Treat headaches in seconds

Many people are looking for a quick and effective solution to headaches without using drugs or analgesics, for fear of the side effects of taking continuous analgesics, especially with no known cause for headaches, so we explain in the following report some natural ways that help treat headaches in seconds.

All headache medications are available in all branches of Adam's Pharmacy. They can also be ordered online and seek advice from the specialized pharmacist.

What are the causes of headache?

In general, headaches occur as a result of a group of nerve signals sent from the blood vessels and muscles of the head, and the causes of these signals are:

• tension and anxiety.
• Eye strain.
• hereditary factor.
• exposure to food allergy.
• Hormonal imbalance.
• An imbalance in the proportions of healthy vitamins and minerals in the body.
• Back strain, often caused by weight bearing.
• Infection with some seasonal diseases such as:
• sinus infections.
• Colds.
• Fever.
• Sore throat.
• Environmental reasons, such as:
• smoke smell.
• Inhalation of odors caused by chemicals.
• Inhaling perfume

 Treat a headache in seconds without drugs 

The methods for treating a headache in seconds are to follow the following methods:

• Cold compresses are the best way to get rid of a headache without medication in five minutes, as it has the ability to relieve headaches, especially With less blood flow to the head, this is done by placing a piece of cloth in ice water and then placing it on the neck and the back of the head.
• Some exercises help treat headaches, you just need to do a calm massage of the face, jaw muscles and neck in a circular motion, which relieves tension and muscle spasms, and this massage is done from the front to the back of the head five times.
• Thumb and forefinger massage: Just massage the area between the thumb and forefinger on the back of the hand, and this helps relieve the spasms associated with neck pain.
• Drink a lot of water: The amount of water a person consumes per day affects the likelihood of developing a headache, as a state of dehydration occurs in the body, which results in a headache, so you should drink an adequate amount of water per day, about 3 liters per day.
• Mint is one of the drinks that relieves you from headaches, it also calms the nerves, and works to get rid of headaches quickly.
• Chamomile drink is one of the drinks that works to relieve pain naturally, as it contains essential oils that give the body many health benefits, including getting rid of headaches.
• Coffee contains antioxidants that increase relaxation of the body and muscles and eliminate headaches immediately, by stimulating the nervous system, and increasing the production of serotonin, the hormone responsible for relaxing the body, muscles and nerves.
• Ginger also increases the rate of blood pumping to the brain, which leads to the elimination of headaches quickly, and the elimination of neurological problems.

Massage methods to treat headaches

Below we explain to you the massage methods that help treat headaches in seconds:

• Third eye point: The third eye is usually located between the eyebrows where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead, and therefore the massage is done using the index finger and pressing hard on this area for one minute, as proven Studies have shown that strong pressure on the third eye point relieves eye pressure and sinus pressure that causes headaches.
• Ho point Jo: There are points between the thumb and forefinger, so the headache is treated by pinching this area with the thumb and forefinger on the other hand, but not painfully for 10 seconds, after which small circles are made with the thumb in this area in one direction and then in the other direction .

Consciousness pressure points: awareness pressure points are located at the base of the skull in the hollow areas parallel between the vertical neck muscles, the index and middle finger of either hand on these points are placed firmly upwards on both sides once for 10 seconds, which relieves headache easily.

• Shuai Ju: This point appears on both sides of the head above the ear, and therefore the index and middle finger is placed on this area and then pressed in circular motions for at least 10 seconds, which greatly helps relieve headaches.

Herbal headache treatment 

There are many herbs that help treat headaches in seconds, including the following:

• Linden, also known as the lemon tree, is used to calm the nerves and relieve anxiety, tension and inflammatory problems.
• Linden tea is used in modern alternative medicine to treat headaches, especially migraines.
• Rosemary is believed to have antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects, as it contains antioxidants, and is characterized by its ability to reduce headaches and migraine pain.
• Rosemary oil can be diluted and applied topically or inhaled for aromatherapy purposes, or the leaves of the plant can be dried and used in capsules or made as a hot drink.
• also an effective way to treat herbal headaches, as it has been found that inhaling lavender oil while feeling a headache may help relieve symptoms quickly.
• One of the ways to treat headaches with herbs is the use of the willow herb, which is known as the tree that spreads in many countries and has many health benefits, as it has been used since ancient times in the treatment of infections, fever, headache and osteoporosis by chewing the bark of the tree.
• Willow bark extract was also used in the development of aspirin, a pain reliever well known for its ability to reduce fever and fight inflammation.
• Willow contains an anti-inflammatory ingredient called salicin, which is an antioxidant.
• Anise has been used since ancient times to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, swelling, and inflammation. It has been found that supplementing with anise in doses ranging from 50 to 150 milligrams per day may reduce headache frequency in adults and children.
• Anise is generally considered safe if taken in recommended amounts, so it should be taken with caution as it may cause liver damage. Anise is usually prepared by drying the leaves, flowers, and stems, and this mixture is used to make nutritional supplements and extracts.