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Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches among adults. They are commonly referred to as stress headaches.
According to the Mayo Clinic close to 90 percent of women and 70 percent of men experience tension headaches during their lifetimes.
Episodic tension headaches are usually triggered by an isolated stressful situation or a build-up of stress. However unmanaged stress or chronic stress can lead to chronic tension headaches.
Other common causes of tension headaches include anxiety, worries, anger, inadequate rest, insomnia, huger, fatigue or too-shallow breathing.
Symptoms of tension headaches can be constant pain, in one area or all over the head, sore muscles with trigger points in neck and upper back, lightheadedness, dizziness, chronic fatigue, irritability and disturbed concentration
Natural Tension Headache Relief
Medications are considered to be the fastest relief when you suffer from a tension headache episode. However medications don't cure tension headaches, they addresses symptoms only but never the CAUSE. Additionally, over time, pain-relievers and other medications may lose their effectiveness.
Fortunately, there are many natural options that can help to relieve stress related tension headaches safely, effectively and for good.
1. Cleanse your body. This is huge before any other treatment you have to cleanse your body. Body toxins not only trigger tension headaches but also add to an overall stress picture.
2. Embrace a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle basic pillars include regular physical exercises, eating a healthy diet, drinking water, getting plenty of sleep and avoiding too much caffeine.
5. Try aromatherapy essential oils. Ginger, peppermint and wintergreen essential oils may help relieve tension headaches when rubbed into your temples or inhaled via aromatherapy.
6. Take supplements of vitamin C with bioflavonoids, bromelain, magnesium, primrose oil, and ginger to relief muscle spasms.
7. Practice deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation.
8. Try acupressure mat for pain relief.
9. Explore Indian Head massage. This is an excellent option is massaging your head, neck and shoulders (or having someone do it for you)
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Regardless of the treatment, tension headaches are best treated when the symptoms first begin and are mild, before they become more frequent and painful.
And better again learn to manage stress.
Stress management is one of the most essential components of tension headache relief.
