Things You'll Need:
- HeadOn Topical Headache Reliever
- A foot bath or bowl large enough for your feet
- Foot Reflexology Chart
- Essential oils peppermint, eucalyptus or rosemary
- small pebbles
- a glass of cool water
- a comphy chair
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Step 1
Topical
Head On has got to be one of the cheapest and most unknown migraine treatments. It looks like a big tube of chapstick. You swipe it onto your forehead and temples and it relaxes the muscles. (See resources section for where to buy) -
Step 2
Aromatherapy
Fill a bowl large enough to soak your feet with the hottest water you can stand - add a few drops of rosemary, peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil. The hot water draws the blood to your feet and away from your head and the oils relax you further. -
Step 3
Reflexology
I have a Homedics foot bath which has vibrating nodes on the bottom, to massage your feet. If you don’t have one, you can put small pebbles (or marbles) beneath your feet to simulate reflexology. Focus on the tips of your toes which correspond to your head and brain. The interactive reflexology chart in resources shows the exact spot. -
Step 4
Acupressure/Imagery
As you soak your feet, press your thumbs into the base of your head on either side of your spine. Apply pressure for 5 minutes. Next, imagine the pain as a colored ball, isolating it in an area of your head. Try to move the colored ball out of the top of your head as you relax and doze. Headache should be gone in an hour.
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