Tension
headaches are cause by anxiety,
nervous tension, eyestrain ,poor posture
or tight muscles in the shoulders or neck
Migraine
headaches are caused by an expansion of blood vessels in the head.
headaches
can also be cause by cold and the flu, allergies.digestive problems.
herbal tea for tension headaches
Ginger
decreases the production of pain-causing chemicals in the body.Chamomile and
linden are mild relaxants that help ease emotional and physical tension.
250ml(8fl oz) water
1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger root
1 teaspoon dried chamomile
1 teaspoon dried linden flower
Simmer the
ginger in the water in a covered pot for 5 minutes.Remove from from the heat.
Add the
chamomile and linden and steep for 10 minutes.strain, sweeten the tea if
desired , and drink it hot.
Massage
with a couple of drops of laverder essential oil
· Footbath for headache relief
To help relieve a headache, try immersing your feet in a bucket of
water(as hot as you can stand it) for 15 minutes.at the same time, wring out a
cloth in ice water and place the cold compress on your forehead,temples, back
of the neck,or wherever the pain is concentrated.hot water dilates blood
vessels and increases blood flow thithe feet,while the cold compress constricts
blood vessels in the head,reducing the volume of blood flow and thereby
reducing pain.
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