Home remedies for headache

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 of headache.
• Regular [tag]practice of yoga[/tag], meditation and physical exercise provides relief from headaches caused due to stress.

For Migraine headaches:

• Write down the day to day diet, keeping note of the facts including the diet factors that trigger the headache. Avoiding spicy foods, caffeine, onion, garlic, and alcohol, citrus fruits (except lemon) may help.
• [tag]Relaxation exercises[/tag], meditation, yoga, listening to music, taking a relaxed warm shower and indulging in hobbies like gardening provides relief. Developing regular sleeping habits and avoiding afternoon naps will help.
• Placing an ice pack that is wrapped in a cloth on the back of neck by applying pressure on the painful areas will help in reducing the intensity of headache.

For Sinus headache:

• Individuals with sinus headaches can use saline nasal drops about six times a day. Also trying to breathe warm moist air as much as possible will help.
• Avoid smoking (direct or indirect), alcohol (causes swelling of nostrils), substances that causes allergies and pollution.
• Washing hands frequently helps in avoiding colds and in case of persistent colds, it is essential to seek treatments before the onset of sinusitis.