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Headache - Causes, Symptions, Remedies and Preventions

Headache home remedies, Headache causes, Headache symptoms, Headache prevention Headache cures are the most sought after remedies as it is one of the most common ailment people suffer from. Headaches afflict almost everyone at some time or the other. Most headaches are functional, being caused by temporary upsets, and are not related to any organic changes in the brain.
 
 

They are often natures warning that something is wrong somewhere in the body. The actual pain, however, arises from irritation to nerve endings in the shoulder, neck, and scalp muscles, and also in the smooth muscles encircling the blood vessels which severe these areas.

Common causes of head ache:

  • Migraine can be hereditary
  • Allergy
  • Mental stress and strain
  • Strain on eyes
  • High blood pressure
  • Low blood sugar
  • Excessive smoking and alcohol may cause cluster headaches
  • Presence of toxins in the body

Headache Home remedies

Natural Headache Cure using Lemon

There are several natural remedies for various types or headaches. The juice of three or four slices of lemon should be squeezed in a cup of tea and taken by the patient for treating this condition. It gives immediate relief. The crust of lemon, which is generally thrown away, has been found useful in headaches caused by heat. Lemon crusts should be pounded into a fine paste in a mortar and applied as plaster on the forehead. Applying the yellow, freshly pared-off rind of a lemon to each temple will also give relief.

Cure Headaches naturally using Apple

Apples are valuable in curing all types of headaches. After removing the upper rind and the inner hard portion of a ripe apple, it should be taken with a little salt every morning on an empty stomach in such cases. This should be continued for about a week.

Natural Headache remedy using Henna

The flowers of henna have been found valuable in curing headaches caused by hot sun. The flowers should be rubbed in vinegar and applied over the forehead. This remedy will soon provide relief.

Headache remedy using Cinnamon

Cinnamon is useful in headaches caused by exposure to cold air. A fine paste of this spice should be prepared by mixing it with water and it should be applied over the temples and forehead to obtain relief.

Headache treatment using Marjoram

The herb marjoram is beneficial in the treatment of a nervous headache. An infusion of the leaves is taken as a tea in the treatment of this disorder.

Headache treatment using Rosemary

The herb rosemary has been found valuable in headaches resulting from cold. A handful of this herb should be boiled in a liter of water and put in a mug. The head should be covered with a towel and the steam inhaled for as long as the patient can bear. This should be repeated till the headache is relieved.

Vinegar Cure

If you are looking for a quick headache fix , try this.  Take a small thin towel and dip it in white vinegar . Rinse out the excess vinegar  and wrap the towel around your head and relax with your eyes closed for around fifteen minutes.   For persistent headaches, repeat every two hours and find relief.  Quick and simple isn't it ?   Try it at least once and you will love this quick and simple home cure.

Herb Cures
Try applying a ginger paste made from  dried ginger powder and water on your forehead. The slight burning sensation will cure your headache and fix you like new
Crushed Onion paste on the forehead can also work wonders.  Beware as it might make your eyes overflow with tears but it is sure to make the headache run for cover too.
Prepare a solution with 3 grams of crushed coves and 10 ml cinnamon oil and apply to the forehead. Find relief in ten minutes. Be sure to wash it off after you find relief.  

Oil Massage
Ask someone to give you a hair massage with sesame , almond or mustard oil. Dip the fingers in the oil and give a gentle massage which is sure to get the circulation going in the scalp and provide relief from headaches . This is an enjoyable way to get some relief and relaxation at the same time.

Meditation Cure
Try to close your eyes and sit straight with eyes closed. Focus between the eyebrows and relax. Let the  tension flow out  of the body and find the headache run away. Find more information on

Aroma therapy cures.
Sniffing peppermint oil, rose oil, Lavender oil, Chamomile oil can give relief from headaches. Try burning some candles made with these oils to get a fragrant room while  the headaches vanish. Try and consult a aroma therapist for a specific oil recommendation best suited to your problem or experiment with a few smells.

Amla (gooseberry) therapy
Soak four to five dried pieces of amla (gooseberry) overnight in water. Drink the resulting solutionĀ in the morning on an empty stomach. Repeat this process for at least one month.

Headache Prevention

The best way to prevent headaches is to build up physical resistance through proper nutrition, physical exercise and positive thinking. As a first step, the patient should undertake a short fast, and take citrus fruit juices diluted with water every two hours from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. daily.

Thereafter, he should plan his diet in such a way as to put the least possible strain on the digestion. Breakfast may consist of fruits, both fresh and dried. Lunch may consist of protein foods. Starchy foods such as whole wheat bread, cereals, rice, or potatoes should be taken at dinner along with raw salads. Spices, condiments, sour buttermilk, and oily foodstuffs should be avoided.

Drinking a glass of water (warm water in winter and cool water in summer), mixed with a teaspoon of honey first thing in the morning, is also a good remedy. Copious drinking of water throughout the day is also advised.
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