The Headache Chronicles ~ Essential Oil Remedies!
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The Headache Arsenal!
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Where to begin....
Migraine Headaches
A migraine is a severe, painful headache whose symptoms can include nausea, sensitivity to light and even vomiting. Unfair as it is, women are more prone to migraines than men. Migraines are triggered by stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation and hormonal changes. Here's a few ideas for all you poor souls who have to manage migraines.
If you scroll back to the first photo of this post, you'll notice a tall, clear bottle. This is Past Tense, an essential oil blend in a roll~on...or Stick, as I like to call it. The blend is made up of 8 different EOs! Wintergreen, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Cilantro, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Basil and Rosemary. Whoa! This is a formidable blend of oils when it comes to a mother of a headache like a migraine.
Recommendations: Past Tense ~ topically on temples, forehead, back of neck and shoulders if tense. Peppermint can be used too but there are some who claim this oil can aggravate a migraine. Use sparingly and watch for sensitivity! Basil is a strong analgesic and can be an amazing choice too. I'd advise diluting Basil with Fractionated Coconut Oil as it's a strong oil. Deep Blue Blend is very nice to dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil too. Rub the oil on the back of neck and shoulders to help relax tense muscles.
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Tips and Hints: If you suffer from frequent headaches, it's beneficial to stay hydrated and drink water with a couple drops of Peppermint in it for prevention of frequent headaches!
Tension Headaches
Tension or stress headaches are probably the most common kind of headache. For most of us, stressful days at work, family issues, school, humongous To Do lists and not enough hours in the day to do them...all can contribute to developing the evil tension headache!
Recommendations: Again, Past Tense is a good choice or Peppermint and Lavender singly or combined are excellent for stress headaches. Again, remember to stay hydrated during stressful times to avoid getting a headache at all!
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Sugar Headache
These little nasties can come on when blood sugar gets low.
Recommendation: The On Guard Blend. Apply 1 to 2 drops to temples, back of neck and forehead. Repeat as needed!
Tips and Hints: On Guard is WONDERFUL to diffuse in your home, office or classroom. Give that headache the double barrel by applying topically AND diffusing into the air.
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Be Well!
posted by Rebecca @ 1:10 PM
26 Comments
26 Comments:
Can you explain more on fractionated coconut oil? Went to our local health food store today to get some and was told that if it has to be processed to be liquid then its ruining its health properties. Im confused.....
Could you also diffuse in olive oil?
I was going to ask the same question then reading your post - maybe it is used as a carrier oil and needs to be liquid for that reason. Regulary coconut oil is not liquid until it gets to a certain tempature. I also would like to know the answer. I have regular coconut oil but not fractionated - I did not know what it was or what the difference was until I read your post.
Fractionated CO is another type of refined coconut oil (aka MCT oil) which people use it more as a carrier oil for essential oils in massage. You can eat it too as a supplement or special diet but not advisable. It won't give you as much health benefits as compared to consuming virgin coconut oil because fractionated coconut oil doesn't contain the supernutrient lauric acid. It consists almost entirely of both caprylic and capric fatty acids only. All the fat has been spun out in the frac process but, you're still getting the oil which is what we want as a carrier oil. Although you can eat it, it's best used to spread EOs evenly, but still a very valuable and healthy oil for this purpose. FYI in a fractionated state, coconut oil lasts indefinitely...it won't go rancid. I hope this answers your question.
Nicole, I diffuse in water so the minute particles of the essential oil can float into the air and be part of the air we breathe. Diffusing in an oil would be too heavy to allow this to happen.
Whoops! I actually meant to ask if olive oil can be used as a CARRIER oil since my son has coconut allergies.
Absolutely!
And I noticed you had Grapefruit oil in the pic but it wasn't mentioned in your post. Is that good for headaches too? What type of headache do you use it for?
Very astute! I use Grapefruit for caffeine withdrawal headaches. Sad but true, I still wrestle with Diet Coke addiction! On again, off again :-/
so what is the mixture amount, carrier oil to EOs? Is the amount different for different types of carrier oils?
Use just enough carrier oil to allow the EOs to be spread in the desired area. If you're covering a small area and simply need dilution...a couple of drops of carrier oil is all that's necessary in this case.
I'm really glad you posted this, and I'm really glad i found you blog a couple months ago. I get headaches all the time, not really sure the reason but i was taking Tylenol every 4 hours every day just to be able to function. Since i found your blog and started reading about using essential oils, I haven't had to take any Tylenol only the essential oils.
Excellent! I love these oils, they're such a blessing in so many lives. I'm on a mission to spread the good word, thanks for your support too...it keeps me going :)
Thank you so much for this info!! I get migraines every few days, and I will try just about anything to get rid of them. I've tried Peppermint oil, and it does help a little, but I'm going to get Past Tense tomorrow. Thank you again!!
Hi Jen, a mix of peppermint and lavender works better for me than just the peppermint for migraines.
I love your blog! But I have to recommend being careful when using citrus for headaches as it can trigger migraines in some people (like me). Other than that, I love all the other recommendations. Keep the great info coming please. :)
This is great information! I'm going to try a couple of these next time I get a little tinge. Any recommendations for sinus headaches?
Breathe blend is your friend. Swipe some of the blend on each side of your nose and across your forehead. This should help open airways and relieve pressure.
I've been diagnosed with menstrual migraines. I've tried peppermint and deep blue - which both intensify the migraine. I've also tried frankincense and lavender but they don't seem to help. Any recommendations? I have not tried past tense, but notice it has peppermint in it so I'm a little leery.
Thank you for sharing this. I get monthly headaches and am finding that Tylenol is giving me a headache as well. Finding relief hasn't been easy. I did purchase Past Tense but really appreciate your other ideas listed with the other oils and headaches.
Awesome information. I am one who can't tolerate the smell of Past Tense. It works for my girls, but they have to use it and stay in another part of the house. I have found that Lemongrass rubbed on my neck, and occipital bone and temples works great. I use it on a daily basis. I used to have to take Excedrin daily plus Maxalt weekly. I haven't taken either one for over a month.
You're welcome Heidi :))
Great news! EOs are an amazing alternative for so many issues...I'm happy to hear you found something that works for you :))
What was the peppermint bottle that looked like little gel beads? The one on the left side of the first picture.
Those are Peppermint Beadlets ~ a drop of Peppermint encapsulated in a gel capsule :)) Available from doTERRA.
I don't mean to highjack but I thought I would answer this because I get them I found a drop of clary sage under the tongue does the trick (it doesn't taste great) You could also try basil too. And try diffusing ylang ylang. The three of them help with hormonal balance.
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