Headache Relief:
Uncommon Solutions if You Experience Headaches
by www.Sedona.com
Most Americans experience tension headaches from time to time, and an estimated 4 percent to 5 percent experience them daily. In fact, close to 90 percent of women and 70 percent of men experience tension headaches during their lifetimes, according to the Mayo Clinic. While no one knows their exact cause, tension headaches are commonly triggered by emotional factors, the most common of which is stress. Depression, anxiety, and other negative emotions can also trigger tension headaches. Fortunately, there are many natural options that can help to relieve tension headaches safely and effectively. 1. Keep to a regular exercise program. Aerobic exercise relieves stress, relaxes your muscles and also is known to help reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches. Further, exercise can sometimes help to relieve the pain of a headache that’s already there. 2. Manage your stress. The Sedona Method is a scientifically proven technique that you can use for stress management -- an essential component of headache relief. With The Sedona Method, when you feel your level of stress rise, you simply ask yourself a series of easy-to-learn questions and you will feel the tightness leaving your stomach, shoulders, neck and chest. In its place, you will feel relaxation and confidence. 3. Get plenty of sleep. Not getting enough sleep can trigger headaches in some, so getting a good night’s sleep is essential. 4. Lead a healthy lifestyle. “Behaviors that promote general good health also may help prevent headache,” according to the Mayo Clinic. These include things like regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep and avoiding too much caffeine. If you find you are having trouble sticking to a healthy lifestyle, The Sedona Method can help you release any underlying negative emotions standing in your way. 5. Relax your muscles. Muscle tension can trigger and worsen headaches, and there are a number of ways to relieve it. You can use a heating pad, a hot-water bottle or take a hot shower or bath if you find the warmth soothing. Alternatively, an ice pack wrapped in a washcloth can also be effective. Another excellent option is massaging your head, neck and shoulders (or having someone do it for you.
6. Watch your posture. Poor posture can lead to muscle strain and tension. Be careful to hold your shoulders back and your head high when standing and sit with your things parallel to the ground and your head upright (not slumped forward). 7. Try essential oils. Ginger, peppermint and wintergreen essential oils may help relieve tension headaches when rubbed into your temples or inhaled via aromatherapy. Finally, it’s also important to find a positive outlet for chronic pain, such as that that occurs from headaches. The Sedona Method can help you to release the emotional baggage that can come with chronic pain; it is an incredibly effective, non-drug, non-medical alternative for breaking free of the debilitating effects of pain in all its forms. Source: MayoClinic.com Get Ready for a Breakthrough.
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