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Other Alternative and Natural Treatments For
Your Headaches...
Chronic
sufferers of headache pain can attest to the ongoing search
for relief. It can go in many directions with standard
medicine and therapies to alternative options and herbal
sources. It is really a personal issue in that, every
individual's circumstances and makeup are different.
No one treatment or cure can be recommended as the right
solution for each and every case. And even if something
works well in one case it may not be at all suitable for
someone else. Ultimately, it will be up to each individual
to do the necessary research and make up their own mind
based on results. And undoubtedly, it is vitally important
to check with professional medical personnel before
embarking on any unusual form of treatment. That being said,
there are different ideas that have been offered as options.
And some of these are:
 Acupuncture
which seems to work to diminish pain that travels along the
neural pathways. Or massage therapy that seems to be
terrific for relieving the stress in muscles that can lead
to tension headaches. Biofeedback that can sometimes help
teach sufferers to monitor and control their body's
responses to tension and pain and work to minimize tensing
reactions. Chiropractic manipulation that might alleviate
any headaches that might have as their source the
misalignment of vertebrae.
Some herbs that may help alleviate pain from headaches
include: burdock root, feverfew, mint, lavender,
marshmallow, rosemary, thyme and skullcap. (A cautionary
note - that feverfew should NOT be used by pregnant women)
To optimize the use of any herbal remedy it is strongly
suggested to see a qualified naturopath who can coordinate a
holistic treatment with any other approaches you may be
trying.
It is thought that certain headaches may be helped by using
ginkgo biloba extract which is used to improve circulation
to the brain.
Salves made from peppermint oil, ginger and wintergreen oil
seem to give some sufferers relief when it is rubbed on the
temples or the nape of the neck - which is good for tension
headaches. And this can be of help for sinus headaches if it
is used on the sinus area.
A simple but definitely worthwhile suggestion is to try
practicing deep breathing exercises. We are often thought of
as a society of shallow breathers and a lack of oxygen can
lead to getting headaches as well.
Colon cleansing has been recommended for cases where it is
thought that a build up of toxins from improper digestion
and elimination has resulted in bilious headaches. This
cleansing can be done through proper fasting and/or enemas.
Since these type of treatments can have dramatic effects on
the body, they are best done with the supervision of a
qualified health care professional.
For women who may be suffering from bad headaches due to a
hormonal imbalance some have found there is benefit from
using a natural progesterone cream.
And though opinions differ there has been some research done
that indicates that Coenzyme Q-10 and Vitamin B2 work to
correct imbalances that contribute to headaches.
Learn more Natural Headache Treatment
here!
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