If you have never had a headache, congratulations! But for nearly everyone else, headaches happen, and there are plenty of drug-related ways to prevent and treat them. However, why risk side effects and toxicity from medications when you can go au natural?
People have been treating headaches naturally for thousands of years. Some of the methods have withstood the passage of time while others have emerged on the scene more recently or been studied scientifically and found to be effective.
With that introduction, let’s explore some natural headache remedies.
Acupuncture/Acupressure
You may want to try Traditional Chinese Medicine and travel the meridians (energy pathways) to relieve headache and migraine pain. Acupuncture, for example, has been shown to be similar in effectiveness to common migraine prophylactic (preventive) medications, according to the findings of a 22-study review. The evidence also suggests that using acupuncture along with symptomatic treatment of migraines can reduce headache frequency.
Acupressure also addresses the flow of energy through your meridians. This technique involves applying pressure with your index fingers to the area between your eyebrows. Using a circular motion, rub the spot for about one minute. Another acupressure point lies between your index finger and thumb. Apply pressure near the base of your thumb for about five seconds, then release. If this is difficult a small wearable can help.
