Headache

Types of Headache

• Migraine
• Cluster Headache
• Tension Headache
• Sinus Headache
• Hangover

Home remedies

• Ginger is used against headache.
• Thermotherapy can be used for the treatment of headache and migraine.
• Guided Imagery promotes relaxation, which can lower blood pressure and reduce other problems related to stress, like headache.
• Carbs in a medium potato can ease a tension headache by upping serotonin levels.
• Can be related to Magnesium deficiency.
• eating around twenty of cherries will ease a headache.
• Celery seed (Apium graveolens) has a long folk history. It has been used to treat Joint Pain (including gout), as well as headache, anxiety and gas.
• Peppermint oil : Peppermint oil is an extract from the hybrid plant – a cross between spearmint and watermint. Evidences shows that peppermint is being used as medicine for thousands of years already. In modern alternative therapies, peppermint is being used as treatment for headache, such as tension headaches, migraines of headaches due to sinus problems. To use peppermint oil, a drop or more is massaged into the temples, forehead and the jaw part. Depending on the level of a person’s sensitivity, the pain will usually disappear after 30 minutes when it is applied. A feeling of coolness around the aching area will be felt when peppermint oil is applied.
• Eucalyptus oil : Eucalyptus oil, like peppermint oil, has been used for centuries to relive pain and other ailments. In fact, several medications in the pharmaceutical market incorporate eucalyptus oil due to its therapeutic effect. As a therapy for headache, eucalyptus oil, an extract of the leaves and twigs from the plant Eucalyptus globulus is applied on the forehead and temples and massaged effectively. In a study made at the University of Kiel in Germany, it shows that eucalyptus oil is effective in relieving headache to some degree. Aside from it, it improves mental performance and helps calm the body from stresses.
• Lavender : Several migraine sufferers have found relief in products with lavender extract. For some, they mix lavender essential oil into the vapor bath. The steam with the scent of lavender enters the nose and the pores that help ease headache symptoms. Placing a warm damp towel with lavender scent is also helpful in reliving the pain. The name lavender has therapeutic origin; from the word “lava”, it simply denoted washing or purifying the body and spirit.
• Willow bark : There are already plenty of evidences that show that willow bark is effective relief for headaches. According to studies, the salicin compound in willow bark has an anti-inflammatory effect in the body. Willow bark is the dried bark of various willow trees. The dried bark is simmered with water and taken as a tea. The bark is also powderized and placed in a capsule to be taken orally to relieve headaches. There are some side effects when taking willow bark to treat headaches, yet evidences shows that the tendency of getting gastrointestinal upset is unlikely compared to chemical pain relievers.
• Skullcap is a safe, effective solution for tension headaches and tension itself
• Wild Angelica (Bai Zhi) is common used in chinese medicine for is for sudden headaches
• Feverfew : From the sunflower family, feverfew, or Tanacetum parthenium, has for centuries, shown to be effective in clearing the headache. Feverfew is mostly used to treat those suffering from migraine headaches, especially for women with hormonal imbalances.
• Chili Pepper : The idea of eating hot and spicy pepper sometimes gives one a headache, but chili pepper is indeed an effective food to remedy the pain experienced during headache. Headache is considered to be an inflammation of certain parts of the head that gives one of the inflammatory signs - pain. The capsaicin in chili peppers, the substance that gives its powerful smell, is found out to help in relieving pain symptoms, as well as the other symptoms of inflammation. Another preparation of capsaicin, topical cream, which is used mainly by those suffering from arthritis, might also be helpful when applied on the head by those experiencing headaches.
• Spinach : If headache is due to an inflammation, while spinach contains anti-inflammatory benefits, then spinach is good for headaches. Spinach contains plenty of flavonoids that have shown o fight inflammation of the different parts of the body. According to some claims, spinach can lower the blood pressure, prevent the person from experiencing alcoholic hangover and relieve headaches. If the reason of the headache is due to decreasing iron levels, spinach can help by retaining the iron levels of the body, resulting therefore to decreased tendency to experience headaches.
• Walnuts : Among all the known nuts in the world, walnuts is considered to be the most healthful. In fact, just a quarter cup of walnuts can already provide the body with 94.5 percent of the required daily allowance of omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts is also high in antioxidants. The antioxidant benefits of walnuts can help in fighting against the inflammation reaction of the body. Since headache is sometimes the result of inflammation, eating walnuts may be beneficial in relieving the body from the pain experienced by the head.
• Salmon : It may not be an immediate relief to an acute headache, but salmon can actually reduce the person’s tendency to develop headaches. This is due to the antioxidant found in salmon called the coenzyme Q10. According to findings, coenzyme Q10 can help strengthen the immune system of the body, protects the brain from free radicals and enhances the flow of the blood, particularly at the brain and head. Because of this, headache is prevented consequently.
• Water : In most cases of headache attacks, the reason is due to dehydration. Especially during the summer months when the climate is excessively warm, there are several people who get headaches. The solution in this case, therefore is to rehydrate. But whatever type the headache is, this can be relieved by drinking water. Water increases blood flow into the head and the brain. Water also cools the body, especially the head. In a study made by Professor Andre Knottnerus of the University of Maastricht, patients who are having recurrent headaches were eased from the symptom after they were made to drink at least a liter and a half of water.
• Bananas are known for its potassium content. People who have low potassium levels in the body experiences headaches. This is due to the imbalance of the regulation of minerals at the nerve levels. By eating bananas regularly, tendencies of having headache is reduced. If the headache, such as migraine, is due top imbalanced serotonin levels, bananas, which are rich in tryptophan, can increase the levels of serotonin in the body resulting to decreased chances of developing migraine headaches.
• Apples : As always, an apple a day keeps headache away. For many individuals, they are using apples to cure headache. Just remove the rind and eat the apple with salt every day, headache is relieved. Although there is no available studies that justifies this claim, it has been effective remedy for many people. The reason for this may be because apple contains polyphenols that combat the compounds that causes degradation to various parts of the body, or it may be due to the ability of the apple to regulate the body’s blood sugar and insulin. If sugar is regulated, there is lesser tendency to develop hunger, and lesser chances of getting headaches.
• Vitamin B2 : Various studies have shown that individuals who suffer from headaches and migraines may be able to reduce the severity of pain by consuming riboflavin supplements.
• Melatonin is an effective treatment for migraine headaches.
• Ginkgo Biloba capsules or tablets tend to increase mental alertness and improve minor memory issues by dilating blood vessels in the brain. This also helps reduce headache discomfort.
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Warnings

When paired with a headache, these symptoms may be warning signs of a serious illness or injury. They may occur with the onset of head pain, or after experiencing a headache. Either way, you should seek immediate medical attention.

• Headache with weakness or loss of sensation in any part of the body (may be a sign of stroke)
• Headache associated with convulsions
• Headache with shortness of breath
• Numbness or weakness, including slurred speech or difficulty walking
• Altered vision, double vision, blurred vision, or partial loss of vision
• Confusion, convulsions, or loss of consciousness.

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.