Yoga For Headache Tips

Mind your headaches (All about headaches)

Headaches and migraines are one of the most common types of pains that patients can face. There are many types of headaches that may afflict people and there are a number of reasons that can be attributed as their cause.

Let's look at some of the types of headaches and their causes:

Facial headaches - This is an ache, which is usually centered on the face, the crown, and the forehead. In this headache, movements of the head and...more

Homeopathy as a branch of medicine has evolved drastically over the years. Unlike others, homeopathy's greatest advantage is its complete lack of side-effects and its ability to treat a myriad of diseases and ailments. One of the most common causes of concern for most people is a nagging perpetual headache. Over the years, homeopathy has developed various medicines to confront and treat different kinds of headaches. Some of the different kinds of headaches and homeopathic remedies associated wi...more

Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, the cavities that produce the mucus necessary for the nasal passages to work effectively.

The patient may be diagnosed with acute sinusitis. If the following symptoms persist:

Facial pain and pressure
Blocked nose
Nasal discharge
Reduced sense of smell
Congestion
Cough
In more advanced cases, the following symptoms may also be present:

Fever
Halitosis, or foul-smelling breath
Tiredness...more

If you frequently suffer from headaches, try switching on to a more healthy diet comprising of fresh fruits and vegetables that provide the body ample vitamins and minerals and regular exercise.

Whether you have a headache due to cold, stress or lack of sleep, here are some remedies to help you deal with a headache:

Take a nap: sleeping for a short while help to reduce headaches. However take care not to oversleep as it can aggravate the headache. A nap of 15-30 minutes is suff...more

By Drinking Water
As has been mentioned above, that one of the causes of headaches are due to dehydration/lack of fluids in the body. And we are certainly already know that water is an indispensable component of the intake by the body. Therefore, if you are stricken with headaches, immediately drink plain water. Then make it a habit to drink plain water 8-10 glasses per day so that you avoid the headache.
2. Overcome the headaches with eating potatoes
In addition to being caused by a...more

Home Remedies For Headache

•Make paste of dried ginger (adrak) with water and apply on head before sleeping.
•Rub sandalwood (chandan) in water on a clean surface. Apply the paste prepared on head. When it is dry apply next layer of paste on it. Repeat the procedure three to four times. This is specially good for headache caused by heat.
•Apply some ghee on the leaf of castor (arandi) and then keep this leaf on head.
•Make a thick paste of betel leaves (paan) with water and ...more

Drink lots of water about 2-3litres daily. Any nausea, headache and mild gastritis will be taken care off!

Headache- the best ways to treat it.

Treating your own headaches


You don't necessarily need a doctor's prescription to treat your headaches. Here are some ways you can find relief, without
Medication:
Apply an ice pack to the painful area of your head. Try placing it on your forehead, temples, or the back of your neck.
Take a warm bath or shower; take a nap; or take a walk.
Ask someone to rub your neck and back, or treat yourself to a massage.
Apply gen...more

What is a tension headache?
One of the most common headaches experienced by adults is a tension headache or a stress headache. It is characterized by a dull pain in the head and behind the eyes, sometimes the back of the neck, and a feeling of pressure around the forehead. The person experiencing the headache feels like his head is being squeezed by a clamp. The pain is usually mild to moderate as opposed to the throbbing pain experienced during a migraine.


Why does tension hea...more

Murdha taila (Application of oil on head) Siro abhyariga -
Application of oil on scalp, Siro pariseka or Siro dhara
- pouring oil over the scalp Siro pichu
- Putting a cloth soaked in oil over the head.

Shiro vasti / shiro dhara
- Retaining the oil on head for a specific period of time using a cap Siro abhyariga
-Oil is massaged over the head, in conditions like dry and itchy scalp, cervical spondylosis, tinnitus, migraine,etc.,
Common herbal oils for h...more