Headache Relief

Here are some Natural remedies for Headache relief, rooted in both Holistic Wellness and Ancestral practices:

Natural Headache Relief

1. Herbal Teas

• Peppermint: Calms tension and digestion

• Ginger: Reduces inflammation and nausea

• Chamomile: Relieves stress and muscle tension

 Sip slowly in a quiet space. Add honey and lemon for extra soothing.

2. Breathwork & Stillness

• Try alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana)

• Or deep belly breaths: Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6

This calms the nervous system and eases tension-based headaches.

 3. Self-Massage

• Gently massage your:

  • Temples

  • Jawline

  • Neck and shoulders

  • Forehead (third eye area)

Use natural oils like lavender, peppermint, or eucalyptus.

You can use a broom stick and with it in both hands, roll it very gently behind your neck to release knots.  Here is a Face Massage Tutorial.

4. Hydrate & Rest

• Drink pure water with a pinch of sea salt or lemon

• Sometimes, headaches are caused by dehydration or heat

• Rest your eyes, lie in a dark, quiet space, and let your body slow down

• If you are sitting, correct your posture as that effects the energy lines which cause blockages in blood flow

• Roll your shoulders up and back.  

5. Smudging or Essential Oils

• Burn Sage, Cedar, Sweetgrass, Copal or Palo Santo to clear heavy energies

• Diffuse or dab peppermint, frankincense, or lavender oil behind the ears and neck

 6. Gentle Yoga or Stretch

• Try:

  • Child’s Pose

  • Seated Forward Fold

  • Neck rolls, be VERY GENTLE

  • Legs up the wall

These poses calm the nervous system and improve blood flow

7. Address the Root Cause

Ask yourself:

• Am I stressed, overstimulated, or overwhelmed?

• Have I eaten, rested or had water today?

• Is there unspoken Emotion or Tension I’m holding? Write it out or speak it aloud sometimes expression is the release.  We need to Spiritually Vomit the Poison inside us which will alleviate the unnecessary suffering.