Pain Relievers

[Momforhealth]

 

I have found that I can not take over the counter pain medicine anymore.  Sadly, I guess I have taken it too much and it hurts my stomach.  The other couple of days I had the absolute worst sinus headache and really needed something ASAP before it turned migraine.   

What is your headache or body pain remedy?

[cemcnair]

I take about a tablespoon of olive oil and add three drops of lavender eo and three drops of peppermint eo. Apply to temples and neck!
Also, if your sinuses are blocked, a neti pot (with sterilized water) works wonders.
Feel better!

[Chillisarah]

Quoting cemcnair:

I take about a tablespoon of olive oil and add three drops of lavender eo and three drops of peppermint eo. Apply to temples and neck!
Also, if your sinuses are blocked, a neti pot (with sterilized water) works wonders.
Feel better!

I somtimes get sinus headaches too. Thanks for the tip!

[ameraznkimko]

I don't use OTC medications anymore..I use essential oils for pain relief...peppermint oil on my temples and my neck for my headaches..a blend called M-Grain for migraines..I massage my temples with it and lay down and it works amazingly.

[cemcnair]

I'm telling you, that headache rub works better than most OTC meds anyway!

Quoting Chillisarah:

Quoting cemcnair:

I take about a tablespoon of olive oil and add three drops of lavender eo and three drops of peppermint eo. Apply to temples and neck!

Also, if your sinuses are blocked, a neti pot (with sterilized water) works wonders.

Feel better!

I somtimes get sinus headaches too. Thanks for the tip!

[Momforhealth]

Does anyone know anything about willow?
I have discovered that ginger root is comparable to ibuprofen for arthritic pain. I bought some for something else and realized my pain was gone. I researched it and it's true. Now I shred up some of th he root and simmer strain and drink in a tea. Have not tried for headache pain. ibprofen...was fast and easy to grab.

[Momforhealth]

Where do I find MGrain? I had a pain rub that usually works but this time it was not working. I will also spray lavender around. Thank you.

Quoting ameraznkimko:

I don't use OTC medications anymore..I use essential oils for pain relief...peppermint oil on my temples and my neck for my headaches..a blend called M-Grain for migraines..I massage my temples with it and lay down and it works amazingly.

[Momforhealth]

I love neti pots. They really work!
Thanks. I will try this too. I have a rub that usually works but I will try the oils this way next time.

Quoting cemcnair:

I take about a tablespoon of olive oil and add three drops of lavender eo and three drops of peppermint eo. Apply to temples and neck!

Also, if your sinuses are blocked, a neti pot (with sterilized water) works wonders.

Feel better!

[cemcnair]

Very nice tip!
I have not heard of willow for headaches, but for skin ailments.

Quoting Momforhealth:

Does anyone know anything about willow?

I have discovered that ginger root is comparable to ibuprofen for arthritic pain. I bought some for something else and realized my pain was gone. I researched it and it's true. Now I shred up some of th he root and simmer strain and drink in a tea. Have not tried for headache pain. ibprofen...was fast and easy to grab.

[meitaljames]

For body pain (muscles, joints etc) I always use red light therapy, which is natural and amazing (http://www.light-therapy-reviews.net/light-therapy-for-pain/).

As for headaches caused by sinus congestion, I boil some ginger root in water and breathe the steam for a few minutes, it's an instant relief.

Hope this helps.

[mamabear0791]

For migraines, I use feverfew. I take it in capsule form, and very seldom have them now. I did research before I started using it, and checked with my PCP to make sure it wouldn't interfere with the allergy list. It also seems ot help with sinus headaches, as well.