There are many reasons for headaches and many effective remedies for headaches that don't have the risks that over the counter and prescription drugs have.
The Number One cause of headaches is stress. Stress will cause a contraction in the muscles.
If your headache is across the forehead--it can be caused by the kidneys.
If your headache is across the temples--it can be caused by the thyroid.
Headaches in corners of forehead--can be caused by the adrenal glands.
Headaches on the left side of the head, or the analytical side, can come from the stomach, constipation, or emotions that are not reconciled.
Headaches in the middle of the forehead, that are under the center of the eyebrow--can be caused by the sinuses.
Headaches behind the eye--can be caused by parasites, pituitary function, or pancreatic congestion.
When headache pain relief is urgent, I have found that if I apply 2 or 3 drops of Peppermint essential oil at the back of my neck and each temple, it provides me quick relief.
The reflex point for headaches is in the center soft area of your hand. One can mix Peppermint, Lavender and Marjoram oils together and apply it to the back of the neck and temples, as well as in the center of the hand for relief, as well.
Cluster headaches are intensely painful because of the burning, throbbing, and piercing feelings that one experiences. A cluster headache, is a headache pain that just does not go away. Try Basil, Peppermint, Marjoram, and Rosemary together, and apply it at the back of the neck, on the soles of the feet, and in the center of the hand for maximum benefits. The Marjoram reduces the tension; tension being a big part of the headache.
Gastric headaches come from eating foods that just don't agree with us. I have learned the wonderful benefits of putting a drop of Peppermint oil in my coffee or tea. Now I know why, my own mother was always sucking on Peppermint candies. As kids, we never liked Peppermint candy much, and always wondered why Peppermint was our Mother's candy of choice...I guess it was because she was always having gastric headaches.
Hormonal headaches in women are often associated with the change in hormones and occur prior to menstruation or menopause. Chronic headaches that follow the cycle are due to inflammation, which causes pressure. It can be significantly reduced by putting some Lavender essential oil on the bottom of the feet, around ankle bones, and on pulse points.
The horrendous Migraine headache is often triggered by a contracted vessel in the brain which needs to be opened up. Sometimes the headache is being caused by dehydration. However, when the pain is so bad, one does not feel much like drinking water; even though that is what is needed. Peppermint to the rescue again! One can breathe it in, by placing the bottle under the nose and breathing in, several deep breaths. This may help open up the contracted vessels. I personally, have had great consistent relief, by using hot wash cloths on the back of my head and on my forehead. When the cloth cooled, I would put it in a bowl of hot water again, and reapply. It felt good and the pain was gone in 45 minutes, without that hang over feeling one gets from having to take prescription drugs. Stress migraines also respond to Lavender and Peppermint essential oils.
The sinus headache is a type of headache associated with deep pain in the cheekbones, forehead, and the bridge of the nose. These are intense headaches also, that can come on suddenly, with allergies or congestion. Lavender and Peppermint essential oils to the rescue again.
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