Headaches: 5 Main Causes and Effective Formulas for Relief

Conservative News DailyFebruary 26, 2023

Many people suffer from headaches, and after not finding relief elsewhere they turn to traditional Chinese medicine for help.TCM). Treatment Headaches TCM’s main fortes.

You must first determine the cause of your pain to relieve it. These five habits are common in headache sufferers:

You have to be high in self-expectation, and you should feel pressure.
Unsane posture, particularly tilting the head forward.
Cold foods are often eaten.
After bathing, your hair should be wet.
Overworked, stressed.

Get Quick Relief from Headaches with Magic Formulas

Pressure headaches can cause headache: Place one acupoint at the foot. The pain will disappear within three seconds.

Migraines are more common in people who stress a lot. This kind of headache can be severe to the point of debilitation—of not being able to function in life’s daily tasks. It may be accompanied nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light or noise. Although painkillers are an option, they are not always very effective.

Here’s where the magic happens—rather than take medication—simply press the “Qiuxu acupoint,” The pain will disappear in just 3-4 seconds.

The Qiuxu refers to the area on the outside of your foot that has a large hole just below and in front of the tip of the outer Malleolus. The Qiuxu can be pressed on the left foot to relieve headaches, while the same point can be pressed on the right.

Postural headacheThe best way to relieve headaches is to increase blood flow to the cervical spine.

Headaches are most commonly caused by poor posture. The most common cause of headaches is a tendency to lean forward when using a computer. This strains the neck muscles and causes the head to tilt forward.

If I’m seeing a patient who has a headache, the first question I ask is: “Does your neck hurt?” I often get an affirmative “yes” answer. The headache will slowly disappear if the problem in the neck is resolved.

Too much coldness causes headachesDrink water during the “golden period” To remove moisture from the body.

Drinking too many cold beverages and foods can cause headaches. Consuming cold liquids can cause damage to the internal organs as well as decrease the ability of the spleen to metabolize water. In TCM the spleen oversees dampness—if waste and poison cannot be discharged properly, the dampness will increase causing “wet headaches,” You may also experience the symptom of a “heavy head.”

TCM discovered 12 major meridians responsible for transporting the body. “qi” “blood” The body uses these substances throughout its daily life. They circulate to ensure stability and balance in different tissues and organs.

TCM associates every section of the 24-hour day with a particular meridian. The bladder meridian and kidney meridian are associated with the hours of 3 to 7 p.m.—known as the “golden period.” Drinking water during this time can stimulate circulation and drain excess water from the bladder.

These meridians are connected to increase the ability to diureis and the kidneys, and to reduce the headaches caused by cold drinks.

Headache from wind, cold, or dampnessTo quickly relieve pain, massage two acupoints onto your hands.

Headaches can also be caused by the fourth bad habit, which is not drying your hair well after washing it. Headaches can be caused by sitting in air-conditioned areas and not wearing neck and head protection. The area around the eyes can become more sensitive to cold and wind. This causes blood vessels to become less efficient. “qi” (vital energy) circulation. If the circulation is reduced or blocked, pain can result.

Massage the area to quickly get rid of wind-cold, dampness headaches and keep your mind sharp. “Hegu” “Lieque” Apply acupoints to the palms.

Where can I find the Hegu? It is located on the back side of your hand. It is located between your index and pointer fingers.

Lieque acupoint is located above the wrist on the inside of the arm. This point can be found by interlocking your thumb and index fingers of each hand. It is located on the index finger’s edge, between the bone and the sinew.

TCM states that “the head and face converge to the Hegu,” Lieque, on the other hand, is for the side of your head. Hegu and Lieque can be combined to prevent diseases of the head or face. Particularly, migraines can be treated quickly.

Overwork causes headaches A soup and a cup of tea will replenish your blood and help relieve your pain.

Overwork can cause headaches in women. Today’s women manage jobs, households, childcare, and more—and thus often feel tired, with headaches, and even dizziness.

Women may experience severe headaches or even vomiting during the week preceding their period. This is most likely due to problems with the circulation around your stomach and spleen. Insufficient qi or blood supply to various body parts can cause discomfort in the head.

You can prepare for a headache or dizziness if you feel dizzy and/or numb. “milkfish (Chanos chanos) head soup” as a supplement, which can calm the nerves and relieve pain—and it’s delicious. Here’s a recipe you might like.

Ingredients:

Three to five heads of milkfish
Tofu (bean curd).

Medicinal herbs*:

Tubular Gastrodia elata 3 qian (0.53 ounce)
Fushen (3 qian, 0.53 ounce)
Ophiopogon japonicus 3 qian (0.53 ounce)
Lu Dangshen, (RadixCononopsis Pilosella), 3 Qian (0.53 ounce).
Yun Fu Ling ( Wolfiporia cocos) 3 qian (0.53 ounce)
Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium flower 3 qian (0.53 ounce)
roasted licorice 2 qian (0.35 ounce)
raw gypsum 5 qian (0.9 ounce)
pinellia 2 qian (0.35 ounce)
green Radix saposhnikoviae 5 fan (0.1 ounce)
dried mandarin peel 3 qian (0.53 ounce)
ramulus uncariae rhynchophylla 5 qian (0.9 ounce)

Preparation:

All ingredients and medicinal herbs must be washed.
Boil them in an oven-proof pot
When the soup cools, it is ready to eat.

The ramulus uncariae Rhynchophylla should be wrapped separately. You should only put it in once the milkfish head soup has been well cooked. Once the soup is stirred, you can remove it from the pot and let it cool.

Gastrodia and milkfish head are the main ingredients in this soup. Lu Dangshen, on the other hand, can be used to nourish the stomach. They can also be used to relieve headaches as they reach the head.

Red jujube ginger is another option worth considering. It is made by brewing shredded ginger, brown sugar, and red dates—and don’t forget to add a little cinnamon. Cinnamon has warming properties and can be added to any recipe. “draw qi back to its origin,” by which all qi can return to the most important part of the body—the vital gate of life—the kidney. Women can get blood replenished quickly, their skin is rosy, and they feel less headaches.

For Headaches, Treat Your Feet

TCM can be helpful if your whole head hurts. “treating the feet to cure the headache.” The following acupuncture point is useful: “Yongquan,” It is located on the sole of your foot in the depression at the front of your foot. This can be seen when you roll the foot.

Take a few steps each week to get exercise. pebble pathAllow the stones to stimulate the Yongquan acupoint at the center of your feet and the heel points on the soles. This will instantly relieve your headaches. Headaches can be caused when there is too much qi in the top. You can stimulate your feet to reduce the qi and relieve the symptoms.

You can forget about headaches if you take things easy.

*Some of the herbs mentioned in this article may be unfamiliar, but they are generally available in Asian supermarkets.

Note: Different people have different bodies so it is a good idea to consult your doctor and TCM experts.