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5 Easily Available Remedies to Cure Headache

by Syeda Raiha Bukhari October 26, 2017 0 Comments

Headaches affect more than half of the women in the world. It can be mainly due to stress, depression, anxiety, working too much, erratic missed mealtimes, insufficient sleep, and hormonal changes. And people only find taking painkillers to be the solution of a headache, however, here are some natural ingredients easily available in your home which you can use to get rid of your headache:

Mint Juice

Menthol in mint is very effective in alleviating headaches.Extract mint juice from a handful of mint leaves and apply it on forehead and temples to treat a headache. Along with mint juice, coriander juice is also effective in treating headaches.

Ginger

Ginger can help reduce inflammation of the blood vessels in the head, thus providing relief from a headache. Mix equal parts of ginger juice and lemon juice. Consume it once or twice a day. Another option is to apply a paste of one teaspoon of dry ginger powder and two tablespoons of water on the forehead for a few minutes. You can also boil ginger powder or raw ginger in water, and inhale the vapor.

Ice Pack

The cold ice pack contributes to alleviating headaches. Applying an ice pack to the back of your neck can give you relief from a migraine headache.You can also place a washcloth dipped in ice-cold water over your head for five minutes. Within half an hour you will feel some relief.

Lemon

Lemon is a very effective and powerful ingredient to treat a headache because it is refreshing and relaxing. Drinking warm water mixed with juice squeezed from one-half of a lemon will reduce the intensity of a headache. This particular remedy is beneficial for headaches caused by gas in the stomach. Another option is to apply lemon crusts, as a paste, on your forehead to immediately relieve pain.

Peppermint

Peppermint can be used to treat a headache because of its soothing and calming effect. You can make an herbal tea by adding 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint to a cup of boiling water. Cover and let it saturate for 10 minutes. Add some honey to sweeten it. You can also use peppermint oil to gently massage your temples and the back of your neck for instant relief.