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The
dull throbbing pain of a headache can be treated with natural and home
remedies. Sometimes, these simple remedies work much better than
prescription medicine, are not addictive and have no side effects.
Migraine sufferers may find that these natural remedies for headaches
can treat, prevent and help to avoid days off of work due to misery and
pain.
Home remedies for headaches
These
home remedies for headaches are very simple and the cost is very
minimal. Headache relief cannot be compared with treatments used for
migraines, but the sufferers may use these natural alternatives when the
migraine starts from the very beginning. A full fledged migraine will
only be treated temporarily with these remedies. Here are some simple
things to do:
1.
Place a gel eye pack in the freezer and freeze completely. When your
headache strikes, place the eye pack on your face for instant comfort.
If you do not have a gel pack, then wet a face cloth and freeze the
cloth. It can be applied in the same way.
2.
Pressure works great on headaches and especially migraines. This simple
cure for headaches will give you immediate relief. Take a long cloth,
such as a neck scarf for winter and wrap it around your temples. Tighten
this as much as you can. The extreme pressure will cause you to feel
relief.
3. Massages you temples and forehead with gentle pressure.
4. Make sure to sit in a dark room, as light is your enemy. Cover your eyes with a wet cloth or scarf.
5. Take hot showers and drench your head under the hot water. Make sure to allow the hot water to massage the back of your neck.
Trigger foods for migraines and headaches
Natural
remedies can be used for both migraines and headaches. Home remedies
for migraines must be started on the slightest indication of a headache.
Make sure that the first thing you do is to drink lots of fluids, keep
the rooms dark and avoid headache trigger foods such as chocolate,
cheese, alcohol and cold ice cream.
Other foods that may trigger a headache are:
- Organ meats,
- Peanut products,
- Pizza,
- Dried fruits,
- Breads, and
- Artificial sweeteners.
Simple natural remedies for headaches
These headache treatments may seem old fashion, but they work on the majority of headaches.
- Place one teaspoon of vanilla in a glass of water and drink. Repeat if necessary.
- Massage your temples with black cumin oil. Place a few drops in your nostrils too.
- Massage your temples with peppermint oil.
- Eat several ginger snaps.
- Place some minced ginger in a glass of juice and drink.
- Practice EFT (tapping on the nerves) and repeating positive affirmations.
Source:
WebMD
