Simple, Natural Options for Headaches

Simple, Natural Options for Headaches

This article originally appeared on TasteForLife.com.

What is a Headache?

Pain/discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck; tension headaches are the most common type.

What Causes Headaches?

  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Lack of sleep
  • Skipped meals
  • Caffeine withdrawal
  • Alcohol

Reducing and Relieving Headaches

Lifestyle Tips

  • Exercise
  • Eat regularly
  • Stay hydrated
  • Get adequate sleep
  • Manage stress

Foods to Avoid

  • Caffeine
  • Chocolate
  • Alcohol (especially red wine)
  • Aged cheese
  • Products containing: nitrates and sulfites

Natural Remedies for Headache

Herbal Therapies

  • Blue vervain
  • Butterbur
  • Feverfew
  • Ginger
  • Wood Betony

Supplements

  • Magnesium
  • B vitamins
  • Fish oil

Homeopathic Treatments

  • Antimonium crudum
  • Apis
  • Belladonna
  • Bryonia
  • Lycopodium
  • Magnesia phos
  • Pulsatilla

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