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Gas Leak Cause
Posted by Maria (Phoenix, Az) on 03/24/2011
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Leaking gas in a home is a common cause of headaches, though it's not well known. Hulda Clark talks about it in her book: Cure for all Diseases. I was very sick for years, with Chronic Fatigue and constant headaches. Finally I bought myself a gas detector ($150 on Amazon), and discovered that the water heater was leaking propane, and had been for a long time. When the water heater was replaced, my headaches disappeared within days, and my energy increased dramatically! Propane and Natural Gas can make you very sick, but the big gas companies don't want you to know about it! Check out gasleak.org for another story about a family who were very ill because of leaking gas.
Then I moved, and began to have headaches again. My gas leak detector quickly identified the gas kitchen range as the source of a leak. Again, after turning off the gas to the stove, my headaches quickly went away. Chemical sensitivities also cause headaches, for example: strong smelling cleaners, air freshners, and insect sprays. By the way, 100% of my friends and family's houses that I checked with the detector also had gas leaks somewhere in the home!
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Kathlee (Vancouver, Canada) on 10/23/2011
My gosh! That's the best laugh I've had in a long time! (I'm sorry to laugh at your calamity but you did put a smile on my face. Thank you! Hugs
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Jparadiseoneluv (Decatur, Ga, United States) on 09/27/2012
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LMAO!!!! Classic! It works for me. I swear by the stuff. I drink it in water 3 times a day. For a headache I mix one half teaspoon neem powder, one teaspoon moringa powder and a quarter teaspoon organic cayenne in about three ounces of water. Drink staright down then sip water afterwards to dilute in your belly. The neem brings down your blood sugar and blood pressure as the moringa and cayenne also do. I love it!
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Organicfarmer (West Virginia) on 05/25/2016
Laughter is the best medicine. The first time I tried cayenne I was pretty shocked with the firey punch, and I only put a 1/4 teaspoon in 8oz water and applied with a qtip. I could feel the pain of your directly applied mega dose! I am trying ACV right this minute on a bad one and I can say that ACV mixed with belly laughter (and earlier homeopathic nux v) seems to be easing the pain behind my right eye radiating from my right shoulder.
Cod Liver Oil
Posted by Ohfaithful (Cincinnati, Ohio) on 10/13/2009
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Headaches!
I often use earthclinic to cure common family ills. Tonight my dd and I had headaches so I logged on because I forgot what we used the last time, which was ACV and that worked! However, she did not want the ACV so I found a post where they used coconut oil because the brain is made of fat!
Instead, I used Cod Liver Oil, 1 tsp., and she drank OJ with hers. Both of our headaches went away and we both had them prior for hours!
Thanks again!
Feet in Hot Water
Posted by Kathy (Sherman, Texas) on 06/04/2009
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I HAD A BAD HEADACHE , SO I THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE THIS A TRY . IT WORKED ! I SOAKED MY FEET ABOUT A HALF HOUR IN HOT WATER AND MY HEADACHE STARTED GOING AWAY IT WAS INCREDIBLE . THANK YOU
Feet in Hot Water
Posted by Kelsie (Pickering, On, Canada) on 05/09/2012
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Hello, Woke up with a terrible headache this morning. Checked the EC site for some ideas and came across the 'Feet in hot water' post. Took my normal dose of ACV (1-2 tsp in Apple Juice), and then ran the bath and soaked my feet for about 5 minutes. My headache is not completely gone, but its much, much better and is still continuing to go away!
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Teresa (Miami, FL) on 04/24/2009
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Cayenne Pepper relieves my husband's cluster headaches. He had horrible time with headaches for over 15 years till we started to use the cayenne pepper. Now when he feels one coming on, he just snorts a tiny bit (maybe 1/4 of a teaspoon) up his nostril on the same side where he feels the headache. Yes he feels a sharp burning in his nose briefly (along with his eyes watering) but it relieves the headache within 15-20 minutes at the most. He was taking strong pain pills before that often didnt help and he would be sick for hours, with vomiting and extreme pain. Cayenne Pepper has alleviated all that. Just the "red pepper" that you buy in spice section at the store, for 3 or 4 dollars. If the headache is on both sides, snort a tiny bit up both nostrils.
