How To Use Natural Methods To Cure a Headache

  • July 8, 2009
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Headaches are not only painful; they can affect your work performance and zap your energy. Instead of reaching for pain pills, try these natural cures.

You Will Need

  • 1 A washcloth
  • 1 A hot water bottle
  • 1 A calming environment
  • 1 The ability to relax
How To Use Natural Methods To Cure a Headache: Use a cold compress

Step 1: Use a cold compress

Wet a washcloth in very cold water or place a damp washcloth in the freezer for 10 minutes. Place over your forehead.

Use a few drops of peppermint oil on the cold cloth to speed relief.

How To Use Natural Methods To Cure a Headache: Use heat

Step 2: Use heat

Place a very warm washcloth or hot water bottle across your forehead. Place a heating pad across your neck and shoulders to relax tight muscles.

How To Use Natural Methods To Cure a Headache: Massage

Step 3: Massage

Rub the painful area of your head with gentle, circular pressure for seven to 15 seconds.

How To Use Natural Methods To Cure a Headache: Lie quietly

Step 4: Lie quietly

Lie down in a dark, quiet room and release tension by focusing on relaxing your back, neck, and shoulders.

How To Use Natural Methods To Cure a Headache: Nap

Step 5: Nap

Nap for an hour to “sleep off” the pain.

How To Use Natural Methods To Cure a Headache: Eat and drink

Step 6: Eat and drink

Eat regular meals and drink lots of water. Hunger and dehydration can cause headaches; getting proper nutrition and fluids can put the odds back in your favor.

Tension, stress, sinus congestion, lack of sleep, caffeine withdrawal, and spinal problems can all cause headaches.

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Comments (6)

HeatherM

Really helpful, and great effects Dimitri!

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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Lisa_Ramsay

thats just not enough , there is a far better way using pressure points

over 2 years ago by Lisa_Ramsay

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DimitriL

If I understand the production process correctly, you're more than welcome to improve the Wiki Guide and include this information - the Wiki Guides are what the video productions are based upon. http://www.howcast.com/guides/3269-How-To-Use-Natural-Methods-To-Cure-a-Headache If you have a lot of advice, you might want to suggest it to Howcast - they may consider doing an entire video focusing upon pressure points to relieve headaches.

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