Migrastick...

During my student days in Australia, we used to hunt frantically for whatever remedies would work WITHOUT us having to go see a doctor (expensive for international students!). Not that I’m advocating self-treatment, but at the time it was ‘whatever works, goes’.

Migrastick was one of the ‘miracle cures’ for migranes and headaches. At one time, I couldn’t find any of them in the stores, but now that a friend told me they’re back on the shelves and readily available, I thought I’d include a post on it.

Description:
The product itself is simple – it’s a small vial (3ml) with a roller-stick containing 100% essential oils. The product description claims that Migrastick is a natural solution to quickly relieve pain and headache in a chic and practical pocket format, and contains no preservatives, parabens, colourings or alcohol. The massage effect and the cool sensation provided relieves pain associated with headaches and migraines.

Directions:
When experiencing sensations of a heavy head, tension, stress or (duh) migranes, apply Migrastick with 2 or 3 short circular movements on the temples, forehead and neck for relief. However, Migrastick should be avoided by the following groups:

• Children under 12 years of age
• Pregnant or lactating women
• Epileptics

The Verdict:
It’s a great complement to the usual paracetamol and aspirin I usually take for headaches, and speeds up the ebbing time as well. Also good for the times you just want a little pick-me-up and refresh yourself at work. The only warning is – you WILL smell rather strongly of peppermint (one of the key essential oils in Migrastick), so apply rather sparingly…just a couple of applications will give you all the relief you need, and the effects last for a fair while. Also, with the 3ml size it’s just so easy to pop into your handbag or drawer. One major drawback though – at AUD$12.95 a pop, it’s just way out of my budget for regular use.


Migrastick retails in 3ml vials for approximately AUD$12.95 and can be gotten at any Priceline, Coles or Woolworths’ outlets. Also available in the UK and USA via its local distributors – more information can be gotten here.


Rating: 4 / 5
Value: $