7 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Cluster Headaches Naturally

By Divya Sharma on November 7, 2019

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Cluster Headaches

Cluster headache is marked by one-sided pain in the head that leaves the individual drained and exhausted. This headache also involves the tri germinal nerve of the face that also leads to burning pain around the eyes.

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Cluster Headaches

This can occur five-six times in both men and women who are around 20-40 years of age. This can be treated using natural remedies. However, there are some factors like alcohol consumption, smoking, physical activity during extreme hot weather and intense light that can cause cluster headache as well.

1# Massage

A gentle massage using fingertips helps in relaxing the headache and also increases the blood flow. It also promotes serotonin that helps in relaxing the muscles and blocks the headache signals sent to the brain. Massage your hair gently with your fingers in circular motion and stress more on pain-relieving pressure points while massaging.

2# Hot And Cold Compress

You can apply both hot and cold compress to get rid of cluster headache. Cold compress is prepared by using ice cubes and it gives a numbing effect to the headache. You can apply this compress at the back of your neck for a calming effect and this also helps in relaxing your neck muscles. Hot compress also helps in relaxing your muscles and if you take hot water bath with water dripping on your neck then this also gives a soothing effect to your headache. You can stand under hot water for about 10-15 minutes with water dripping on your neck area and you will feel relaxed after some time.

3# Rosemary Oil

This oil is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Mix few drops of rosemary oil in either coconut or olive oil and mix well. Massage it on your forehead and temples for few minutes. This will give a calming effect to your nerves and subside the headache effectively.

4# Drink Water

If you drink adequate amount of water then your body will be free from dehydration and all kind of pains. Dehydration results in headache and it is often the main cause of headache. Drink atleast 8 glasses of water to keep your body hydrated. You should also drink fruit juice and eat citrus vegetables and fruits to keep dehydration at bay. This will also increase the energy in you and keep you active all day long.

Drink Water

5# Magnesium

Magnesium is an important nutrient that helps in regulating metabolic process and keeps nervous system healthy. Take 300-400 mg of magnesium on daily basis as this will help in keeping headache at bay. Intake of sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, oatmeal, eggs and milk helps in increasing magnesium content and keeps headache at bay. Take adequate amount of magnesium on daily basis to keep your body healthy.

6# Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is known for curing the cluster headache since ages so inhaling its steam relieves the pressure on the nerves and keeps headache at bay. Fill half of the bowl with boiling water and add 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar to it. Cover your head with towel and lean over the bowl to inhale the steam of this water. Take deep breaths for 5-10 minutes and you will see that your headache will subside in few minutes.

Apple cider vinegar

7# Ginger Tea

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and bio active compounds called gingerols that helps in alleviating pain and nausea. Drink ginger tea twice in a day to get relief from nausea and cluster headache.

Mrs. Divya Sharma is an avid writer with a vast experience of almost 15 years in writing career. She did her MA in English from IGNOU along with Diploma course in Journalism from YMCA, New Delhi. She has worked as a Content Manager with Times Of India, Noida for 10 years. Writing is her passion and she tries to give her best every time she writes on any given topic. Writing articles on home remedies is her area of interest and she has gained immense knowledge by writing and researching a lot in this field.

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