Any home remedies to get rid of a headache?
I'm going out to watch football tonight and have a major headache so i was wondering if anyone knew of anything to get rid of it, I have taken a couple of paracetamol so was wondering if there is any home remedies or anything i can do to get rid of my headache... i know being on the computer isn't going to help i know but im at work so i don't really have a choice!
Also don't say "don't go out" because that isn't an option!
Thanks for your imput.
Public Comments
1. Hydrate, drink a lot of water. Most headaches actually come from not staying hydrated enough throughout the day.2. To get rid of the headache, relax in your mind the.. inner heaven of the game.
3. Lie down in a dark room and drink lots of water
4. green tea and meditation
5. Eating potato is good for a headache :))
6. Plenty of fluids, neck and shoulder massage and lavender or pine oils in the air to soothe the sinuses.
7. castor oil packs placed over your stomach
Castor oil packs
The most common way to use castor oil (and most objectionable, I might add) has been to take it orally. Generally, oral doses are used to correct constipation. The recommended dose is usually 1 tablespoon for
adults and 1 teaspoon for children. You can usually expect a "purging" of the system in about four to six hours.
Conditions Responding to Castor Oil Packs
Obviously, conditions known to be related to poor drainage of the lymphatic system will tend to benefit from this type of therapy. These would include complaints such as:
1. chronic fluid retention with swollen joints and pain
2. arthritis
3. upper respiratory infections involving the sinuses,
tonsils and inner ear
4. colon problems like Crohn's disease or colitis
5. gallbladder disease
6. boils
7. liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, enlargement or congestion
8. menstrual-related congestion
9. appendicitis
10. hyperactivity
11. constipation, bowel impaction or adhesions
12. swollen lymph nodes
13. bladder and vaginal infections
Neurological Problems
Several neurological problems have also been responsive to castor oil.
These include:
1. nerve inflammations such as sciatica, shingles, etc.
2. Parkinson's disease
3. multiple sclerosis
4. migraine headaches
5. cerebral palsy
castor oil was Applied to many areas especially around the stomach area
Ricinoleic acid or sometimes ca;lled castor oil and has been shown to be effective in preventing the growth of numerous species of viruses, bacteria, yeasts and molds. (J Am Oil Chem Soc 61;37.323-325.) This would explain the high degree of success in the topical use of the oil for treating such ailments as ringworm, keratoses (non-cancerous, wart-like skin growths), skin inflammation, abrasions, fungal-infected finger- and toenails, acne and chronic pruritus (itching).
Generally, for these conditions the area involved is simply wrapped in cloth soaked with castor oil each
night, or if the area is small enough, a castor oil soaked Band-Aid can be used. (For persistent infections and those finger- and toenails that have discolored and hardened, a good 10 to 20 minute soak in
Epsom salts, prior to applying the castor oil, usually speeds up the healing process.)
See http://www.edgarcaycehouston.org/Research.htm
How to Make a Castor Oil Pack
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR A CASTOR OIL PACK:
White wool flannel (3 to 4 thicknesses of unbleached wool flannel, make wide enough to cover lower abdomen from 3 finger widths left of navel extending around the right side to cover the liver and about 10
inches long).
Plastic sheet—medium thickness.
Hot Water Bottle, Heat Lamp or Electric Heating Pad.
Bath towel & two large safety pins.
Instructions for use:
A Castor Oil Pack is made by soaking the flannel in cold-pressed castor oil (heat processed oil doesn't have the same healing qualities) until it is evenly saturated with oil but not dripping.
Additional oil will have to be added after each use to keep it saturated. It is a good idea to pre-warm the pack in a oven on a medium setting for 1 minute or by placing the pack on a heating
pad on high until it is warm.
Place the Castor Oil Pack on the area to be treated next to the skin and a sheet of plastic over the Pack to keep the oil from soiling other things. Next, wrap a towel over the Pack and keep it in place
with the safety pins. The usual time for a pack is I hour. It is a good idea to use a safe source of heat over the pack to drive the oil into the skin. Use a hot water bottle or a heat lamp for this purpose (a heating pad is not recommended because of the electromagnetic field it generates). Sometimes it is also necessary to keep the pack on all night, but do not use heat when using the pack this way.
Cleanse the skin after using a Pack with warm water and baking soda. This is important because toxins can be pulled to the surface by the Pack and will be reabsorbed if not washed off. If the Pack shows dark
stains after a use, discard it and use a fresh Pack the next time. Do not share Packs.
A book on this is
The Oil That Heals: A Physician's Successes With Castor Oil Treatments by William A., M.D. McGarey
8. For me a cup of tea and a sweet biscuit, then relax..
Or...
Drink water. Oftentimes, people get a headache because they are dehydrated.
Fresh air. Breathing deeply can do wonders for a headache in general;
Lemon juice added to water or tea can be a natural cure for a headache.
Mint is soothing, especially in teas.
Take a nap. You might have a headache because you need some rest
