NATURAL REMEDIES TO GET RID OF SEVERE HEADACHE

   Headaches are characterised by a feeling of tenseness in the neck, shoulder and scalp. We all deal with splitting headaches every now and then and severe headaches can be so painful and at times frustrating. Of course the easy way out is to pop a painkiller, since we are willing to do just about anything to get rid of that pounding headache,  but there are natural home remedies that can help ease and stop that head from pounding.

1. WATER
  In some cases causes of headache can be due to dehydration, so always stay hydrated. A simple glass of water will rehydrate your body.

2. APPLY ICE
   Applying an ice pack to the back of your neck can give relief from a migraine, the cold from the ice helps reduce inflammation that calibrates to head ache. it also has a numbing effect on the pain. You can also place a washcloth dipped in ice cold water on your head for 5 minutes.

3 . GINGER
   Ginger is a home remedy for instant relief for headaches, It helps reduce inflammation of the blood vessels in the head, thereby, easing the pain. It also helps quell the nausea which occurs during migraine.
   Mix equal parts or ginger and lemon juice or add ginger to your tea, drink this once or twice a day. Or make a paste of powered ginger and 2 tbsp water and apply on your forehead. You can also boil ginger powder or raw ginger in water and inhale the vapor.

4. APPLE
  Apples and apple cider vinegar can be used to fight off a headache. They can go a long way to help restore balance in the body which starts from the head. Sprinkle litle salt on a piece of apple if you wake up with a headache,
and drink some warm water after. Or add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water, with honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Consume 2 or 3 times a day.

5. SPICE
   Cinnamon and thyme are two miracle spices that can effectively treat
headaches. To relieve headache with cinnamon, add water to powered cinnamon and make a thick paste. Apply on your forehead and wash off after 30 minutes with warm water.
   For thyme mix with rosemary essential oil and rub on your forehead, then sit quietly for several minutes to let this home remedy work.

6. WARM WATER
   Placing your feet in warm water can get rid of headache. For severe headache, add a bit of hot mustard powder to the water if available. This really goes a long way to help relieve the pain in the Head. You can also place a washcloth dipped in hot water over your head for 5 minutes. Repeat the process several times.

7. PEPPER MINT
   Peppermint contains menthol that helps open up clogged blood vessels that cause headaches and which also helps regulate blood flow in the body.  It also has calming and soothing effects.
   Mix three drops of peppermint essential oil in one tablespoon of almond oil, olive oil or water. Massage your forehead and temples with it. Also you can add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to a small pot of boiling water and inhale the steam for a few minutes.

8. LEMON
  Add lemon to warm water and consume this mixture to relieve the pain.

9.  SIMPLE EXERCISE
   A few simple exercises to stretch your head and neck can help reduce the intensity of the headache. Stetch your neck, move your chin up and down , left and right, and bend your neck sideways towards each shoulder.
also rotate the neck in clockwise and anticlockwise directions to help the
shoulder and neck muscles relax.

10. TAKE A NAP
   Most Headaches can be caused by fatigue and what you just need to do is to take a cold bath and rest for some time to get back to your real self.

    To prevent frequent headaches,  you need to avoid headache-inducing substances like excessive caffeine, alcohol, tyramine found in nuts and fermented meats and soy, and aspartame present in many artificially sweetened foods. Eat healthy, and at regular intervals and if you start getting a headache, avoid such as your phone, laptop and TV. And lastly, always stay hydrated.