How do I get rid of my headache, I am sick of taking pain killer, is there any traditional medicine for it?

Answer 1

If you don't want to use any aspirin or tylenol, then here is a thing you can do. Grab the fleshy part between your thumb and forefinger and squeeze very hard. This is an acupressure point and can help alleviate a headache. It actually works better if you have someone else do this with both your hands.

Another point is right at the back of your head just above the neck. If you find a spot that is tender, press it for ten to twenty seconds. Two other spots are in the temple near to the corners of your eyes. Again, the correct spots will feel tender, but after you press for ten to twenty seconds, the pain will be relieved.

These work for everything except a sinus headache. For that you need to have something to release sinus pressure such as a nasal spray, antihistimine, or decongestant.

Good luck with this. If your headache persists for a long time, see a doctor. It can be the sign of a more serious illness.

Answer 2

Yes, good parts of the answer so far.( except the "cureall" Reliv be really wary of that, sounds like the basic line of a mass marketing campain, could be for real could be hype.) If you are lacking in electrolytes the sports drink could help, and so could 2 bannans. The painkillers you are taking are not 'killing' the pain but for the most part only masking it. Yes, there are rebound headaches that can be worse than the original one depending on how much and how long(days,weeks,months) that you have been taking analgesics you will need 2 to 4 days not taking any for your withdrawl symptoms to go away. Yes, do the accupressure , but everyone's body will respond with more or less success and where the pain is originating from may need different help. A combination of a Licensed Massage Practioner and a non-agressive chiropractor maybe what you need. Also don't substitude stimlants like caffine (in coffee or soda), energy drinks , Yerba Mate, or other chemicals that hype you up to mask the pain, again the pain will go away but why the pain is happening will still be there. The most tradtional medicine would be a fromalised streching plan for your spine or yoga or meditation. Chamomile tea is also traditonal, but it along with willow or other teas may also be more masking than actual tension relief, and just because they are natural products doesn't mean that you can take as much as you want. They may have different times to affect you, different ways that your body will react, but you can still take too much and have permanent harmfull effects. One more possibilty, if you are eating alot of prepared ie: prepackaged, canned, frozen, or fast foods that may be part of what is causing your headaches. All the artificial chemical additives can build up to toxic levels in the body.

Best wishes twoards a headache and pain free you :)

Answer 3

try putting pressure on acupressure points. There is one at the base of your thumb, between your thumb and first finger. Hold
your left hand out with your thumb and first finger in an L
shape . Feel at the inside corner of the L You will find a
tender spot that is the acupressure point. You can apply
pressure there with the thumb and first finger of your right
hand, but it works better if a friend does this, as it does hurt
a lot. But if you do this, the headache will recede. I had a
horrible migraine once and my sister did this to me, I was
screaming my head off because the point was so sensitive, but
after a couple of minutes I definitely felt much better.
There is another point just above your nose, push with your
first 2 fingers around the area where your eyebrows start, apply
pressure for a minute or so and see how you feel.
Hope this helps.

Answer 4

There are pressure points all around your eyes. I start by putting the tips of my thumbs just under my eyebrows on either side of my nose, right against the bone. The worse the headache, the more this hurts. Sometimes it is excruciating. This means it's working. Hold them there for a few seconds- as long as you can.

Slowly move your thumbs around the outside of the eye socket, pressing in each spot for a few seconds. Go along the eyebrow towards the corner of both eyes. Try to get right up in there, against the bone.

When you reach the corner, go back along the bottom of both eyes, this time using the tips of your index finger.

The whole process should take only a couple of minutes. You may have to do it a few times for the full effect. Usually I feel better before I'm done with the first go-around.

Answer 5

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I have been suffering from migraine for more than 5 years. It usually triggers when I lack of sleep and insufficient rest. But when I started working in the childcare centre 3 years ago, my migraine became worse and the attacks got more frequent on a daily basis. I depend on painkillers all the time to ease the pain. You will never see me without panadol extra in my handbag. Knowing that the same painkillers were prescribed to me over and over again, I still force myself to see the doctor when the pain was so intense and unbearable, just because I need an MC to have a good rest at home. I also cannot sit too long as my shoulders and neck will turn stiff and tensed. It really made me uncomfortable and lost focus in my work.

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Answer 6

A lot of people get migraines -- about 11 out of 100. The headaches tend to start between the ages of 10 and 46 and may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. Pregnancy may reduce the number of migraines attacks. At least 60 percent of women with a history of migraines have fewer such headaches during the last two trimesters of pregnancy. Until the 1980s, scientists believed that migraines were due to changes in blood vessels within the brain. Today, most believe the attack actually begins in the brain itself, and involves various nerve pathways and chemicals in the brain. A migraine attack can be triggered by stress, food, environmental changes, or some other factor. However, the exact chain of events remains unclear. Migraine attacks may be triggered by: Allergic reactions Bright lights, loud noises, and certain odors or perfumes Physical or emotional stress Changes in sleep patterns Smoking or exposure to smoke Skipping meals Alcohol Menstrual cycle fluctuations, birth control pills Tension headaches Foods containing tyramine (red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, and some beans), monosodium glutamate (MSG), or nitrates (like bacon, hot dogs, and salami) Other foods such as chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, avocado, banana, citrus, onions, dairy products, and fermented or pickled foods Symptoms Migraine headaches, which can be dull or severe, usually: Feel throbbing, pounding, or pulsating Are worse on one side of the head Last 6 to 48 hours Symptoms accompanying migraines include: Nausea and vomiting Sensitivity to light or sound Loss of appetite Fatigue Numbness, tingling, or weakness Warning signs (auras) that can precede a migraine include seeing stars or zigzag lines, tunnel vision, or a temporary blind spot. Symptoms that may linger even after the migraine has gone away include: Feeling mentally dull, like your thinking is not clear or sharp Increased need for sleep Neck pain That the best ive got, good luck man.

Answer 7

Excellent discussion and good advice can be found in Murray & Pizzorno's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and in Balch and Stengler's Prescription for Natural Cures
Some migraine patients benefit from taking monavie juice.
I have had people improve by taking calcium-magnesium-zinc pills 3 times a day with meals

Answer 8

it could be the pain meds causing the headaches... stop taking them pain meds can cause something called a rebound headache, its like a hangover...try what the first person said... ive tried these they actually do work. see your doc if it persists

Answer 9

This really works... drink 2 glasses of Gatorade.

Answer 10

Find the root cause and treat that.
Take willow bark tea.