Homeopathic Remedies
Posted by Amber (Portland, Oregon) on 03/27/2009
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I've been using Hyland's homeopathic Headache remedy for the past year, and it's worked wonders on almost every headache I've had in that time. I will be pursuing even more simplistic remedies for headaches as well as prevention that I see listed on this site, but I believe that Homeopathics are natural and 'folk' remedies for the most part. They are a useful compliment to herbs, vitamins, and other natural healing methods. And they are also very convenient to take in a purse or when traveling.
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Veronica (Lubbock, Texas) on 01/05/2009
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I frequently have headaches and migraines and was complaining at work one day about how nothing works and a coworker suggested that I try cayenne pepper on the tip of my tongue. Her grandfather swore by it and she agreed it worked. Well, today was the moment of truth. I woke up with a headache and reached for a pinch of cayenne to put at the tip of my tongue. Since it is a pepper it does burn a bit, but within minutes my headache was gone. I'm a believer!
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Angel (Sinking spring, Pa) on 07/08/2008
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I immediately got a headache which turned to a migraine after I left the dentists office today. When I got home I had to lay on the couch with ice which normally helps a little but I still felt like I was going to throw up it was bad and I had to make dinner for everyone. So I tried the cayenne pepper and I am really shocked at how much it relieved the pain. It made me sneeze alot and it burns a bit but my head isnt throbbing like it was. Its amazing!!!! I love this site!!! Thank you earth clinic!!!
Apples
Posted by Carmel (London, England) on 10/02/2012
Maybe the reason the apple helped is because it is one of the main carriers of quercetin, which helps to stop inflammation and inflammation is often the cause of headaches. Other foods which help a lot with inflammation are onions - red are best - blackberries - brocolli, cranberry juice, spinach, cherry tomatoes (they are better because it is ther skins that help) lettuce. Red vein leaves, sweet potato, citrus fruits, grapes (black are best), oats, whole grains and seeds. Headaches can be caused by inflammation and it can be temporal arteritis adn many people mistake it for sinusitis. I kept taking steroids and anti biotics for headaches which I was told and assumed were caused by sinusitis yet whenever I stopped taking the steroids it was just as bad as before. I now have changed my diet and I also take herbs etc to help with the inflammation. Apart from the headaches it can cause confusion, bad memory (after all it is about blood flow around the brain) and if it gets really bad and is not treated it can cause a stroke.
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Jack (Toledo, ohio, USA) on 04/01/2007
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I've read over the different headache remedies and especially the one from Stascee from Rexburg Id. Hers is "VERY TYPICAL" of the many many people who I gave the Canynne Pepper to and told them how to to it, Just a week or so ago I told the cashier at my my bank how to do it and later she told me, "My husband thought I was nuts" but in 5 minutes my pain was gone "So how cares what he thinks"!...God Bless all.....
Acupressure
Posted by Susan (USA) on 02/03/2007
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For headaches, my acupuncturist suggested massaging the bottom of the feet -- probe around til you find the most painful, tender spots, and rub them. I've stopped several headaches, including a migraine, as well as vertigo, using this method.
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Stacee (Rexburg, ID) on 01/17/2007
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Wow! This works so well! I have spent the last 4 days in be with strep that even antibiotics hadn't seemed to help. I was taking everything I could think of to make it go away. My throat remained swollen and painful. After not being able to crawl out of bed for 4 days I drug myself to the computer and found this site. I tried your cayenne pepper remedy and it was instant relief! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I can actually swallow now with out feeling like my head will explode. After not getting any sleep because of the pain I am looking forward to getting a full night of sleep. Thanks again for the great cure! PS the cayenne also worked on the migraine that I have had along with the strep, so I had 2 cures for the price of one!
Lemons or Limes With Salt and Pepper
Posted by Anj (London, UK) on 09/21/2006
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Cut a lemon or /lime into halves or slices, sprinkle about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon of salt and same amount of black pepper. roast/ oven bake/direct on gas fire/ barbecue/ cover it and microwave for 40 seconds, salt and pepper side on top till bubbly juice comes out. Let it cool down but don't let it go completely cold, it should be hot. Suck with the pulp direct from the lemon slices/halves as the peel has secreted some juices that you need. Same method can be used with sour oranges or tangerines.
