First off I want to admit to you that I hardly ever get headaches and as far back as I can remember I can probably count the number of headaches on one hand. But I have known people who get headaches often, and sometimes very severely so I want to share some things I have learned and used to help others. I highly recommend a course from Tree of Light that shows how to deal with numerous heath problems. I think every mom and dad should have it because I have used so many of these techniques and found them really helpful. Steven Horne teaches the course and it used to be called "Dr. Mom-Dr.Dad" but I think it's called "The Fundamentals of Natural Healing" now.
The first of these headaches is what we sometimes call a tension headache and it is vasoconstrictive, which means that insufficient blood is getting to the brain. They are rightly called tension headaches because when we tense up, especially in the neck and shoulders due to some stress, we tend to constrict the amount of blood that's getting to the head area. It makes sense to me that blue eyed people would probably suffer more from this type of headache because they already tend to have a slow moving lymph system. I also believe that poor digestion, especially of fats, lends itself to vasoconstrive headaches because people who don't digest fats well tend to have a lot of tight muscles and soreness around the neck and shoulders. These tight muscles tend to pinch off the blood flow to the head and cause inflammation. If the lymph system isn't working at optimum speed you end up with a tension headache.
There are manual ways of relieving this kind of headache and I have personally used these techniques with success. I can't describe them fully hear but it is basically a massage of the neck and shoulders with some light fast strokes to aid the lymph system. There are also herbs that can be of help. I have found that an equal mixture of lobelia extract, capsicum extract, and 1/3 mixture of peppermint oil rubbed over the area and worked in can bring relief. I've also seen it work simply rubbed on. Internally, herbs that are anti-spasmodic: Lobelia, Cramp Bark, Black Cohosh Root, can be helpful as well. Magnesium can be helpful as well.
NOTE: I do not use reflexology myself but I am aware of and believe in its use. If you are into reflexology a good practitioner could probably help.
BUT, what we really have to work on is the cause. We must find what is causing the stress that is, in turn, causing the tension, and remove it if at all possible. If it is a situation where the stress cannot be removed then, at the very least, time MUST be found for relief and relaxation. Sometimes an Epsom's bath with perhaps a bit of Lavender oil can be helpful.
The second type of headache is vasodilative where too much blood is getting to the head area. This is more of a true migraine headache. When a person has a vasodilative headache they may not want to be touched so you would not want to attempt a massage here. There is a technique, which I have not personally tried but which Steven Horne says often works, but I won't get into it here because you would probably think it too weird. I must say though, that I have had great success using the techniques he has taught but have not had the occasion to try this one. It is basically a manual way of casting off excess energy around the head area.
Vasodilative or Migraine headaches are usually caused by a liver that is overloaded with toxins so the best approach is a liver cleanse! There can be allergic triggers that bring it on including alcohol, aged foods, chocolate, citrus, and so forth, but the main cause is liver congestion. Herbs like Dandelion Root, Burdock Root, and Yellow Dock can go a long way as blood and liver cleansers. There is an herb called Feverfew which must be taken daily as a preventative. It will NOT be helpful after you're already suffering from this type of headache. But taken regularly can help prevent them.
A third type of headache is what we call a sinus headache which is caused by congestion of the sinus cavities and produces inflammation and pressure. What you REALLY need to know about this type of problem is that it is a symptom brought on by a CAUSE!
The probable cause is a congested colon! Yes, you heard me right! Our bodies have several avenues of elimination and when one is congested it will often use another avenue and in this case, most colon congestion causes suffering in the sinus'. We have respiratory, urinary, intestinal systems, and skin and when the intestinal system is having a problem it often results in respiratory problems or various skin conditions. If you go back to my last post, Seven Things Necessary....you will find the steps necessary to improve this condition.
As for sinus headaches and temporary relief, massage of the sinus cavities, internal decongestants (natural of course), vapor inhalation with eucalyptus oil, pine oil, or lavender oil can be helpful. I have even used boiled yarrow. There is another remedy which is not the most pleasant but which will work, and that is to put bayberry root bark powder into a container, shake it, and breath in the dust through your nose. Be prepared for a bomb to go off for a few seconds and then the draining will begin.
I posted this and then it dawned on me that I left something out and that is the "You" of the title.
You see, You are not meant to have headaches! But the headache is a signal that something is wrong with YOU! Yes, the headache hurts but it hurts because of inflammation or irritation that has occurred because there is something wrong in you. It can be exposure to toxins, which, by the way, is common to all of us. It can be that you're not spending enough time in God's word, prayer, meditation and that stress is piling up. It may be that you are not dealing with the pressures of life well and you may need some help emotionally and spiritually. It may be that you have not taken good care of your body and that you have an intestinal imbalance, whatever the cause it is up to YOU to discover what's wrong with YOU. If you are close enough to come to me I can probably help but seek to follow the advice I gave in my last post. Spend time with God and people who are positive. Negative people can cause SO MUCH STRESS! Take it upon yourself to get to know YOU!
I posted this and then it dawned on me that I left something out and that is the "You" of the title.
You see, You are not meant to have headaches! But the headache is a signal that something is wrong with YOU! Yes, the headache hurts but it hurts because of inflammation or irritation that has occurred because there is something wrong in you. It can be exposure to toxins, which, by the way, is common to all of us. It can be that you're not spending enough time in God's word, prayer, meditation and that stress is piling up. It may be that you are not dealing with the pressures of life well and you may need some help emotionally and spiritually. It may be that you have not taken good care of your body and that you have an intestinal imbalance, whatever the cause it is up to YOU to discover what's wrong with YOU. If you are close enough to come to me I can probably help but seek to follow the advice I gave in my last post. Spend time with God and people who are positive. Negative people can cause SO MUCH STRESS! Take it upon yourself to get to know YOU!
What I have just shared with you is from things I have learned from others, experienced firsthand, and used with my family and friends. It is NOT what you will hear from your doctor and, as you know, it is not an attempt to diagnose or heal. It is for information purposes only. May God bless you Richly!
(Illustrations borrowed)
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