Our lifestyle and the healthy choices that we make everyday govern how we interact with the world around us as well as confirm our overall well-being.
According to the World Health Organization around 50% of the adult population suffers from headache disorders which cause considerable loss to quality of life as well as pain, disability to work, and related financial cost.
Primary reasons include personal/societal burdens, loss of sleep, unhealthy diet, substances abuse, and prolonged stress. However, headaches can also be caused by sinus infections, brain aneurysm, concussions, ear infection, hangovers, strokes, and the list goes on.
This goes to show just how complex and different each headache can be. While there is no particular cure or medicine that caters to all types of headaches, as each situation vastly varies from one individual to another, patients are often asked to use pain relievers, cold medications, paracetamol, and similar types of pills and tablets.
In this post, however, we would like you to focus your attention towards natural remedies involving herbs and other magnificent creations which Mother Nature has to offer. Not only are they safe to use with little to no side effects but they also offer you the complete surety that nothing synthetic or a laboratory made product is allowed to enter your body.
So take complete relief and find pure satisfaction as we inform you of these marvelous remedies.
Natural/Herbal Cures
Instead of depending on prolonged used of medication here are some natural cures you should try out:
- Basil, Lavender, & Peppermint Oils: Many natural remedies include essential oils and especially lavender is considered to be a great solution for naturally curing headaches. You can apply the oil directly on to the forehead or inhale its vapors by adding a couple of drops into boiling water without any oral intake. Similar styles of application can also be used for basil oil and peppermint oil for headache relief.
- Butterbur Herbs & Feverfew: Feverfew is a flowering plant belonging from the daisy family Asteraceae and occasionally used for ornament as well. Many researchers have found it be an excellent cure for headaches and it is traditionally used to prevent migraines. Similarly, Butterbur is a naturally occurring herb, the bulb, leaf, and the root is often used to make medicine. However, you should only use ‘PA-free’ products as the chemical in some of the products include pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) which can damage the liver and cause serious harm. Hence the main objective is to use only certified and PA-free products.
- Foods That Are Rich in Magnesium: As mentioned earlier, an unhealthy diet is one of the primary reasons for headaches. Many doctors who treat patients with chronic headaches often find them to have low magnesium levels. This can easily be rectified by including healthy food items in your daily intake that offer you a reasonable amount of magnesium such as beans, broccoli, grains, nuts, and seeds.
- Vitamin B-12: This natural nutrient is probably nature’s biggest miracle. Vitamin B-12 is great for rejuvenating your energy supplies throughout the day and keeps you energetic. However, it can also be used to treat those who suffer from headaches. While supplements are available, food items that are rich in this particular nutrient include almonds, fish, and sesame seeds.
- Willow Bark Extract (WBE): Willow is a tree found in Asia, Europe, and North America. It has been used to relieve fever and inflammation in patients since 400 BC, the time of Hippocrates. It is used in China as well to treat headaches, lower back pains, osteoarthritis, and tendonitis. Many orthopedic doctors also use it to treat patients with chronic body pains.
Keeping Yourself Hydrated
It has been found that many of us remain dehydrated throughout the majority of our days and this causes further health problems as well as fatigue and lethargic behavior. However, hydration is a natural cure for headaches as water is simply the most incredible part of nature which can almost be labeled as magical.
Here are some natural fruits and vegetables that you can include in your diet to keep yourself headache-free and feeling fully energized.
- Cabbages
- Cantaloupe
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Grapefruit
- Green Peppers
- Oranges
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
Home Remedies to Try Out
Headaches have existed for quite a long time throughout history which is why every culture and tradition has its own specific cure to treat this ailment. This knowledge has been passed down from one generation to another. Here are some home remedies that you may find quite effective to treat them:
- Avoiding foods with high histamine, this naturally found chemical in the body plays a role in our digestive, immune, and nervous systems. Food items like aged cheeses, beer, cured meats, fermented food, smoked fish, and wine are richly flowing with this substance. Too much intake has been found to cause migraines in those who are sensitive. Cutting these items down has been found to be quite effective in treating people who get frequent headaches.
- Cutting down on the intake of nitrates and nitrites as they may trigger headaches by causing the blood vessels to swell up. These are commonly found on items such as bacon, hot dogs, and sausages to keep them free from bacterial growth. Hence limiting the number of processed meats in your daily consumption will prevent this from happening in the first place.
- Ginger tea contains a mixture of many beneficial compounds as well as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances. Studies have shown that around 100 people who suffered from chronic migraines were effectively treated using 250 milligrams of ginger powder. It also helps in reducing nausea, vomiting, and other common symptoms affiliated with headaches.
We hope this post was able to offer you some great advice as to how you can cure headaches using natural remedies and herbs found in nature. There are various other options for you to try out as well, including:
- Betony (Stachys officinalis)
- Common hops (Humulus lupulus)
- Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum)
- Evodia (Evodia rutaecarpa)
- Dong Quai (Angelica Sinensis)
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
- Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
- Linden/Lime tree (Tilia spp.)
- Mullein (Verbascum)
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens)
- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
- & Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
For more information regarding their usage and further queries on the topic, please feel free to let us know of your feedback in the comment section below.