Headache Remedies

Cluster headaches do require a qualified medical practitioner to diagnose and treat.

Migraine sufferers experience pain in the forehead and temples. It is often accompanied with nausea and sensitivity to light and noise. The reasons for migraines are unsure but the triggers appear to be stress, fatigue, hormonal changes and certain foods. And yet, sometimes a migraine comes on without any trigger.

Most headaches are tension headaches. Tension headaches are caused by tension in the muscles of the neck and head.

Some of the reasons we get headaches are:

• stress and anxiety
• allergies
• high blood pressure
• digestive troubles
• too many toxins in the blood
• improper diet
• low on sleep and food

If most headaches are tension related, then it makes sense to deal with the reasons for our tension. Dealing with stress and anxiety in a healthy way will help to prevent some of our tension headaches.

As well, magnesium is often recommended as a preventative for headaches. 600 mg a day is what was used in the studies done.

Herbs for Headache Remedies

Feverfew Tea as a Natural Headache Cure
Feverfew leaf is reliable as a headache cure in 2 out of 3 people. Another alternative is Lemon Balm Tea made in exactly the same way as Feverfew Tea but using Lemon Balm instead.

Garlic as Cures for Migraine Headaches
Garlic can also help with thinning the blood enough to prevent migraines. The platelets that cause blood clotting also triggers migraines. Add plenty of garlic to the daily diet.

White Willow bark as Herbal Headache Remedies
Willow bark contains salicin, an active ingredient found in aspirin. The German Commission E recommended dosage is 60-120 mg salicin. Look for a standardized product that contains 80% silymarin.

Lavender Oil Bath as Home Remedies for Headaches
Much of our tension leading to headaches can be erased by a long relaxing bath or a foot bath. Adding calming lavender essential oil to the water increases its relaxing capabilities.

Lavender or Peppermint essential oils as Cures for Headaches
Massaging the neck and temples with lavender or peppermint essential oil eases tensions. Lavender essential oil can be applied directly to the sking but peppermint essential oil needs to be diluted in a little bit of olive oil or other carrier oil.