Qn: Are there natural ways of dealing with pain without having to resort to painkillers? What would be good supplements to consider for migraine?

Ans: Yes there are quite a few ways of dealing with pain. It also depends what kind of pain you are experiencing. Is it a dull ache or sharp pain? It is also necessary to assess the pain score and how long the pain lasts for. Is the pain chronic, acute, where is it located at, these are important questions to ask. The better you can ascertain the nature of the pain and how it feels or even pinpoint the source of the pain, the better you can decide on your options and for your practitioner to help you.

Some options on helping yourself with pain in the body can be hot/cold therapy, red light therapy, deep breathing to help keep yourself calm during the pain, dynamic neural retraining, EFT tapping amongst other techniques to help you through the pain as well as any emotional attachment that may have come about over time.

Supplements that may be helpful in managing pain include Magnesium, California Poppy Seed, Nettle Leaf, Curcumin. Homeopathy may also be useful whether for a migraine or other types of pain. If the pain is external, topical solutions would include Arnica cream, Cayenne cream, Clove oil and Comfrey cream. 

Always bear in mind though, that these are methods to help support you through what you are experiencing, and you should always seek medical advice especially if the pains are severe or if they are chronic. It may be a bigger issue you are dealing with and only a medical professional will be able to help you with a proper diagnosis. You can certainly bring up these options listed above to discuss with your medical practitioner and formulate a plan that is most helpful to you.