I've heard comfrey... but I'll google some herbal sites. Could anybody give me any suggestions? My mom is plagued by headaches, every now and then, they;ve gotten alot better, but when she has one, its really quite miserable for her. Any suggestiions?
2006-07-09 17:21:53 · 15 answers · asked by Psychedelic Worm 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
No drugs please.. lol
2006-07-09 17:27:17 · update #1
I know an ice pack at the back of the head and neck area especially while laying down should work well also using another on either the forehead, eyes and temple area will work for sure if OTC Advil migraine isn't out of the question then relief will be 15 to 30 min... if she is taking any perscription meds then she is probably having rebound headaches only detoxing the meds out of the system will stop them. But look up also while you are googling (BETTER YET ASK JEEVES) what are headache triggers then eliminate them from diet.
2006-07-09 18:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by charmzz2 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, there are lots of ways to help and different people find different things that work for them. Here is a really great article to check out: http://www.riverhillwellness.com/Headaches.htm
Not comfrey though. Comfrey is a wonderful healing plant, helps mend skin tissue, bone, and has been used this way for centuries along with other uses. Helping headaches is not one that I have ever head though, and there is some concern with internal use - toxicity on the liver. It is very rare yet there are documented cases.
Explore what might be contributing to the headache at its root cause (stress? physical injury?) and treat that. Massage, chiropractic or acupuncture may also help. Real live trained herbalists or good books/websites written by herbalists (rather researchers with no real experience) are way more reliable sources or websites just selling products with big claims. Be conscious of this while you search.
Good luck!
2006-07-12 12:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by Faye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garlic. Two pills after eating each meal. It will kill parasites in the intestinal tract. You can take it orally while you're there, and then use it as an enema when you get home if you have a problem. If you stay away from fish and other meats and drink only bottled water, you may not run into the problem to begin with. My friend had the same problem when he returned from China and he took garlic the whole time he was there the last time he went and didn't have a problem. Best of luck and I hope this helps!
2016-03-15 22:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used the isotonic form of B-12 for my migraines. I take one dose every morning and another as soon as I feel a migraine beginning. I have been gettting less migraines since I have been taking the B-12. Also another form of relief I use is going to my chiropracter.
2006-07-09 17:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by amberaunt2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i have a headache that wont go away after 2-4 aspirins, I smoke weed. Fast relief in 5-10 minutes, good for hangovers as well.
2006-07-09 17:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gingko biloba to increase blood circulation.
Ginger (I function better when I drink ginger tea. Brew your tea with a few pieces of ginger. add milk and sugar to taste)
Kava kava has a mellowing effect
Valerian for relaxation
Black willow
Wood betony
Jamaican dogwood
Black horehound for nausea and vomiting.
Damiana, kola, sarsaparilla, ginseng: Recommended when migraine is due to fatigue, lassitude, and general debility.
Fenugreek
Peppermint
Rosemary
Camomile tea helps prevent migraines.
Lavender
2006-07-09 19:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by delusionale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take feverfew daily...it takes a couple weeks to begin to have a reducing affect on your migraines. It will not make them stop, it will just make them less intense. Also, as soon as you feel one coming, pop a few Advil liquigels because they work fast due to their liquid form...a regular Asprin or Tylenol takes 30 minutes to begin working because it needs to break down in your stomach first.
2006-07-09 17:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if u go to ask.com and type in about headaches then it tells u all about them and how some can last for a long time and some could have u going to the doc. i have headaches almost every other day and im a teen. so i hope that works for u.
2006-07-09 17:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by tford 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acupuncture helps sooo much!!! I know it's not herbal/natural, but it is wonderful!
2006-07-09 17:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by Hang on for your life 2nite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should describe detailed symptoms. But you should use Kali Phos(a Bio Chemic medicine).
2006-07-09 21:13:52 · answer #10 · answered by Saif U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