Cluster Headache

See also : Migraine

Causes

• Magnesium Deficiency

Natural Remedies

• Take 250mg of feverfew every day. This herb is well-known for treating the pain of migraines, and reducing their frequency. Take 2 leaves of feverfew, or get the herb in capsules at any health food store or retailer selling nutritional products. Wait 4 to 6 weeks until you really notice the effects of feverfew. The active ingredient, parthenolide will limit inflammation and prevent blood vessels from constricting.
• Take ginkgo biloba to help your migraines. This herb increases circulation in your blood and decreases inflammation. It comes in tablets and capsules.
• Use herbs such as lemon balm, passion flower, skullcap and lavender. Make a tea that includes any or all of these herbs. You can use tea leaves, or purchase a tincture, which is an extract of these herbs, from a nutritional or health food store. Drink 1 or 2 cups at the first sign of a headache.
• Use herbs such as chamomile, mint or rosemary to help you relax. While these herbs are not known to ease headaches, they will help you relax and recover from the pain of a tension headache.
• Try aromatherapy with herbs that smell strong and soothing. Use peppermint, eucalyptus, sandalwood and lavender. Burn candles that include these herbs and lay down with your eyes closed. Rub oils made from these herbs onto your temples and around your nostrils. You can also make a compress by combining lavender oil with water and soaking a washcloth in it. Press the washcloth to your head.
• Eat cayenne pepper and other chilis. The capsaicin found in cayenne pepper has been found to interrupt the neurotransmitters that send painful sensations to the brain and cause cluster headaches.
• Oxygen Therapy

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.