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No one likes\u00a0to have a headache.\u00a0But everyone has to deal with them\u00a0at some point.<\/p>\n
Most people are lucky enough to experience headaches or migraines infrequently – like\u00a0after\u00a0a night of drinking or poor eating choices.\u00a0And for these more rare\u00a0migraines or headaches, a simple solution like ibuprofen<\/a> or Excedrin Migraine<\/a>\u00a0is often enough to do the trick.<\/p>\n But for others who deal with chronic headaches and\/or migraines a more in-depth investigation and solution to the problem is\u00a0called for.<\/p>\n Finding natural treatments for headaches can prove to be a headache in itself.<\/p>\n Luckily for us, we can reach into our essential oil collection to find relief.<\/p>\n Let’s look at some of the best essential oils to help you stop your headaches in their tracks.<\/p>\n Rose oil helps to comfort and soothe the nervous system, and thus supports a healthy stress response and limiting nervous tension.\u00a0In addition, it has excellent therapeutic qualities which can soothe emotional upset, insomnia, depression and restore confidence.<\/p>\n The analgesic action of lavender oil, together with its relaxing effects on the nervous system, make it an effective treatment for headaches and migraines. Lavender is a fantastic stress reliever It calms the body and mind, creating harmony and tranquillity.<\/p>\n Melissa lifts the spirits and instills optimism – just what we all need when we’re stuck with a nasty headache! Melissa oil calms the nerves in our brain, helping to ease the pain caused by headaches and migraines. It also effectively reduces the symptoms of colds and cases of flu by relieving congestion and calming a cough.<\/p>\n Chamomile encourages relaxation throughout the body. It calms the mind, muscles, and nerves. It is a diuretic, so it encourages urination and the detoxification of the body. It relaxes irritability, depression, nervous tension, and anger. These calming qualities make it an effective remedy for tension headaches.<\/p>\n Peppermint is a refreshing and uplifting oil that helps reduce mental fatigue and improve concentration. It is a great tonic for the digestive system, which makes it particularly helpful for gastric based headaches. The menthol in peppermint also helps clear the respiratory tract, easing symptoms of sinus blockage and other cold symptoms.<\/p>\n Eucalyptus oil refreshes and stimulates the brain, clearing mental exhaustion and fatigue. It is particularly effective for colds for its ability to heal\u00a0the upper respiratory tract. It eases pain and reduces inflammation.<\/p>\n Marjoram is known to be beneficial for brain health by strengthening and fortifying brain tissue. It helps relieve anxiety and stress with its warming action on the body and mind. It relieves tight muscles, muscle cramps, and muscle strain.<\/p>\n This Blend Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n This Blend Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Okay, now onto the applications!<\/p>\n For tension headaches\/migraines simply inhale a few drops of any of the following oils:<\/p>\n You can inhale the oils from a tissue, a portable inhaler<\/a> or add them to a diffuser <\/a>(a little less effective).<\/p>\n If you are a particularly congested and stuffed up you could use some decongestant oils to clear it out.\u00a0This is can help ease headaches that are accompanied by cold symptoms.<\/p>\n For steam inhalation simply add 2-3 drops of the\u00a0essential oils of peppermint and\/or eucalyptus into a bowl of steaming hot water. Cover your head with a towel over the top of the bowl and inhale deeply for 5-10 minutes. Be sure to keep your eyes closed. You can find more info about inhaling essential oils here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another exceedingly simple approach for treating headaches is to apply a drop or two of your preferred essential oil to the temples.<\/p>\n Just gently rub in a drop or two of lavender<\/a>, rose<\/a> or melissa<\/a> into your temples and relax.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Getting a firm neck and shoulder massage is particularly effective for relaxing tension headaches.<\/p>\n For your massage use 4 to 5 drops each of lavender<\/a>, peppermint<\/a> and marjoram<\/a> oil combined in 5 tsp of your preferred carrier oil (argan<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>coconut<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> sesame<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>sweet almond<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>jojoba<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>grapeseed<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>macadamia<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n For strenuous headaches that tire and strain the eyes, you can apply a cold compress to the forehead or back of the neck.<\/p>\n To do this simply soak a cold compress\/hand towel\u00a0in cold water with\u00a0a bit of rose hydrosol<\/a>, chamomile hydrosol<\/a>\u00a0and\/or lavender hydrosol<\/a>\u00a0added as well.<\/p>\n Baths can effectively melt away tension. Adding certain essential oils can certainly enhance\u00a0them and prove particularly effective in melting away headaches and migraines.<\/p>\n For your bath add some of the following oils (no more than 10 drops total)<\/p>\n For added decongestant support<\/p>\n Here are some more natural products you can use in addition to your essential oil treatment regimen.<\/p>\n While they are effective, essential oils and other natural remedies can only do so much when treating headaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Often the source of our headaches is deep-rooted. Food allergies, internal imbalances, sleep disorders, nutritional deficiencies…<\/p>\n We need to address the root cause of our condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n The following recommendations include some more quick relief type methods for treating migraines & headaches.