Autumn is here and it’s already easy to see that winter isn’t far behind. When the weather starts to change many people start to get sick. It’s not just the wind and rain that does it. It’s also the fact that holiday stress can weaken your immune system, making you vulnerable to diseases like colds and flu.
For many people, the months between back-to-school and New Year’s Eve are a busy time of running from event to event with never enough time to relax. What should be a pleasant time, leads to very unpleasant headaches. Stress-induced colds can also cause a snowball of symptoms such as sinusitis, which again leads to headaches.
Although, over-the-counter medications may help alleviate some of the symptoms, they have side effects of their own. You shouldn’t have to choose between feeling groggy and a splitting headache! If medication leaves you fuzzy headed, then you might want to consider using herbs to heal your headache.
Herbs are an all-natural remedy that have been used to heal headaches for centuries. Here is a list of herbs for headaches that many cultures around the world have found useful.
Lavender
A remarkable tension reliever, lavender is commonly used in aromatherapy because of its relaxing smell. The herb’s essence can be mixed with oil and warmed to release the aroma.
Skullcap
This herb also works as tension reliever, relaxing the muscles and blood vessels. Skullcap is also an effective preventative measure because it can help relieve allergies and inflammation, two common causes of chronic headaches.
Thyme
Thyme is effective in helping to remove mucus from the lungs and clearing sinus congestion which, in turn, prevents headaches.
Passionflower
This type of plant is not merely grown for its beauty but for its wonderful uses too. Aside from the herb’s natural calming effect, passionflower work like natural sedative. Research has shown that the herb passionflower can lower anxiety levels of the brain.
Feverfew
Feverfew has been widely used as a remedy for migraine. The herb has a minty scent which has a calming effect when used in aromatherapy. Drinking feverfew tea works as a natural anti-inflammatory, too.
Ginger
If you have headaches accompanied by nausea – like many migraine sufferers do, then ginger at the first sign that a headache is coming on. Ginger is often used to treat headaches and upset stomach, but is much more effective when taken early. You can consume ginger as a tea or buy a supplement at most health food stores.
Do you suffer from silent migraines? Visit healthy-journey.com for tips about using healing herbs to find relief.
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