This recipe came from my mum who used it on all her kids as natural alternative which would not give any side effect, to cure headaches, migraines, cough and colds, flu, as well as when someone feels sick as if they want to vomit. This is a ideal alternative medicine for diabetics and ideal for everyone as you don't have to go shopping, everything you'll have in your home when you have any of these problems. All of us brothers and sisters have been using this all these years, may be it might help someone who wants to try natural alternatives which would not give them any side effects especially if they are diabetics.
Cold Showers
Posted by SP (NYC) on 09/11/2006
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Cold water shower is simply amazing. I tried it today after reading the comments
here. First few minutes I was shivering to death. I actually thought of turning the hot water. But I then after few minutes my body temperature got well adjusted to the cold water. It felt so good. I went in with a headache and came out so fresh and renewed. Thanks!
Raw Potatoes
Posted by Katie (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
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Cut a potato into 4 pieces, place 2 in the center of your forehead and two at your temple (Hold the ones at your temples in place). Lay down in a dark room and close your eyes. It takes a while to work but it takes away the throbbing. Something in the potato has a pain reducer. It sounds crazy (I thought my mom was a loony) but it works when you try it.
Raw Potatoes
Posted by Nare (Los Angeles, Ca) on 11/05/2012
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This is SO funny because my mom told me this same remedy and I thought "momma you crazy! " but it works :D
Raw Potatoes
Posted by Yadi (Nj) on 06/22/2015
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It actually works. My mom used to do it all the time for me when I suffered from severe migraines.
Borax
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 09/24/2024
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I have never heard of doing this and I'm sure you have not either. Since I'm the headache champion 5 years running, I am trying this tonight before bed.
BORAX – Its Value in Catarrh, Throat Difficulties, Inflamed Eyes, Dandruff, etc.
V. – A solution of (1 ½ teaspoon) to soft water, 2 pt., In nervous headaches, wash the head with it, then wash out with cool, clear water, rubbing well with the towel, and take a nap, and generally all headache will subside, and the patient be much refreshed.
NOTE: I'm just leaving it in overnight.
From the Book – Dr. Chase's New Receipt Book and Medical Advisor or Information for Everybody by A.W. Chase MD, page 96-97. 1927.
Menthol
Posted by Mama to Many (TN) on 07/04/2019
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Menthol for Occipital Headaches
I have had trouble with headaches for a long time. I realized a few months ago that they are likely occipital headaches. They begin at the base of my neck and radiate through my head to the back of my eyes. I even had an electric shock pain in my neck one day that helped me hone in on the connection to my occipital nerve. My chiropractor uses menthol on my neck and back when she works on me. I decided to try that at home.
Stopain, which I can get in the pain section at Stuffmart, has 8% menthol. I get it in a roll on bottle. I keep one in my purse and one at home. I apply it to the base of my skull and along my spine at the first inkling of pain and repeat every few hours. This has worked better than anything I have ever tried.
I am seeing an orthogonal chiropractor next week for the first time, hoping to get to the root of the issue. Meanwhile, this menthol roll on is awesome. It is also soothing for my foot/ankle when it flares up with pain from a break/sprain over the winter.
~Mama to Many~
Causes
Posted by Tina (Princeton, New Jersey) on 12/10/2015
Dear Mama to Many,
Over the years I have grown to recognize the first symptom of a sinus build up: a tooth on either side of my jaw, usually the molar, becomes achy. If I attend to it promptly by making up a pan of spicy tomato broth and sipping it at intervals, it helps the sinus drain within an hour. I am so glad you are feeling better.
Sungazing
Posted by Courtney (Texas) on 09/22/2015
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I was having these dull headaches for months and pain relievers did not work well. Day after day I'd have a slight headache. I read about sungazing by accident and decided to try it. The first time I tried it I kept my eyes closed in the early morning. Almost immediately I felt this warmth enter my eyes and wash over my brain relieving the headache.
The ecstasy of having a slight headache disappear after months was wonderful. My mood improved and my energy increased as well as my physical strength. Thankfully I've never had glasses but both my parents did at my age and I have slightly better than 20/20 vision. I gaze for about 2 minutes with my eyes open now, but I do skip days if I'm busy. I think everyone should do research into this and consider trying it safely.
