5 TIPS TO GET RID OF A HEADACHE NATURALLY

the 5 primary types of primary headaches

HOW COMMON ARE HEADACHES

Most people have experienced a head that hurts at some point in their life; 49% of the general public, but not everyone has suffered through a migraine. Headaches can feel intense and have similar symptoms that resemble migraines but they are distinctly different. Headaches (more than 200 varieties indicated) are the most common nervous system disorders. They do not discriminate, happening to 95% of the general population at least once during their lifetime.

WHAT TYPE OF HEADACHE DO YOU HAVE

There are two types of headaches categorized: primary and secondary of which the latter could be considered a red flag situation.

WHAT ARE THE FIVE TYPES OF PRIMARY HEADACHES

Tension:

This headache is prompted by an increase in stress in the neck and scalp muscles. Heightened emotions, depression, anxiety and eye strain can contribute to this type of headache. Dental problems such as grinding or clenching can create tension in the face's muscles and refers to the temples causing the head to feel like it is in a vice grip. These types of headaches can have varying intensity and frequency.

TIP: Performing breathwork, mindfulness meditation practices and massages to the face and neck can help release the tension.

Migraine:

This is the most severe of all the primary headaches. Sensitivities from food, chemicals and hormonal changes can trigger a migraine, whereas pre-migraine symptoms, days before an attack, can cause changes in bowels, mood and thirst. Aura, a phenomenon of visual disturbances, muscle weakness, hearing changes, pins, and needles, can also occur.

TIP: Try Acupuncture or perform self-acupressure at PC 6 point if you have migraines accompanied by nausea.

Cluster:

This headache is fast, furious and episodic. An irritation causes it in a nerve that sends sensations to your forehead, cheek, jaw and eye. They are typically predictable and follow the same time over a few days.

TIP: Get on a consistent sleep schedule since this type of headache is directly liked to the circadian rhythm.

Sinus:

This type of headache includes pain to the front of the face, forehead and cheeks and often accompanied by a runny, stuffy nose and watery eyes. The liquid coming from a sinus headache can be yellow or green, indicating an infection, whereas if it's clear, this type of headache can point to a migraine.

TIP: Steam inhalation of water infused with eucalyptus globulus, an essential oil that can act as a decongestant.

Occipital neuralgia:

The occiput is the medical term for the area at the skull base. The nerves that run from the back of the skull can become irritated and inflamed and cause shock-like or piercing headache pain that can radiate up over the top of the head to settle behind the ears and up over the eyebrows. This type of pain can be triggered by poor posture, sleeping without proper pillow support or any neck dysfunction.