How to Treat a Headache Naturally

About 90 percent of all headaches are due to tension.

Things You'll Need

• Coffees
• Bromelain
• Calcium Supplement
• Glucosamine Sulfate
• Lavender Oils
• Magnesium Supplement
• Peppermint Oils

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Instructions

• 1

  Give yourself a mini-massage at the first sign of pain. Using the pads of your fingers, press gently and rub the scalp, back of the neck, temples and shoulders.

• 2

  Apply heat or cold, or alternate between the two. Take a hot bath or shower, or place a hot, wet washcloth or heating pad on the back of your neck. Place an ice pack on your forehead, the back of your neck or the top of your head.

• 3

  Put a few drops of lavender or peppermint essential oil into the bath, or rub a few drops on your temples, the nape of the neck and the hairline.

• 4

  Drink an herbal tea of feverfew, which helps to relieve headaches, or chamomile and peppermint, which are calming. A cup of hot, strong coffee helps to relieve congestive-type headaches.

• 5

  Take supplements if you get headaches frequently. Calcium and magnesium relieve muscular tension, the enzyme bromelain reduces inflammation, and glucosamine sulfate can help to relieve pain.

• 6

  Visualize the muscles inside your head and neck loosening and relaxing. Try to hold the image for at least half a minute every hour.

• 7

  Avoid gum, drinks with ice, ice cream and salt. All of these can worsen a headache.