Home remedies for Headache and Migraine

Headache cures are the most sought after remedies as it is one of the most common ailment people suffer from. Headaches afflict almost everyone at some time or the other. Most headaches are functional, being caused by temporary upsets, and are not related to any organic changes in the brain. They are often natures warning that something is wrong somewhere in the body. The actual pain, however, arises from irritation to nerve endings in the shoulder, neck, and scalp muscles, and also in the smooth muscles encircling the blood vessels which severe these areas.

Some General Tips For Headache

Deep Breathing Exercises:If you suffer from tension headaches, sit in a darkened room and slowly take in deep breaths through your nose and let it out through your mouth. Do this until you feel relaxed.

Acupressure:Reduce headache pain by squeezing the web of skin between the thumb and pointer finger as hard as you can; or use both thumbs and apply pressure under the bony ridges at the back of the head

Meditate: Imagine the pain flowing out of your head; you may combine this with the deep breathing exercise

Listen to relaxing music while you lie down

Sleep: Get 6-8 hours but don't oversleep because that can cause headaches on its own.

Use a Neck pillow in bed:If you get a lot of morning headaches, they could be caused by the way you sleep. A neck pillow will support your neck and could prevent morning headaches.

Avoid Bright Light: Peoples suffering from Migraine not feeling well in the bright light and it caused acute sharp pain.Use sunglasses if you are going to be outside for any length of time.

Quit smoking and avoid smoke-filled rooms.

Home Remedies  for Headache and Migraine 

Use of Basil leafs : Basil (Tulsi) plant is native to Indian subcontinent and found in most of the houses in India. It has numerous health benefits in various ailment including Migraine. Take some Basil leafs and dry them in the shadow for some days. Make powder of these leafs in the grinder. Take couple of pinch of the powder and mixed it with honey. Take the mixture during morning and in the evening. This will give relief in Migraine.

Basil (Tulsi) plant

Natural Headache remedy using Henna:The flowers of henna have been found valuable in curing headaches caused by hot sun. The flowers should be rubbed in vinegar and applied over the forehead. 

Headache remedy using Cinnamon:Cinnamon is useful in headaches caused by exposure to cold air. A fine paste of this spice should be prepared by mixing it with water and it should be applied over the temples and forehead to obtain relief.