The causes of headaches vary from dehydration and lack of sleep to toxic gas poisoning, poor circulation and the onset of serious illness. To eliminate it, people take pain relievers. But when he is not there, a severe headache can be relieved in other ways.
Sleep
Most often, this method is the most effective in relieving headaches. 1-2 hours of sleep will allow you to bounce back and stop suffering.
Cabbage leaf
An old proven remedy for headaches is to knead a cabbage leaf so that it lets the juice, then apply the leaf to the temples and on the forehead, and lubricate the wrists with the juice on the inside and the area behind the ears.
Cinnamon
Add 1 gram of cinnamon to 100 ml of hot water (not boiling water), cover, let it brew for 30 minutes, then strain and slowly drink in small sips. The remedy will help faster if you drink it on an empty stomach.
Massage
In the fight against headaches, a general head massage can help you. Especially if the pain is caused by a spasm, as this massage improves blood circulation and helps relieve pain.
1. Tilt your head back, slightly knead your neck with your fingers from top to bottom and vice versa. Movements should be spiral. Do this for two minutes.
2. Then move to the top of the head. Very gently and gently do the movements that resemble washing your hair. When performing such a self-massage, you should feel a pleasant warmth. The appearance of heat signals good blood circulation. Duration of massage: 5-7 minutes.
3. Place your fingers on your temples, then massage them in a circular motion, moving from the temples along the ear to the back of the head. Massage for 3-5 minutes.
4. Now massage your earlobes. Movements should be soft. Place your thumbs behind your ears, spread your fingers all over your head. The massage lasts 2-3 minutes.