How to get rid of the headache

Headache, migraine, cluster headache, cervicalgia and more.

First of all it is good to understand what kind of headache we have to face in order to identify the correct remedy and practice.

We have many tools at our disposal, it is enough to understand which is the most suitable: shiatsu, phytotherapy, flower therapy, holistic massages, foot reflexology.

Shiatsu and cervicalgia headache

Headache induced by muscle tension and neck pain is perhaps the easiest to counter if you use the right tools and learn to maintain correct postures.

In fact we often think of carrying the "weight of the world" on our shoulders like the mythological figure of Atlas and the paravertebral musculature stiffens, often becomes inflamed, bringing pain to the whole neck, it radiates behind the skull until often involving also the forehead. one of the two eyes.

The same symptoms can be felt by women near the menstrual cycle: they are muscle spasms due to the release of hormones and the raising of prolactin levels. For this type of headache there is nothing better than Shiatsu.

The correct pressures and maneuvers on the scapular bands, on the dorsal and cervical paravertebral muscles, release the tension and remove the spasms .

At the same time the acupressure of the bladder meridian and of the triple heater in sedation if we are faced with an excess of "fire", of inflammation or in stress if we are dealing with stasis and stagnation, will accompany the phase of restoration of energy balance, with a feeling of lightness of the upper part of the body, free movement of the neck and the joints of the shoulders.

Plantar reflexology and headache

Headaches can be caused by many factors, such as nervousness, worry, pressure fluctuations, digestive difficulties, incorrect posture, dental occlusion, menstrual cycle, smoking and alcohol, and we could continue like this.

A balancing treatment that can "heal" all these imbalances related to physical or mental conditions is certainly given by plantar reflexology: those who take our feet in hand take the whole body in our hands. If we think about it well, just the foot massage predisposes us to relax and relax muscle tension, if it is accompanied by targeted pressure and precise touches that melt reflex knots on our organs, success is practically guaranteed.

The treatment of the plantar arch where our vertebral column is reflected, the stress of points under the sole of the foot that refer to the stomach and liver and the manipulation of our toes can be some areas to take into consideration to counteract phenomena of headaches, even episodic ones.

A good reflexologist will then be able to make a correct assessment and understand the actual cause of the disorder, specializing his intervention even more thoroughly.

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Phytotherapy and headache

If instead we don't find time to devote ourselves to the practice of some disciplines or if we want to enhance its effect, we can resort to phytotherapy to combat headaches, so that it has a short life.

Natural cures are effective, but let us forget that reaction times are comparable to those of drugs. Our body and natural remedies "travel" according to modalities and times, without acceleration or forcing.

We therefore always keep in mind that if we are faced with conditions that can be prevented we must act in time . Here are some useful remedies.

Willow

Willow bark has anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic properties ; it is indicated in case of flu, febrile colds, acute and chronic rheumatic disorders, headaches, and neuralgia e.

Mode of use

It can be taken as an infusion: 3g of drug for 150 ml of boiling water, 3 or 4 times a day
In dry extract titrated in salicin: 500 mg 2 times a day

feverfew

The flowering tops of the parthenontum possess emmenagogue, febrifuge, antirheumatic and prophylactic properties of headaches ; it is indicated in case of fever, amenorrhea, arthritic and rheumatic pain, poor digestion and dyspepsia, and in the prevention and treatment of headaches .

Mode of use

It can be taken in dry extract titrated in parthenolide: from 150 mg 2 times a day (to prevent) up to 500 mg a day in case of a headache.
In hydroalcoholic extract: 30 drops 3 times a day

Spirea Olmaria

The flowering aerial parts possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antirheumatic and diuretic properties ; it is indicated in case of rheumatic diseases, arthrosis, hyperuricemia, water retention, febrile states, flu syndrome, diarrhea. Despite containing salicylates, Spirea olmaria has anti-inflammatory and antacid activity at the gastric level.

Mode of use