Headache treatment (Cannot sleep)
Note: As this is a health-related problem, we suggest that you consult with your doctor first.
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Go to a doctor
0(3)0(0)What causes headaches? Many factors, including mental effort, illness, etc. In most cases a headache is nothing to worry about, however there are cases where visiting the doc is a good idea. Those include:
- If your headache lasts longer than a day;
- If the pain you feel is especially strong;
- If you experience a new type of headache you never had before;
- If your headache is accompanied by other issues such as fever, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck or rash;
- If you cannot sleep because of your headache;
- If you recently had an accident;
- If you have frequent headaches (e.g. 3 times per week);
- If your headache started after taking medicine;If your headache stays for weeks or months, you should consider going to a neurologist who may apply advanced treatments (e.g. botox).
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Apply henna to your head
0(0)0(0)According to a research published in the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism in 2007, henna possesses anti-microbial and anti-analgesic properties that can help you relieve migraine pains and headaches.
What to do:
- Take some henna powder obtained from henna leaves, not the chemicals used for colors.
- Mix the powder with some water so as to make a paste.
- Apply it to the head and let it sit there for 30 minutes.
- Wash the hair thoroughly with a shampoo.Keep in mind that henna will turn your hair color into red bright, therefore, be careful with it.
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Apply a Basil−Witch Hazel Compress
0(0)0(0)Basil is known to work as a muscle relaxant, which is helpful for headaches caused by tension or tight muscles. Combining it with witch hazel can give an even better effect.
What to do:
- Boil 2-3 cups of water and add 1-2 tea spoons of dried ground basil.
- Let it steep until it's cool.
- Add 2 tablespoons of witch hazel.
- Take a cloth and soak it in this mixture.
- Wring out all excessive water and place this cool compress on your forehead so that it covers your temples too.
- Stay in this position for 15-20 minutes or until you feel better.
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