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Daily headaches
affect millions of people. It is usually caused by increased intracranial
pressure (migraine). However, it can occur also in healthy people because of
the weather changes (sunny, rainy, snowy) or due to fatigue. According to
statistics, women suffer more often from headaches than men. Attention ! If you have frequent
headache complaints, consult with a
specialist - neurologist.
Types of Headaches
Migraine
It is
characterized by throbbing pain occuring periodically, especially when one is
awake. Doctors have not yet determined exactly what causes migraine. But
according to most studies the cause of migraine can be starvation, stress,
insomnia, odors, weather changes, spicy foods, etc. A person suffering from
migraine should necessarily go to see a doctor.
Intracranial Pressure - increasing pressure within the skull. The most often causes are intracranial hematoma or brain tumors. It is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, and usually occurs early in the morning.
Headache Induced by Stress
Usually, the
pain is caused by stress, and is defined by muscle and emotional tension.
People who suffer from this type of headache should visit a neurologist. Pain
can also appear because of suppressed latent depression.
Headache Related to Traumatic Brain Injury
(concussion)
Usually it lasts
for several years after the injury, and it is accompanied by irritability and
dizziness.
Headache Triggered by Weather Changes
Headaches can
increase during seasons. High or very low temperature may cause a migraine.
Changes in atmospheric pressure also lead to headache and sinus pain.
Sleep
Insomnia is
often associated with low levels of the hormones serotonin and melatonin. This
leads to severe headache and feeling of dizziness.
Light
Bright light
coming from the light bulb, computer monitor or TV are often at the root of
headaches. There are people who are sensitive even to the sunlight.
14 Natural Headache Remedies and Folk Recipes, Helping to Relieve Pain
Lemon
Peel the lemon
peel, and cut the lemon into two halves. Get the one half and apply it to the
affected area. Attach it using a towel. You can also drink every day ¼ glass of potatoe
juice and ½ black currant juice.
Peppermint Tea and Cinnamon
1.Boil strong
green tea and add a pinch of cinnamon or peppermint. Drink up the tea and lie
down for a while. The headache will go away.
!!! Contraindicated
for people wit high blood pressure (peppermint lowers blood pressure).
2. Peppermint is
a healing plant that relieves headaches. It is enough to make a tea and drink
2-3 glasses. The headache goes away after 15-20 minutes.
3. Holding a
peppermint leaf in the area of the temples and forehead also can helps.
Mountain Ash Berries (viburnum)
1.Eat fruits
of viburnum three times daily (50-80 grams) or squeeze its juice and drink. You
can freeze the fruit in the freezer to have fresh fruit in the winter
2.Or you can
mash the fruit and add sugar (1: 1) , cook it 15-20 minutes, cool the mixture
and pour it into jars. Keep in a cool place. Drink it during Winter and Spring.
Potatoes
You can drink
¼ cup a day potatoe juice, but if have only systematic headache. Also, you can
put thin strips of potatoes on the eyes, forehead and temples. It’s very
effective.
Peppermint
Essential Oil
Massage your
temples with essential oil of peppermint. The peppermint essential oil reduces
headache. Besides temples, apply the oil to neck and shoulders to reduce
tension.
Peppermint
Tea Bags on The Eyelids
Take two tea
bags of peppermint and soak them in hot water. Then lie down, close your eyes
and place the packets on the eyelids. Lay for ten minutes or so.
Lavender Oil
Soak your feet
in warm water with a few drops of lavender oil. Hot water will vascularised
your legs and reduce pressure in the blood vessels in the rest of the body,
including the head. The oil of lavender with its aroma helps to relax and
relieves pain.
Infusion of Peppermint, Chamomile, Foeniculum Vulgare and Valerian Roots
This
combination of herbs helps headaches
caused by fatigue and stress. Mint, chamomile, fennel (fruit) and valerian
(roots) were mixed in equal amounts. Two tablespoons of the mixture is put into
a pint of boiling water. Stay in a thermos one night and the next day strain.
Liquid drink one cup before bedtime.
Chamomile Tea (or rosemary tea)
Take 15
minutes to have rest a rest, make chamomile tea and drink it slowly in a
darkened room. Chamomile tea contains substances that reduce pain and help you
relax. It is believed that rosemary tea also hinder the pain.
Coffee With Lemon
Many people
drink a cup of coffee as soon as they feel the first signs of a headache. Yes,
the coffee really helps to relieve pain, but do not overdo it. One or two cups
of coffee can help, but more may have a negative effect. Many argue that coffee
with lemon helps even more, so it is not bad to drink a coffee with a slice of
lemon.
The Power of "Hoku" Point
With the tips
of the thumb and forefinger, press the place (tendon) between the thumb and
forefinger of the other hand. Press it and gently massage this point about 1-2
minutes and then repeat the same on the other hand. If you are pregnant, do not
use this method.
Vinegar
Take a scarf
or cloth and tie it tightly on the forehead. Instantly you will feel pain
relief. Some people recommend the towel to be soaked in vinegar first.
Raw Beet
Apply pieces
of raw beet to the temples and forehead. These pieces contain lead, which has a
soothing effect on the blood vessels of the brain, and eliminate the pain.
Red Wine, Honey and Lemon
Mix half a
liter of red wine, a finely chopped lemon and a teaspoon of honey. Drink 4-5
sips several times a day. This mixture helps with headache and stress.