Natural remedies for headaches

Headaches may occur independently in the sense that they are related to other health problems, or may appear as symptoms of a disease. Most times, they let us know that something is wrong in our body.

Headaches occur due to lack of sleep, or emotional and physical stress, and are of several types. The most common headaches are those that occur because of neck tension or pain, stress, anxiety, depression, or tense muscles (such as shoulders). Treatment is limited to pills that provide short term relief.

In addition to the tension, there are sinus pain and migraines which are also widespread, although migraine can not be classified just as headaches. They are more severe and their pain is not comparable to the normal headache. Sinus generated headaches occur because of sinus congestion which creates pressure, but also because of infections such as sinusitis.

The most appropriate treatment is simple - simple changes in lifestyle and relaxation. If you have persistent pain not responding to treatment, it is better to go to a more detailed consultation.

Chronic headaches should always be treated seriously, not only to escape the pain itself.

One remedy is lemon. To relieve pain, drink the juice from three or four slices of lemon squeezed in a cup of tea. The peel which is usually discarded is very good for headaches caused by heat. Grated lemon peel can be applied to temples for relief.

Henna flowers are good for healing headaches caused by bright sunlight; the flower should be soaked in vinegar and applied to the forehead. Peeled apples eaten in the morning on an empty stomach, with a little bit of salt, are also good remedies for headaches.

Cinnamon is useful for headaches caused by exposure to cold air. A fine paste of this spice should be prepared by mixing it with water. Apply it on the forehead and temples to relieve pain. Marjoram leaf tea is beneficial in treating headaches caused by stress, and rosemary is indicated for pain arising due to colds. A handful of rosemary should be boiled in a liter of water and then made into steam inhalation for as long as possible. Repeat until the pain goes away.

Another suggested remedy is treatment with hot water – a towel placed in a very hot water and held at the neck, or alternatively with cold water. Hot foot baths are good for chronic pain.