Home Remedies For Headaches
If you are experiencing a headache, and our clinic happens to be closed (we are open 7 days!), try one of these home remedies to help reduce the ache!
- Butterbur, a herb derived from plants in the genus Petasites
- Feverfew, A daisy-like flower native to Europe
- Peppermint oil, a culinary herb
- Magnesium, a mineral
- Coenzyme Q10, an enzyme found in mitochondria, the energy factories of our cells
- Vitamin B12
Consult with your physician before taking any of these supplements, as they can interact with medications to treat headaches or other conditions. Activities can also go a long way to relieve headaches. Exercise is a common remedy by helping to reduce overall stress and reduce high blood pressure. Other activities to try:
- Meditation
- Deep breathing exercises
- Yoga
- Hypnosis
If these remedies don’t help, don’t despair, we are open 7 days a week!