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Acupressure
Posted by Ginny (La Quinta, CA) on 11/26/2005
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I look forward to trying apple cider vinegar for my acid reflux but would like to pass on some headache help. My mom and I have been chronic headache sufferers for several years combined. Four months ago I bought and read "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook" and changed my life. I began using "trigger point" self massage and was able to get rid of my pain meds. Not even pain meds worked on my mom so when "trigger points" worked for me, I tried them on her. They worked wonders. I taught her how to self massage and she has all but eliminated over 30 years of chronic, debilitating headaches.
Acupressure
Posted by Katie (Chagrin Falls, OH)
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I know for a fact a simple way to reduce the pain in headaches is to apply pressure to your temples and rub in a circular motion, it works every time.
Liver Detox
Posted by Tanya (Al) on 04/10/2017
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My naturopath tools me that a headache affecting the top of the head is usually your liver. You may want to try doing liver flushes.
Water
Posted by Lucky Mama (Chicagoish, Illinois) on 05/04/2011
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Your child may just be thirsty! The first thing I do when I feel a headache coming on (which is almost never as I eat well and stay very hydrated) is drink at least one huge glass of water. It may take several glasses to catch up. If your pee isn't clear you are dehydrated. Often after sleeping all night is when we are most dehydrated. Please try this. I hope it helps!
Water
Posted by Tassi (Ca) on 04/05/2018
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YES, it works. May take a little while, maybe a couple hours for full recovery, and I also did some of the breathing exercises, but drinking water is well worth remembering to try! I realized after reading here that I had not drunk much water that day.
Oregano Oil
Posted by Sasha (Melbourne, Australia) on 03/08/2010
Hi Hlw, Could you tell me what kind of pain will be helped by half a dropper full of oil of oregano under the tongue? My mother (aged 77) has tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements of the tongue, causing pain and discomfort). Her doctors can do nothing to help. She says she would be willing to try the oil.
Thanks, Sasha
Oregano Oil
Posted by Sam (Miami, US) on 06/21/2014
Re: Oil of Oregano for Headache: One should always dilute a therapeutic grade essential oil.The ratio is usually on the bottle.
Medications
Posted by Sam (Miami, US) on 06/21/2014
Thank you for sharing Harriet.Sorry you and your daughter had to go through this nightmare.She might out grow her headaches eventually.Sometimes body just restores its balance on its own. At her age I had something similar so I understand the agony.
White Willow Bark
Posted by Mary (Clemmons, Nc) on 03/20/2015 10 posts
Hi, I'm trying to get some information about white willow bark supplements. I had read a comment somewhere on EC that this remedy had a negative side effect but I can't remember what it specifically said. I was wondering if you could lead me to some idea about it for my own information.
I love your website and haven't contributed anything yet but have spent hours reading various pages. It's a wonderful site for people to use. Thank you so much! Mary
Water
Posted by Amber (Portland, Oregon) on 03/27/2009
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This one is so simple, I often forget how well it works. I too, have had success with drinking lots of water upon getting a headache. I've also used it for general aches in the body, or stomachaches. I got the idea after reading about 'The Water Cure' which generally stated that almost any ailment can be helped by drinking lots and lots of water. So far when I've remembered to try this, it has worked.
I've also had some successes with doing just a little bit (5-10 minutes or so) of cardio exercise for getting rid of headaches, although it sure isn't tempting to do it when the pain is on! But you would be surprised. Do not, however, attempt this if you believe you may be coming down with a cold or other illness; in that case, let your body rest.
Water
Posted by Jc (siafulinux) (Savannah, Georgia) on 04/21/2011
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I discovered a couple of years ago that whenever I got a headache and I drank a few cups of water, it almost always went away. I've been doing that ever since. I rarely get headaches these days since I try to drink at least 12 cups a day now.
