How many times have you had a pounding headache but still had to run errands or carry out conversations? Headaches are one of the most common types of chronic pain and instead of passively suffering, we are here to tell you 9 natural remedies for headache relief. Some people turn to painkillers but overuse can cause serious health issues. Your body is sending you a message that you may be missing something internally, let’s cure your headaches from the core.
1. Ginger
Ginger reduces inflammation in the blood vessels in the head area, it triggers natural opiates in the brain that help ease headache pain.
2. Cinnamon
Cinnamon has unique medicinal attributes composed of 3 parts: cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, and cinnamyl alcohol. This natural ingredient is your cure to sinus-caused headaches. It is also an antioxidant which relieves muscle pain from headaches. Make a drink from powdered cinnamon or apply the cinnamon paste on your forehead.
3. Apple
Smoke, aged cheese, or perfume trigger headache – the smell of green apple cure it. Apple helps restore alkaline balance in the body, which reduces nausea and fatigue.
4. Peppermint
Peppermint’s calming properties soothe your headache while helping to open clogged blood vessels, the main cause of headaches. Peppermint contains menthol which helps regulate blood flow in the body.
5. Basil Leaves
Basil leaves have many calming and analgesic benefits. Chew fresh basil leaves or boil it in hot water and inhale the steam to relax tense muscles. This helps get rid of headaches caused by tension and tight muscles.
6. Detox Bath
A detox bath enhances natural detoxification by converting toxins into water-soluble compounds. It flushes impurities and is one of the best ways to prevent headaches. A tip is to make the water as hot as you can physically tolerate since this will force toxins to the surface of your skin. As you sit in the cooling water, your body will release the toxins.
7. Chamomile
Consume chamomile tea regularly to prevent headaches, German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) will give you the best result. Chamomile is anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.
8. Ice Pack
The cold from the ice will numb the pain from headaches, it also reduces inflammation.
9. Water
Headaches can be an indicator of dehydration, drink water regularly to prevent this from occurring.
