Headaches are an extremely common complaint in our society and are often treated with “quick fix” pain medication. In fact, more than half a billion dollars is spent annually on this type of remedy. What is in these drugs, and are they doing us more harm than good? Are there more effective natural remedies we can use to alleviate headaches?
Ingredients in Conventional Headache Remedies
There are two main ingredients in the leading headache medications. These are acetysalicylic acid (aspirin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Today, an estimated 80,000 tons of these two ingredients are consumed each year.The main side effects of acetysalicylic acid are gastrointestinal ulcers, stomach bleeding, severe abdominal or stomach cramps/pain/discomfort, heartburn or indigestion, bruising, confusion, dizziness, fainting, nausea or vomiting, buzzing or ringing in ears, tiredness or weakness, loss of hearing, allergic reaction, and bleeding.
