Homeopathy and Headaches
You can reduce headaches and migraines by understanding what triggers you. It could be certain foods, or even additives. It might be tension, stress or not getting enough sleep, good nutrition or water.
A headache is a pain in the head which is commonly brought on by stress, tension, lack of sleep, hunger or dehydration. Migraine is a severe type of headaches that can feel like a throbbing, pounding pain. The vision can also become blurry and you can feel tired and even dizzy. The migraine can also make you feel nauseous, and sensitive to light and sound. Some people need to lie down in a darkened room and some sufferers even need to vomit. Migraines can feel debilitating and can prevent sufferers from taking part in normal activities like work or attending school.
Common causes of Headaches and Migraines
The most common trigger for headaches and migraine is stress. Learning how to manage your stress levels can help you decrease your headaches and migraines, helping you to enjoy life more. Stress management includes regularly making time to exercise, meditate and relax.
Hunger and or dehydration can often trigger a headache. For some people certain foods can also trigger a headache; cheese, chocolate, processed meat or alcohol. Too much caffeine, or caffeine withdrawal can cause a headache or migraine.
Did you know that magnesium deficiency is linked to headaches and migraine? Include magnesium rich foods in your diet; almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, sesame and sunflower seeds, eggs, milk and oats.
But weather and even changes in air pressure can bring on a headache. Stress Headaches and Tension Headaches can be caused by anxiety, stress or hormonal changes which can all trigger a headache or even a migraine.
Prevent Headaches and Migraines
- Ensure that you have regular quality sleep
- Use yoga, meditation and stretching to ease tension
- Keep hydrated by drinking around 8 glasses of plain water a day.
- Eat regularly (3 times a day) and ensure that protein, complex carbohydrates and vegetables / fruit are consumed at each meal.
- Avoid processed meat as they contain nitrates which are known migraine triggers.
- Don’t drink more than 3 units of caffeine a day
- Don’t smoke or vape
Natural Treatments for Headaches and Migraine
- Drink plenty of plain water
- Eat something crunchy like an apple or carrot
- Practice breath work to help relax
- Get some fresh air
- Stretch
- Massage the area
- Drink a cup of peppermint tea
- Inhale lavender oil
Homeopathy and Headaches
There are many Homeopathic medicines that can help treat your headache or even migraine. Whether your headache or migraine has been caused by tension, stress or fatigue Homeopathic medicine can offer you a help for your headache or migraine treatment.
Homeopathic Medicine for Migraines
Belladonna
Belladonna can be a really helpful Homeopathic medicine to take when your headache or migraine comes on suddenly and you can feel a hot throbbing pain. Your face may look or feel hot and red, and you may experience palpitations. You could feel sensitive to noise, light even smell and strong sunlight can be a trigger. You will not feel particularly thirsty. You may feel light headed, argumentative and, wanting to be on your own.
Bryonia
When Bryonia is the indicated Homeopathic remedy for a headache or migraine you will feel worse for any movement, preferring to sit or even lie down. The pain can feel bursting or pressing, with pain over the eyes. The headaches may also be felt in the front of the face often accompanied with sinus pain. You might feel grumpy and will want to be on your own. The headache may make you feel thirsty.
Gelsemium
Gelsemium can be a great Homeopathic medicine for a headache that makes you feel really tired and comes on slowly. The pain can feel dull and heavy, like a tight band around the head. There might be soreness in the neck or shoulders. Your vision may be affected with dizziness, dim or double vision and tired eyes. Gelsemium can also be useful to take if you have the flu, especially if it is accompanied by a headache and fatigue.
Nat Mur
Nat Mur can be a really helpful Homeopathic remedy for blinding headaches or migraines when you feel bursting, hammering pain. This Homeopathic medicine is particularly indicated if you are dehydrated, or if your eyes are strained or your vision disturbed. This is also a really helpful remedy if any moment makes you feel worse, you are feeling emotionally strained, you can’t read and you are deprived of sleep.
Nux Vomica
When your headache has digestive problems then Nux Vomica can be a helpful Homeopathic medicine to take. Or when you are overworked and stressed. The head will feel heavy, bruised and you may feel dizzy. You may also experience nausea and even vomiting or constipation. You will feel irritable, unable to work and even angry and you may feel quite tense. Light, sound and strong smells will feel unbearable.
Homeopathic Consultation
At the Healthy Homeopathy clinic we offer natural health support for treating headaches and migraines. Our solution is the Standard Plan. It is suitable for people aged 12-65 who are seeking an alternative medicine for headaches and migraine. The Standard Plan includes 1-2-1 online consultations with our qualified homeopaths, a bespoke prescription for homeopathic remedies and email support.
Start by booking a low cost pre-qualifying consultation with a member of the Healthy Homeopathy team to talk about an alternative medicine for your headaches and migraines, homeopathic treatment, and how homeopathy can address your symptoms and help reduce them naturally so that you feel healthier, centred and well.
Once you begin the Standard Plan you should start to notice improvements in your condition within a few weeks. Homeopathic treatment for headaches and migraine usually lasts around 2– 4 months. This will vary according to your symptoms, how long you have had them and the severity.
Get in touch to book your consultation and let’s work together using homeopathy treatment to naturally treat your headaches and migraines.
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