{"id":7949,"date":"2012-01-14T11:33:49","date_gmt":"2012-01-14T11:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diyhealth.com\/?p=7949"},"modified":"2020-07-28T09:21:35","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T03:51:35","slug":"headaches1-altmedicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/headaches1-altmedicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Headaches Alternative Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Headaches: Alternative Medicine<\/h1>\n

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Top Alternative Medicine<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Other remedies<\/h3>\n
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Apart from the above mentioned solutions, some simple remedies like switching to magnetism and ion treatments, giving up smoking, getting up at the same time every day are some easy to follow everyday habits, which can help reduce headaches to a great extent. Also, buckwheat pillows and eye pillows with flax seeds have also proved to be an effective natural remedy for the same.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Nutritional therapy<\/h3>\n
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A healthy dietary approach can cure and treat symptoms of headaches. Headaches, some times can be a result of the body\u2019s adverse reaction to some food items. So, it is very important to avoid such foods. Also, deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body, like B 12, can trigger pain. Magnesium and riboflavin should be included in the daily diet as they prevent the recurrence of headaches the natural way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Essential herbs for headache treatment<\/h3>\n
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Fever-few leaves are believed to reduce migraine attacks as it contains parthenolide which limits the release of headache causing compounds and can even constrict blood vessels. Ginger leaves are another herbal medicine which reduce the signs of severe headaches. Ginger-6-shagaol, known for its therapeutic properties, can be consumed as tea or gulped down as capsules of 500 mg. Cayenne pepper has two important ingredients – capsaicin and salicylates – that relieve pain. Ginger and cayenne pepper work in conjunction with each other. While the former blocks the compounds that cause pain, the latter reduces it. These can be taken in the form of juice or can be applied as balm. The best bit about these herbal solutions are that they have no side effects and provide permanent solution to the problem of headaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Heat and cold treatment<\/h3>\n
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A heated or cold towel, wrapped in layers, around the neck or putting hands in hot or cold water can also be highly effective in pulling out pressure from the scalp, thereby reducing pain. These remedies do not call for any lifestyle change or a rigmarole to be implemented, but they can definitely prove to be a boon when you are down with a severe headache and have no other resort.<\/strong><\/p>

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5. Massage<\/h3>\n
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Massage is another form of natural remedy to find relief from throbbing headaches. It helps to stimulate and relax the muscles and nervous system, while touch therapy heals soothe sore muscles. A little eucalyptus or lavender oil applied on the back of the neck and across the shoulder with little pressure applied by hands can do wonders to reduce headache. Also, press down gently the back of your skull with your fingers and release slowly. You would not require any other pain relief to get rid of your headache. Another way of massage, which can be done yourself, is to press the webbed part of your hand between the thumb and the index finger. Believe it or not, it gives relief instantly and can be done anytime, anywhere. Foot massage and reflexology can do wonders to alleviate pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Research proves that regular exercise has been of great help in relieving headaches and stopping their recurrence. Yoga asana and other specific exercises help to cope up with severe headache issues, including migraine. They help to release the body\u2019s natural painkiller, called endorphin, and stimulate it to play its role. A half hour walk every day can let you fight the problem of headache permanently, while a brisk walk taken at the time of headache can help reduce it to nil. This natural remedy calls for no extra cost but only demands a change in lifestyle which can be achieved and adapted even while traveling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Aromatherapy<\/h3>\n
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Herbal therapies have proved to be the most powerful tool in releasing pain caused due to migraine or sinusitis or any other reason. As different people react differently to different kinds of smells and associate with them in an individual manner, depending upon suitability, you have to be careful to choose which one suits your body needs and requirements. However, some renowned pain killers, as a part of aromatherapy, include the aroma of peppermint, sandalwood, lavender and eucalyptus. These can be used in the form of essential oils, candles or bathing soap as well. If used regularly, they can help eliminate and alleviate your headache from its root causes. However, while buying these products, be very careful to judge the right quality and genuineness to get the desired results. Another very easy and effective alternative to use these oils is to add a few drops of it to warm or cold water and place a cloth soaked in this water on your head or neck for instant relief from pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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