Almost everyone of us have experienced a headache whick is also know as cephalalgia at one time or another. A headache which is pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck can be caused by many different factors. These can be very debilitating at times. Oftimes, an over the counter medication or pain pills is the first choice to ease the pain. I must admit that I did that in 1999, I experienced severe headaches almost everyday. I took Tylenol 2 -3x/day because as a nurse that is what I knew to do. However, I wanted a solution for my problem. I hated taking medicine. A few months later, I met a pastor who armed me with keys to avoiding and alleviating headache naturally. I tried them and they work very well. I rarely if ever medicate for headaches or have headaches anymore. So, here is what I do to avoid or treat a headache:-
External treatments:-
1. Apply acupressure to the pressure points on the face, head and neck 2 x daily for 3-5 mins
2. Wear a hat and sungalsses when in the sun for more than 30 minutes.
3. Place a cold ompress on the forehead for 20 mins or take a tepid shower.
4. Take a brisk walk or run.
5. Breathe deeply
6. Massage face
7.Listen to calming music.
8. Drink water.
9. Sleep
10. Apply Peppermint Oil to your hairline.
Internal treatment:-
1. Drink Passion Flower tea.
2. Take Feverfew supplement
3. Drink fresh ginger tea
4 Drink Rosemary tea and peppermint tea.
Over the years, I have significantly decreased my need for over the counter pain medication. I may have taken medication for a headache 2 times in the past year. In earlier years, every time I had a headache I popped a pill but those days are over and so are the frequent headaches. Hallelujah!
Note:- Please visit your physician for persistent headaches. Be smart. Be wise. Be vigiliant.
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