Natural Headache Remedies

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I also heard Pepper works good at preventing

headaches..Marty

Natural Headache Remedies

©By Deborah S. Tukua

Many factors cause headaches: tension, sinus

congestion, cafeine withdrawal, lack of sleep,

constipation, food allergies and spinal misalignment.

The most common headache cause, however, is

attributed to tension.

If suffering from severe headaches, which require more

than four painkillers a week, professional

medical assistance is strongly recommended. For those

with infrequent headaches, there are some

natural remedies that often help:

Apply ice pack to neck and upper back for tension

headaches caused by stress, worry, depression,

anger or food allergies.

Make a cold herbal compress by wetting a cloth in

ice-cold water or placing a damp cloth in the

freezer for ten minutes. Add two drops of peppermint

oil to the cloth and apply it to the painful

area for 15 minutes.

Apply a hot water bottle, hot towel or heating pad to

the neck and shoulders to relax tight

muscles.

To relieve headache pressure and pain caused by sinus

congestion have someone gently massage your

shoulders and the back of your neck. This treatment

often unblocks congestion in the sinuses.

Massage combined drops of peppermint oil and

wintergreen oil into the temples and nape of the neck

to relieve tension. Massage sinus region of the face

to relieve sinus headaches. Keep salve away

from the eyes.

Consume fiber daily to remove toxins from your system.

Soaking your feet in a footbath will divert the blood

supply from your head to your feet. The

water should be at a temperature of 95°F to begin

with. Gradually add hot water to the foot basin

until the temperature reaches 115°F. Soak feet for

several minutes then pour in cold water until

the water becomes lukewarm. Dry feet and put on wool

or thick socks. Lie down for 15 to 20

minutes.

Herbs such as lavender, gingko biloba and feverfew may

relieve headache pain. Feverfew should not

be taken when pregnant. Discuss appropriate herbal

treatments with your naturopathy professional.

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