<\/p>\n But more importantly, I’ve included some therapeutic, long-term approaches and methods to the section as well.<\/p>\n Listen closely if you want to cure your headaches and prevent them from recurring for good.<\/p>\n Remember though, chronic headaches can be hard to fix. Headaches are difficult to diagnose, even for neurologists.<\/strong> You will have to do some serious investigation and put forth a good deal of effort if you want to heal your condition.<\/p>\n The following are potential factors that can contribute to frequent headaches & migraines:<\/p>\n Dehydration is\u00a0often is a large contributor to headaches and migraines for most sufferers.<\/p>\n Luckily this is a really easy fix.<\/p>\n Just drink more water!<\/p>\n I’ve found that essential oils can help motivate me to drink more water.<\/p>\n I always add just\u00a0a drop or two of lemon, mandarin or peppermint in my water to add a bit more flavor and therapeutic effect.<\/p>\n It’s tasty and it makes me drink more water than I would otherwise.<\/p>\n Magnesium is thought to affect changes in the blood vessels in the brain.<\/p>\n Studies have shown that people with chronic headaches and migraines often have low levels of magnesium.<\/p>\n Magnesium is an important element in the human system. It is essential for proper muscle and nerve function and it helps maintain strong bones and a steady heart rhythm. It’s also important for regulating\u00a0both blood pressure and blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n You can learn more about magnesium and headaches\/migraines here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n To get more magnesium you can add more magnesium-rich foods to your diet, like:<\/p>\n You can also supplement with highly absorbable forms of supplemental magnesium such as magnesium glycinate chelate<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another great way to get more magnesium into your system is to take\u00a0a soothing bath with added\u00a0magnesium flakes<\/a>. It’s both a relaxing and effective way to combat magnesium deficiency.<\/p>\n Sleep quantity and quality can also play a significant role in\u00a0developing headaches and migraines.\u00a0Getting too little rest – or even too much in some cases – can bring on headaches.<\/p>\n Plus if you’re already suffering from a headache or a migraine you’re at a disadvantage when trying to fall asleep. Sleep quality can dip dramatically if your head is pounding during rest, which can set you up for more aches for days to come…<\/p>\n If\u00a0 you have difficulties with your sleep patterns consider some of the following recommendations:<\/p>\n Headaches can be symptomatic of a variety of issues in the body.<\/p>\n The common issue here\u00a0is inflammation.<\/p>\n Food allergies, which are more common than many people realize, create a lot of inflammation in the body when an offending food is ingested that triggers an immune response.<\/p>\n When the food(s) are removed, the headaches\/migraines can disappear.<\/p>\n What potentially allergenic foods could be contributing to your headaches\/migraines?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ultimately the body can be allergic to any food.<\/p>\n But there are some more common foods that people are allergic to<\/p>\n To know for sure if you have food allergies I recommend everyone gets a food allergy blood test<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stress levels are a big factor for headaches and migraines.<\/p>\n Whether it is mental, physical or dietary stress – you can be sure that the stresses of your life have some involvement with your headaches.<\/p>\n If you are suffering from headaches it would be a good idea to take a close look at the stressor in your life and see how many you could reduce or free yourself from.<\/p>\n7 Essential Oils & Blends\u00a0for Headaches & Migraines<\/h2>\n
1.) Rose<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n3.) Melissa<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4.) Chamomile<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n5.) Peppermint<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n6.) Eucalyptus<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n7.) Marjoram<\/a><\/h2>\n
8.)\u00a0Eden’s Garden Head Ease Synergy Essential Oil Blend<\/a><\/h2>\n
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9.) Plant Therapy Headache \/ Tension Relief Synergy Essential Oil Blend<\/a><\/h2>\n
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9 Essential Oil Based Recipes\u00a0and Application Methods for Headaches & Migraines<\/h1>\n
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2.) Steam inhalation with decongestant oils<\/h2>\n
3.) Simple temple application<\/h2>\n
4.) Give yourself or receive a neck or shoulder massage<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n5.) Apply a hydrosol enhanced cold compress<\/h2>\n
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<\/h2>\n6.) Enjoy a relaxing and aromatic bath<\/h2>\n
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Additional (Non-Essential Oil Based) Natural Remedies<\/h1>\n
Happy Wraps Lavender Yoga Eye Pillow \u00a0Hot or Cold Relief<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Preventa Migraine by Family Tree Remedies<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Lifestyle Recommendations for treating Headaches & Migraines<\/h1>\n
Not drinking enough water<\/h2>\n
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Having a poor Sleep Schedule<\/h2>\n
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Suffering from food allergies<\/h2>\n
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High stress and tension levels<\/h2>\n
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