the misinformation behind the viral trend: “There is no scientific evidence that lemon juice or any other acid can affect migraines.”
This is also confirmed by Arne May , professor of neurology and head of the headache clinic at the University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf: “The Himalayan salt, i.e. table salt with certain impurities, has no effect on migraines.” He also refers to a study that used lemon syrup (without Salt) was tested on migraine patients: “According to the study, lemon juice is said to have an effect on the intensity of the pain and the duration of the attacks. However, I think the effect, if it exists at all, is so weak that I would not recommend it. We have drugs that are 100 times more effective.”
The research continues
Despite the clear position of experts, migraine research remains a vibrant field. New discoveries and treatment approaches are constantly emerging. But it's important to always be on your guard and distinguish between real science and internet myths.
Conclusion: myth debunked
The truth is often less exciting than the myths. Unfortunately, the “lemon-salt miracle” is too good to be true. Although at first glance it seems like a simple and natural solution, science has proven that this is an internet myth.
But that doesn't mean there's no hope. Research is constantly making progress and offers migraine sufferers ever better and more effective treatment options.
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Source:
AFP
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