Ayurvedic Headache Treatment
Headache is a symptom of pain generally in the area of head or neck. This is a very common symptom which can affect anyone. There could be variety of factors that could lead to headache. This includes fatigue, stress, sleep deprivation, viral infections, medicinal side effects, common colds, loud noises or head injury. Though it is common to have headache, reoccurring bouts of headache could lead to depression and could be a sign of a serious health disorder or disease. Proper medication is important to cure headache.
Causes
Headaches can be divided in various categories such as tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraines and others. Tension headaches are caused due to muscle contractions in the head and neck regions. Certain foods and activities can lead to contractions causing headache. In certain cases, cold temperature can cause headache. Other factors causing headache include alcohol, eye strain, fatigue, smoking, sinus infection, caffeine, poor posture and stress. Genetic factors and certain environmental factors can also act as stressors to cause migraines. Panic attacks and stroke can also cause mild to harsh pain.
Symptoms
- Throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head
- Pain around one eye
- Intense pain in your head and neck
- Restlessness
Treatment
Take some pure cow ghee and heat it mildly to turn into liquid form. Put it in a dropper and put two drops of ghee into each nostril. Keep your head suspended down from bed for three minutes. Additionally you can take some lime powder, warm water and cow urine for better effect.
