Headache is among the most
common medical complaints. The majority of them are not life
threatening. They can be classified into three main categories,
namely: Tension headaches,
Migraine headache and Cluster headaches.
Tension Headaches are the most common type of
headaches.
Migraines have well-defined attacks with
symptoms like nausea,
vomiting, sensitivity to lights and sounds.
Cluster
headaches are repetitive ones that occur for
weeks to months at a time, followed by periods of remission.
Common Causes of Head ache:
Precise cause of it is not known.
Several physiologic changes in the
head and
brain.
Dilation and constriction of blood
vessels.
Abnormal activity of certain neurons.
Genetic factors may be a cause for
migraines.
Smoking and alcohol may be cause
cluster headaches.
Home
Remedies for Head Ache:
Tips 1:
Roast some caraway seeds dry. Tie in a soft handkerchief or
muslin cloth and sniff (smell) to get a relief from headaches.
Tips 2:
Apply the paste of 3-4 cloves on the fore head.
Tips 3:
A peeled and chopped apple, with a sprinkle of salt eaten first
thing in the morning, for at least a week will cure chronic
headaches.
Tips 4:
Make a herbal tea with 10-15 holy basil leaves (Tulsi), 5-6
peppercorns and 1/2" ginger piece, powder. Keep in an air tight
bottle. Take 2 pinches with warm water when a headache starts.
Tips 5:
Massage head with rosemary oil.
Tips 6:
Add water to 1 tbsp ginger powder and heat gently in a pan.
Apply the warm poultice on forehead. Keep for 15 minutes.
