There are so many things that can make your head ache – a bad day at the office, deadlines, a lousy argument, traffic etc. These are just a few of the reasons for a headache, and we all have our own different reasons too. Whatever may be the reason, once the headache kicks in, you rather have a hole drilled into your skull to make it stop.
A headache is a pain experienced in any region of the head. It is generally your body’s response to physical or emotional stress. It is occasionally followed by aggression and violence towards anyone that crosses your path.
Although there are more than a dozen types of headaches, the two most common types are:-
This is one of the most common types of headache experienced. The person experiences a vice squeezing in the head. It is caused by the contraction of muscles that cover the skull, often caused by stress and lack of sleep.
A migraine is another type of headache that occurs with one or more of the following symptoms which are nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. It is characterized by the throbbing pain felt only on one side of the head.
The obvious choice by a person to kill the pain is medication. Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and many more are the first actions towards relief. But when your headaches are persistent and if medications just aren’t doing their magic, there are many home remedies you can consider which actually does wonders. Here is a list of the top 10 home remedies for headaches. Read away!
The first thing you say to a person who is frustrated and angry is, “Cool down!”; in this case it’s your head. Headaches are caused when the muscles and blood vessels in your head begin to contract. The best way to relax them is to cool them down. Apply the ice pack to the part of your head that hurts. Place it on your forehead or on the back of your head for 15 minutes or until the pain reduces.
Cinnamon isn’t only useful in cooking, but also as a cure for headaches. This simple drink can actually do wonders for the pain. Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder to 1 ½ cup of milk and boil it for two minutes. Add a spoonful of honey; mix and drink it at least twice daily when suffering from a headache.
Rosemary and thyme can be very helpful in the treatment of headaches. It has anti-inflammatory properties which instantly alleviate pain. You can drink an herbal tea made from a combination of rosemary and thyme to ease headaches. Alternatively, apply a few drops of thyme or rosemary essential oil on your forehead and on each temple. Gently massage and rub the oil into the skin, then sit quietly for couple of minutes to let this remedy work.
Ginger helps in reducing migraine headaches. Plus, ginger helps to overcome the nausea that often follows migraines. Make a tea of ginger root by simmering four small-sized slices of crushed ginger root in 3 cups of water, covered, for 30 minutes. Drink while hot. This homemade remedy reduces your headache in about the same time as it would take an aspirin to work. Plus its ginger root, hence no risks of an overdose to worry about.
Chamomile tea contains compounds that help reduce the pain and relax your mind. To brew up a cup of chamomile tea, add one chamomile tea bag in a cup of boiled water. Let it steep for ten minutes. Add a tablespoon of honey if required. Drink the hot tea slowly while resting in a less noisy and quiet spot.
Made from peppermint or other mint oils, this waxy white balm does the trick and is an instant headache home remedy. Rub a small amount of this balm on your forehead and your temples, and massage slowly. Some say rubbing menthol balm below your feet also works. No matter where you use it, its cooling effect makes you feel calm, relaxed and makes your headache disappear.
“Butter-what?” you ask. Also called Petasites, this is the most effective natural medicine for headaches. Butterbur root extracts have been shown to be very effective in reducing the severity of migraine headaches. It is available in numerous forms like tincture, powder, or other forms and has both antispasmodic effects and anti-inflammatory properties.
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