Updated: Sep 25, 2021
If you live in Chapel Hill, NC and struggle with re-occurring headaches you are in the right place. In this blog you will learn easy tips to get rid of fast headaches.
Did you know that having headaches aren't normal and should be eliminated?
Headaches are a symptom that something is going on that needs to be addressed. Sadly, it is estimated that about 13% of the American population suffer from some type of headache. There are various types of headaches like tension headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches. People who suffer from headaches generally experience some type of headache at least once per month. Headaches can be so severe that people can’t even function in their daily life. The general approach to treating headaches is with prescribed migraine medications and muscle relaxers. The key with these medications is to try to catch it in time before it gets worse or the medication becomes ineffective.
I finally found a solution to eliminate my headaches forever!
I know this story all to well. I suffered for years with severe throbbing headaches, which was associated from an old whiplash injury that wasn’t untreated. No matter how much Tylenol I consumed, the pain didn’t go away and I would be in bed for days. I finally tried chiropractic care, which provided lots of relief. Unfortunately, it didn’t resolve the issue of reoccurring headaches. It wasn’t until I was in Acupuncture school and had a focused treatment on my neck that dramatically changed things for me. This was HUGE! It has been years since I had a headache.
It is important to know your triggers that can initiate headaches or make it worse. This way you can take the appropriate steps to prevent them or stop it in its tracks fast.
Here are some instant home remedies for headaches you can try. Remember fast action is key to stopping it before it gets worse.
Get plenty of quality sleep. When we sleep deeply our body is healing and rejuvenating. Our damaged cells go under cellular repair and regenerating cells. When we haven't rested enough or had poor sleep, our pain threshold is lower. Practice a good night time routine so you can get 8 hours of quality sleep.
Practice neck and shoulder stretches daily. There are many reasons for neck and shoulder tension like working on the computer for long hours or even stress. Add into your daily routine some stretches to minize tight muscles in your neck and shoulders.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. So many patients admit they don't enough water and know that is a contributing factor. I also recommend adding 1 glass of mineral water daily. Most of us are mineral deficient and consuming minerals can help relax tight muscles.
Avoid eating inflammatory foods like sugars, alcohol, greasy, and processed foods. In my clinical experience most patients that struggle with headaches have gut issues. Try eliminating these foods from your diet for 2 weeks and see what happens to your headaches.
Minimize stress. When you are under stress your body goes into a fight or flight mode causing more muscle tension that can trigger a headache. Plus, the constant dumping of stress hormones being pumped into your body can shrink your brain and increases prolactin levels that causes you to be more sensitive to pain.
What is the best way to get rid headaches without medications?
Are you like most people, who are tired of taking prescription medication for headaches and want to try something natural that has lasting results?
Many patients seek me out for Headache Elimination acupuncture treatments to help the pain and frequency from their headaches. They always tell me how they wish they would have tried acupuncture to eliminate their headaches sooner.
Acupuncture is so effective at eliminating headaches, because I focus on uncovering the root cause for the headaches and gear treatments on correcting the cause of their headaches. For chronic headaches, acupuncture treatments usually range around 10-12 treatments with a re-evaluation at the end at the end of the treatment plan. Depending on the patient’s needs I might incorporate other medical modalities like electro-acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, herbal or supplemental therapy, nutritional consultations, and stress reduction practices.
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If you or someone you know suffers from headaches, I would like offer as a gift for reaching this blog a FREE Freedom From Headaches Consultation. Please call the Chapel Hill, NC Acupuncture clinic today at (919) 726-6540 to schedule . Let’s get you feeling great again and reclaim your life once and for all!
In Good Health,
Stacy
For Additional Resources For You:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/headache/basics/causes/sym-20050800
https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/migraines-headaches-basics#1
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Did you find this helpful and learn some tips on how to eliminate headaches? If so, please leave a comment or question below.
Stacy Spence, L.Ac, MSOM
Vibrant Life Acupuncture healthy living blog.
Email: vibrantlifeacu@gmail.com
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