Natural Headache Cures

Every headache sufferer responds to different natural methods of relief and cure. Here are some common natural ways of relieving your headache without drugs:

-- Massage
-- Acupuncture
-- Acupressure
-- Biofeedback
-- Herbs e.g. feverfew
-- Exercise
-- Yoga
-- Vegetarian Diet
-- Avoiding Food Additives e.g. MSG, sodium, nitrite
-- Meditation
-- Neck and scalp relaxation and stretching
-- Osteopathy
-- Chiropractic
-- Detox
-- Avoiding environmental triggers e.g. bright lights, perfumes
-- T.E.N.S. Machine
-- Aromatherapy
-- Lifestyle Management and Stress Avoidance

A headache is a condition of pain in the head; sometimes neck or upper back pain may also be interpreted as a headache. It ranks amongst the most common local pain complaints and may be frequent for many people.

The vast majority of headaches are benign and self-limiting. Common causes are tension, migraine, eye strain, dehydration, low blood sugar, and sinusitis. Much rarer are headaches due to life-threatening conditions such as meningitis, encephalitis, cerebral aneurysms, extremely high blood pressure, and brain tumors. When the headache occurs in conjunction with a head injury the cause is usually quite evident. A large percentage of headaches among women are caused by ever-fluctuating estrogen during menstrual years. This can occur prior to, or even during midcycle menstruation.

Treatment of an uncomplicated headache is usually symptomatic with over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin, paracetamol (acetaminophen), or ibuprofen, although some specific forms of headaches (e.g., migraines) may demand other, more suitable treatment. It may be possible to relate the occurrence of a headache to other particular triggers (such as stress or particular foods), which can then be avoided.

Source: Wapedia