Headaches can knock you off your feet no matter their source. Different factors trigger different forms of headaches.

For example, tension headaches may occur as a result of stress or muscle tightness in the neck and shoulder areas.

Sinus headaches may arise as a precursor of upper respiratory infections.

They can cause inflammation in the nasal passageways, which in turn creates pressure in your sinus cavities, including the places beneath your eyes and along your forehead.

Migraine headaches are particularly cumbersome. A myriad of things or events may trigger them including the following: Continue reading →

Restless nights spent tossing and turning can wear on your body after a while. While the easy answer might be to turn to an over-the-counter remedy to hasten your trip to slumberland, there may be a natural option for you.

Aromatherapy can be extremely helpful in combatting insomnia. It can lessen your need to take pills that have lingering side effects.

Before looking at how aromatherapy can help, let’s take a moment to review the meaning and effects of insomnia.

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is the inability of a person to fall asleep or remain asleep. Insomnia can last for as little as a few days or weeks or as long as several months, or even years. Continue reading →