Headaches are a malady suffered by many—from low-grade tension to migraine—headaches are just no fun.
Headaches have many causes—stress, changes in sleep patterns or insomnia, travel and interrupted routines, and colds and other seasonal illnesses. Some headaches, such as migraines, can even be hereditary.
Peppermint
A study published in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2019 found that over 70 percent of patients experienced headache relief after using nasal drops of oil with a concentration of 1.5 percent peppermint.A total of 42 percent of the patients felt a significant reduction in headaches. Nearly half of the participants said their headaches subsided within five minutes of using the peppermint nasal drops.
Ginger
Ginger has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for 2,000 years. In addition, ginger is also a common medicinal ingredient in Indian and Arabic medicine.Pumpkin Seeds and Magnesium-rich Food
Multiple journals show relationships between magnesium deficiency and mild to moderate tension headaches and migraines.Double-blind random placebo control trials found that magnesium can effectively relieve headaches, and in many countries, medical guidelines recommend oral magnesium when treating headaches.
Magnesium also plays a role in neuromuscular function and neurotransmission, preventing neurons from overreacting. So balancing neurons may be a solution to migraine prevention.
Plain Yogurt
Plain yogurt contains high levels of riboflavin, which reduces the number of migraine attacks in patients. Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is an essential nutrient that assists mitochondria in human cells to generate energy.Coffee
Caffeine is considered to be a valuable and safe supplement for the relief of headaches. A study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain in 2012 found that a mix of 1,000 mg of paracetamol and 130 mg of caffeine was as effective and as safe as 50 mg of oral sumatriptan when treating headaches.Flaxseed
Research on the association of diet and headache found that increasing daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids benefits headaches and may prevent migraines.However, flaxseed is not for everyone. Since flaxseed has anticoagulant properties, pregnant, lactating women, and patients who suffer surgical and intestinal inflammation should avoid any consumption of flaxseed.
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