Migraines can be debilitating for over three million Americans who suffer from them regularly. Almost five million people in the U.S. experience at least one migraine attack per month.

According to Dr. Alexander Mauskop, a neurologist and Director of the New York Headache Center, you can treat these painful headaches naturally.

"You can use essential oils and other forms of therapy to reduce the pain without resorting to medications with potentially serious side effects," he tells Newsmax.

Always check with your healthcare provider before trying a new remedy.

1. Lavender and peppermint oil. Dr. Mauskop recommends this combination because lavender is soothing while peppermint has pain relieving properties. According to a 2012 study conducted by Iranian and German researchers, people who inhaled lavender oil for 15 minutes during their migraine found faster relief than those given a placebo. Place the oils on a cotton ball and inhale.
2. Tread gingerly. Ginger is a helpful herb known for its ability to reduce nausea but might also be effective in managing migraine pain. A 2014 study found subjects given ginger powder decreased the migraine severity and duration as effectively as the prescription migraine drug sumatriptan, with fewer side effects.
3. Yoga. Not only is yoga an excellent stress reliever, a 2015 survey found women who practice yoga for 12 weeks had a significant reduction in the impact of migraines. Yoga helps stimulate blood circulation and relaxes the muscles of the body.
4. Keep a migraine diary. Mauskop says tracking triggers can help you avoid migraines in the first place. Keeping a detailed diary that measures the duration, level of pain intensity, and time of the day your experience the migraine can help you spot patterns and learn what treatments have been most effective and which ones do not work.