Acupuncture works in a more effective manner, than conventional drugs such as aspirin, in reducing intensity and frequency of chronic headaches, reports a team of researchers from United States.
The study, which involved 4000 patients with migraine, tension headaches and other chronic forms of headaches, found that about 62 percent of patients who were subjected to [...]
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Here’s another addition to the list of beneficial effects of Acupuncture. A new study has suggested that Acupuncture helps in easing out chronic headaches in people.
The study, which is the largest till date on the use of acupuncture to ease headaches, has a conflicting body of evidence. While few researches point out that including acupuncture [...]
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According to a new study, a combination of breathing exercises, [tag]yoga postures[/tag] and relaxation may help reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks.
A group of Indian Researchers, led by Dr. P.J. John of Rajasthan University, Jaipur, studied seventy two migraine patients, divided into two groups. One group was given advice on [tag]pain management[/tag] by [...]
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There are several methods of treating headache without medication. However, how far they work can be revealed only on experimentation. Here are few effective and best remedies for relief from simple temporary headaches. However, if headaches last beyond a certain period, one should seek medical help rather than experimenting home remedies.
For [tag]migraine headaches[/tag], Aromatherapy has [...]
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INDIGESTION
Honey helps in converting fructose to glucose, and hence honey is easily digestible. Honey improves functioning of intestines and kidneys and is beneficial for combating constipation and helps in maintaining a [tag]healthy digestive system[/tag].
Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar can be taken in the ratio of 1:1 and diluted with water. This is an effective remedy [...]
For Tension Headaches:
Massaging few drops of [tag]eucalyptus oil[tag] or peppermint oil on temples provides [tag]relief from headache[/tag] due to tension.
Massaging warm sesame oil, helps in inducing sleep apart from relieving tension.
Individuals with vata constitution can apply hot water bags on the aching part, and those with [tag]pitta constitution[/tag] can use ice packs on the area [...]
In [tag]ayurveda[/tag], [tag]treatments for headaches[/tag] are given based on the cause of headaches. The remedies are administered as single [tag]drug therapy[/tag], herbo-mineral combinations, local applications, decoctions, [tag]nasal instillations[/tag], medicated oils and animal fat based preparations.
Herbs for Single drug therapy:
A paste prepared by the flowers of Muchukunda is applied to the forehead for [tag]relief from headache[/tag] [...]
The common [tag]types of headaches[/tag] are [tag]tension headache[/tag], [tag]sinus headache[/tag] and [tag]migraine headache[/tag].
Tension headache: Is caused due to the tightening of the muscles around the neck and face. It is usually a mild headache either in the forehead or back of the head, [tag]neck pain[/tag] or [tag]shoulder pain[/tag] that travels to the head. Tension headaches [...]