Headaches
Headache pain is often so debilitating that you miss work and miss out on activities that make up your life. But there are ways to deal with headache pain so that you can live your life and enjoy it. It helps to determine what kind of headache pain you have first. Headaches are not all the same and shouldn’t be treated as all the same.
If you have pain above your eyes, under your eyes, or above your teeth, you may be suffering from sinus headache. This is a headache that occurs when your sinuses become congested and begin to develop pressure. This pressure can often be very painful. When you apply external pressure to your forehead or other areas of your face, you may feel some relief.
Sinus pain can be treated with over the counter medications for pain relief, but the best way to get rid of it for good is to treat your congestion. Taking a steamy shower or placing a hot washcloth on your face can help you to loosen mucus and get it out of your head. You can also try eating spicy foods. Medications such as pseudoephedrine can help to relieve congestion and you may also need to treat allergies to keep mucus from developing in the first place. Continue reading
Headache pain can be a precursor to something more serious happening in your body – but most headaches are not life-threatening and are caused by temporary maladies such as allergies, stress, tension or diet. Migraine headaches are in a different classification, but some natural remedies can be helpful in alleviating the intense pain.
Over 45 million Americans have headaches that make them reach for over-the-counter medications. Many times these analgesic products can have side effects that are ultimately more serious than the headache itself, especially if you’re taking other medications.
There are natural ways to treat headache symptoms without taking a chance on having a negative reaction from prescription or OTC medicines. Here are some natural remedies that might help your occasional headache: Continue reading
