Headache is among the most common medical complaints. The majority of them are not life threatening. They can be classified into three main categories, namely:

• Tension headaches

•  Migraine headache

•  Cluster headaches

Tension Headaches are the most common type of headaches. Migraines have well-defined attacks with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to lights and sounds. Cluster headaches are repetitive ones that occur for weeks to months at a time, followed by periods of remission.

Common Causes of Headache

• Precise cause of it is not known

• Several physiologic changes in the head and brain

• Dilation and constriction of blood vessels

• Abnormal activity of certain neurons

• Genetic factors may be a cause for migraines

• Smoking and alcohol may be a cause cluster headaches
  
  
  

Tip 1:

Roast some caraway seeds dry. Tie in a soft handkerchief or muslin cloth and sniff to get a relief from headaches.

Tip 2:

Apply the paste of 3-4 cloves on the fore head.

Tip 3:

A peeled and chopped apple, with a sprinkle of salt eaten first thing in the morning, for at least a week will cure chronic headaches.

Tip 4:

Make a herbal tea with 10-15 holy basil leaves (tulsi), 5-6 peppercorns and 1/2" ginger piece, powder. Keep in an air tight bottle. Take 2 pinches with warm water when a headache starts.

Tip 5:

Massage head with rosemary oil.

Tip 6:

Add water to 1 tbsp ginger powder. Heat gently in a pan. Apply the warm poultice on forehead. Keep for 15 minutes.