How to cure a headache naturally
Remedies and Cures for Headaches
Feverfew — feverfew once was used to reduce fever. It is used today to treat headaches. Serotonin is suspected as one of the causes of migraine headaches as it causes blood vessels to constrict. Feverfew has been shown to inhibit serotonin release by preventing excessive clumping of platelets in the blood. It also inhibits an inflammatory response which can cause migraine. Some people find this herb very effective.
White willow bark — White willow tree contains salicin, an analgesic, from which salicylic acid and later acetylsalicylic acid were formed. Acetylsalicylic acid is what is used to make aspirin. Willow bark is used to fight pain caused by headaches, arthritis, gout and angina. It is also used to build immunity and fight infection. White willow bark should not be taken with aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen as the combination with these drugs may increase the chance of side effects such as stomach bleeding.
Coffee — I have found that coffee can occasionally get rid of headaches. Don’t use it for a migraine, however, or you’ll make it worse. You don’t need to drink very much. I have found that it takes only a half a cup.
Magnesium — Magnesium is a good supplement for helping you with your migraine and tension headaches. Low levels of magnesium have been found in people prone to have migraines, indicating a need for supplementation. One of magnesium’s main functions is to maintain tone in the blood vessels. Magnesium also helps relax muscles and so is helpful for tension headaches.
Capsicum — Capsicum is said to be very helpful in dealing with cluster, sinus and migraine headaches. It has the ability to improve circulation by dilating the blood vessels and the sinuses. For cluster headaches a spray version is used and is sprayed into the nostril on the same side as the headache pain.
Salt and Potassium — This is my own natural remedy. I had a lot of headaches for a very long time. I found out later that because of my stressed adrenal glands my salt and potassium levels were depleted. I found that sometimes drinking a 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt in a glass of water would get rid of my headache within a half hour. Sometimes potassium would get rid of my headache and sometimes it took both. I hardly ever get headaches any more and when I do they are usually hormonal headaches.
Chiropractic Adjustment — Sometimes headaches are caused because the bones in the neck and upper back are out of alignment. You might want to try seeing a chiropractor if nothing else has been working.
Enema — An enema using just warm water to clear the colon is very helpful. This is especially useful if your headache is a toxic headache and if you’ve been eating a lot of unhealthy foods. This technique almost always gets rid of my headaches. Coffee enemas are also helpful.
Help Your Headaches Through Diet
Drink plenty of water.
As mentioned above briefly, what you eat can also be a trigger in causing your headaches. Pay attention to what you eat and find out if there is a particular food that might be causing your headaches.
Find out if you are allergic to any foods and eliminate them from your diet.
Eat healthy foods and avoid processed foods and foods containing trans fats such as deep fried foods.
Avoid migraine triggers such as alcohol, sodium nitrate, aspartame, MSG, chocolate, dairy products, aged cheeses, pickled foods and caffeine.
Lifestyle Adjustments
- Reduce stress
- Eat regular, healthy meals
- Get plenty of sleep
- Keep your environment free from chemicals by using natural products
- Get plenty of fresh air
- Learn to breath deep and relax
- Gentle exercise that stretches and relaxes the muscles
- If possible, eliminate flourescent lighting
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