Since the last ‘Kitchen Cures’ post was a bit of a favourite I thought I would post another one this week. I heard this morning on the radio that anyone who has avoided the flu so far this winter shouldn’t congratulate themselves just yet as they predicate – not sure who exactly this ‘they’ are but anyway 🙂 – another dose of flu to make the rounds.
Herbs are fantastic healers to have close.
With flu usually comes headaches so if you do find you are being weighed down with ill health and sore heads this Spring then try out some of these simple kitchen cures.
Headaches are usually the body’s response to stress, both physical and/or emotional. Stress causes muscles to contract and tension to arise; it can even affect blood flow. First and foremost though is using some common-sense. If you know the cause of the headache then either remove yourself from that or cease whatever is causing it.
Lavender:
Rubbing lavender essence on your temples can work wonders for relieving and clearing away headaches. Lavender is a well known sedative, antidepressant and relaxant. Be sure to use a good quality oil when you are applying it to your skin.
Chamomile:
Why not try a quick easy cup of tea to relieve that head? The combination of the compounds with in chamomile which relax you and ease pain and a sit down with a cuppa may just be the ticket to clear that headache for good.
Towels:
Yes, strange as it may first appear towels can help to relieve and often clear your headaches. Colour therapist would add to this a purple towel or piece of fabric. Colour or not this does help 🙂 Tie a towel firmly around your head, covering the eyes and have a quick lie down. Sleep will come if you need it otherwise just 10-15 mins of fully resting your eyes and body can help.
Basil:
Making up a tea from dried or fresh basil is a favourite of a French Herbal Folk healer. It not only relieves the pain, it also eases the restlessness that can accompany headaches. If you don’t fancy drinking the stuff then try this compress made from 1 teaspoon of dried basil soaked in 1 cup of hot water for 10 mins (then strained) to which 2 Tablespoons of Tincture of Witch Hazel has been added. Once the basil liquid has cooled apply it as a compress to the forehead and temples for a magical headache reliever.
Chives and Ginger:
If your headache is from sinus congestion then try this teas made from chives and ginger. Steep 1 ½ Tablespoons of finely chopped chives and ½ teaspoon of finely shredded ginger root into a cup of boiling water for 30 minutes. Cover while the chives and ginger are seeping. Drink lukewarm while sitting for a rest. In 20 minutes of less your head should feel much better. Repeat as needed.
Hope this finds you happy, healthy and not needing these ‘cures’ any time soon.
Arohanui
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Becoming Healthy 