First Aid

 
Did you know that tension headaches are caused by anxiety, nervous tension, eyestrain, poor sitting or tight muscles in the shoulders and neck? And do you know about migraines are caused by expansion of blood vessels in your head. Headaches can also be caused by a cold or flu, or even digestive problems. Ouch. Do not worry, here are 5 effective remedies to drive the headache off easily.
To cope with tension headaches, massage your temples with lavender essential oil. In addition, you can place your fingers on top of your spine, where your neck meets the skull. Then move your fingers over 5cm along the base of your skull until you find just a small footprint on each side. Apply firm pressure with the pads of your fingers, making a small rotational movement with your fingers. You will feel a bit tender as you apply pressure. It would be better if you massage deeply. Breathe deeply as you massage, and let yourself relax. Do this for one to three minutes. Repeat as often as you ...