How to make a natural medicine at home to treat headaches, and some extra trips and advice.
1. Nowadays many of us suffer with headaches. There are a variety of different causes, however most are caused by tension in the muscles.
2. There is a simple remedy that you use to ease your headaches. Best of all, only one ingredient is needed.
Recipe, You will need:
1 bunch of peppermint leaves.
Method
Simply remove the leaves from the stems and place in a food processor. Blend this to a fine mixture and then sieve to extract the juice.
You can also add a few drops of water the juice if needed.
3. Use a cotton ball and rub the mint juice around your temples and forehead.
4. The menthol contained within the mint will have a soothing effect.
5. You can also use peppermint oil if you prefer. This can be easier to apply as the essential oil sticks to the skin.
6. It’s important that you try to relax for at least 15 minutes without looking at computer screens or phones.
7. Sit with your back straight and allow all of the muscles in your face, neck and shoulders to relax.
8. Breathe deeply and inhale the peppermint juice. This process will allow oxygen to reach the brain and loosen muscle tension.
9. You can also try some gentle stretches by moving your head from side to side, chin to shoulder. Gentle movements are key.
10. This will stretch out the muscles which may be causing your headache to begin with.
11. If you persistently get headaches, try to sit up straight and do not slouch throughout the day.
12. You ask a friend or relative to massage the shoulders and neck, to manually press out tension points.
13. If this is a persistent problem, be sure to see your doctor.
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