Over 47 million Americans suffer from intense headaches, which are accompanied by light sensitivity, nausea, throbbing pain, and tension in the neck and back.
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Most commonly, over-the-counter treatments, like Aspirin, Aleve or Excedrin, fail to provide relief or cause other side-effects. Therefore, it is always better to use other, healthier alternatives to soothe headaches.
These are some of the most effective ones:
Ginger: A study conducted in 2014 found that ginger root powder had comparable benefits with other prescription migraine drugs, and causes no side effects.
Banana & Ice Compress: The Mayo Clinic reports that the application of a cold compress to the head and neck relieves migraines. Also, place a banana peel on the forehead, and as the skin absorbs potassium, your pain will disappear.
Feverfew: The use of feverfew, either as a supplement, tea, or an extract, prevents and treats migraines.
Lavender Oil: You should boil 6 cups of water, and then add 8 drops of lavender oil. This soothing vapour will soothe tension headaches as you inhale. Moreover, you can also massage the temples with a few drops of lavender oil.
Butterbur: To treat a migraine, take 50 to 75 milligrams of butterbur (or meta sites) in pill form two times daily, as the extract of these flowers stimulates the blood flow to the brain.
You can also try acupuncture or biofeedback treatments in case your migraines are too intense and persistent. However, before you reach for over-the-counter medications, make sure you have tried all natural ways to help yourself.
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