Nearly all people at some point in their life experience a headache. They can run the gamut from very mild dull ache, to a throbbing, face crushing, nauseating, debilitating pain. Fortunately, there are several effective natural headache remedies for a variety of headache types.
Before you start to treat a headache, it is very important to know what type of headache you have.
There are two main types, primary, and secondary.
Primary headaches are the typical type of headaches. These are when the main condition is the headache and related head pain. Primary headaches include migraines, tension headaches, dehydration headaches, cluster headaches, etc. Usually, a primary headache is not dangerous, but it can be very painful, and make life nearly unbearable. But, what makes it primary is the focus of the condition is the headache itself, not some other condition. So, treating the headache will treat the problem, so to speak.
Then we have our secondary headaches. These are headaches that are the result of some underlying health issue. They are usually extremely dangerous, and cannot be cured or treated with normal natural OR synthetic remedies. For example, a brain tumor can put pressure on the cranium, and result in extreme headaches. Also, a brain hemorrhage can do the same. A sharp blow to the head or other head trauma can cause water on the brain, or other inflammation that can cause a serious headache. All of these are very serious, and a little aspirin or a little lavender won't do anything to solve these problems. It is necessary to seek immediate professional medical treatment for the underlying cause. Only this will stop a secondary headache.
So, assuming you have a primary headache, here are some natural headache remedies that are used to treat them:
Feverfew - This is probably one of the best herbs for eliminating migraines. Feverfew reduces the frequency of migraines, the time they last, and the amount of pain the cause. It is most effective if it is taken every day. It will not stop a migraine once it starts…it is more a preventative measure.
Peppermint oil - Rubbing a 10% peppermint oil solution gently on the forehead can relieve the pain and intensity of a regular dehydration or tension headache.
Tiger Balm - This is a mixture of essential oils, and it has a similar application and effect as peppermint oil. It is often sold O.T.C. in pharmacies and health food stores, or you can buy it on the internet. It has also proven effective to relieve headache pain.
Melatonin - It turns out this supplement has some studies that demonstrate it will decrease the amount of monthly migraines a person will have. It needs to be taken every day, but it can be a great natural migraine remedy.
Of course there are other successful herbal headache remedies as well, but these are a few that are proven effective for eliminating migraines and other primary headaches.
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