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 — can be caused by the kidneys.
- If your headache is across the temples — 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.
In general any headache sufferer may find some relief in taking two baths per day with a Healing blend of Bath Salts. Relief can be immediate.
When headache pain relief is urgent, I have found that if I apply 2 or 3 drops of Peppermint essential oil at the nape of my neck and each temple, it provides me with quick relief. It does not eliminate it entirely but at least makes it more bearable.
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 remarkable benefit.
Cluster headaches are the most intense because of the burning, throbbing, and piercing feelings that one experiences. A cluster headache, is a headache pain that does not go away. Try Basil, Peppermint, Majoram and Rosemary together, and apply it at the base of the neck, on the feet, and in the center of the hand for maximum benefits. The Marjoram reduces tension; tension being a big part of the headache.
Gastric headaches come from eating foods that aren’t the best for the human body. I have learned the wonderful benefits of putting a drop of Peppermint oil in my tea or coffee. 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 Mothers’ candy of choice…she always had gastric headaches.
General headaches usually are felt around the temples of the skull and along the hair line in the back of the skull. Lavender oil, which has such calming, relaxing properties added with Peppermint can cause a very beneficial effect.
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 on the bottom of the feet and around ankle bones, inside and outside, and on pulse points.
The horrendous Migraine is often triggered by a contracted vessel in the brain which needs to be opened up. Sometimes it is as simple as dehydration. However, when the pain is so bad, one does not feel much like drinking water. Peppermint to the rescue again! One can breathe it in, by placing the bottle under the nose, breathing in several deep breaths. This may help open up contracted vessels. I personally have had great relief using hot wash cloths on the back of my head and 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 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, can come on suddenly with allergies or congestion or when straining to read. Lavender and Peppermint to the rescue again.
Copyright © Ruth Ota 2010
