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Headaches
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Natural remedy, headaches, migraines, herbal remedy, alternative,
herbs, aroma therapy, massage, aromatherapy, feverfew, ginger, stress
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Alternatives to treat Headaches and Migraines |
Headaches
and Migraine Home Remedies
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At
first sign of a headache or migraine place an ice pack on
the top of the head or the forehead. |
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you are suffering from a tension headache apply a heat pad
to the neck. The heat will relieve the muscles from tightening.
Alternatively you can take a hot bath. |
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| Massage can
also relieve a headache or migraine. Using a circular motion,
massage the muscles in the neck, scalp and temples with your
fingertips. |
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Feverfew and
Ginkgo reduces migraines and vascular headaches. The leaves
of the Feverfew contain parthenolide, which inhibits the production
of substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation.
Ginkgo also relieves ringing in the ear, and dizziness often
associated with headaches. Feverfew and Ginkgo are available
at health food stores. |
| Ginger is good
for relaxing blood vessels in the head and reduces swelling
in the brain. Ginger tablets are available at health food
stores or alternatively it can be taken in tea. |
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Aromatherapy acts as
a good relaxant to relieve stress and pain. In addition to inhaling
the aroma's of essential oils, they can also be used to massage
across the forehead, temples, behind the ears and the muscles in
the back of the neck.
Some affective herbs that relieve headache and migraines are -
Chamomile -
calming, soothing
Cinnamon - reduces stress, loosens tight muscles
Lavender - reduces pain, relaxes
Lime Essence - reduces anxiety
Marjoram - eases muscle tension
Peppermint - reduces pain, reduces tension
Valerian - reduces tension and pain |
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Readers
Remedies for Headaches/Migraines
Remedy
By - Preeti
Shetty
Date - 10 August 2007
Remedy
Pound
some fresh ginger in the juice of one lemon. Add some rock salt
to the pounded ginger. Take this mixture in your mouth and allow
the juices to be slowly mixed into the saliva and to your system....
your headache will go away in no time.
Remedy By - Megan
Date - 6 August 2007
Remedy
All
i do when i have a migrane or head ache is press one thumb on to the
fleshy part on your other hand under the opposite thumb.
Remedy By -
Jan
Date - 17 May 2007
Remedy
Drinking
pickle juice works for me when I get headaches. I don't know why
or how it works but it always works for me. I told my dad about
it and it works for him too!
Remedy By -
Robin
Date - 26 April 2007
Remedy
slice
a lime wedge (preferbly chilled) and rub the pulp of lime wedge
over your forehead until the pain subsides. Works every time!
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